Highest-rated things to do in Utah, according to Tripadvisor
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Indeed, even if you've lived in Utah your whole life, you might be surprised by just how many top-rated things you've yet to cross off your list. From architectural wonders and picturesque views to historical museums and other must-see sights, you'll find your appreciation for Utah reignited just by reading through this list of top-rated things to do.
Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated things to do in Utah using data from Tripadvisor. Tripadvisor ranks places using a combination of metrics, including overall rating, reviews, and number of page views. As a result, an activity with a 5 out of 5 overall rating might rank lower than one with a 4 out of 5. Data is as of June 3, 2024.
Whether you're a family of five traveling in a recreational vehicle or a duo of friends looking for a quick getaway in Utah, read on for a list of sights you could easily plan a trip around.
#30. Highway 12 Scenic Byway
- Rating: 5/5 (779 reviews)
- Address: Torrey, Utah
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#29. Backcountry Snowmobiling
- Rating: 5/5 (717 reviews)
- Address: 4142 East Chalk Creek Road Coalville, Utah
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#28. Zion Canyon Shuttle
- Rating: 4.5/5 (2,217 reviews)
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#27. Goblin Valley State Park
- Rating: 4.5/5 (1,005 reviews)
- Address: Hwy 24 Apx 12 Miles West of Hwy 24 Green River, Utah
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#26. Mesa Arch
- Rating: 5/5 (774 reviews)
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#25. Cedar Breaks National Monument
- Rating: 4.5/5 (1,281 reviews)
- Address: State Highway 143 Cedar City, Utah
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#24. Corona Arch
- Rating: 5/5 (1,036 reviews)
- Address: 82 East Dogwood Moab, Utah
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#23. Canyon Overlook Trail
- Rating: 5/5 (948 reviews)
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#22. Utah State Capitol
- Rating: 4.5/5 (1,576 reviews)
- Address: 350 North State St. Salt Lake City, Utah
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#21. Inspiration Point
- Rating: 5/5 (1,271 reviews)
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#20. The Tabernacle
- Rating: 4.5/5 (1,355 reviews)
- Address: 50 North West Temple St. (at the Temple Square Tabernacle) Salt Lake City, Utah
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#19. Antelope Island State Park
- Rating: 4.5/5 (1,298 reviews)
- Address: 4528 West 1700 South Syracuse, Utah
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#18. Natural History Museum of Utah
- Rating: 4.5/5 (1,577 reviews)
- Address: 301 South Wakara Way Salt Lake City, Utah
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#17. Hell's Revenge
- Rating: 5/5 (901 reviews)
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#16. Deer Valley Resort
- Rating: 4.5/5 (2,625 reviews)
- Address: 2250 Deer Valley Drive Park City, Utah
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#15. Big Cottonwood Canyon
- Rating: 5/5 (1,171 reviews)
- Address: Big Cottonwood Canyon Road Uintah-Wasatch-Cache National Forest Salt Lake City, Utah
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#14. Best Friends Animal Sanctuary
- Rating: 5/5 (1,513 reviews)
- Address: 5001 Angel Canyon Road Kanab, Utah
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#13. Capitol Reef National Park
- Rating: 4.5/5 (1,747 reviews)
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#12. Temple Square
- Rating: 4.5/5 (5,066 reviews)
- Address: 50 N. West Temple St. Salt Lake City, Utah
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#11. Navajo/Queens Garden Loop
- Rating: 5/5 (1,773 reviews)
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#10. Zion Canyon Scenic Drive
- Rating: 5/5 (2,676 reviews)
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#9. Delicate Arch
- Rating: 5/5 (1,925 reviews)
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#8. Canyonlands National Park
- Rating: 4.5/5 (3,878 reviews)
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#7. Zion National Park
- Rating: 4.5/5 (4,091 reviews)
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#6. Angel's Landing
- Rating: 5/5 (2,983 reviews)
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#5. Dead Horse Point State Park
- Rating: 4.5/5 (5,572 reviews)
- Address: Sr 313 Moab, Utah
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#4. The Narrows
- Rating: 5/5 (3,654 reviews)
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#3. Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park
- Rating: 4.5/5 (7,471 reviews)
- Address: US Highway 160 & US Hwy 163 Monument Valley, Utah
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#2. Arches National Park
- Rating: 5/5 (10,987 reviews)
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#1. Bryce Canyon National Park
- Rating: 5/5 (9,151 reviews)
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This story features data reporting by Karim Noorani, writing by Michelle No, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 50 states.
