This is really creative and great spot to take a picture. There are plenty signs with cool meanings.read more

A cool art installation downtown. Cool to see the opposite relationship and thought provoking!read more

Great little spot full of interesting artwork and some very cool architecture. It includes multiple…read morebuildings so be sure to see them both. Stop if you're nearby. Owner/manager is friendly and willing to share a wealth of info on art displays and the home. Free entry but a donation is optional upon exit. Displays change monthly. Cute little way to kick off a date afternoon for hubby and I.

This house is amazing to wander through! I enjoyed the art show taking place within the house as…read morewell as the beautiful artwork in the carriage house!

Oh, the culture of art. Throughout history, art has survived. From the early days of hieroglyphics…read moreon the walls of 9 mile Canyon to the most amazing wall murals in the urban cores of our cities, art survives. The creativity of the artist is alive and well in Ogden on the First Friday Art Stroll held, ironically, the First Friday of every month. Started as a summer activity, the art stroll has grown in popularity and now continues year-round and features upward of 25 venues! The most populated galleries tend to be the famed Eccles Art Center, at 26th & Jefferson, along with Gallery 25, and the up & coming Crowley-Wilkerson Gallery, the latter on Historic 25th Street. The Eccles Art Center features awe-inspiring artists, ranging from the famous to the firsts. Competitions are very popular on their walls, with engaging art that rotates through monthly. The galleries at Ogden Blue are unique in that the artist is usually hanging out in their studio, working on their next masterpiece. Cara Koolmees' ability to craft watercolor into amazing tapestries of recognizable street scenes is worth the trip up the 40-someodd stairs to her gallery above Bistro 258. The newer galleries on the stroll offer interesting venues, like the Alison Benjamin Gallery at the Scowcroft Mansion who can resist walking through a 101-year old classic Ogden home with art lining the walls? Of course, many of the galleries serve that classic, time-tested beverage made with fermented grapes... fuel for the trip. The hardwood floors and high, lofty ceilings are worth the trip to the Crowley-Wilkerson Gallery, set in the 100 block. Hard to resist the antiques in Tammy Crowley's store as you make the trek up those stairs! In Gallery 25, many of our local salt-of-the-earth Ogden painters are featured - and it's the cultural blending that makes Ogden so different than other mundane art exhibits. The art stroll is unique in Ogden for several reasons: Can you say "colorful and eclectic" street scenes.... Against the amazing backdrop of the mountains... almost all within walking distance. You'll never be able to see it all in one night, so be sure to come back again & again.... There you have it - a great reason to be in Ogden on that First Friday!

Cool interactive three-story planetarium in Salt Lake City's Gateway District located across the…read morestreet from Delta Center (home of NBA's Utah Jazz and NHL's Utah Mammoth). We actually didn't realize that this would be an interactive kind of thing until we first stepped in. Entry is free and you get an immediate hands-on experience once you walk in. We visited on a Friday evening and the crowd traffic wasn't too bad. It was busy, but not extremely busy by any means. The first floor includes asteroids and Mother Nature stuff, like tornadoes and volcanoes. There's a tornado that you can step into and it actually destroys it when you walk into it. But don't think if you've ruined it, because it will come back when you walk out of it. You can also touch the moon and billions old asteroids and play around with a volcano simulator. I even tried to lift a meteorite and it was quite heavy! On the second floor you will find an IMAX theater, where you can watch space movies. Concessions are included like in a real movie theater. No food or drinks are allowed in their other theater on the third floor, however. The third floor is all about space and planets. We got to learn what various planets smell like by pressing a button and putting our nose in front of the vent. We also got to see how water freezes (under a magnifying glass) and a special camera of what our body temperature was like. We also walked into a red planet room with interactive robots. This room definitely looked like something out of Star Wars. If you like anything space related and if you're looking for something to do in the Gateway District, I recommend Clark Planetarium!

We came here on a Saturday afternoon after having brunch nearby. It wasn't very busy, so we were…read moreable to look at and try everything without waiting too long. It was a fun little activity, especially considering it's free! Is it the most impressive museum you'll ever go to? No, but my nephew had fun and honestly that's all that matters!

It's actually a collection of three murals, but they're all on the same wall so they get grouped…read moretogether here. I really like the beer info art, by Trent Call. It's black and white and simple, but it's so pure and so to the heart of what the setting is all about: Squatters, one of the OG local breweries of Utah. On the far right hand side is the hops-for-a-beard dude created by Chuck Landvatter. Infused with color and holding a pint, this is another nod to the brewery. Finally, the piece added latest was by Tribune cartoonist Pat Bagley who created Lady Libeerty (get it) in celebration of free press and free speech. Her torch is especially cool as it covers a window and will illuminate from within at night. If you're here, you probably ought to go inside to Squatters and check it out. Whether grabbing a drink or just a bite, it's a great pairing with the mural.

We checked out the Salt Lake City Public Library while on vacation in SLC. It's an architectural…read morefeast with 4 stories and natural light pouring in through all the glass! All of the levels and common areas had an abundance of space and tall ceilings! The stairs and elevators were close together and easy to navigate. The Children's Library on the downstairs level was adorable! It brandished childrens' artwork, play tables and many other fun ideas. We ventured through each level and then made our way to the rooftop which had a lot of seating and spectacular views of downtown SLC and its surroundings. The weather was perfect to stay up there and chat for an hour. We also visited the Library Bees- we didn't expect to find Langstroth hives inside a library. This is the coolest library I've been to in the US. If you love books and libraries this is a can't miss experience.

Salt Lake City library downtown is highly recommended by a few. They have remolded according to the…read morereviews. It was absolutely a readers dream to visit this library. Free parking is located on the lower level, you can validate your ticket inside the library. Very clean bathrooms, customer service was awesome. This is probably one the best library that Ive visited. I normally visit a library when I'm in larger cities, its alot of fun. The library has different floors, beautiful art work, live working bee area, stores, food and a sunny rooftop! I visited during the summer months, so the views- mountains were unbelievable. I highly recommend a visit to all!

It was my birthday this past week, so my boyfriend and I went to The Leonardo. I had never been…read morebefore and it seemed to be a perfect fit for the two of us. We really enjoyed our time exploring the museum and the hands on activities available. Something we found interesting was that on a Saturday morning it was pretty empty, it definitely started to pick up around early afternoon. Also a bit of a warning, there is no free or validated parking on site. We ended up parking in a public lot nearby and paying a fee.

If you're wondering where the main character energy was on New Year's Eve in Salt Lake City, it was…read moreat the Leonardo Museum. This gala? Absolutely delivered. I'm talking dressed-up crowd, glitter everywhere, real champagne, and the kind of DJ who knew exactly when to drop Beyoncé, ABBA, and a surprise 2000s throwback that had all of us losing our minds. I came in thinking I might just sip something bubbly and leave before midnight. Instead, I danced for four hours straight, made new friends, and now have a very blurry selfie that might become a family heirloom. The setting was gorgeous, by the way. Big open spaces, cool lighting, and just enough art and architecture to make you feel elevated while also clutching your clutch and screaming the lyrics to "Mr. Brightside." The vibe was party, but in a classy way. Like you could go full glam and not feel out of place, but also not feel judged if you kicked your heels off before midnight and went rogue on the dance floor. Which I did. No regrets. Would I go again? Already planning my outfit. 10 out of 10, would ring in the new year under a disco ball surrounded by Salt Lake's most unhinged and best-dressed again.

The staff here was super kind and super knowledgeable. I have always been a huge dinosaur nerd, so…read morewhen I was visiting the area for my nursing school clinicals I had to stop in! The price is reasonable and the many displays were a treat! You could even purchase a geode for them to cut open then and there for you as well as some minor fossils and minerals in the gift shop! Will definitely visit again if I am ever in the area!

Rawr! Did I scare you? If so, beware of this dinosaur park in Ogden. While the dinos on display are…read morenot alive, they are life-like and some of the them move and make noise. Possibly a little too scary for some audiences-usually those that are shorter than a yardstick. The indoor area of the museum is very well done with lots of displays and exhibits that educate guests on the different pre-historic beings. There were far more than I could have named on my own with my basic "Land Before Time" dinosaur knowledge. Upstairs, you'll find rocks and gems, which is well done although maybe less interesting to some folks. However, take a peek at the dinner rocks-there's a whole display of rocks that are in the shape of food. I got a kick out of that. Outside, there's lots of wide open space with paths that wander throughout the trees. There are dinos dispersed throughout the property, and a few benches to sit on. Lots of the grounds were covered in weeds, which may have been what the dinosaurs preferred to eat. However, in modern day, it just looks unkempt. For a kiddo-or adult-that has a fascination with dinosaurs, this could be a fun place to spend an afternoon. For the rest of us, an hour or two is probably plenty.

So much fun and highly recommend visiting! Admission and train ride is free. The only thing you're…read morepaying for are the activities available at each station. There's a petting "zoo" you can ride ponies, pan for gold then exchange them at a bank and cross the street to redeem candy. You can also break your own geode or pay $5 to dig one up yourself. Even if you just hop on and off the train, the adventure alone is so cool! It also looked like they were filming a movie with everyone dressed up unless that's what they wear everyday to work.

This was one of the destinations from our tour bus. Unfortunately, the tour guide only gave us 20…read moremins to explore the area. A historic place with many statues on site. They were definitely worth the photo op. I saw other family going on train rides that would take you from one place to another. If you want to enter the zoo, there was an admission fee. Also there were pony rides for the kids to enjoy. Once you are done, there was a gift store available to shop for soverniers. If you want to spend most of your time here especially when you have kids or enjoy a family fun, I would avoid booking a tour. I believe the vistors parking is free.

Hands down one of the best Gardens/Arboretums I've been to. I am so happy I decided to come here on…read moremy last day in Utah. For some context, I had an 11:50pm flight, but I needed to check out of my condo by 10am. What was I going to do for the entire day? I didn't want to get too sweaty but still wanted to take advantange of the weather and be outside! Red Butte Garden turned out to be the best decision. I arrived early, and took my time strolling through the gardens. I brought my book with me and took advantage of the various seating areas throughout the gardens. It was perfect to sit in the shady (and some sunny) spots. It was quiet and relaxing with a few people here and there. The gardens are so beautifully curated, but at the same time offer opportunities for more rugged/wild expereinces in the natural areas of the park. It has been one of the few arboretums that felt so welcoming, and it truly encouraged you to spend some serious time among the flowers and trees. I also noticed that there were so many people activevly working in the gardens - something I have rarely seen at other similar places (maybe because I was visiting during work hours on a weekday?) The amphiteather on site is host of a variety of concerts - this particular summer concert series looked amazing. Wish I had more time to spend out there. I highly recommend checking out Red Butte Gardents and Arboretum!!

Lovely spot to enjoy nature and take photos. I took my bridal photos here. Bring good walking shoes!read more