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But Utah’s small towns aren’t the only charming spots in the state! Some of our mid-sized cities are just as adorable – with tree-lined streets, family-owned businesses and a welcoming, hometown feel. Check out this city in northern Utah – you just might fall in love.
Logan was founded in 1859 when Brigham Young sent a party up north to see if it was a viable site for a fort.
For a blast from the past, stop in for a treat at the Bluebird Cafe. It opened in 1923 at 19 North Main Street, and still has its original soda fountain counter.
The Logan Tabernacle was built in 1881, and serves as a community gathering place for Mormons and non-Mormons alike. The tabernacle hosts free concerts, art lectures and is the site of the Logan Summer Art Faire.
The annual Logan Summer Arts Faire celebrates local artists, and brings families from all over the Cache Valley. This year's event takes place on the Tabernacle grounds June 15-17.
Utah State University was founded here in 1888, and has an enrollment of nearly 30,000 students. It's Utah's largest residential campus, with 18,000 students living either in dorms or nearby housing.
USU provides much more than education to young adults - it provide plenty of community activities, too. If you live in Logan, there's no finer football team.
If the city itself isn't enough, take a look at the gorgeous Bear River mountains that tower over the Cache Valley. This valley might be home to more than 100,000 people, but it still has a rural, hometown feel.
