15 Small Towns In Rural Utah That Are Downright Delightful
While Utah’s metropolitan areas offer plenty to see and do, there’s a certain charm to our small towns. Sometimes you need to get away from the noise, pollution, and stress of the city and relax in a place where life seems simpler and the locals are laid-back and friendly. Here are 15 small towns in Utah that are downright delightful.
Please note: these small towns in Utah are listed alphabetically because there’s no way we’re going to try to choose favorites!
The teeny tiny town of Bicknell, Utah, has the most beautiful backyard a town could ever hope for - Capitol Reef National Park! Only 300 or so folks live in this pretty little town. It may be small, but it's packed with rural beauty.
Around 1,400 people call Coalville home, and many of them make their living raising sheep, cattle, or mink, and growing alfalfa or wheat. Located in Summit County, this little town is pretty picturesque.
Nestled on the banks of the river where it gets its name, Green River is a pretty spot along I-70 and it hosts one of the Beehive State's best events: The Melon Days Festival.
Located in Carbon County near the larger town of Price, Helper is a quaint little town with a great history. In addition to being the stomping grounds for Butch Cassidy, it got its name for the helper engines that were used to get trains up and over the steep grade of Price Canyon.
Kamas is the gateway to one of Utah's most beautiful places - the Mirror Lake Scenic Byway. It's a pretty, rural town with farms and ranches, and it also has some tasty diners and cafes.
If the idea of hopping on your ATV and hitting the trails is appealing, you definitely need to visit Marysvale. This tiny town of just a few hundred residents is also the gateway to the Paiute ATV trail.
Monroe is home to nearly 2,300 people, but it's surrounded by fields and farms. You'll also find Mystic Hot Springs here, and you'll definitely want to get some soaking time when you visit.
The tiny town of Manila, Utah, has just a few hundred residents, and you'll find it near the Utah/Wyoming border in Daggett County. With its rural lifestyle, it's the perfect spot for rodeo enthusiasts.
Morgan is one of the largest towns on this list, with nearly 4,000 residents. It's a charming little rural town, home to Browning Arms Company, and just 20 miles from Ogden.
Panguitch is surrounded by Dixie National Forest, Bryce Canyon National Park, and the Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument. This charming little town will captivate you with its adorable main drag and its friendly residents.
You'll find the tiny town of Sterling in Sanpete County. It has fewer than 300 residents, but it's surrounded by natural beauty; Palisade State Park is here, and it's near Six Mile Canyon.
With its tree-lined streets, Torrey, Utah, charms pretty much everyone who stops by for a visit. Famous visitors include Wallace Stegner and Zane Grey, who were both surely inspired by this rustic, quaint town.
Tooele County has grown by leaps and bounds over the last decade, but Vernon remains a quiet, rural town in Utah. Situated in the southeastern part of the county, Vernon has fewer than 300 residents.
Wallsburg is the perfect little hamlet - situated just a few miles from Heber but tucked away enough that it's still small. You'll find pretty red barns surrounded by rolling fields, friendly folks, and picturesque views of Mount Timpanogos here.
Wallsburg, UT 84082, USA
These are just a few of the Beehive State’s delightful towns. What other small towns in Utah do you think deserve a mention?
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Small towns in Utah
September 26, 2022
Sarah M.
What’s the most well-known small town in Utah?
Utah’s ski towns are certainly well-known, and, with a population of just over 8,000, Park City might just be *the* most charming of them all. It doesn’t get more iconic American mountain town than Park City, Utah. Known as one of the top ski destinations in the country, Park City is a veritable playground for winter sports enthusiasts. But this world-renowned acclaim comes with a tradeoff; more than three million people visit this quaint little mountain town annually, making it a hub of activity year-round. The energy in this mountain town is infectious, however, and once you visit and see the lights of Park City illuminated against the grandeur of its surrounding ranges, you’ll fall head-over-heels for this enchanting and very special place.
Here at OnlyInYourState, we like to say that the heart and soul of each state lie in its small towns, and Utah is no exception. Some of the best small town downtowns in the entire country can be found in Utah, and some of our favorite must-visit locales include Brigham City, Moab, Kanab, Tremonton, and Herber City. In fact, you might recognize some of these little locales from the above list of best small towns in Utah — and that’s no accident! Because these small towns really offer visitors and residents the total package: friendly people, peaceful and quiet quality of life, wonderful amenities like parks and beloved businesses, and that indefinable “small town” vibe everyone wants!
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Writer, editor and researcher with a passion for exploring new places. Catherine loves local bookstores, independent films, and spending time with her family, including Gus the golden retriever, who is a very good boy.
