Posted in Utah Seasonal November 01, 2021 by Catherine Armstrong

These 12 Places in Utah Have the Most Unbelievable Christmas Decorations

One of the best things about the holiday season in Utah is all of the beautiful lights and decorations. No matter where you go in the Beehive State, you’ll likely come across some magnificent light shows. We’ve rounded up some of the best in the Beehive State for you to begin making your plans. Here are just 12 of the best places to view Christmas lights in Utah.

During these uncertain times, please keep safety in mind and consider adding destinations to your bucket list to visit at a later date.

6. Christmas in the Canyon, Tuacahn Amphitheater, Ivins

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Address: Hogle Zoo, 2600 Sunnyside Ave S, Salt Lake City, UT 84108, USA

Address: 50 North Temple, Salt Lake City, UT 84150, USA

Address: Willard Bay State Park, 900 W 650 N, Willard, UT 84340, USA

Address: 2549 Washington Blvd, Ogden, UT 84401, USA

Address: 3606 W Center St, Provo, UT 84601, USA

Address: Thanksgiving Point, 3003 N Thanksgiving Way, Lehi, UT 84043, USA

Address: This Is the Place Park, Salt Lake City, UT 84108, USA

Address: Helper, UT 84526, USA

Address: 1100 Tuacahn Dr, Ivins, UT 84738, USA

Address: 2002 Soldier Hollow Ln, Midway, UT 84049, USA

Address: Salem, UT, USA

Address: Canyon View Park - Spanish Fork, 3300 E Powerhouse Rd, Spanish Fork, UT 84660, USA

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Christmas lights in Utah

November 06, 2021

Courtnie Erickson

What are the best things to do during winter in Utah?

If you love snow and being outdoors, there is no greater place to be than Utah. Winter in Utah is wonderful with a plethora of skiing, snowboarding, snowmobiling, snowshoeing, and other exciting outdoor activities. For a unique and memorable winter activity in the Beehive State, head to Hardware Ranch near Logan. Here, you can take a hayride and get up close with hundreds of elk. This is a family-friendly winter activity that you’ll want to participate in year after year.

If you don’t care for the snow, you can spend the holiday season in Utah (or all of the cold months in the year), in the southern part of the state. With the cooler temperatures, this is the ideal time to take advantage of many hikes and exploring opportunities in Zion National Park, Snow Canyon State Park, and even small towns like Kanab. Moab is also a wonderful place to visit during the winter months. While you can still experience some chilly weather, the crowds have significantly died down, making it much easier to explore this remarkable area in the Beehive State.

Where should I go to celebrate the holiday season in Utah?

Utah is truly the ultimate place to be during the holiday season. The Ice Castles in Midway are one of the more popular activities during the holiday season in Utah. This is one family-friendly activity in the state that will bring a smile to everyone’s face.

The entire family will also enjoy Zoo Lights at Hogle Zoo. At this popular zoo in Utah, you can enjoy more than 200 animal-themed light displays and many animals. It is a wonderful way to celebrate Christmas in Utah.

Of course, the holiday season in Utah wouldn’t be complete without attending one of the incredible holiday performances. Hale Center Theatre typically runs a production of “A Christmas Carol” each year in December. During this festive month, you may also catch a production of “The Nutcracker” by Ballet West.