Destination Central Utah | 
|  The Central Utah region is a goldmine of Utah heritage and outdoor recreation. Visitors here will find historic Bed & Breakfast inns located in picturesque small communities. US Highway 89, dubbed the Heritage Highway, and the popular Paiute and Arapeen off-highway trail systems are located here.
Sportsmen will find a variety of streams, lakes and reservoirs, along with state parks and public lands for family recreation. This area includes Interstate Highway 15 and US Highway 89, two major north-south arteries connecting Salt Lake City and the Wasatch Front with the national park country of southern Utah, and with Las Vegas and Los Angeles. |
  | Paiute ATV trail - Ride this trail, which is rated as one of the best in the world, up and down the mountains, through incredible scenery and past historic spots. |  | Little Sahara Sand Dunes - Ride ATVs or dune buggies over the hills. Camp, picnic and play in the sand. |  | Fremont Indian State Park - View extensive rock art left by the ancient Fremont people, and learn more about their fascinating culture. |  | Fish Lake - Fish, camp and boat at this beautiful, high mountain lake. Rainbow, splake and lake trout fishing is very good. There's a nice boat ramp and you can stay in developed campgrounds or cabins. |  | Bullion Canyon and Marysvale - Discover relics from the old mining boomtown, pan for gold, hike to the waterfalls, or fish the stream. |  | West desert - Rockhound Utah's remote and rugged backcountry to find a wide variety of semi-precious gems, minerals and fossils, from topaz to geodes to trilobites. |  | Otter Creek State Park - Fishing and camping are big draws at this state park. The trout are fat and the campground is very nice, complete with flush toilets. |  | Big Rock Candy Mountain - Minerals have colored this distinctive landmark green, tan, brown, orange, yellow and gray. In 1897 a railroad brakeman wrote the song, "In the Big Rock Candy Mountain," later recorded by Burl Ives and Tex Ritter. |  | Skyline Drive - Challenge this rugged dirt road, suitable only for ATVs and 4X4s in spots, as it follows the tops of the mountains through the center of the state, providing access to great hiking, camping and fishing areas. The 350-mile Arapeen Off-Highway Vehicle Trail System includes the Skyline Drive and trails branching from it. In winter, this country offers great snowmobile and snowkite play areas. |  | Palisade State Park - Fish, camp and golf at this park, located in the mountains east of the town of Stirling. |  | Tracking Butch Cassidy - Discover the boyhood stomping grounds of Butch Cassidy, where he was born, raised, and worked as a ranch hand. |
 | Heritage Highway
The Utah Heritage Highway runs parallel to Interstate 15 from Fairview to Kanab along U.S. Highway 89. The antique shops, inns, historic sites, traditional celebrations, local foods and heritage tours along the route are sure to excite the traveler interested in local history and culture. Great Basin National Park - Nevada
Great Basin National Park has a unique and beautiful hydraulic ecosystem. The Great Basin region covers over 200,000 squares miles, extending in the east to Utah's Wasatch Mountains. Little Sahara Rec. Area
A wall of sand climbing nearly 700 feet high provides the ultimate challenge to rider and machine. This is the prime-time focal point for hill climbing. Snowmobile
With more than 80 trails transversing across the Manti-LaSal National Forest, the Central Utah destination offers a complex of various trails with varied terrain with limitless opportunities. Snowkite
The Skyline Drive is one of the best spots on earth for the new extreme sport of snowkiting. Grab the rope and let the kite pull you up and down hills. With kite power, skiers and boarders can make jumps of up to 100 feet. | Paiute and Arapeen ATV Trail Systems
These popular ATV and off-road systems offer hundreds of miles of trails that loop over mountain ranges and plunge down into rugged canyons. The trails may be accessed at many points, including at the junction of Interstate Highways 15 and 70. Rock Climb Maple Canyon
Climbers come from around the world to challenge the unique cobblestone cliffs found in this scenic canyon. Raft
Raft on the windy Sevier River, which flows through scenic Marysvale. This is a great family experience Golf
Central Utah is home to several excellent golf courses. You can golf on a state park, at courses found off the beaten path, or with the pros. Courses include: Canyon Breeze, Canyon Hills, Cove View, Palisade State Park, and Sunset View. Rock Hounding/ Fossils
Utah is known as the Rock Hounding Capital of the United States! Destinations throughout Central Utah provide the most diverse and unique rock hounding sites in the state. Popular finds include trilobites, gem quality topaz, and red beryl. |
 | Cove Fort
Built in 1867 as a way station for people traveling through central Utah, Cove Fort provided safety, shelter, water, and livestock feed. Today, visitors can tour the restored fort and discover the experiences of early pioneers and travelers. Yuba Lake State Park
Yuba's warm waters and comfortable beaches attract tourists and locals alike. Activities include boating, swimming, water skiing, picnicking and fishing for walleye and yellow perch. Snow College
Open since 1888, this two year state-run liberal arts college now has two campuses in Central Utah, one in Ephraim and one in Richfield. Proud of its small size, the school offers personal attention in some of the smallest classes available in higher education. In a rural location, Snow offers academic, athletic and student organizations that compete on the worldwide scene. | Bed & Breakfast Escapes
New and old homes have been converted into some of the most incredible bed & breakfasts in the country. The doors are open for tours, or to spend the night. Take a step back in history in Sanpete County. Historic Marysvale
Located in the heart of Central Utah is the quaint old mining town of Marysvale. It's the perfect off-the-beaten-path destination. Learn of the history, ride on the Paiute ATV trail, take a rafting trip, or go horseback riding through the mountains. Utah.com writer Jennifer tells about her experiences in this historical town. Fishlake and Manti-La Sal national forests
Combining aspen forests, scenic byways, lakes and a variety of hiking and nature trails, this forest is also home to the 250-plus-mile Paiute ATV Trail. Fish Lake itself is very scenic and offers great fishing. Contact: 435-836-2811. |
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 | Snow Goose Festival (first weekend in March)
The arrival of the snow geese to Delta suggest winter's end each year. Celebrate and observe the beautiful, honking bird. 800-864-0345 Manti - Mormon Miracle Pageant (June)
Join us for a spectacular theatrical presentation that speaks to the heart and tells the history of the LDS (Mormon) Church. 800-281-4346 | Butch Cassidy Festival (July) Annual festival in memory of native Beaver outlaw Butch Cassidy, includes events and activities common to the Old West. 800-223-9320 The famous Rocky Mountain ATV Jamboree is held every September, headquartered in Richfield. The National ATV Jamboree is held every June, headquartered in Fillmore. Both offer outstanding rides through scenic Central Utah. View all Events. |
 Plentiful lodging is available along both major interstates of Central Utah. Lodging options, listed from North to South include:
 Weber's Grill - Located at Weber's Piute Trails Inn. The restaurant features family style breakfast and Utah's best grilled burgers, steaks, chops and grilled specials for dinner...topped off by the Chef's own Apple Pie A La Mode! Located at 315 N. State (Highway 89), Marysvale. (435) 326-4666 or (866) 409-1682. Pepperbelly's Restaurant - Traditional Mexican food homemade daily. Nobody does Mexican food better! Be sure to save room for their fried ice cream! 680 South Main in Richfield. 435-893-2097. Steve's Steakhouse - Your favorite steak cooked to mouth-watering perfection served with hot homemade breads, Steve's popular cucumbers in cream sauce, and other delights. 647 South Main, in Richfield. 435-893-8880. for lunch and dinner, closed Sunday - in Provo. (801) 374-6249 Mom's Café - Mom's is known for its excellent homemade food. Family dining at it's best. Mom's has been featured in National Geographic. 10 East Main, in Salina. 435-529-3921. Historic Manti House Inn Restaurant - Offers a fine dining menu including their famous slow cooked prime rib, along with chicken, salmon, and pasta dishes. Open Friday and Saturday evenings from 5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Find it at 401 N. Main Street in Manti. (435) 835-0161 or (800) 835-7512
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 Sanpete County Travel Council at 435-835-6877 or 800-281-4346
Sevier County Travel Council at 1-877-47-EVENTS
Piute County Travel Information at 435-577-2949
Millard County Tourism
 Destination Price - Castle Country: From Provo, proceed south on I-15 to U.S. 6 and continue south on U.S. 6 to Price. Distance: 74 miles - 1 ˝ hour drive time. | |
