Learning how to find attractions in Utah is not difficult as long as you know the correct steps to take.

Utah has a population of 2,736,424 people and is located in the Rocky Mountain region of the United States. The state has a total area of 84,899 square miles and out of the 50 states, Utah is the11th largest state. There are many attractions and activities that visitors and Utah residents can get involved in. Some popular activities include skiing, mountain and rock climbing, fishing and hunting. Attractions like Temple Square, Zion National Park, Glen Canyon National Recreation Center, Wasatch Mountain State Park and Lagoon Amusement Park are major tourist attractions in Utah. Deciding which attractions to visit and what activities to undertake can be somewhat confusing. However, using the tools that this page provides will make this process somewhat easier.http://quickfacts.census.gov/qfd/states/49000.html http://www.city-data.com/states/Utah-Location-size-and-extent.html http://www.city-data.com/states/Utah-Tourism-travel-and-recreation.html

When planning to visit Utah, you can always use the expertise of a travel agent. Travel agents often have access to travel deals and travel discounts that are not available to the general public. They can also advice their customers on where to stay, what to do, where to go and where to eat. If needed travel agents can even make your travel arrangements for you. If you prefer to make your own travel arrangements, a good start would be websites like Expedia.com, Travelocity.com, Priceline.com, Hotwire.com and Kayak.com. Not only are the websites available 24/7, but they also enable you to become your own travel agent and book your own airfare, hotel accommodations and rental car.

On this page you will find various tools you can use to find Utah attractions. Useful addresses and websites are also provided. Finally you will also find a short summary of tourist attractions that you might want to consider visiting. Please be advised that the various prices quoted on this page might change over time. Even though this page will be updated regularly, it's best to contact the attraction or product provider to check on current pricing.

The first tool you can use to find tour Utah tourist attractions are books. There are many books available that provide information on all the top tourist attractions within the state. Besides the general tourist attraction books there are books that provide information about out of the ordinary, unique attractions. Some books focus more on various activities you can undertake in Utah and other guide books include restaurant reviews and hotel recommendations. Choose the book that seems most suitable for your needs and that will keep you within your spending budget. You can purchase travel books online or at your local book store. If you don't want to spend any money, you can always look for books on Utah attractions at your local library. Some books that might come in handy include:

• ■ Frommer's Utah (Frommer's Complete) by Eric Peterson. Price: $12.81 on Amazon.com. This 358 pages travel guide gives information on prices, directions, opening hours,and more.

• ■ Scenic Driving Utah, 2nd (Scenic Driving Series) by Christy Karras. Price: $10.17 on Amazon.com. This travel guide shows you 28 scenic driving routes throughout Utah.http://www.amazon.com/Scenic-Driving-Utah-2nd/dp/0762730358/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1269065158&sr=1-3

• ■ 50 Best Short Hikes in Utah's National Parks by Ron Adkison. Price: $11.16 on Amazon.com. This 230 page hiking guide focuses on hiking trips through the following Utah national parks: Arches, Bryce, Capitol Reef, Canyonlands, and Zion. This guide contains maps and information on the park services.http://www.amazon.com/Short-Hikes-Utahs-National-Parks/dp/0899972608/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1269065158&sr=1-6

The next step in your search for Utah attractions can be the Internet. The Internet has lots of information about Utah tourist attractions and activities. All you have to do is just go to any search engine and type in 'Utah tourist attractions' and many sources will show up. A good website to look for is the Official Tourism website. Most, if not all states, have a tourism website that is set up to provide information to tourists visiting the state. The Official Utah Tourism website contains information on:

• ■ lodging
• ■ campgrounds
• ■ events
• ■ restaurants
• ■ hot deals
• ■ maps
• ■ trip packages
• ■ transportation
• ■ weather

If the Official Utah Tourism website doesn't answer all your questions you can always call 1-800-200-1160.http://www.utah.com/visitor/contact_us/

AAA:

Many people think that AAA is only for roadside assistance. This is not true. Many AAA locations also provide full travel agent services. If you are already in Utah and have no clue on what to do, you can visit AAA if you are a member or are willing to become a member. As a AAA member you don't only get to enjoy many discounts, but you can also get expert advice about attractions and such. AAA often has free travel guides available. One AAA location in Utah is located at:

• AAA No California Nevada & Utah
• Salt Lake City
• 560 E 500 South
• Salt Lake City, UT 84102
• Phone: (801) 238-1250

If you are looking for more Utah AAA locations, make sure to visit the AAA website.http://ww2.aaa.com/scripts/WebObjects.dll/AAAOnline.woa/wo/3.9.13.10.11.0.9

Utah has many tourist attractions. Below you will find a small summary of some of these. Keep in mind that there are many more tourist attractions to visit besides the ones mentioned below.

• Alta

Located east of Salt Lake City is the winter sport resort Alta. Many tourists visit this location which is known for its powder skiing.http://www.planetware.com/utah/alta-us-ut-aa.htm

• Clark Planetarium
• 110 South 400 West
• Salt Lake City, UT 84101-1145
• Phone: 1 (801) 456-7827

This planetarium also has a museum, library and a laser show. Admission costs $8 (adults) and $5 (children).http://www.planetware.com/salt-lake-city/clarke-planetarium-us-ut-hanp.htm

• Utah Museum of Fine Arts
• University of Utah, 410 Campus Center Drive
• Salt Lake City, UT 84112-0350
• Phone: 1 (801) 581-7332

This museum, located on the campus of the University of Utah, displays over 15,000 pieces of African, Greek, Chinese and European Art. Tickets are $5 (adults), $3 (ages 6 - 18) and kids 5 and under are free.http://www.planetware.com/salt-lake-city/utah-museum-of-fine-arts-us-ut-umfa.htm

• Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument
• 190 East Center
• Kanab, UT 84741-3244
• Phone: 1 (435) 644-4300

This scenic tourist sightseeing attraction covers 1.7 million acres of Utah and is divided into the Grand Staircase, Kaiparowits Plateau and the Escalante Canyons.http://www.planetware.com/utah/grand-staircase-escalante-national-monument-us-ut-gsenm.htm

• Timpanogos Cave National Monument
• Route 3, Box 200
• American Fork, UT 84003-9803
• Phone: 1 (801) 756-5239

These three caves that are linked by underground passage ways, were discovered between 1887 and 1921. The caves have impressive crystal and stalactite formations. Admission costs $7 (adults), $5 (ages 6 - 15) and kids 5 and under are free.http://www.planetware.com/american-fork/timpanogos-cave-national-monument-us-ut-tcnm.htm