Monthly Archives: November 2019

The Beehive House

The Beehive House The Beehive House in Salt Lake City is a historic landmark that marks the official residence of Brigham Young, the second president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, from 1855 to 1877. The home got the name 'The Beehive House' due to the beehive structure that sits atop the…
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Tracy Aviary

Tracy Aviary Tracy Aviary is committed to inspiring curiosity and caring for birds and nature through education and conservation. Welcome to Salt Lake City's Tracy Aviary, the 8-acre bird haven located right in the middle of Liberty Park! At Tracy Aviary your group can enjoy exhibits, shows, and close-up encounters with the resident birds such…
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Historic Trolley Square

Historic Trolley Square An icon to Salt Lake City, Trolley Square has been both a cultural and retail anchor for decades. Welcome to Salt Lake City's Historic Trolley Square, the community-focused retail marketplace with a longstanding history within the city. We suggest you start your visit at the Trolley Square History Museum, the spot where…
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Ogden Union Station

Ogden Union Station Welcome to the Ogden Union Station, the historic train depot that serves as the home to several culturally and educationally rich museums today. This train station was actually the third major one for Ogden, holding 33 hotel rooms, a restaurant, and even a barbershop during its heyday in the early 1900s, the…
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Treehouse Museum

Treehouse Museum Step Into a Story Welcome to Ogden's Elizabeth Stewart Treehouse Museum, a reading-oriented children's museum aimed toward ages 1-12. This fun and interactive learning center features an iconic main attraction which is, as you may have already guessed, a large tree in the center of the building. This tree is 30 feet tall,…
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Eccles Dinosaur Park

Eccles Dinosaur Park ...an exciting collection of creatures from prehistoric crawlers, to predators and even flying reptiles. Welcome to the George S. Eccles Dinosaur Park, the natural history-based museum located in Ogden, Utah. This highly educational and entertaining museum experience allows your group to explore over 100 full-sized dinosaur replicas within a 5-acre park, featuring…
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Pioneer Memorial Museum

Pioneer Memorial Museum Welcome to the Pioneer Memorial Museum, otherwise known as DUP. This museum serves as one of many homes of the Daughters of Utah Pioneers, and it holds what is considered to be the world's largest collection of artifacts on one subject. The museum is free and is always a great option for…
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Quincy Market Boston

Quincy Market Boston [caption id="attachment_39612" align="alignright" width="425"] Inside Quincy Market Credit Kyle Klein[/caption] Welcome to Quincy Market, a historic part of Boston and Faneuil Hall Marketplace. This market was first opened to the public in 1826, named for the then-mayor of Boston, Josiah Quincy. The market's role has changed quite a bit over the years,…
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Swan Boats Boston

Swan Boats Boston [caption id="attachment_39588" align="alignright" width="425"] Public Garden Swan Boat Credit Liz Backlund[/caption] A peaceful and unique experience in America's oldest botanical garden. While visiting Boston your group needs to make a stop at a local cultural icon, the Swan Boats! This family-owned business has been in operation since 1877, started by Robert Paget.…
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Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Massachusetts Institute of Technology [caption id="attachment_35508" align="alignright" width="425"] MIT Pixabay Public Domain[/caption] MIT’s motto is “mens et manus,” or “mind and hand,” signifying the fusion of academic knowledge with practical purpose. Welcome to the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, the private research university located in Cambridge, Massachusetts, near Boston. More commonly referred to as MIT, this…
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