Posts Tagged ‘Salt Lake City School Trips’
Weber State University
Weber State University Welcome, future Wildcats, to Weber State University! This campus in Ogden, Utah, serves the community as an ‘educational leader, cultural center, and entertainment hub for the region’. There are over 225 certification and degree programs offered here, as well as 16 additional grad programs. Some popular majors here at Weber include Business,…
Read MoreMary Elizabeth Dee Shaw Gallery
Mary Elizabeth Dee Shaw Gallery The Shaw Gallery aspires to engage a diverse audience, create a sense of community, provide insight into the creative process, and challenge visitors to contemplate, discuss and understand the historical, social, and cultural context of contemporary art. – WSU Located within the DOVAD Kimball Visual Arts Building, a part of…
Read MoreHill Aerospace Museum
Hill Aerospace Museum The Mission of the Hill Aerospace Museum is to Educate and inspire all ages through history, with a focus on the United States Air Force, Hill Air Force Base, Utah Aviation, and unique learning experiences. Welcome to the Hill Aerospace Museum, the free museum in Roy Utah that is a part of…
Read MoreFort Buenaventura
Fort Buenaventura …the fort symbolizes a period of western history that was the transition from nomadic ways of the Indian tribes and trappers to the first permanent settlers in the Great Basin. Welcome to West Ogden’s Fort Buenaventura Park, the first permanent Anglo settlement in the Great Basin. First founded in 1846, For Buenaventura sits…
Read MoreHistoric 25th Street
Historic 25th Street Ogden’s Historic 25th Street, aka H25, aka Electric Alley, is Utah’s premier historic district. Always known for being ‘a bit on the rebellious side’, H25 has seen it all, from brothels and bootleggers to brewpubs and art galleries! On Historic 25th Street your group will be able to enjoy a true ‘mecca…
Read MoreBrigham Young University
Brigham Young University If you have any students interested in attending Brigham Young University in the future, or perhaps your group would just like to tour this iconic campus while in the area, we can set up a fantastic campus tour opportunity! Brigham Young University, or BYU, was founded, supported, and guided by the Church…
Read MoreBig Cottonwood Canyon
Big Cottonwood Canyon While in the area your group simply must stop at Big Cottonwood Canyon, the 15-mile long canyon located within the Wasatch Range, just about 12 miles southeast of Salt Lake City. This stunning natural area provides ‘epic backcountry ski access, hiking and mountain biking trails, and picnic areas straight out of an…
Read MoreUtah Olympic Park
Utah Olympic Park The Utah Olympic Park is the winter sports park built for the 2002 Winter Olympics. The park sits 28 miles east of Salt Lake City, near Park City, hosting bobsleigh, skeleton, luge, ski jumping, and Nordic combined events. It was built from 1991 to 1997. Today visiting groups can enjoy ski jumps,…
Read MoreGilgal Sculpture Garden
Gilgal Sculpture Garden “If you want to be brought down to earth in your thinking and studying, try to make your thoughts express themselves with your hands.” Thomas Battersby Child, jr. Quite the spectacular hidden gem in Salt Lake City, the Gilgal Sculpture Garden makes an excellent stop for student groups. This whimsical sculpture garden…
Read MoreThe Lion House
The Lion House The Lion House, located within historic Temple Square, was first built in 1856. This gorgeous historic home was actually the home of Brigham Young for some time, Young being the second president of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints and the first governor of Utah. The home got its name…
Read MoreDeuel Pioneer Log Home
Deuel Pioneer Log Home For an immersive historic experience in Salt Lake City take your group to the Deuel Pioneer Log Home, one of the very first permanent structures in the city! Sitting on West Temple Street, across from Temple Square, this historic home was one of the first permanent settlements built by pioneers in…
Read MoreWhite Memorial Chapel
White Memorial Chapel The White Memorial Chapel in Salt Lake City is a non-denominational church venue today but has a history of being a popular LDS meeting spot in the 19th century. The church was first built in 1883, serving as home to the 18th Ward of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints.…
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