Best Places to Visit in Utah

  

Bryce Canyon National Park
#1 in Best Places to Visit in Utah
Bryce Canyon National Park is often described as otherworldly, and it’s easy to see why. Its sunset-colored natural amphitheaters and hoodoos (Bryce Canyon has the highest concentration of the latter on Earth) almost look too perfect to be real. Hiking and horseback riding are great ways to see these natural beauties during the warmer months. Meanwhile, cold-weather pursuits like snowshoeing and cross-country skiing are available in winter. For an extra memorable experience, visit this International Dark Sky Park at night to enjoy a full moon hike.

 

  

Arches National Park
#2 in Best Places to Visit in Utah
With an array of jaw-dropping red rock formations, including 2,000-plus natural arches (the most you’ll find in any area on Earth), Arches National Park delights more than 1 million visitors each year. Some of the park’s most popular rock formations include Landscape Arch (one of the world’s longest arches), the Windows Section (one of the most scenic locations in Arches) and Fiery Furnace (a challenging natural labyrinth between sandstone walls). Adventurous visitors can go hiking, rock climbing, canyoneering and more, while less-active travelers might prefer to see the park from the comfort of a vehicle or on horseback.