Park memorializes site where, on July 24, 1847, Brigham Young first saw the Salt Lake Valley, which would soon become the new home for the Mormon pioneers
General Information
Hours:
Summer Season (Mar 29 – Oct 26):
Heritage Village: Mon–Sat, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Winter Season (Oct 28 – Mar 28):
Heritage Village: Mon–Sat, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Closed Sundays year-round
Heritage Village: Mon–Sat, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Winter Season (Oct 28 – Mar 28):
Heritage Village: Mon–Sat, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Closed Sundays year-round
Fees:
Summer Admission:
Adults (12–64): $22.95
Seniors (65+): $19.95
Children (3–11): $16.95
Children 2 & under: Free
Winter Admission:
All ages (3+): $7.00
Children 2 & under: Free
Adults (12–64): $22.95
Seniors (65+): $19.95
Children (3–11): $16.95
Children 2 & under: Free
Winter Admission:
All ages (3+): $7.00
Children 2 & under: Free
Pet Policy:
Pets are not allowed in the park
Closest cities with hotels:
Salt Lake City, UT (East Bench)
Seasons:
All year
- Spring/Summer: Pioneer village, train rides, petting zoo
- Fall: Scenic views and seasonal events
- Winter: Reduced admission and indoor exhibits
- Spring/Summer: Pioneer village, train rides, petting zoo
- Fall: Scenic views and seasonal events
- Winter: Reduced admission and indoor exhibits
Location:
Website:
Overview
This Is the Place Heritage Park marks the spot at the mouth of Emigration Canyon where, on July 24, 1847, Brigham Young first saw the Salt Lake Valley. The park has a granite monument (1947) and a living-history village of restored pioneer buildings with costumed interpreters, train rides, and farm animals, open seasonally. Utah's Pioneer Day is celebrated here on July 24.
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