This is the Place Heritage Park

Park Salt Lake City, Utah, United States

What to expect

This Is The Place Heritage Park is a 450-acre Utah State Park that preserves the story of those who settled the western territory. The park features over 60 original or replica structures, including historic homes, shops, and a Native American Village. Visitors can ride trains, see farm animals, ride ponies, and pan for gold. The park also celebrates Utah's first people and shares Native Culture through storytelling, dance, and traditional activities. Pioneer trades and demonstrations are also available, keeping centuries-old skills alive. The park is a living history museum that offers a unique glimpse into the lives of early settlers in Utah, with interactive exhibits, costumed interpreters, and hands-on activities. The park is family-friendly, with activities such as a replica train, carousel, and farm animals, as well as seasonal events like Candlelight Christmas and Christkindlmarkt

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This family's experience:

Activities: We spent a day at This is the Place Heritage Park, exploring the historic village and learning about the pioneer era

Highlights: The kids loved exploring the village and learning about the pioneer era. We also enjoyed the mini train rides, pony rides, petting corral, and irrigation station splash park ✨