Tooele

This mill was made of rock and wood by skilled pioneer artisans over 150 years ago. From 1854 to the 1940s, the Benson Mill processed wheat and corn by the ton. Now, this historic site hosts monthly events, including a farmers market, garden tour and pumpkin walk.

Take a step back to WWII for a fascinating look at the secret Manhattan Project and how this base was used as a training site for the bomber pilots, including those bound for Hiroshima and Nagasaki. The base is recognized as a National Historic Site and guided tours are offered on days that the museum is open.

This National Historic Trail follows the path of the Pony Express riders, a horse-relay system that helped mail cross the continent in a matter of days, rather than weeks for a brief time from 1859–1860. The route is hardly less rugged than it was in the Pony Express days, with the exception of an improved dirt road, intermittent plaques and historic sites and blossomed cities on the perimeters. See: West Desert Ramble and the Pony Express itinerary

The Goshute people were the first to reside in Tooele County, occupying the Oquirrh Mountains and the Great Basin area west toward Nevada. Mormon pioneers migrated to the area in the mid-1800s and began further development. The Tooele Pioneer Museum is your chance to dive into Tooele’s history with exhibits on native Goshute and pioneer artifacts.

What would a mining town be without a way to transport the materials? Peak into the history of Utah’s railroads and tour the last operating steam locomotive in the state at Tooele’s railroad museum.

Located on the outskirts of the Bonneville Salt Flats, the Historic Wendover Airfield offers a glimpse into the past and a secluded location for films and television shows. The iconic aircraft hangars, control tower, barracks and pool all provided the perfect backdrop for the action-packed thriller "Con Air" starring Nicolas Cage, John Cusack and John Malkovich. Other films including "The Philadelphia Experiment" (1984), "Wind" (1992), "Independence Day" (1996), "Mulholland Falls" (1996), "Hulk" (2003), "The Core" (2003), and "Fallout" (2024) have also featured the Wendover Airfield over the years.

The Utah Fire Museum is home to vintage fire apparatus and a diversity of interpretive displays from around the state of Utah. It captures the history, dangers and rewards of the firefighting profession in Utah. Guided tours of this informative facility are available by appointment only. Additional features include the firehouse, which can be used as an educational tool teaching students the importance of fire safety through a video and hands on experiences. The firehouse along with a guided tour is perfect for helping young scouts obtain fire safety merit badges. The Utah Fire Museum is located at the Deseret Peak Complex. The museum is open to the public. Special arrangements can be made for school parties or special situations.

Held annually in the fall at Clark Historic Farm in nearby Grantsville, enjoy honey tasting, beekeeping demonstrations, wagon rides, a craft fair, the Sweet Fiddlin’ Fest and so much more.