Helper
Inspiration
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A Walking Tour of Helper, Utah
Guarded by the 18-foot fiberglass coal miner "Big John" and hugged by railroad tracks, Helper, Utah, is a historic town with blue-collar roots that has grown into a walkable epicenter of art and culture with easy access to trails and river recreation.
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Dark Sky Parks
Head to one of Utah’s Certified International Dark Sky Parks for the best celestial views on Earth. Find a dark sky park in every region of Utah for your itinerary.
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Provo / Utah Valley
Provo and the larger Utah Valley sets itself a part as a place for innovation in tech, health care, education, as well as place for easy access to Provo Canyon's offerings, including Sundance Mountain Resort.
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San Rafael Swell
San Rafael hikes and bike rides offer unique terrain and jaw-dropping scenery. Learn about the area’s trails and start planning your trip!
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San Rafael Swell Throughout the Seasons: 4 Reasons to Visit
From narrow slot canyons to grand sweeping vistas, from sandstone plateaus to meandering rivers, San Rafael Country and the San Rafael Swell are home to some of the most spectacular scenery in Utah.
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Stargazing
Utah offers many stellar stargazing opportunities in its state parks, national parks and national monuments. Find a certified dark sky viewing location in Utah.
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The 46 Miles of Nine Mile Canyon
Follow Nine Mile Canyon Road into the rugged and remote Book Cliffs, where messages from the ancients interface with settlers of the West and modern ways of thinking.
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Turning Carbon Into Culture
Helper, UT has a future, and it is one built by the community, through hard work, love for place and a touch of serendipity.
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Utah Female Artists Explore the Sublime Through Art
See how Utah women artists are creatively interpreting a dramatic landscape into art.
Things to do
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Balanced Rock Eatery and Pub
Named after a nearby rock formation and hike, this restaurant has lasted the test of time with its down-home cooking, charm and large portions. Soak in the artwork lining the walls, if/while you wait for a table.
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Castle Gate RV Park
Castle Gate RV Park has 106 sites including RV hookups, tents and full-service cabins. On 13 acres on the south end of Helper, the RV park offers a wide range of amenities and Price River access.
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Happiness Within Coffee Shop
Happiness Within is not just a feeling in Helper. It’s an oasis of great coffee in central Utah, a welcoming shop with an upbeat vibe that builds from and feeds the unique community.
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Main Street
Many art galleries and must-sees are found along Helper's Main Street. Stroll with your mind wide-opened to the history, livelihoods and industry that created this town.
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Stargazing
After dark, be sure to look up! The International Dark Sky Association (IDA) has certified Helper City as an International Dark Sky Community. Helper is the second community in Utah and the 25th in the world to be designated. Witnessing a star-show in the heavens is guaranteed to conclude your day with a healthy dose of inspiration. More information on stargazing in Utah
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The Helper Riverwalk
The Helper Riverwalk runs through the heart of town, beginning at the Helper River Beach, located at the corner of Ivy St. and S 100 W. The river's restoration has been several years in the making and has phases yet ahead. Walk, jog or take a bike ride down the several miles of river walk and find easy access points to the water, a sandstone labyrinth, benches for resting or birdwatching and charming bridges. Several beaches and swimming holes have been placed along the river allowing for swimming, wading and habitat creation for native fish.
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Western Mining and Railroad Museum
The best place for a quick overview of Helper's incredible history. It’s all here: major events such as the United Mine room, Castlegate Mine explosion room and personal mining items such as lanterns, lamps and bird cages. Butch Cassidy even makes an appearance.
Follow one of our writers on his walking tour through Helper.
To familiarize yourself with the art scene in Helper, watch a seven minute PBS video showcasing the history, growth and current state
What's Nearby
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An International Stage: Where Will Your Journey Take You?
Their puffy sharavary whipping around them, agile men with cores of steel kick their legs then drop to the floor. They yell. The spring back up chanting 'Україна.'
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Hike + Dine: Provo
Here are a few of Provo, Utah's best hiking trails and eateries to check out during your next visit.
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How to Experience Utah's Dinosaur History at the Prehistoric Museum in Price
Central Utah’s Prehistoric Museum in Price houses fossils from more dinosaur species than any other museum in the country. World-class exhibits of the region’s unique paleontology, archaeology and geology can all be found under one roof.
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Mountain Biking the Wood Hill Trail System
Luke’s Loop is one of several options in the Wood Hill trail system in central Utah, a favorite for locals and those just passing through.
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Price
Price sits close to the northern section of the San Rafael Swell, which is home to vast deserts, yawning canyons, and fascinating rock formations. The area is known for its coal mining, as well as its recreational opportunities.
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Provo
One of Utah’s fastest-growing cities is quickly becoming a hub for road cycling.
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Provo / Utah Valley
Provo and the larger Utah Valley sets itself a part as a place for innovation in tech, health care, education, as well as place for easy access to Provo Canyon's offerings, including Sundance Mountain Resort.
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San Rafael Swell
San Rafael hikes and bike rides offer unique terrain and jaw-dropping scenery. Learn about the area’s trails and start planning your trip!
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The Sweetest Thing I’ve Ever Known
What Provo sacrifices in revenue being mostly closed for business on Sundays, it makes up for in the quality, handmade confections Monday through Saturday, and we’re talking sugar in both liquid and solid forms. We’ve set out on a walk today in search of some of the city’s best treats.
Turning Carbon Into Culture
Helper, UT has a future, and it is one built by the community, through hard work, love for place and a touch of serendipity.