The Covered Wagon (1924) / Paramount Pictures

Filmed in Utah

Utah's remarkable scenery has always inspired great storytelling. Stories are etched into the walls of the state's red canyons, in the journals of its early explorers and in the hearts of the locals and travelers as they road trip and recreate. So it's no surprise that Hollywood has turned to Utah landscapes and locations time and again.

In 2024, a significant milestone will be reached —100 years since the premiere of the first movies filmed in Utah, "The Covered Wagon" and "The Deadwood Coach." Simultaneously, it will honor the 50th anniversary of the Utah Film Commission, established in 1974. To celebrate, the Utah Film Commission will host a year of exhibits, events and film screenings across the state. Add a touch of film history to your Utah itinerary, or plan your trip around these celebrations and iconic cinema locations. You'll soon discover why we say Utah. America's Film Set.®

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Celebrating 100 Years of Utah Film & Television

2024 will mark 100 years since the first movies filmed in Utah premiered and also the 50th anniversary of the Utah Film Commission, formed in 1974.

Pictured: "Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid" (1969) / Twentieth Century Fox

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3 Days

The Sandlot Fan's Guide to Utah

Relive the nostalgia of "The Sandlot," with visits to filming locations around Salt Lake plus some other kid-inspired stops to make your own memories.

Film Tourism, Kid-Friendly

Highlights

Salt Lake City
Ogden
Salt Lake Bees Game
Lagoon Amusement Park
Tracy Aviary
George S. Eccles Dinosaur Park

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6 Days

Thelma & Louise: A Tribute Road Trip Through the Classic Film’s Utah Settings

Perfect for fans of the beloved film “Thelma & Louise,” tour the exact places where the movie was shot, and make some memories of your own exploring the beauty of this exquisite desert.

Arts, Film Tourism, Food and Drink, Ghost Towns, Glamping, Hiking, Scenic Drives/Road Trips, Women's Travel

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3 Days

Filmed in Utah: Explore the Settings of Sundance Movies

It’s a film buff’s dream — a three-day northern Utah road trip through the mountains, desert flats and cityscapes featured in Sundance standouts such as “Brigsby Bear,” “SLC Punk!,” “Nine Days,” “Hereditary” and “Frozen."

Arts, Film Tourism, Scenic Drives/Road Trips, Urban Experiences

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4 Days

Robert Redford’s Sundance Scenes

Journey through some of Utah's most striking mountain and desert filming locations to experience the awe of the all-American frontier immortalized in Robert Redford's "Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid," "Jeremiah Johnson," and "The Electric Horseman."

Arts, Film Tourism, Ghost Towns

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6 Days

Classic Westerns of the Silver Screen

From the alpine backwoods of Jeremiah Johnson to the sweeping vistas of Westworld and all the John Ford's in between, Utah is the place to travel for movie magic.

Arts, Film Tourism, History and Heritage, Photography, Scenic Drives/Road Trips

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6 Days

Easy Riding: Southern Wasatch to Monument Valley

Talking about freedom and living it are two different things. Utah’s iconic American West offers both the picture-perfect backdrops to freedom and the roads for living it. This six-day itinerary follows the open-road inspiration of “Easy Rider."

Cycling, Film Tourism, Motorcycle Touring, Scenic Drives/Road Trips

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4 Days

See Where High School Musical Was Born

Walk through the halls of the real-life East High and immerse yourself in the vibrant cultural and rocky mountain landscapes where Disney’s "High School Musical" and "High School Musical: The Musical" series were filmed.

Events, Film Tourism, Kid-Friendly, Scenic Drives/Road Trips, Urban Experiences

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