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The Legacy of Sundance in Utah

For over four decades, Park City and Salt Lake City served as the heart of the Sundance Film Festival, the world’s premier stage for independent cinema. Founded by Robert Redford, the festival grew from a small gathering into a global phenomenon right here in the Wasatch Mountains. While the festival has moved to a new home, its spirit remains woven into the fabric of Utah’s mountain towns.

Today, visitors can still walk the same Historic Main Street where indie masterpieces were discovered, visit iconic screening venues and enjoy the world-class skiing that originally enticed Hollywood to the Rockies — the Utah Film Trail invites film enthusiasts to experience these iconic landscapes firsthand. You can even explore the Sundance Mountain Resort, which remains the home of the Sundance Institute’s prestigious artist labs.

Explore the Utah Film Trail

Utah Film Itineraries

  • 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."

    Film Tourism, Arts, Ghost Towns

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  • Kevin Costner rides a horse across a Southern Utah mountain range in the film, "Horizon: An American Saga."

    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.

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

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  • A still image from the 2017 film "Brigsby Bear," set in the Uinta Mountains.

    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."

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

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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.

    Kid-Friendly, Film Tourism

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  • 4 Days

    Movie Magic on Utah's Slopes

    Plan a ski trip inspired by iconic movie scenes filmed in Utah.

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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.

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

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