Discover Your Route
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Utah's Scenic Backways
Utah’s scenic backways combine paved, winding explorations into narrow canyons or remote landscapes with more adventurous turns down paths known for rough surfaces and extreme grades, all in the pursuit of hidden beauty.
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Utah's Scenic Byways
In total, Utah’s distinct topography provides the surface for 28 scenic byways, which add up to hundreds of miles of vivid travel experiences wherein the road trip is as memorable as the destination.
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Top 10 Undiscovered Utah Roads
Whether you scour Utah's All-American Road or check out the scenic drives leading into our national parks and mountain canyons, the drive to your destination is typically just as beautiful as the destination.
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Mirror Lake Scenic Byway
You’ll never forget your drive on the Mirror Lake Scenic Byway. This 42-mile stretch of road passes through the gorgeous Uinta Mountains. Check it out!
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11 Utah Scenic Byways for Leaf Peeping
Explore 11 Scenic Drives in Utah for some serious leaf peeping. Utah is one of the best places to see fall foliage, visit great attractions, events and festivals.
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The All-American Road: Scenic Byway 12
This is 122.863 miles (to be exact) of pure driving bliss. Welcome to Utah’s Scenic Byway 12, a designated All-American Road.
Boulder Mountain
A mountainous, snow-capped backdrop sets downtown Salt Lake City apart.
Needles Overlook at Canyonlands National Park
Take the Scenic Route: Your Guide to Only-in-Utah Road Trips
"Slow down and smell the flowers." "It’s not the destination, it’s the journey.” Whichever cliché resonates, it often holds true — it can be tough not to rush from point A to point B. There are many incredible places to discover, whether it's a staycation excursion or a backcountry haul. To make the most of your time traveling through Utah, discover a Utah road trip itinerary just for you.
Destination Dark Skies
Utah is home to the highest concentration of International Dark Sky Parks and Communities anywhere in the world. It pays to get up early and watch a sunrise, especially over a red rock horizon in Southern Utah. Once you reach your next stop, stay up late and spend some time gazing into the star-filled skies. The Red Rock & Dark Skies itinerary takes you through five of Utah's best stargazing destinations over five days.
Linger in a Gateway Town
Many of Utah’s most famous adventure destinations are surrounded by soulful basecamp communities. Skip the drive-thru and stop into a local diner for a meal you’ll never forget. Why support local tourism? It’s these local boutiques, outfitters, restaurants, and museums that will show you the heart and soul of a region. Eat your way through local towns on our Foodie Journey itinerary.
Plan for Unscripted Exploration
There’s a sense of freedom and independence that accompanies the southwest road trip. Utah’s destinations are best suited to the flexible — take a detour, pop into that intriguing store, and add a day to your trip if you find somewhere that captivates you. You’re doing it wrong if you think road trip pit stops are boring layovers on your way to more exciting destinations. The Easy Riding itinerary follows six days of iconic American West roads from the Southern Wasatch down to Monument Valley — the kind of trip you can stretch, skip or reroute on a whim.
Learn the Landscape
A few hours between stops is the perfect opportunity to fall into an audiobook to glean insights about Utah’s fascinating heritage, geology and ecology. Prepare for your journey by downloading a few of these favorite books from Utahn authors. If you want a road trip to match your reading list, the Dinosaur Diamond Highway itinerary is a seven-day deep dive into ancient history.
Planning Resources
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Road Conditions and Safety
Find Utah resources for the road conditions, weather, maps, public safety and more from the Utah Office of Tourism.
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Utah Driving Laws
Find out about Utah Driving Laws including driver license requirements, speed limits, seat belt laws, helmet use and more from the Utah Office of Tourism.
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Utah's Scenic Backways
Utah’s scenic backways combine paved, winding explorations into narrow canyons or remote landscapes with more adventurous turns down paths known for rough surfaces and extreme grades, all in the pursuit of hidden beauty.
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Utah's Scenic Byways
In total, Utah’s distinct topography provides the surface for 28 scenic byways, which add up to hundreds of miles of vivid travel experiences wherein the road trip is as memorable as the destination.
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The Complete Arches Trip
Discover a new side of Arches National Park with this four day itinerary. Start exploring the hidden gems in the Arches region today.
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The Complete Bryce Canyon Trip
Planning a trip to Bryce Canyon National Park? Explore these local-favorite destinations in the Bryce Canyon region to make the most of your trip!
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The Complete Canyonlands Trip
The Canyonlands Region of Utah combines the best of the Moab area's easy proximity to Arches National Park and Canyonlands National Park's most accessible district with some of the United State's most remote and culturally significant landscapes.
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The Complete Capitol Reef Trip
Planning a trip to Capitol Reef National Park? Explore these local-favorite destinations in the Capitol Reef region to make the most of your trip!
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The Complete Zion Trip
Tucked into the southwest corner of Utah, Zion National Park is the centerpiece for a 6-day red-rock vacation that includes a little bit of everything that makes the state such a marvel to experience.
Red Rock & Dark Skies: Stargazing the National Parks
This road trip through southwest Utah takes you to four of Utah’s best places to see the Milky Way — Capitol Reef National Park, Kodachrome Basin State Park, Bryce Canyon National Park and Cedar Breaks National Monument.
Highlights
- Hell's Backbone Grill
- Bryce Canyon Lodge
- Ranger-led Star Programs
- Road Trip Southwest Utah
Ski Southern Utah: High Alpine Trails + Red Rock Wonder
Southern Utah is home to two high-elevation ski areas with generous helpings of what we call (with authority) The Greatest Snow on Earth®. Things can be a little quieter down here this time of year. Give yourself at least five days to combine the thrills of Southern Utah skiing and boarding with exploring the wintertime wonders to be found in Utah’s red rock country.
Highlights
- Brian Head Resort
- Eagle Point Resort
- Cedar Breaks National Monument
- Southern Utah Ski Vacation
- Winter Hiking in Southern Utah
Base Camp Kanab
From the vermilion, white and pink cliffs and wide expanses of Grand Staircase–Escalante National Monument, to the twisting sandstone bottlenecks of Buckskin Gulch, even the vertigo-inducing views of Zion National Park if you've never been, this six-day itinerary will show you why Kanab is the perfect base camp for adventure.
Highlights
- Grand Staircase–Escalante National Monument
- Lake Powell
- North Rim Grand Canyon
- Zion National Park
Bears Ears Area Starter Kit
A pair of distinctive, towering buttes stand against beautiful scenery. We call them "Bears Ears." With the help of local expertise, respectfully explore ancestral cliff dwellings and massive natural bridges in a fascinating desert ecosystem.
Highlights
- Edge of the Cedars State Park
- Ancestral Puebloan Dwellings
- Hovenweep National Monument
- Natural Bridges National Monument
Powder Dreams
A three-day ski vacation itinerary with quick access to some of Utah's best ski resorts for fresh powder.
Highlights
- Cottonwood Canyons Skiing
- Snowbird's Cliff Spa
- Ogden Valley
- Dream Ski Vacation
Read the Stories
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A Family Road Trip From Las Vegas to Zion National Park
A three-day weekend is a perfect start in exploring the Wild West of Zion National Park and Southern Utah. This family-friendly road trip pairs a big helping of adventure with new discoveries in Southern Utah’s frontier for a weekend you and the kids won’t soon forget.
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A Life Elevated Road Trip
Hit the road with Aaron Millar, host of The Armchair Explorer podcast, as he takes an adventure tour of Utah — complete with audio postcards along the way.
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Across a Snow-Covered Desert
Follow this itinerary for a week-long winter road trip across the snow-covered desert of Southeastern Utah.
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Denver to Moab: A High-Octane Weekend Road Trip
Start planning your road trip from Denver to Moab with three days of mountain biking, hiking, skydiving, rafting and experiencing the best of Moab.
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How to Support Local On Your Utah Road Trip
Many small businesses in Utah rely on tourism for survival. These expert tips help road trippers make a real difference in communities by supporting local.
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Must-Do Road Trip Itineraries
Explore curated adventurous road trips from Utah's 2,200 miles of scenic byways to help you make the most of your Utah road trip.
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Road Trip: Historical Sites & Wide-Open Space
Discover starkly beautiful landscapes and fascinating history between Eureka and Delta.
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Road Trip: West Desert Ramble and the Pony Express
Fairfield to Tooele to Dugway to I-80 through historic towns and desert wilderness.
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The Complete Zion Trip
Tucked into the southwest corner of Utah, Zion National Park is the centerpiece for a 6-day red-rock vacation that includes a little bit of everything that makes the state such a marvel to experience.
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Use These Apps to Enhance Your Utah Travel
Apps can help you identify wildlife, learn about the night sky, plan your trip, and more. Use these apps to help take your Utah trip to the next level.
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Winter Road Trip: Where to Stay, Hike and Eat When Traveling from Capitol Reef to Bryce Canyon
Need winter break ideas? Take a road trip from Capitol Reef to Bryce Canyon and enjoy the best of Utah landscapes during its quiet season.
Wheeling It: An RV Primer for Utah Family Trips
With 28-feet of vehicle space, one traveling family discovers the RV community.
