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 Utah's Hogle Zoo
Enjoy a family safari. Visit Elephant Encounter; see giraffes, bears, red pandas, snakes and more. Experience Asian Highlands, opening June 2006. Open daily.
Location: 2600 E. Sunnyside Avenue (800 South)
Website: http://www.hoglezoo.org  Little Cottonwood Canyon
Located to the south of Big Cottonwood Canyon, Little Cottonwood Canyon is so named because its length and width are "little," however it is an equally glorious natural playground providing many of the same recreational opportunities. The mouth of the canyon is the quarry site for the massive granite blocks used in the LDS Salt Lake Temple and the Conference Center. This 7-mile route leads you past the sheer ruggedness and beauty of a glacially carved corridor on your way to Snowbird and Alta ski resorts. Albion Basin, which encompasses Alta is famous for wildflowers and is one of the most photographed areas in northern Utah.
Location: I-215 6200 South/ canyons exit
Website: http://www.utah.com/byways/little_cottonwood.htm  Big Cottonwood Canyon
From the main road, this canyon narrows almost immediatley into dramatic alpine scenery. This 15-mile drive provides access to excellent fishing, picniking, rock climbing and camping. During the mid 1800s Old West miners sought their fortune in gold and silver ore here. Remenants of old mines can be spotted from trails winding up the slopes. Located in the Wasatch-Cache National Forest, Big Cottonwood Canyon is home to Solitude and Brighton ski resorts. Both resorts have full service, year-round facilities. From Brighton there are several easy trails leading to various lakes, including twin lakes, Lake Mary, Lake Martha, and Dog Lake.
Location: !-215 6200 South/ canyons exit  South Towne Center
Utah's largest shopping destination. Dillard's, Meirer & Frandk, JC Penny, Mervyn's, REI and more than 150 sotres and restaurants. (801) 572-1516
Location: 10600 S. State Street
Website: http://www.southtownecenter.com  Gardner Village
Discover 22 charming shops surrounding the historic Gardner Mill. Enjoy lunch or dinner in our restaurant or bakery. Renew your spirit in their day spa. Come spend the afternoon or day milling around Utah's most unique shopping, dining and historic experience.
Location: 1100 West 7800 South, West Jordan, UT
Website: http://www.gardnervillage.com  Jordan Commons
A most uncommon dining and entertainment experience. Featuring 5 specialty restaurants (including the Mayan), Megaplex 17 Theaters, the 6-story Cricket IMAX Screen and themed food court.
Location: 9400 S. State Street, Sandy, UT 84070
Website: www.jordancommons.com  Utah Olympic Oval
2002 Olympic Winter Games speed skating site. Athlete training center. Public skating sessions, soccer, hockey leagues. Skating, speed skating and figure skating instruction. Special Events. (801) 968-OVAL
Location: 5662 South 4800 West, Kears, UT 84118
Website: http://www.olyparks.com  Wheeler Historic Farm
"A utah Family Farm Museum." Daily farm tours, wagon rides, 2 new art/photography galleries, animals, and summer camps. Call for seasonal events. (801) 264-2241
Location: 6351 South 900 East
Website: http://www.wheelerfarm.com  Thanksgiving Point
Beautiful themed gardens, world-class golf, working farm, museum of Ancient Life (world's largest dinosaur museum), shopping and dining. Hands-on discovery, just down the road.
Location: 3003 N. Thanksgiving Way, Lehi, UT 84043
Website: http://www.thanksgivingpoint.com  FastKart Indoor Speedway Inc.
Race with up to 15 of you friends at our exciting indoor speedway. Computerized timing, and scoring. Group party room. # (801) 261-3668
Location: 3969 South 500 West
Website: http://www.fastkartspeedway.com  Brighton Resort
Selling fun to families since 1936, Brighton Ski Resort is one of the oldest skiing/boarding resorts in the country. But old doesn't mean outdated; Brighton is one of the most diverse and modern areas in all of Utah! Local Utahns have voted Brighton as the #1 resort for "Child/Family Friendly Terrain" and as the "Best Value," for over five years in a row! With a wide range of lifts and notable high-speed quads, families are able to ride together, and meet at the bottom. Brighton truly offers something for everyone!
Location: 12601 E. Big Cottonwood Cyn., Brighton, UT 84121
Website: www.skibrighton.com  Boondocks Fun Center
The area's premier entertainment destination. Offering 8 acres of fun, including go-karts, bumper boats, miniature golf, laser tag, and much more!
Phone: (801) 838-9800
Location: 75 Southfork Drive, Draper, UT 84020
Website: http://www.boondocks.info | 
