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Heber Valley Railroad

450 South 600 West · Heber City, UT

Why you should go…

The Heber Valley Railroad, nicknamed the Heber Creeper, is a heritage railroad in Heber City, Utah that began as a commercial line in 1899 and has operated as a state owned excursion railroad since 1992. Trains travel roughly 16 miles between Heber City and Vivian Park in Provo Canyon, passing Mount Timpanogos, the Provo River and Deer Creek Reservoir. The railroad carries over 100,000 riders a year and offers themed rides and special event trains in addition to its standard scenic excursions.

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Good to know

General attractions guidance

Habits that pay off across this whole category, not rules for this one venue. Always check the official site for the specifics.

  • Book the time slot, not just the ticket

    Timed entry is now the norm at big-draw attractions, and online tickets are often cheaper than the gate.

  • Grab the daily schedule on arrival

    Feeding times, keeper talks, and shows run on a posted timetable that changes day to day.

  • The first hour is the quietest

    Queues build through late morning and peak after lunch, so an early start buys you the shortest waits.

  • Budget past the ticket price

    Parking, lockers, strollers, and food inside the gates are common extras worth planning for.

What's around here?

The closest stops to Heber Valley Railroad, ordered by straight-line distance. A few more like it, plus some different kinds of fun so you can build a full day.

  • Sightseeing
    Outdoor Adventure

    Heber Valley

    Free

    Mountain valley near Park City with the Heber Valley Railroad, Deer Creek Reservoir and Soldier Hollow.

    1.0 mi awaySwitch it up: Sightseeing

  • Sport & Outdoor
    Outdoor Adventure

    Uinta Recreation

    $50+

    Year-round ATV, UTV, snowmobile and e-bike rentals and guided tours out of Heber City, Utah.

    1.3 mi awaySwitch it up: Sport & Outdoor

  • Sport & Outdoor
    Outdoor Adventure

    Wasatch Excursions

    $50+

    Guided and self-guided ATV, UTV and snowmobile tours based near Wasatch Mountain State Park, Utah.

    2.7 mi awaySwitch it up: Sport & Outdoor

  • Attractions
    Quirky Fun

    Dreamwalk Park

    $25–$50

    Walk a half-mile indoor sci-fi art trail with animatronics, interactive zones and light effects.

    20 mi awayMore like this

  • Attractions
    Family Favorite

    Utah's Hogle Zoo

    Under $25

    A foothill zoo near the mouth of Emigration Canyon with elephants, big cats and a popular Rocky Shores exhibit.

    27 mi awayMore like this

  • Attractions
    History Buff

    This Is The Place Heritage Park

    Under $25

    A living-history village marking where Brigham Young's pioneers entered the Salt Lake Valley in 1847.

    27 mi awayMore like this