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Lagoon, Farmington, UT

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AttractionsFamily FavoriteOutdoor Adventure

Lagoon

375 North Lagoon Drive · Farmington, UT

Why you should go…

Lagoon is an amusement park in Farmington that dates to 1886. Its wooden Roller Coaster has run since 1921, while Cannibal lifts you 208 feet before a 116 degree drop into an underground tunnel. You also find a Herschell-Spillman carousel installed in 1918, the Rattlesnake Rapids river ride, the Lagoon A Beach water park and Pioneer Village, a collection of relocated historic buildings.

  • #amusement park
  • #roller coasters
  • #water park
  • #thrill rides

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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 Lagoon, ordered by straight-line distance. A few more like it, plus some different kinds of fun so you can build a full day.

  • Museums
    History Buff

    Hill Aerospace Museum

    Free

    Free museum on the edge of Hill Air Force Base with more than 90 historic military aircraft and aerospace artifacts.

    10 mi awaySwitch it up: Museums

  • Attractions
    Family Favorite

    The Rush Funplex

    $25–$50

    Indoor family entertainment center with go-karts, bowling, mini golf, laser tag and an arcade.

    11 mi awayMore like this

  • Eat & Drink
    Foodie Favorite

    Red Iguana

    Under $25

    A family-run Mexican restaurant famous for made-from-scratch mole and long weekend waits.

    14 mi awaySwitch it up: Eat & Drink

  • Sightseeing
    History Buff

    Utah State Capitol

    Free

    A Renaissance Revival capitol on a hilltop with free tours and sweeping views of the Salt Lake Valley.

    14 mi awaySwitch it up: Sightseeing

  • Attractions
    Iconic

    Temple Square

    Free

    The 10-acre heart of downtown Salt Lake City, with historic temple grounds, gardens and free tours.

    15 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.

    16 mi awayMore like this