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This Is The Place Heritage Park

2601 Sunnyside Ave · Salt Lake City, UT

Why you should go…

Set at the mouth of Emigration Canyon, this park combines the Mormon Pioneer memorial monument with a re-created 19th-century village of relocated pioneer buildings. Costumed interpreters demonstrate blacksmithing, candle-making and other frontier trades. Trails and picnic areas surround the historic buildings.

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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?

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