This Is the Place Heritage Park

Utah, Utah.

Journey back in time at This Is The Place Heritage Park, a collection of more than 50 historic homes and buildings brought to life by historical interpreters. There are also "trains" touring the park, the Mormon Battallion Museum, a gallery, a Native Merican Village, interactive blacksmith, tinsmith and saddle maker exhibits and other hands-on and engaging sites around the park. Visit This Is The Place Monument, which marks the end of the 1,300-mile Mormon trail.

Nearby Activities

  • Biking
  • Day Use Area
  • Documentary Site
  • Hiking
  • Historic & Cultural Site
  • Information Site
  • Interpretive Programs
  • Picnicking

Directions

Head east (toward the mountains) on 800 South in Salt Lake City. 800 South turns into Sunnyside Avenue. Entrance is on the left across the street from Utah's Hogle Zoo.
9 a.m. – 5 p.m. daily
Limited programming on Sundays.

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  • Old-fashioned living at This Is the Place
  • Iconic MonumentAccording to thisistheplace.org, the monument was "erected under the supervision of a committee composed of Roman Catholic, Greek Orthodox, Protestant, Jewish and Latter-day Saint representatives."
  • A Taste of Pioneer LivingThe foothills of the Wasatch Mountain overlook the Valley of the Great Salt Lake. Here, Brigham Young famously proclaimed, "This is the right place!"
  • Utah Pioneer LifeTry your hand at some old-fashioned pioneer chores, or at spinning and carding wool.

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