Utah packs an unusual amount of variety into one state: alpine ski towns, red-rock deserts, five national parks, a Great Salt Lake, and a capital city that doubles as a mountain hub. This guide is the starting point for exploring the state by region.
The regions
- Salt Lake City and the Wasatch Front: the capital, Salt Lake City International Airport, and the foothill communities along the Wasatch Mountains.
- The Wasatch Back and Park City: the mountain side of the range — Park City, Deer Valley, and the resorts above them.
- Northern Utah: the Ogden area, Snowbasin, Powder Mountain, and the Great Salt Lake basin.
- Central Utah: high valleys, Provo Canyon, and the road toward the parks.
- Southern Utah: the red-rock country of the Mighty 5 national parks, Moab, and the gateway towns.
What kind of trip are you planning?
- Ski vacation: start with the Utah Ski Resort Guide and the Park City Area Guide.
- National parks road trip: the Utah National Parks Guide covers the Mighty 5.
- First visit: see Best Utah Destinations for First-Time Visitors.
- Season planning: Utah Through the Seasons explains what each time of year offers.
Most Utah trips begin at Salt Lake City International Airport. From there, private airport transfers take the stress out of reaching every region — browse Book by Destination to see rides and transfers organized by destination type.
