Best Museums in Tooele

"Dubbed the “Trailhead to Utah,” the Natural History Museum of Utah (NHMU) features an expansive collection of dinosaur skeletons, interactive biology, geology and Native American cultural exhibits housed in one of the most architecturally distinctive buildings in the state."

"If you’re traveling sans small wallet-draining noise makers, consider a visit to the Natural History Museum on the U of U campus or the Modern Art Museum downtown. The Red Butte Botanical Garden is worth a visit as well. Then return your rental car and board your plane."

"Located at the Gateway Shopping Center, the Clark Planetarium opens visitors eyes to the wonders of space and time. Admission to the exhibits are free of charge, and if you’re feeling adventurous, tickets to the Hansen Dome and Orbital ATK IMAX Theatres for mind-blowing shows are inexpensive for both adults and children. Stop in and learn about the earth, moon, stars, and even a meteorite that you can touch!"

"Original photograph Mike Murray, composited with public domain nebula from NASA. The Clark Planetarium is a wonderful and fun educational location that is among the best things to do in Salt Lake City, Utah. Over 10,000 square feet of ground throughout the spot offer countless multidimensional exhibits and lots of activities to take part in."

"Open 365 days a year, the Clark Planetarium has many attractions. One of its biggest draws is its IMAX theater. This five-story venue hosts the screenings of incredibly vivid documentary and Hollywood films in 3D."

"Discovery Gateway: The Children’s Museum of Utah stretches over 60,000 square feet and is a discovery center that is dedicated to interactive learning when it comes to all things science related. If you are traveling with a family then this makes a great rainy day activity, and you can get hands on with a range of different galleries that will help you to better understand science and the way the world works."

"Is there any better way to explore Salt Lake City with kids than at a children’s museum?. Discovery Gateway in the Gateway shopping and entertainment complex downtown offers more than 60,000 square feet of fun with tons of Salt Lake City activities for kids. The entire museum is designed specifically for kids with hands-on exhibits, activities, and play areas that encourage problem-solving and collaboration."

"The Utah Museum of Fine Arts is Salt Lake City's premiere cultural and visual arts center, located within the University of Utah's Marcia and John Price Museum Building. Though the museum's roots at the university trace back to the turn of the 20th century, it was officially established in its present incarnation in 1951. Today, the American Alliance of Museums-accredited facility holds a collection of more than 17,000 artworks and artifacts spanning from antiquity through the present day, including works from the Americas, Africa, Asia, Europe, and Oceania."

"Utah Museum of Fine Arts is one of the major cultural and visual arts resources in the region. Founded in 1951, this is one of the coolest places for art, culture, and history lovers. Located in the Marcia and John Price Museum Building in SLC, the Utah Museum of Fine Arts is a part of the University of Utah as well."

"The Utah Museum of Fine Arts, founded in 1951, offers an impressive collection of more than 20,000 pieces of artwork."

"If you’re visiting Salt Lake City and don’t know much about the history of the area, this museum is worth a visit. There are plenty of exhibits, including Mormon Trails—which focuses on the pioneers who arrived in the Salt Lake Valley between 1846 and 1890—and a gallery of artwork on the second floor."

"The first Crumbl Cookies opened in Logan, Utah, in 2017, and in just three years, they’ve expanded to over 50 locations in 11 states. If you’ve ever had one of their cookies, you understand how they grew so fast!. They always have their famous chocolate chip cookies and chilled sugar cookies available, but their other flavors rotate weekly."

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"It doesn’t hurt you can also get these delivered right to your front door – seven days a week. 675 E 2100 S, Salt Lake City, UT 84106(385) 501-1777crumblcookies.com"

"The Lazy Day Café is a small family-owned business that offers a fantastic breakfast in a casual, unpretentious setting. The easy-going eatery features counter seating and a cozy fireplace and presents a menu of hearty, home-style fare such as lemon pancakes served with homemade buttermilk syrup, pork chili verde burritos, classic eggs Benedict, and shrimp and grits. The Lazy Deluxe Breakfast boasts fried chicken breast, bacon, cheddar cheese, and a fried egg, topped with house gravy on a biscuit served with hash browns and is always a popular choice among breakfasters and brunchers."

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"Cucina Toscana, a Tuscan trattoria set in the arts & entertainment district, is regarded as one of the city’s finest Italian restaurants. Convenient to one of the top hotels near Salt Lake City airport. Open for dinnerDress code: CasualPhone: +1 801-328-3463"

"307 W Pierpont Ave, Salt Lake City, UT 84101-1712ItalianDinner, Late NightReservations, Private Dining, Seating, Serves Alcohol, Table Service, Wheelchair Accessible, Full Bar+1 801-328-3463http://toscanaslc.com"

"A pleasant little neighborhood bar, the The Tap Room recently opened a second bar with a pool table. There is an outdoor patio that is perfect for a warm summer day, or for cozying up to a strong drink on a cool day. This bar is home to locals of all ages, though it is welcoming to visitors as well for a random conversation and a quality drink."

"East Liberty Tap House is one of my favorite to go places and I take friends who haven't been before. It was a late Thursday night I believe so I invited... (801) 441-2845Order online"