Things to Do

A Toast to Utah’s Quirky Laws

Utah’s alcohol laws are… quirky (and honestly, a bit annoying). Bring your ID with you everywhere, no matter your age. Some places will card you at the door, others when you order. It doesn’t matter if you’re 95 years old; someone will still check it. Also, anyone under 21 isn’t allowed in establishments categorized as a “bar.” This includes babies and toddlers!

AGAIN: BRING YOUR ID WITH YOU EVERYWHERE

Ogden Farmers Market/Harvest Moon Festival

Walkable from all hotels in downtown Ogden, the farmers market on Historic 25th Street is a fantastic way to spend a morning. Featuring vendors selling jewelry, decor, clothing and lots of food, we're sure you'll find a trinket or two to bring home. We can't recommend Z's Hot Sauce enough, as well as Bad Humor burgers and Dang Brothers Pizza. It's so fun!

Oktoberfest at Snowbasin Resort

Located at the picturesque Snowbasin Ski Resort, this is a great idea for a Sunday activity. After a picturesque 20-minute drive through the canyon and into the mountains, you can spend the afternoon drinking beer and listening to live music at Snowbasin's Oktoberfest event. We recommend you buy your admission ticket beforehand online. Yes, you do have to buy a ticket and pay for your beers separately, but we promise the views are worth it!

Hiking

So. Many. Hiking trails. Just point your car toward the mountain and drive and we promise you'll hit a hiking trail. We usually start at the 22nd Street, 27th Street or 29th Street trailheads and then follow the signs for Bonneville Shoreline Trail. This is a relatively easy hike and you can turn around and head back to your car at your leisure. Just follow the signs!

Other Popular Trails

  • Waterfall Canyon Trail: About 2.5 miles - a little bit of a challenge toward the top and ends in a pretty waterfall.
  • Malan’s Peak Trail: About 4.5 miles total but you can stop at the lookout halfway and still see an panoramic view of Ogden all the way out to the Great Sale Lake. There are some steep parts on this one! We recommend starting from the 29th Street trailhead.
  • Indian Trail: The internet says this one is about 8.5 miles and honestly we've never finished it! lots of trees with some bubbling brook action that takes you up into the mountains.
  • Wheeler Canyon: For this one, you’ll need to drive partway through the canyon and park. This hilly hike has lots of tree cover and will take you through to the area of Snowbasin.

Hiking Safety Tips: Bring water. Wear sunscreen. Wear good shoes. Bring a hat. Bring a friend. Tell someone where you're going and when you expect to be back.