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This Is the Place Heritage Park

The spot where Brigham Young saw the valley in 1847, with a monument and a living history village of pioneer buildings.

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Open
Most days; check the website
Price
Paid village; monument free
Time Needed
2.5 hours
Address
2601 E Sunnyside Ave, Salt Lake City, UT 84108Google MapsApple Maps
Getting There
At the mouth of Emigration Canyon, about 15 minutes by car east of downtown.

Why Go

Young is said to have declared 'This is the right place'. The village has original and replica buildings, costumed interpreters and a Native American village.

Nearby

Utah's Hogle Zoo6 min walkNatural History Museum of Utah22 min walk · Must-SeeRed Butte Garden26 min walk

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