World City Guide

Further Distractions

Wheeler Historic Farm
This historic dairy farm is still run with manual labour and animals, just as it was in the 1890s. Tours of the farmhouse take place every half an hour and demonstrations of period farming techniques take place in summer. Visitors can help with the duties, such as gathering eggs or milking the cows. Depending on the season, there are also wagon or sleigh rides and country dances.

6351 South 900 East
Tel: (801) 264 2241.
Website: www.wheelerfarm.com
Free admission.

Marmalade District
A triangle of historic homes, built by settlers in the late 19th century, lies just west of the State Capitol. The district and many of its streets are named for the fruit-bearing trees planted by the early residents. There are no specific houses open to the public but the area makes for a pleasant stroll.

Bounded by 300 North Street (south), 500 North Street (north), Center Street (west) and Quince Street (east).

Thanksgiving Point Institute
Located 44 km (28 miles) south of the city, the 283-hectare (700-acre) Thanksgiving Point features the largest botanical garden in North America, surrounded by an award-winning golf course. There is also a discovery garden and farm country animal park for children. Adjacent to the Institute is the North American Museum of Ancient Life, the world’s largest dinosaur museum, with hundreds of fossils of prehistoric creatures, ranging from prehistoric insects to flying reptiles. The Grand Exhibit Hall contains 60 dinosaur skeleton displays, including a 34-metre (110-foot) long Supersaurus. The six-storey Mammoth Screen Theater shows spectacular natural history and science films.

2929-3003 North Thanksgiving Way, Lehi
Tel: (801) 768 2300 or (888) 672 6040.
Website: www.thanksgivingpoint.com
Free admission, charge for the museum, theatre, gardens and farm.

North American Museum of Ancient Life
Tel: (801) 766 5000 (museum).

Fox Family Farm
Tel: (801) 768 4951 (booking).