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This is the place heritage park

📍 Salt Lake City · USA
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Introduction

This Is the Place Heritage Park, located at the mouth of Emigration Canyon east of Salt Lake City, is the historic site commemorating the Mormon pioneers' 1847 arrival in the Salt Lake Valley. On July 24, 1847, Brigham Young led the Mormon pioneer wagon train into the valley and uttered the famous words \"This is the place,\" declaring this as the new home for the Mormon people, giving the park its name. The 450-acre park recreates a 19th-century Utah pioneer village with over 50 historic and replica buildings, from log cabins and blacksmith shops to schools and early Salt Lake City homes, vividly depicting the Mormon pioneers' arduous journey from Illinois to the Salt Lake Valley. The park also features Brigham Young's memorial statue, the Salt Lake City monument, and the Pioneer Memorial. The annual Days of '47 celebration on July 24 is Utah's grandest festival, with parades, rodeos, and fireworks commemorating this history that shaped Utah.

✨ Highlights

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This Is the Place Monument
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Pioneer Village Recreation
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Days of 47 Celebration
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Brigham Young Statue
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Pioneer Wagon Experience
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Native American Heritage

🛈 Practical Info

→Hours：May-October daily 9:00-17:00; November-April weekends only
→Admission：Adults $13, Seniors 65+ $11, Children 3-11 $9, under 3 free
→Location：Mouth of Emigration Canyon east of Salt Lake City, about 15 minutes from downtown
→Transportation：About 15 minutes drive via Sunrise Boulevard; no direct public transit
→Recommended Duration：2-3 hours; 3+ hours with wagon ride and building tours
→Best Time to Visit：July 24 Days of 47 celebration is grandest; summer weekends feature pioneer reenactments

💡 Tips

• If visiting Salt Lake City in late July, plan to come July 24 for Utah's grandest pioneer parade and celebration events.
• Horse-drawn wagon ride tickets are sold separately; reserve a time slot upon arrival before touring other buildings.
• Costumed 19th-century pioneer interpreters roam the park; engage them to hear stories of the Mormon westward migration.
• The park sits at the canyon mouth; combine with canyon scenery and This Is the Place monument hiking for a half-day trip.
• November-April weekends only with some buildings closed; visit in summer or fall for the complete pioneer village experience.

FAQ

Any practical tips for visiting This is the place heritage park?

If visiting Salt Lake City in late July, plan to come July 24 for Utah's grandest pioneer parade and celebration events. Horse-drawn wagon ride tickets are sold separately; reserve a time slot upon arrival before touring other buildings.