Best & Cool Science and Space 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."

"One of the main buildings in Temple Square is the Joseph Smith Memorial Building. Constructed in 1911 and originally known as the Hotel Utah, it was later renamed in honor of the first president of the Mormon Church. The building is 10 stories high and is made with glazed terra-cotta bricks, which shine in the strong Utah sun."

"The Joseph Smith Memorial building, built in 1911, was initially Hotel Utah. Completely restored and re-opened in 1993, the building now houses a theatre, cafe, restaurant, Family Search centre and conference rooms. The building is majestic like its legacy; it is an architectural masterpiece complete with renaissance accents."

"The Joseph Smith Memorial Building was formerly the Hotel Utah and its lobby has been elegantly restored with a stained glass ceiling and intricate moulding. While there, check out:"

"This 80-acre park provides Salt Lake City's residents and visitors with an enormous amount of green space immediately in the center of the city. Sandwiched between Sugarhouse and Downtown, Liberty Park has a jogging trail and paved sidewalk around its perimeter, playgrounds, and tennis courts for use by the public. Ponds in the center of the park serve as a place to relax and feed ducks."

"Liberty Park is one of the more iconic Salt Lake City locations today, especially for sightseeing. It was first purchased from Bingham Young’s estate back in 1881, and now (and since 1980), it is on the National Registry of Historic Places. This oasis covers 80 acres of land, and it is the largest park in all of SLC."

"Liberty Park is one of the most popular urban parks in Salt Lake City. Spreading over 80 acres, this is the SLC’s second-largest park as well. As mentioned earlier, this park features the famous Tracy Aviary."

"This one-block (10-acre) park is more for the history buff than the family of five. Originally constructed by free masons in the early 1890s, the historic City and County Building resides in this square, which was named for George Washington and is the site of the original 1847 Mormon pioneers camp in Salt Lake. Trees, walkways, benches, and statues create a relaxing place to admire the City and County Building’s Romanesque sandstone spires and impressive clock tower."

"Tanner Park is a 10-acre park near the mouth of Parley's Canyon. It offers views of the valley and the mountains and connects directly to the recently finished Parley’s Trail, a paved two-way path running eight miles from 900 West to Wasatch Boulevard. The park is also adjacent to Parley’s Historic Nature Park, featuring trails, natural vegetation, Parley’s Creek, BMX tracks, and an off-leash dog park."

"This all-vegan patisserie attracts all kinds of pastry-lovers, not just those who eschew eggs and dairy. If you don’t believe us, check out the reviews—or better yet, just try one of their flaky, buttery croissants, lavender macarons, or banana and chocolate crepes for yourself. Passion Flour uses 100% plant-based and 98% organic ingredients."

"Enjoy a wide variety of vegan pastries including croissants, French macarons, biscotti, tarts, and much more. They also bake custom cakes and dog treats. Open daily for breakfast, lunch, and early dinner Counter service vegan options take-out VISA/MC/DISC, $-$$"

"Absolute favorite place for a delicious teriyaki chicken rice bowl!. My pals at Yoshi's know what they're doing when it comes down to amazing fo..."