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S & S Shortline Train Park & Museum<br />
575 N 1525 W, Farmington, (801) 451-0222, Utah.com<br />
S & S Shortline Train Park and Museum provide the museum experience<br />
with a little something extra. Within this attraction are 90 engines<br />
and a multitude of rides. There are even rides especially designed for<br />
children including trains and trolley cars.<br />
Hill Aerospace Museum<br />
7961 Wardleigh Road Hill AFB<br />
(801) 777-6818, Hill.af.mil/library/museum<br />
Within Hill Aerospace Museum are over 90 aircrafts, vehicles, and<br />
missiles for which visitors may view. You will also so artifacts from<br />
each war and military equipment used by soldiers. It is the goal of this<br />
museum to preserve the history of the United States military.<br />
Roy Historical Museum<br />
5550 S 1700 W, Roy, (801) 776-3626<br />
Museumsusa.org/museums/info/8684<br />
The Roy Historical Museum offers displays of historical artifacts that<br />
date back to the early 1800s. These items include sleighs, military<br />
uniforms, and a wealth of pioneer era products. A gift shop is located<br />
on-site for souvenirs.<br />
Utah Botanical Center<br />
920 South 50 West, Kaysville, (801)593-8969<br />
The Utah Botanical Center offers a wealth of attractions within one<br />
location. The gardens offer thousands and beautiful flowers from all<br />
over the world. The Farmer’s Market offers fresh fruits and vegetables<br />
among many other items. The Utah House offers the ability to educate<br />
everyone on the importance of working together and accomplishing so<br />
much in terms of landscaping for the community.<br />
Heritage Museum of <strong>Layton</strong><br />
403 <strong>North</strong> Wasatch Drive, <strong>Layton</strong><br />
(801) 336-3930, <strong>Layton</strong>city.org<br />
The Heritage Museum of <strong>Layton</strong> provides exhibits, documentation,<br />
and a multitude of artifacts from throughout American history. You<br />
experience the rich history of the town of <strong>Layton</strong> and learn about early<br />
settlements within the area.<br />
<strong>Layton</strong> Daughters of Utah Pioneer Museum<br />
801-544-4475<br />
Dupinternational.org/dyn_page.php?pageID=12<br />
The <strong>Layton</strong> Daughters of Utah Pioneer Museum offers an inside look<br />
into pioneer life. This museum is a part of a collection of museums to<br />
preserve the history of this era and the women who were a part of it.<br />
You find log cabin and artifact displays along with documentation telling<br />
the story of their lives.<br />
Ogden Eccles Dinosaur Park & Museum<br />
1544 Park Blvd, Ogden<br />
(801) 393-3466, Dinosaurpark.org<br />
Ogden Eccles Dinosaur Park and Museum offers an exciting journey<br />
into the world of paleontology. This full service dinosaur museum offers<br />
hands-on exhibits and a wealth of dinosaur bones for the kids to marvel<br />
at. Attractions are located inside and outside of the museum.<br />
animal and plant as well as its purpose in the world.<br />
Ogden Union Station Museums Campus<br />
2501 Wall Avenue, Ogden<br />
(801) 393-9886, Theunionstation.org<br />
The Ogden Union Station Museum preserves a nearly 100 year old<br />
train station which offers the rich history of the railroad. Visitors marvel<br />
over the Grand Lobby which remains in pristine shape. This locale<br />
also offers dining options.<br />
<strong>Syracuse</strong> Museum & Cultural Center<br />
1891 West 1700 South, <strong>Syracuse</strong><br />
(801) 825-3633, <strong>Syracuse</strong>ut.com<br />
The <strong>Syracuse</strong> Museum and Cultural Center offers an insider look into<br />
the food export and importation service. This museum explains how<br />
food is produced, manufactured, and shipped throughout this locale.<br />
LeConte Stewart<br />
“One of Utah’s most accomplished and beloved artists.” —Utah Museum<br />
of Fine Arts<br />
Utah artist LeConte Stewart (1891–1990) created images of Utah and the<br />
West at once epic and intimate. His farms, deserts, and urban landscapes<br />
capture a region and an era. Influenced by John Carlson, Maynard Dixon,<br />
and Edward Hopper, Stewart is a valued and important voice in this period<br />
of American art. This long-awaited volume includes more than 300<br />
paintings, many never before seen or brought together in one work.<br />
Includes essays by Mary Muir, Donna Poulton, Robert <strong>Davis</strong>, James<br />
Poulton, and Vern Swanson. It also features an introduction by noted<br />
American art scholar, curator, and collector William Gerdts.<br />
Mary Muir is one of the foremost authorities on LeConte Stewart and his<br />
work, and the author of LeConte Stewart: The Education of the Artist and<br />
the Artist- Educator.<br />
Ogden Nature Center<br />
966 W 12th Street, Ogden<br />
(801) 621-7595, Ogdennaturecenter.org<br />
The Ogden Nature Center spans 152 acres in size and offers a breathtaking<br />
view of plant and animal life. The mission of this center is to<br />
preserve life in nature and to educate others of the importance of each<br />
Donna Poulton, Ph.D., is a curator of the art of Utah and the West at the<br />
Utah Museum of Fine Arts.<br />
Robert <strong>Davis</strong> is curator of art for the LDS Church History Museum in<br />
Salt Lake City.<br />
James Poulton, Ph.D., is a psychologist in private practice in Salt Lake<br />
City.<br />
Vern Swanson is director of the Springfield Museum of Art in Utah.<br />
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