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ART<br />

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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