Here we go...
>Clarke Planetarium...formerly Hansen Planetarium. The shows cost money, but admission to the exhibits and stuff is free. I went there yesterday. I think most shows cost like $8 for adults and $6 for kids.
>Utah Museum of Natural History-free on the first monday of every month. It is $7 for anyone over the age of 17, and $3.50 for ages 3-17. And it is only $2.50 if you have a student ID.
>Great Salt Lake Shorelands Bird Refuge...located up by the Farmington Bay Waterfowl Management Area and Antelope Island.
>Hill Aerospace Museum, about 5 miles South of Ogden. It is free, but donations are appreciated.
>Wheeler Historic Farm...there are wagon rides and farm chores!
>All of the awesome Church sites such as Temple Square, Tabernacle, Conference Center, Joseph Smith Memorial Building, etc...
>Brigham Young's grave...you could visit the grave and the Church sites in one day!
>Cathedral of the Madeleine...they offer tours that include the cathedral bells and the gargoyles.
>Capitol Hill and the Governor's Mansion...the mansion tours are on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 2-4pm.
>Fort Douglas Military Museum...closed Sunday, Monday, and all Federal Holidays.
>Great Salt Lake State Marina...the cost is $2, but there is swimming, picnicking, boating, and wildlife.
>International Peace Garden...open from dawn to dusk until September 30th.
>Liberty Park...this is not the druggie park.
>The Olympic Legacy Plaza Snowflake Fountain...or more likely known as the Fountains at the Gateway. I was also there yesterday.
>"This Is The Place" Heritage Park...admission to the village is free, but they have a Spring and Living History Season. For $8 (for adults) you get any (3) take home crafts, pony ride, or mini-train ride. Extra crafts or activities cost $1.
>Red Butte Gardens...$6 for adults, $4 for kids.
>Ice Blocking at Sugar House Park...a personal favorite.
>Memory Grove Park...has memorials to Utah war veterans.
>Utah Children's Museum...now known as Discovery Gateway. Admission is $8.50, and anyone over the age of 14 who is not accompanied by a child must leave a photo ID. Weird.
>Utah's Hogle Zoo...cost is $9 for adults, and $7 for kids, but totally worth it. Especially when you have a season pass and can get in free, like I do.
>Tracy Aviary...$5. Super fun, as long as the birds don't poop on you.
>Utah Museum of Fine Arts...my FAVORITE field trip of my entire life. $7...UofU students get in free!
>Timpanogos Cave...a Utah landmark. A $6 per car fee is required to get into American Fork Canyon. And guided tours of the cave cost $7.
>Salt Lake 2002 Olympic Cauldron Park...right next to Rice Eccles Stadium at the UofU.
>Kimball Art Center in Park City...closed on Tuesdays.
>Gardner Village. LOVE IT.
>Veteran's Memorial Park and it's Wild West Jordan Playground...I don't really know much about except that it has an AWESMOME playground.
>Factory Tour at Mrs. Cavanaugh's Candies Inc., Taffy Town, or Sweet Candy Company...YUM!
>Utah Botanical Center...a Utah State University creation, located in Kaysville.
>Salt Lake Art Center..."The purpose of the Salt Lake Art Center is to encourage contemporary visual artists and art which challenge and educate public perceptions of civil, social and aesthetic issues affecting society." Free. Closed Sundays and Mondays.
>Gilgal Sculpture Garden...formerly the Secret Garden of Salt Lake City, and has 12 sculptures and 70 stones carved with scriptures, poems, and literary texts.
>Springville Museum of Art-FREE
>Cabela's...lots of animals and exhibits. I love this place.
>Park City Historical Society and Museum...I take it back. It is closed for renovation.
>Park City Main Street
>Murray City Park...feed the birds!
>Chase Home Museum of Utah Folk Arts...this museum focuses on Utah artists. Support your local talent.
>Gallivan Center...starting in July, there are free concerts every week. FUN!
>Miniature Golfing...Mulligan's is at a great central location.
One time, my totally awesome YW leader Charlotte gave me this list called "NO MORE MOVIES"...I will also share this with you. Some of these things on this list may be for the more single (and by single, I mean not married) readers. Don't hate.
*Badminton Tournament
*Basketball
*BBQs/Camp Fires/Camping in one of the many canyons
*Star Gazing
*Frisbee Golf-there is a park in Murray somewhere (I am not exactly sure of the address...but I think it is on 4500 South. Maybe.)
*Bike Rides
*Card/Board Games
*Boating
*Bubble Blowing Contest
*Candy Making
*Canoeing/Kayaking
*Croquet...I freaking love croquet.
*Dutch oven cooking
*Football/Steal the Flag
*Formal Dinner (I know all you girls are DYING to ear those old prom dresses again)
*Hike
*Horse back riding
*Karaoke...LOVE IT!
*Kite Flying
*Water Fight
*Swimming
*Finger Painting
*Picnic
*Racket ball
*Sand Castle Building...HELLO DAYBREAK! Perfect little beach.
*Scavenger Hunt
*Sidewalk chalk drawing
*Softball
*Tennis
*Tubing
*Volleyball
And that is that. This list was basically for my own benefit. (I am trying to become more adventurous/spontaneous) If you hate it, well then...whatever. My friends and I are going to try to do every single thing on here by the time school starts again. Wish us luck.
Oh..if you have any other awesome FREE/CHEAP ideas, please tell me.
The End.
2 comments:
Super good ideas lady! Trev and I are all about the cheap things to do these days. Add to your list Bonwood Bowling (2500 S and Main). Mondays: $6.00 Tuesdays-Thursdays: $7.00 Fridays and Saturdays: $9.00
These prices are for 3 games and shoes per person. Quite a steal.
Oh man, I thought I was the only one living in poor man's land. I am so happy I am not alone! Wahoo. Thank you for making this adorable list up. I freaking adore you.
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