11 Activities
The Great Salt Lake: Utah's Land Art, Salt Flats, and Historic Landmarks
Starts from
Salt Lake City
Transportation
By Car
Guidance
Self-Guided
Activities
11
Duration
2 days
Length
396 mi
Guide details
Starts from
Salt Lake City
Transportation
By Car
Guidance
Self-Guided
Duration
2 days
Length
396 mi
Britnee Johnston
Travel Expert
- Explore the largest saltwater lake in the Western Hemisphere.
- See locomotives in action at the Golden Spike Historic Park.
- View historic bombers at the Wendover Airfield Museum.
Discover extraordinary stops around Utah’s Great Salt Lake, known as the largest saltwater lake in the Western Hemisphere. On this trip, you will visit the lake itself and its vast salt flats and surrounding land art.
In addition to natural wonders, you will dive into history at the transcontinental railroad completion site, an outdoor rocket garden, and an airport hangar that was part of World War II’s Manhattan Project. You will also experience the unique desert casino life in Wendover in this fun-packed road trip.
In addition to natural wonders, you will dive into history at the transcontinental railroad completion site, an outdoor rocket garden, and an airport hangar that was part of World War II’s Manhattan Project. You will also experience the unique desert casino life in Wendover in this fun-packed road trip.
Discover extraordinary stops around Utah’s Great Salt Lake, known as the largest saltwater lake in the Western Hemisphere. On this trip, you will visit the lake itself and its vast salt flats and surrounding land art.
In addition to natural wonders, you will dive into history at the transcontinental railroad completion site, an outdoor rocket garden, and an airport hangar that was part of World War II’s Manhattan Project. You will also experience the unique desert casino life in Wendover in this fun-packed road trip.
In addition to natural wonders, you will dive into history at the transcontinental railroad completion site, an outdoor rocket garden, and an airport hangar that was part of World War II’s Manhattan Project. You will also experience the unique desert casino life in Wendover in this fun-packed road trip.
Britnee Johnston
Travel Expert
- Explore the largest saltwater lake in the Western Hemisphere.
- See locomotives in action at the Golden Spike Historic Park.
- View historic bombers at the Wendover Airfield Museum.
Travel itinerary
6 Activities
Day 1
109 mi0.1 mi
Scenic Drive: The Great Salt Lake Shoreline
Start your road trip around the Great Salt Lake by first packing a picnic lunch for later, and then heading west to Wendover, Utah, with stops at the Saltair, Bonneville Salt Flats, and the Historic Airfield Museum. You'll enjoy the rest of the evening in a Wendover casino.
20:00
5 Activities
Day 2
288 mi
Utah's Land Art, Locomotives, and Rockets
Today you will complete your circumference of the Great Salt Lake. Along the way you will see the iconic Sun Tunnels and Spiral Jetty land art, the Golden Spike Historic Park, and a rocket display.
Remember to pack a picnic lunch before you depart Wendover, Nevada.
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