As a single parent, I'm always looking for a deal. low or no cost events for the children and I to attend. So, we decided to check it out.
It's well known that Utah, and Salt Lake City itself, was founded by Mormon Pioneers. You just can't escape that fact. To that end, this park is built around the monument (pictured above) where Brigham Young looked into the valley and said, this is the place. The place that Joseph Smith, had told him in a dream to go, so the Mormons may have peace.
Now, I'll be honest, I was a bit worried about being hit over the head with only Mormon history, and having to deal with a small army of missionaries. It turns out I was wrong, I'm very happy to admit.
The park has many original and replica historical buildings from around Utah. As a visitor you get to witness many pioneer trades. From Blacksmiths, to Printer, to Cabinet Maker, and many more. There is also a Native American village representing the Shoshone, Piute, Ute, Goshute, and Navajo tribes.
My children loved the mini train ride around the pond, all the animals at the petting corral, panning for gold, candy at The General Store, ice cream at The Huntsman Hotel, and Brigham's Donuts at the Social Hall.
The children and I had so much fun that we got a single parent membership ($60 USD) for the next year. This gives us free parking, admission, unlimited pony & mini train rides, 10% discount at retail shops, $5 off Haunted Village, and discounts to Candlelight Christmas.
Other monuments or statuary on the property are the National Pony Express, Mormon Battalion, Journey's End, Miracle of the Seagulls, Angels Are Near Us, Eagle Gate, Eyes Westward, and Bodell Mortensen.
This Is The Place Heritage Park is located at 2601 E. Sunnyside Ave, Salt Lake City, Ut, 84108. For more information, call 801-582-1847 or visit www.thisistheplace.org
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