Utah is a beautiful state with so much to offer. If you are a senior citizen in Utah looking for some fun, look no further. Here are some great activities and recommendations specifically for seniors. Don’t let getting older get you down! There is so much to see and do! Grab a friend and see how many places you can visit.
Bird Watching
Take up the exciting hobby of bird watching and see how many different birds you can spot! The Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge is a popular location for bird watchers because of the many birds you will be able to see. It is a national refuge located on 74,000 acres and has been there since 1928. If Bear River is too far from you, other great bird watching locations are:
- Fish Springs National Wildlife Refuge in Juab County
- Ouray National Wildlife Refuge in Uintah County
- Miller Bird Sanctuary in Salt Lake City
- Tracy Aviary in Salt Lake City
Ashton Gardens at Thanksgiving Point
Ashton Gardens at Thanksgiving Point in Lehi, displays a beautiful 50 acre garden. It is made up of about 17 different individual gardens with a stunning waterfall. In May, they host the iconic Tulip festival, a must see if you never have. Each season they have special events, making it worth it to go multiple times a year.
Utah Opera Performance
For seniors interested in Opera and live music, the Janet Quinney Lawson Historic Capitol Theatre in downtown Salt Lake was built in 1913. The Utah Opera puts on must see classic and contemporary operas every year.
Visit a State Park
If you are an active senior, Utah has dozens of state parks, and offers a state parks pass for a discount to seniors. Some of the best state parks in Utah are:
- Jordanelle State Park in Kamas
- Timpanogos Caves in Provo
- Deer Creek State Park in Wallsburg
- Antelope Island in Syracuse
Park City Art Galleries
If you have never walked down the main street in Park City, you are missing out on some beautiful artwork. There are many unique galleries displaying a variety of stunning artwork. You could spend all day just looking at the art, while being surrounded in the beautiful mountains in Park City.
Baking Classes at the Grocery Store
You could take classes at one of the many Universities, but if you prefer the quieter and calmer scene, Harmons grocery store will also do fun baking classes! Bring your pals or grandkids along with you for a fun time with low stakes at a baking class.
Local Farmers Markets
Farmers markets are always filled with unique talent and a variety of fun things you could find. Unlike most states, Utah has farmers markets in almost every city! They mostly happen on the weekends during good weather months. Here is a list of some farmers markets that may be close to you:
- Lehi Farmers Market (Weekends, all year round!)
- Provo Farmers Market at Pioneer Park on Saturdays
- Bountiful Farmers Market on Saturdays
- Brigham City Farmers Market on Saturdays
- Cedar Saturday Farmers Market in Cedar City (Year round on Saturdays)
- Eagle Mountain Farmers Market on Saturdays
- Wheelers Farm Saturday Market in Salt Lake
These are just to name a few, with dozens more, check if your local city has one!
Brigham City Memory Care
One of the best memory care facilities is The Gables Brigham City Memory Care. If your loved one or spouse is needing memory care help, the Gables are the most loving and understanding memory care center that you can find. They have different levels of care from in-home care to full time assisted living in Brigham City.
