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Great Salt Lake Area

 
   

From Lagoon to Antelope Island, Davis County has something for everyone. Located underneath the shadow of the Wasatch Mountain Range, Davis County offers quick access to the Great Salt Lake, one of Utah's most unique tourist destinations.

The Great Salt Lake is a remnant of the ancient Lake Bonneville, which once covered parts of Utah, Idaho, and Nevada. The lake is much saltier than the ocean, making floating in lake an experience you won't soon forget. Bird watching is a popular activity because the wetlands around the lake provide a habitat for over 250 species of birds

A causeway leads to the lake's largest island, Antelope Island. The island is home to one of the largest publicly owned buffalo herds in America, as well as antelope, big horn sheep, mule deer, and coyote. Visitors can learn about nineteenth-century life at the Historic Fielding Garr Ranch, enjoy a buffalo burger for lunch, paddle a kayak, and watch a spectacular sunset.

Families will enjoy spending time at Lagoon, the largest amusement park in the Intermountain West. The park features 35 rides, live entertainment, and a water park. Other family-friendly sites include Cherry Hill Resort and Water Park, Hill Aerospace Museum, and nine award-winning golf courses.

Details and websites for these and other attractions can be found by following the links below. You may also order a Davis County Travel Guide, or visit

Details for many of these opportunites can be found by following the links below. You might also wish to order a Davis County Travel Guide .


 Lodging/Real Estate
  Hampton Inn Layton Layton 801-775-8800
  Holiday Inn Express Layton Layton 801-773-3773
  Country Inn & Suites Bountiful Bountiful 801-292-8100
  Comfort Inn and Suites Salt Lake North Woods Cross 801-298-3900
  Hampton Inn - Woods Cross Woods Cross 801-296-1211
  Best Western Cottontree - North Salt Lake North Salt Lake 801-292-7666
  Prudential Utah Real Estate - Dawn Dalby Bountiful  
       
 Hiking Trails
  Antelope Island Hiking Trails Antelope Island Variety Easy
  Kays Creek - Fernwood Trail Layton 8 mile roundtrip Difficult
  Bair Canyon Trail Layton 7 mile roundtrip Difficult
  Mueller Park to Rudy's Flat Bountiful 9 mile roundtrip Moderate
  North Canyon Trail to Rudy's Flat Bountiful 5 mile roundtrip Easy
         

 Biking Trails
  Adams Canyon Layton 7 mile roundtrip Advanced
  Antelope Island Biking Trails Antelope Island Various Intermediate
  Bonneville Shoreline Trail Bountiful 8 miles oneway Intermediate
  Farmington Flats Farmington 5.5 mile loop Beginner
  Francis Peak Farmington 9 mile roundtrip Advanced
  Mueller Park Bountiful 13 mile roundtrip Advanced
  Skyline Drive Wasatch Mountains 80 miles oneway Intermediate
         
 Golf Courses
  Bountiful Bench Golf Course Bountiful 801-298-6040
  Davis Park Golf Course Fruit Heights 801-546-4154
  Eaglewood Golf Course North Salt Lake 801-299-0088
  Glen Eagle Golf Club Syracuse 801-773-4653
  Lakeside Golf Course West Bountiful 801-295-1019
  Schneiter's Bluff Golf Course West Point 801-773-0731
  Sun Hills Layton 801-771-4814
  Swan Lakes Golf Club Layton 801-546-1045
  Valley View Golf Club Layton 801-546-1630
       
 Attractions
  Antelope Island State Park Antelope Island 801-773-2941
  Cherry Hill Camping Resort and Waterpark Kaysville 801-451-5379
  Farmington Bay Waterfowl Management Area Farmington 801-451-7386
  Hill Aerospace Museum Roy 801-777-6818
  Lagoon Amusement Park Farmington 801-451-8000
  Layton Heritage Museum Layton 800-546-3524
  Utah Botanical Center Kaysville 801-451-3294
       
 Events
  Numerous special events occur during the year in the Great Salt Lake area, including rodeos, birding festivals, fun runs, parades, etc. For a list please click here.
       

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