This Is The Place Heritage Park

Salt Lake City, Utah, US

This Is The Place Heritage Park is a large open‑air living‑history site in Salt Lake City that reconstructs a 19th‑century Utah pioneer village. With historic buildings, costumed interpreters and family‑friendly activities, it offers an immersive glimpse into the region’s early settlement.

Why choose This Is The Place Heritage Park

You’ll walk among authentic pioneer structures and hear stories told by knowledgeable interpreters, a depth of immersion that most museums can’t match. The hands‑on demonstrations let you feel the daily life of Utah’s early settlers in a way that a simple exhibit cannot provide.

Best for: History lovers · Families · First-timers · Photography

Start your Salt Lake heritage morning here

Begin at This Is The Place Heritage Park, then walk to the Natural History Museum of Utah before ending at Utah's Hogle Zoo.

Morning — This Is The Place Heritage Park
11:00 — Natural History Museum of Utah
Afternoon — Utah's Hogle Zoo

Visit tips

Check the daily schedule; interpreter demos run each hour.
Wear sturdy, comfortable shoes for uneven historic grounds.
Arrive early to avoid midday crowds and allow at least three hours for a full experience.
Purchase tickets in advance; the $25 fee is required for entry.

Plan your visit

Recommended duration: 3–4 hours — allow enough time for demonstrations
Best time of day: Morning, before 10:00 — lighter crowds and cooler weather
Entry: $25 — Fee includes access to all historic buildings and demonstrations
Booking: required — Book tickets online — Tickets sell out on weekends — book ahead
Category: park
Rated 4.4 by 595 reviewers
Tags: historical immersion, family friendly, pioneer heritage

Nearby attractions

Natural History Museum of Utah — attraction, 18 min walk
Utah's Hogle Zoo — attraction, 3 min walk

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