| Ogden,
Utah Ogden is located 35 miles north of Salt Lake City, by the Wasatch Mountains, offering much in the way of hiking, biking, sports and water activities. Following are some of the cultural activities, sports and points of interest in this varied community.. Job opportunities abound with the I.R.S., Hill Air Force Base, Iomega, Thiokol, Freeport Center |
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| THE ARTS: | |
| Eccles Community Art Center: 2580 Jefferson Ave, Ogden 801-392-6935 |
Permanent art collection; special exhibitions throughout the year. |
| Ogden Opera Guild 2580 Jefferson Ave., Ogden 801-392-6935 |
Promoting the arts. |
| Ogden Symphony Ballet 638 E. 26th, Ogden West 801-399-9214 |
Regular season of Utah Symphony & Ballet |
| Peery's Egyptian Theater 2415 Washington Blvd.. 801-395-3200 |
Home stage of Utah Musical Theater. Also a variety of entertaining shows |
| Sister Cities Concert | (June) Hof, Germany Accordion |
| Orchestra | |
| Val A. Browning Center Weber State University 801-399-9214 |
Center for the Performing Arts |
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POINTS OF INTEREST |
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| Antelope Island
State Park I-15, exit 335 Syracuse,, 801-625-1630 |
600 free-roaming
bison on this 28,000 acre Utah park. Recreation includes picnicking, camping hiking, biking, showers, sailing, etc. |
| Eccles Dinosaur Park 1544 E. Park Blvd, Ogden 801-393-DINO |
Life-size
reproductions of over 100 prehistoric animals. A trail into prehistory. |
| Fort Buenaventura State Park 2450 South A Ave, Ogden 801-392-5581 |
32 Acres along the
Weber River. Fort and cabins recreated using 1840's techniques. |
| Hill Aerospace Museum I-15, Exit 341 (Roy exit) 801-777-6868 |
Aircraft displays,
missle & bomb displays, engine room displays, museum |
| Historic 25th Street Between Wall and Grant Ave. 801-627-8288 |
2-block area of
turn-of-the- century buildings featuring boutique shops, dining, clubs |
| Historic Union Station 2501 Wall Ave, Ogden 801-628-8444 |
National Register of
Historic Places, Browning Firearms Museum, Antique Car Collection, Gallery, Model Railroad Museum |
| Hot Air Balloons Eden Park, Ogden Valley 800-745-8114 |
Enjoy a hot air
balloon ride or take lessons |
| Ogden Nature Center 966 W 12th St., 801-621-7595 |
127-acre Wildlife
sanctuary, education program Ogden walking trails |
| Ogden River Parkway Between Wash. Blvd & the sports park, 801-629-8284 |
3.1 miles along the
river, MTC learning park, swimming, golf course, gardens |
| The Ice Sheet 4390 Harrison Blvd., Ogden 801-399-8750 |
Site of 2002 Olympic
Curling Competition, Public skating, lessons, hockey, figure and speed skating |
