We love the winter in Utah. And while there are numerous winter day trip destinations we could suggest, Red Butte Garden is a wonderful place to visit for scenic views and fresh air. It’s beautiful year-round, but it turns into a winter wonderland when it’s covered in a blanket of snow. Check it out:

You'll find Red Butte Garden nestled in the foothills above the University of Utah campus.
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The garden got its start back in 1985, and it's the largest of its kind in the entire Intermountain West!
The garden covers 100 acres, with more than 21 acres of developed gardens to explore ...
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... and when it's covered in snow, it's downright magical!
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Bundle up so you can take your time and stroll through the different gardens. The Water Pavilion Garden is beautiful when the pond freezes over.
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The paths are shoveled, but it's a good idea to wear a pair of warm winter boots to keep your feet warm. Proper footwear also provides you with plenty of traction as you make your way through this winter wonderland.
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On a clear day, you'll be treated to scenic vistas of the Salt Lake Valley below.
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Even if the skies are cloudy and the valley views aren't as visible, the views of the gardens can't be beat.
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Though you obviously won't see tons of blooming flowers, the foliage at Red Butte Garden is always changing, and many of the plants are colorful even during the winter months. Make sure to bring your camera to capture their beauty.
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Red Butte Garden is typically open seven days a week throughout the entire year. There is a small fee to enter the garden unless you purchase a membership. There is half-price admission in December, January, and February each year.
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But no matter when you visit, plan to be impressed. It's a beautiful day trip destination in Utah. See for yourself.

Have you visited Red Butte Garden in Utah? Did you visit in the winter? We’d love to hear about your experiences and see your photos in the comments!

Learn more about the garden and check out volunteer opportunities on the Red Butte Garden website. You’ll also want to follow Red Butte Garden’s Facebook page to see what’s growing there this week.

If this is your first winter in Utah, you are in for a treat. Check out our article, offering a few tips to help you survive your first winter in Utah.

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What are some of the best winter activities in Utah?

Of course, visiting Red Butte Garden during the winter is an absolute must. However, there are many other things to do during the winter in Utah. While we could list dozens and dozens of activities, the following are just a few of our absolute favorites:

 

What are some of the worst winter storms to ever hit Utah?

It isn’t uncommon to have some pretty nasty winter weather in Utah. While the 1949 blizzard in Utah is one that will go down in history books, it isn’t the only terrible blizzard to strike the Beehive State. A few recent blizzards include:

The great blizzard of 1993 when more than two feet of snow dumped in Utah in less than a week. At the time, Governor Mike Leavitt declared a state of emergency, and the Utah National Guard was assigned to help with snow removal around the state.

On Christmas Day in 2003, Utah received a white Christmas and so much more. The snow started falling on December 25 and lasted until December 31. Along the Wasatch Front, people received anywhere between one to three feet of snow. It was multiple days of constant shoveling!

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