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Great Places for Photo Ops in Utah

Utah is surrounded by beautiful scenery and breathtaking views of nature. We have created a list of not only amazing National Parks but also beautiful gardens in the city where the background of your pictures will be priceless! Create the best memories enjoying these great places for photo ops in Utah and immortalize the moment with great family pictures!

Where: Arches National Park, Utah, USA
Hours: Arches National Park is normally open year-round, 24 hours a day. | ARCHES VISITOR CENTER Daily 9 AM- 4 PM

What better background for your family photos than a landscape of contrasting color, textures, and landforms unlike any other?

Besides the incredible views, you can enjoy trails and sunsets, and many fun activities!

Where: Zion National Park, Utah, USA
Hours: Zion Canyon Visitor Center (Outside Information Desk) 8 AM- 7 PM | Park Store 8 AM – 8 PM

Utah’s first national park will be a great background to your family photos!

Follow the path where ancient native people and pioneers walked and enjoy breathtaking views! This is one of the many great places for photo ops in Utah!

Where: 1750 Monroe Blvd, Ogden, UT 84401, USA
Hours: Office Hours: Monday-Thursday 8:30 AM to 5 PM | Friday: 8:30 AM to 4 PM

Stroll these beautiful garden paths and have a break from the city!

This 11-acre garden features many different garden styles for you to enjoy and take amazing pictures of the family!

Where: Timpanogos Cave National Monument, Alpine Loop Road, American Fork, UT, USA

Explore an amazing underground world as you create unforgettable memories!

You will hear stories of cave exploration, see spectacular canyon views, and have a great time!

Where: Canyonlands National Park, Utah, USA
Hours: Canyonlands National Park is normally open year-round, 24 hours a day.

Take your family photos with 337,598 acres of colorful canyons, mesas, arches, and fins as a background!

There are many activities you can do, such as biking, hiking, horseback riding, auto touring, and more!

Where: Hole ‘N’ The Rock, U.S. 191, Moab, UT, USA
Hours: Daily 9 AM- 5 PM

Hole N’ The Rock is a historic 5,000 square foot home carved out of a huge rock.

You can take a guided tour of the home, visit the Exotic Zoo, take unique pictures, and more!

Where: 450 South 600 West, Heber City, Utah 84032, USA
Hours: Monday- Saturday 9 AM- 5 PM

The entire family will love this amazing experience admiring the views of Utah!

You can choose among different Scenic Trail options, but you will love any of them! Take a train ride, enjoy the views, and take the best pictures ever!

Where: 300 Wakara Way, Salt Lake City, UT 84108, USA
Hours: TEMPORARY HOURS OF OPERATION: Open seven days a week from 9.30 AM -5 PM | Last entry time is 3.30 PM |Closed on Thanksgiving Day and December 24-January 1.

Explore 21 acres of developed garden and five miles of beautiful hiking trails!

You’ll be amazed by the beauty of this natural area, and your photos will be great with this amazing background.

Where: Bryce Canyon National Park, Utah, USA
Hours: The park is open 24 hours a day throughout the year.

This national park is a series of natural amphitheaters carved into the edge of a high plateau, you can visit the four main viewpoints and take amazing photos in all of them!

If you stay for more than one day, there are many fun activities you can do!

Where: 1544 Park Blvd, Ogden, Utah, USA
Hours: Tuesday – Saturday 10-7 PM | Sunday 12-5 PM

Upgrade your family photos and pose with realistic full-sized sculptures based on actual fossil skeletons!

These are brought to life by robotics, artistic details, and state-of-the-art sound system. This is one of the many great places for photo ops in Utah!

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