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Ogden (/ ˈ ɒ ɡ d ə n / OG-dən) is a city in and the county seat of Weber County, Utah, United States, approximately 10 miles (16 km) east of the Great Salt Lake and 40 miles (64 km) north of Salt Lake City. The population was 87,321 in 2020, according to the US Census Bureau, making it Utah's eighth largest city.
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Rock Climbing. Heading north of Salt Lake on the I-15, the first climb you’ll find is 45 minutes away in Ogden. Heralded as one of the top climbing towns in the U.S., Ogden offers everything from winter bouldering to sport climbing and long adventure routes within a few minutes of downtown.
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- Take a Stroll Down Historic 25th Street. Take a walk through the heart of Ogden. Passionate locals brought this once lively—later abandoned—main street back to life in recent years.
- Try a Unique Style of Urban Fishing. Ogden River is a beautiful spot to stop by and enjoy the beauty of nature, but it also offers a unique opportunity to try your hand at Japanese fly fishing.
- Go Stargazing. Ogden is a great place to explore the final frontier: space. North Fork Park is a 2,600-acre area used for hiking and camping that is also recognized as an International Dark Sky location.
- Get Prehistoric at Utah's Dinosaur Park. Who doesn’t love dinosaurs? Ogden’s George S. Eccles Dinosaur Park combines education and entertainment by using artists and robotics to bring the prehistoric to life.
Located 35 miles north of Salt Lake City, Ogden is the gateway to Snowbasin and Powder Mountain ski resorts, with a historically significant, revitalized downtown to bring it all home for the evening. This city is a hot spot for skiing, high adventure sports, shopping, bustling nightlife, public art, as well as delectable dining.
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- Visit Two-Bit Street. If you want to get a historical overview of the past, go to the Visit Ogden website and arrange a private tour. Guide Richard Koski (retiree and resident) offers walking tours on the first Friday of every month during the Art Walk.
- Ski To Your Heart’s Content. There are three incredible ski resorts within a 30- to 40-minute drive of downtown Ogden: Snowbasin Resort, Powder Mountain, and Nordic Valley.
- Experience Other Nordic Pursuits. The Ogden Nordic Center at North Fork Park is a 13-mile drive from downtown. At the center, you’ll enjoy 10 kilometers of groomed trails for snowshoeing and 25 kilometers for cross-country skiing and fat-tire cycling.
- Throw An Axe For Fun. At Social Axe, you will channel your inner lumberjack and learn how to throw small hatchets properly, and graduate up to a big one (if you want to).
Click any of the tiles below to plan your time here with interactive maps, self-guided tours, community events, and complete information about our local restaurants, bars, galleries, shops, attractions, resorts, and recreational opportunities. Things to Do. Outdoor junkies will love our lakes, rivers and trails.
Discover Ogden's many attractions and activities and things to do in Northern Utah. From the fun to the downright funky, Ogden, is anything but your typical mountain town.
