If you are an aerospace geek or a military history dork, then the Hill Aerospace Museum is a must…read morefor you. As a kid growing up, I watched war movies with enchantment. I read up on military stories. And sometimes, I was lucky enough to meet a veteran that would share their stories. Hill Aerospace had all of that. Since my wife does the planning, I didn't think much of our visit until we pulled up and those large decommissioned military planes sitting outside in all of its glory brought me back to when I was 10 years old. But the magic continues after you walk in. Within three large hangers housed of some of the most historically iconic planes on display. Add a small platoon of veterans, many of which had personally flown some of these pieces, the stories were endless and I had the honor of speaking with a number of these veterans and listen to their stories. It was an amazing time and I could have spent the whole day there. I don't say this often, but Hill Aerospace is almost a destination museum. It was such a great experience and those veterans made it that much more special.

This is one of those places that surprises you every time you visit. The collection of aircraft is…read moreincredible -- everything from massive bombers to experimental jets to helicopters that look like they came straight out of a movie. It's a great mix of indoor and outdoor exhibits, and you can get really close to the aircraft, which makes the experience feel very real and tactile, especially for kids. The museum is clean, spacious, and well organized. Staff and volunteers are knowledgeable and genuinely excited to share stories and history -- you can feel their passion. Also, free admission (with optional donation), which is amazing considering how much there is to see. Perfect place to spend a few hours learning, exploring, or just staring up at some truly impressive engineering. Great stop for families, aviation lovers, or anyone looking for something inspiring and different to do. Highly recommend.

Such a fun little experience to play some Retro Games! Attended a Party event so although I can't…read moresay too much on pricing as the event catered, but the overall experience and game selection was quite fun! Had a small, hand picked selection but each one held their weight as for fulfillment. This location also was a Soda Bar in the back as well. If you are a Soda Connoisseur, this place will most definitely satisfy your thirst as you play. Overall, pleasant experience. Only thing preventing a 5 star was due to how many of the machines were not available to play and not provided power.

Decent selection of retro arcade games, including pinball machines. Seems like they rotate the…read moregames periodically. Nice little soda bar in the back. Stools and drink holders. Very clean and well maintained. The unlimited all day pass seems a good deal. They were very accommodating of children with sensory processing disorders and disabilities. We had no problems with coming in with headphones or other tools to manage the condition. Great customer service. Great experience.

This his 1920s train station has been converted into an indoor marketplace with museums, an art…read moregallery & eatery. The Utah State Railroad Museum Was the only thing inside the station that we were able to see

On a recent rainy Saturday afternoon, my boys and I enjoyed exploring the museums and galleries at…read moreOgden Union Station. Admission was practically free, and we enjoyed the several museums on-site. We loved the Browning-Kimball Cars Museum, which highlights the Golden Age of motorcar history with a display of unique and one-of-a-kind automobiles. We also enjoyed the Browning Firearms Museum, which showcases the legendary guns designed and manufactured by Browning Arms Company, located in Ogden for decades. The Utah State Railroad Museum was also fun and included many interactive exhibits that my boys loved. They also enjoyed watching the model railroad trains move around the various displays. We had a terrific afternoon at Ogden Union Station and had a great time exploring Utah's rich history together. Thanks!

Love this children's museum! So many fun activities for the kids and it's very clean!…read more There is so much to do for all ages, I highly recommend for kids.

This is 5 minutes from me and I had no idea it was there until we tried it out this weekend. It was…read morebig enough that we spent a couple hours and didn't get to everything my kids wanted to do. We will be back often!

Great little spot full of interesting artwork and some very cool architecture. It includes multiple…read morebuildings so be sure to see them both. Stop if you're nearby. Owner/manager is friendly and willing to share a wealth of info on art displays and the home. Free entry but a donation is optional upon exit. Displays change monthly. Cute little way to kick off a date afternoon for hubby and I.

This house is amazing to wander through! I enjoyed the art show taking place within the house as…read morewell as the beautiful artwork in the carriage house!

Amazing place. So wonderful to visit. That was a very fast four hours…read more We arrived at opening and there was already quite a crowd. When we left, the parking lot was overflowing and cars circling around trying to find a parking space. Still, with the influx of larger crowds to parking lot capacity, it didn't feel crowded inside. This is a wonderful place to visit. A wonderful place to bring family and friends..There are animals and species that I've never seen anywhere else, and I've been to the Tucson Sonoran Desert Museum, the San Diego Safari Park, Sea World, Scripps Oceanography, and various zoos. This was a treat. And almost all were active and were seen. Such variety. There is no wasted space in this museum. Walls are adorned, such as a long wall with the ascending walkway going to the penguin exhibit made to look like a South Pole research center. Even every access door for employees are adorned. See my photos. Nice vegetation areas in otherwise unused space. They put a nice climbing gym in what would have been an unused corner, great for parents who need a break and kids to dissipate energy. There are thoughtful benches placed here and there for a sit down rest. There is a very nice small cafe and snack bar to get a yummy huge pretzel, or hamburger and other sandwiches and salads. Looking at the prices, they are very reasonable for a museum/theme park. You are getting a great value for the buck. Whether you are buying for just the day or a membership, I think that you are getting your money's worth. We spent four hours there and didn't see everything, read everything, tried everything. The four hours went by fast. This is a very popular place for good reason--a jewel in the valley. 5* = A top favorite. Mind-blowing good. I will definitely return and I will go out of my way to go here. Worth every dime of my money. 4* = Outstanding. Top-tier. Some elements not quite as good as it gets, but it still is worthy of my regular business. 3* = Good experience. I might do repeat business if it is convenient, the only option, the only one in its category, or on a whim, but would not be among the first thing to come to mind. Would definitely recommend you trying it to get your own take on it. 2* = Not so good. Would not recommend at all. Waste of money. 1* = How are they still in business? Stay away at all costs!

Such a cool place to check out! I've been following the Aquarium since it started back in at the…read moreGateway - it's grown so much!! I came here for an event tonight and the area around the claw is so amazing! There are several different animals around the garden area all lit up for Christmas and it so perfect to stroll through. While we didn't get to see any aquatic life on the tank at the Mountain American Event center, it looks like they were still setting things up to add some animals in soon. The facility itself was very spacious with a sound system that covers the whole room. Can't wait to come back once everything is in place!

We did the "duo quest" which was $99 for 2 encounters, 20 tokens and admission to the aquarium. The…read moreencounters and the person who led them for us was the best part. She was super knowledgeable, kind and generous with her time. Some of the enclosures seem far too small and kinda dirty. It felt kinda like a money grab. There is token slots everywhere you turn to take money for feeding the animals. I can see the interactive aspect, but it would be very expensive for a family to come here if they want to feed multiple animals considering each token is $2. The place was also very hot and had an odd smell. Tight quarters. It was a fun one time experience.

First off - shoutout to Natalia who gave us the best experience possible for our first time visit…read more When my fiance and I bought these tickets, we had no idea that we would be driving into a mall parking lot... This led us to be so confused with whether we input the right directions. However, on the building of the mall in front of the food court, you see "SeaQuest". Yep - we're in the right place... Once you walk in the mall, you pass the 90s looking food court and head downstairs below the food court to find the entrance of SeaQuest past a small playground for kids. At the register, we were greeted by a kind worker manning the check-in desk, Natalia. She was so amazing! She gave us the low-down on what to expect and even gave us a few extra tokens to use to feed the animals. Honestly, we had the best experience possible because of Natalia. We ended up having the full experience of feeding the otters, hanging out with the cats, and even the porcupine (quillio) and prairie dogs (blossom, bubbles, and buttercup)! Literally, SeaQuest was my major highlight of the trip to Utah! We could not believe the different kinds of animals they had in such a small setting, which of course from an outside perspective, you feel really bad that these animals are "entrapped" or living in such an enclosed space, but it's almost like you can see that the animals might actually enjoy living in there. Lol, probably because they're getting fed majority of the day, but the caretakers seem to be pretty good at spacing out meals for them. When you first walk in, it was almost alarming to the point of feeling like there are a number of safety hazards/concerns for both the animals and patrons. The glass for the aquariums are so low that people can stick their hands in (which is apparently totally ok to do for most aquariums). Some animals like the iguanas are totally hanging almost outside of their open cages for people to pet. You can also just hop into the tortoise's enclosure to say hi. So crazy. There are so many crazy kids running around, so I honestly feel worried about the animals getting hurt and bombarded on the daily, but what I love about this place is its uniqueness and mission to educate the masses. These animals are very well adapted to humans and seem to have very good caretakers, so that part was reassuring. Oh also, the little doctor fish that exfoliate your hands was the coolest! Free manicure with your entry, hehe!

there is a big bad communication with some officers about what real id to get in to make delivery…read moreinside the hill Air Force base..

Wonderful base. Came here for the airshow that they have every two years. The base is huge and…read moreparking is easy. Some people can chose to go inside and park, but if you want to avoid traffic I would recommend parking at the high school and taking the shuttle bus in. A lot of people chose to park at Weber, I would avoid it cause the line to get on the bus I super long. Important note to do is to apply sun block. Lots and lots of sun block. There is no where to hide in the shade here cause a lot of people already took the good spots under the planes, the only shade available. I see a lot of people and at the end of the day they are so red and sun burned. I was even super sun burn cause I forgot to reapply sun block. Also remember to keep hydrated. They sell drinks and food every corner you turn. So keep energize/hydrated. The food isn't that bad. I bought a burger and it was actually juicy and not dry. I would recommend buying your food/drinks before you hit the crowds cause the lines are shorter. There are a lot of cool looking things everywhere during the airshow. You're able to go into the transporter airplanes. Sit in jeep trucks and see all the different airplanes and helicopters used. The air show itself is wonderful and can be seen anywhere on the base or even off the base. Totally worth going to.