Ogden

Ogden is a historic railroad town in Utah's Wasatch Range. Once known as "Junction City" for its strategic location at the intersection of major railroad lines, Ogden has reinvented itself as a destination for outdoor recreation, arts, and culture. The city sits at the foot of the Wasatch Mountains, with stunning mountain scenery just minutes from downtown.

Ogden's climate features cold, snowy winters and hot, dry summers. Winter temperatures range from 20°F to 38°F (-7°C to 3°C), with significant snowfall. Summers are warm, with temperatures from 60°F to 91°F (16°C to 33°C). The city receives about 17 inches of precipitation annually. Winter inversions can trap pollution in the valley, but mountain areas remain clear.

By Plane

Ogden-Hinckley Airport (OGD) is a regional airport on the edge of Ogden, with commercial service from Orange County (CA) via Breeze Airways. Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) is approximately 40 miles away, making it the closest major air access.

By Train

The FrontRunner commuter rail line runs between Ogden and Provo. Service runs every hour on weekdays and every hour or two on Saturdays. One-way fares range from $3.00-$9.50 depending on distance.

By Car / Road

Ogden is on Interstate 15, about 40 minutes north of Salt Lake City, and 1 hour and 10 minutes south of the Idaho border. Greyhound and Utah Transit Authority (UTA) buses provide service to Ogden from throughout the Wasatch Range.

The Utah Transit Authority (UTA) operates an extensive bus system all across the Wasatch Range. Downtown Ogden is very walkable, with most major hotels and tourist sites clustered around a few city blocks along 25th Street between Wall and Washington Avenues.

• Historic 25th Street — A three-block historic district with restaurants, art galleries, and shops. Hosts outdoor events throughout the year, including a farmers' market (July through September).

• Utah State Railroad Museum — 2501 Wall Ave, in historic Ogden Union Station. W-Sa 11AM-4PM. Railroad history with film footage, ephemera, and photographs.

• Browning-Kimball Classic Car Museum — In Union Station. Several restored antique cars.

• John M. Browning Arms Museum — Upstairs in Union Station. Hundreds of rifles and other guns from the Browning family collection.

• Ogden Eccles Dinosaur Park — Over 100 realistic full-sized dinosaur sculptures and an animatronic tyrannosaurus rex.

• Lindquist Field — 2330 Lincoln Ave. Home for the Ogden Raptors minor league baseball team.

• Hiking and mountain biking — Awesome trails at the foot of the mountains, less crowded than Park City.

• Skiing — Snowbasin Resort is nearby with excellent skiing and snowboarding.

• Farmers' market — On 25th Street, July through September.

• Cultural events — Historic 25th Street hosts zombie walks, Witchstock, and car shows throughout the year.

• The Bickering Sisters — 3909 Airport Rd. Daily 9AM-3PM. Creative riffs on eggs, pancakes, and lunch sandwiches. Plentiful vegetarian options.
• Roosters — On 25th Street. A classy brewpub with good food.
• Union Grill — Downtown. American cuisine in a historic setting.

Utah has some unique drinking laws. You can't order a pitcher of beer by yourself — you need at least one other person with you. Bars on Historic 25th Street include the famous Kokomo Club, featured in Jack Kerouak's book Visions of Cody. The local favorite coffee chain is Grounds for Coffee with three locations in town.

• Kaffe Mercantile — 1221 26th St. M-F 6:30AM-7PM, Sa 7AM-6PM.
• The Coffee Compound — 2417 Grant Avenue.

• Budget: Motel 6, 1455 Washington Blvd. Basic but affordable.
• Mid-range: Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites, 2245 S 1200 W. Check-in: 3PM, check-out: 11AM.
• Upscale / heritage: Best Western High Country Inn, 1335 W 12th St. Comfortable rooms with mountain views.

The Newgate Mall is anchored by Dillard's and a Cinemark movie theatre. Historic 25th Street has a variety of quaint shops and galleries.

• Snowbasin — Around the corner. A nice place to ski, but doesn't get as much or as good snow as Park City.
• Antelope Island — 30-45 minutes from downtown. Known for its bison and scenic hiking trails.
• Salt Lake City — 40 minutes south. The state capital with cultural attractions and Temple Square.
• Logan — 45 minutes north. College town with excellent hiking and mountain biking.
• Park City — 1 hour southeast. Premier ski resort town with the Sundance Film Festival.
• Great Salt Lake — West. One of the largest saltwater lakes in the Western Hemisphere.