State park
State park · Salt Lake County
This Is The Place Heritage Park
A living history village at the mouth of Emigration Canyon, where Brigham Young first saw the Salt Lake Valley in 1847.
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This Is The Place Heritage Park marks the spot where Brigham Young looked over the valley and declared it the right place for Mormon pioneers to settle. The park covers about 450 acres and centers on a pioneer village with historic and replica buildings, from homes and shops to a schoolhouse.
Costumed interpreters demonstrate pioneer crafts and daily life, and there are pony rides, a train and seasonal events. The park also tells the story of the Native peoples who lived in the valley long before 1847.
Don't miss
- Pioneer villageHistoric and replica buildings staffed by costumed interpreters.
- This Is The Place MonumentA large monument marking the 1847 arrival of pioneers.
- Native American VillageExhibits on Utah’s first peoples.
- Seasonal eventsPioneer Day in July and holiday celebrations.
Good to know
- Check the park’s calendar for event days.
- Pair it with Hogle Zoo across the street.
- Plan at least half a day for the village.