16 Fun Anniversary Ideas in Utah To Celebrate In Style (2024)
- Date: May 8, 2024
- Topic: Events
- Contributors: Written by Peerspace Staff
Source: Peerspace
Traveling to Utah for your anniversary, or are you simply a resident of Utah looking to celebrate your anniversary in style? Either way, here are 16 fun anniversary ideas in Utah that will not only get you inspired to create your most romantic celebration yet, but that may also help you discover new sights, activities, and destinations throughout your amazing state. Regardless of your and your partner’s budget, preferences, and other criteria for anniversary celebrations, we’re willing to bet that one of our ideas will click with you.
While you’re reading this list of anniversary ideas in Utah, be sure to check out our Peerspace venue recommendations. Peerspace is the largest venue rental platform on the internet, with tons of spaces that could take your anniversary festivities to the next level.
Now onto the anniversary ideas in Utah!
1. See the largest organism ever found, a giant collection of cloned trees
Pando is a single organism—a quaking aspen—that is believed to be the largest ever discovered, weighing a total of almost 13 million pounds, spreading over 106 acres, and containing 40,000 individual trees. It is also incredibly old, believed to have begun at the end of the last ice age. It’s an amazing destination, especially when the leaves turn yellow in the fall, so it’s definitely one of our top anniversary ideas in Utah.
2. Plan an anniversary party for the two of you (and your friends and family) at a Peerspace party venue in Utah
One of our favorite anniversary ideas in Utah is renting an awesome venue and throwing an anniversary party.
Here are a few excellent examples of Peerspace party venues in Utah:
- This spacious craftsman home in Mapleton, UT features an absolutely breathtaking view of the mountains through its six enormous windows, which also have convenient automatic shades. The home offers an open floor plan with a great room and a kitchen that includes a huge island, a large television, and seating for over 25, as well as space for 50 or more people total in its 2,000 square feet of space.
- This artistically curated multi-use event space in Park City, UT is known as Arastra/Georgetown. It is not only an office and meeting venue, but also a beautiful location for a celebration. This venue contains 4,800 square feet that evoke a gallery and have been artistically designed for a unique rental experience. The hosts have over 30 years of experience in luxury hospitality, which they’ve put to work creating a sophisticated venue with optional in-house vendor partnerships and concierge services, making your planning process that much easier!
- This award-winning British Heritage manor home in Salt Lake City, UT is universally praised by reviewers as “stunning,” with a hospitable and communicative host and everything you need for a successful rental. The home was designed to be a modern version of the traditional English Manor, with limestone fireplaces, an iron and wood staircase, paneling, a romantic library with a rolling ladder, and a grand open living/kitchen/dining area.
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3. Visit Utah’s largest freshwater lake for swimming, boating, fishing, and more
Why not take a trip to Utah Lake, the largest freshwater lake in the state? You’ll have opportunities to swim, boat, paddleboard, fish, and more, and there’s an adjacent RV campground if you and your partner happen to have an RV!
4. Enjoy an artisan cheese and chocolate tasting at Taste 117 in Provo
There’s not much that’s more romantic than tasting an array of incredible chocolates and cheeses! Taste 117 offers tasting experiences that would make for an incredibly special anniversary activity.
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5. Go shopping at The Shops at Riverwoods
The serene and stylish vibe of The Shops at Riverwoods, which combines local boutiques and restaurants with high-end national chain retailers, makes it an excellent destination for an anniversary shopping spree.
6. Indulge your love of science at the Natural History Museum of Utah
Are you and your partner fascinated by science and natural history? Then you may enjoy spending your anniversary at the National History Museum of Utah. The museum is in an architecturally stunning building in the foothills above Salt Lake City.
7. Or explore a world of art at the Utah Museum of Fine Arts
Perhaps art is more your speed than science. In that case, a trip to the Utah Museum of Fine Arts may be the right choice for your anniversary activity. The UMFA presents art from all around the world, and from eras spanning ancient history to contemporary art.
8. Go for a dip in one of Utah’s best hot springs
One of the many fantastic things about living in a paradise like Utah? Its numerous hot springs! Utah Life Magazine recommends the state’s nine best hot springs where you and your spouse can relax and unwind.
9. Stay at one of the country’s best ski lodges
If you and your spouse love skiing, this might be your top choice for your anniversary. Stein Eriksen Lodge Deer Valley was voted the United States’ Best Ski Hotel in 2023 by the World Ski Awards. What more do we need to say about this slice of paradise?
10. See an unbelievably detailed stained glass mural depicting the history of human innovation
Titled “Roots of Knowledge,” this jaw-dropping work of stained glass art comprises 40,000 individual pieces and depicts thousands of cultural and scientific references, stretching 200 feet long. It’s located at Utah Valley University’s Fulton Library in Orem, and is actually free to view!
11. See the world’s largest collection of mounted dinosaur specimens
Visit the Mountain America Museum of Ancient Life in Lehi to see over 50 hands-on and engaging exhibits. The collection includes a total of sixty mounted dinosaur specimens!
12. Experience the architecture at the Salt Lake City Public Library
Fans of modern architecture will be amazed by the building that houses the Salt Lake City Public Library. Here, you and your partner can spend hours exploring the shelves—totally free of charge!
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13. See a Broadway show outdoors at Tuacahn Amphitheatre
Can’t make it to NYC to see a Broadway show? You’ve got an even better option right here in Utah: the Tuacahn Amphitheatre, where you can watch Broadway shows backed by the beauty of the desert landscape.
14. Go ice skating at one of Utah’s many skating rinks
You have an array of skating rinks to choose from. Check out this list from Visit Utah to see if there’s a rink near you where you might like to celebrate your anniversary!
15. Have dinner at one of the best restaurants in Salt Lake City, a top “foodie city”
Salt Lake City was ranked the 30th best foodie city in the United States in 2022, so it’s definitely worth visiting if you and your partner appreciate fine dining. One of our top anniversary ideas in Utah is simply to go to one of Salt Lake City’s top restaurants, such as one of those recommended on this detailed list from the experts at Gastronomic Salt Lake City. You could even go to brunch at one great restaurant and dinner at another if you’re feeling extravagant!
16. Rent an outdoor Peerspace venue as the setting for an impeccable anniversary picnic
If your anniversary falls on a date when the weather tends to be comfortable, an amazing picnic is another top-notch anniversary idea in Utah. You may want to visit a national park or other scenic area since there are so many throughout the state, but if you’re looking for more privacy, renting an outdoor venue for your picnic might be a better option. Peerspace connects you to many outdoor venues throughout Utah (as well as throughout the US, and beyond!) perfect for a picnic.
Check out these three lovely examples of what Utah has to offer in terms of private outdoor venues:
- This amazing, professionally landscaped backyard in Pleasant Grove, UT offers a wealth of entertainment options that mean your picnic can also be a pool party, sports tournament, and much more. These include a heated in-ground pool with a slide and a diving board and a sports court for pickleball, basketball, etc. There are also plenty of comfortable seating options, including lounge chairs and a couch.
- This whimsical backyard garden space in Pleasant Grove is a private outdoor space with beautiful mountain views, lush greenery, vibrant flowers, and serene water features. There is also a sweet gazebo, cozy seating areas, and lots of space for relaxing and picnicking in the gorgeous location. The venue also features access to two indoor bathrooms and kitchen space for catering, as well as free on-site parking.
- Want a picnic that also offers opportunities to get your sweat on? Then rent out this veritable sports complex of a backyard in Syracuse, UT for a few hours at the affordable rate of just $50 per hour. You’ll be able to play basketball and pickleball as well as jump on the inground trampoline. Just the ticket to build an appetite for the decadent picnic you will have planned!
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