Looking for something to do in the Tremonton and Garland area? Look no further! Here are 10 of the best cultural things to see and do in the Tremonton and Bear River Valley area!
1. The Bear River Valley Museum
Visit all the great displays at the Bear River Valley Museum on Main Street in Tremonton. They are open weekdays from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. and are staffed entirely by volunteers. Come learn about local heroes like the Candy Bomber and the Borgstrom brothers (the inspiration for the film Saving Private Ryan) and see historic artifacts. Entry is free, so consider making a donation to help them keep sharing local history. There are also phone numbers posted on the door that you can call for an alternative hours or weekend showings.
Phone Number:(801) 663-1404
Address: 11 E Main St, Tremonton, UT 84337
Website: https://www.nowplayingutah.com/organization/bear-river-valley-museum/
2. City Murals
Walk through downtown Tremonton and see the beautiful murals scattered throughout the local businesses. Tremonton has won the “Best of State Public Art” award from 2016 to 2020 and again from 2022 to 2023. Get a copy of the Public Art Tour brochure at the city offices or download it below to view all of the beautiful and historical murals around town. Most of the murals are from historic photos and were created by local artist Jason Nessen. He is currently working on a mural of a local vintage panoramic on the rodeo grounds. The following video explains Jason’s artistic process.
Phone Number: (435) 257-9500
Address: 75 W Main St, Tremonton, UT 84337
Website:https://tremontoncity.org/public-art/
3. Marble Park
Experience the one-of-a-kind art and design of Marble Park. View the many metal and wooden sculptures and structures, study the meaningful metal-cut historical timeline, and discover the several hand-carved figures in the fence posts. You can play on the hand-crafted playground including swings, a teeter-totter, and horseshoes. Entry is free, and you can learn more about the park from the video below!
You can also eat on the uniquely welded picnic table with tractor seats in the gazebo and buy a snow cone from the Marble sisters mobile snow shack in the summer; check their “Tsunami Snow Shave Ice” Facebook page for a current schedule.
Phone Number: (435)-279-6063
Address: 05-099-0010, Tremonton, UT 84337
Website: https://www.visitboxeldercounty.com/tourism/page/marble-park
Snow Cone Website: https://www.facebook.com/tsunamisnow/
4. Wagon Land Adventure
Contact Eli Anderson at his Wagon Land Adventure for a personally guided tour of one of the best and most extensive collection of horse-drawn wagons and sleighs in the country. A lesser-known gem, this collection of more than 300 restored horse-drawn vehicles and the stories behind them is an amazing and unique experience. Eli provides all of this for free, so consider donating to support his efforts to preserve and maintain this incredible collection. Dress for the weather as the buildings have no heating or air conditioning. This attraction is by appointment only.
Phone Number: (435)279-6422
Address: 8790 W 11200 N, Tremonton, UT 84337
Website:https://wagonland1996.wixsite.com/mysite
5. Crystal Hot Springs
Soak at the popular Crystal Hot Springs in nearby Honeyville. It boasts the highest mineral content springs in the entire world with both hot and cold springs adjacent to each other. They also have an Olympic-sized pool and two waterslides. A day visit costs around $18.00 per person.
Phone Number: (435) 339-0038
Address: 8215 UT-38, Honeyville, UT 84314
Website: https://www.crystalhotsprings.net/home/
6. Holmgren Nature Preserve Trail
Walk the recently built Holmgren Nature Preserve Trail complete with interpretive and educational signs along the way. Don’t miss the Holmgren Family’s large and over-a-century-old red roofed hay barn to the west. Learn more about the creation of this nature preserve in the video below!
You can also walk the similarly beautiful walking trail at Deweyville Park which includes seeing one of Deweyville‘s artisan bells and a sundial. There’s also a playground for the kids and a newly installed pickleball court. The sidewalks at Jeanie Stevens Park and the newly improved path around the new hospital are also popular walking trails in the area. You can learn about more trails in the Tremonton area by visiting the website listed.
Phone Number: (435) 257-9485
Address: N 570 E, Tremonton, UT 84337
Website: https://tremontoncity.org/malad-river-corridor-trail-system/
7. Midland Square and the Riverview Cemetery
Visit the Midland Square veteran memorial sculptures and plaques to learn more about local veterans; Tremonton City currently has plans to revitalize this space into a public gathering place. You can also visit the beautiful Riverview Cemetery and see the Borgstrom brothers’ memorial. The Borgstrom brothers were four brothers (including a pair of twins) from nearby Garland, Utah, who were all killed over six months during World War II; this memorial remembers and honors their sacrifice.
Phone Number for Riverview Cemetery: (435) 257-9506
Midland Square Address: 75 W Main St, Tremonton, UT 84337
Riverview Cemetery Address: 175 E 1200 S, Tremonton, UT 84337
Midland Square Website: https://tremontoncity.org/veterans-memorial/
Riverview Cemetery Website: https://tremontoncity.org/community/cemetery/
8. Tremonton Architectural Walking Tour
Tremonton features many examples of historic architecture. See the local historical library including a sculpture near the entrance, sculpted by a local artisan Val Lewis. A church known as the First Ward building to the south of the library houses wall-to-wall relief murals in the chapel; there is also a petroglyph sample displayed at the front of the building. You can visit the nearby Methodist Church (now a childcare center) which is on the Utah register of historical buildings. If you’re able to, go inside to see the beautiful architecture and stained glass windows. A small brochure of these and other historical buildings is available at the Tremonton city offices and digitally below.
Phone Number: (435) 257-9500
Address: City Offices, 102 S. Tremont St., Tremonton, UT 84337
Website:https://tremontoncity.org/historic-district/
9. The Old Barn Community Theater
While not located in Tremonton, the Old Barn Community Theater in nearby Collinston, Utah, is a historic barn located on a ford of the Bear River. The theater holds live performances year-round with local community members bringing their love of performance to the world. Theater lovers can also find plays at the local schools or the Garland Armory.
Phone Number: (435)458-2276
Address: 3605 Bigler Rd, Fielding, UT 84311
Website:http://www.oldbarn.org/
10. The Box Elder County Fairgrounds
The fairgrounds host a variety of events throughout the year: demolition derbies, rodeos, concerts, craft fairs, and the popular county fair and rodeo in August. The fairgrounds include an exhibit building and event center as well as a main stage. The county fair and rodeo tickets have sold out the last two years, so make sure to buy them early. Check out their website for events, dates, and tickets!
Phone Number: (435) 695-2551
Address: 320 N 1000 W, Tremonton, UT 84337
Website:https://www.visitboxeldercounty.com/tourism/page/whats-happening-box-elder-county
Special thanks to Tremonton resident Kim Spackman for sharing her list and local information. Story and photos by Emma George, the Heritage and Folk Art Coordinator for the Bear River Heritage Area.
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