Cache Valley Utah

This theatre was built in 1913 by the Thatchers, a locally prominent family who loved plays and operas. A wing was added in 2001, and the building was beautifully refurbished. A ghost that is partial to Shakespeare is said to haunt the theatre. Actors who have worked here claim that…

View mountain man and early pioneer relics and enjoy reading historical accounts of Cache Valley natives. Open June to September (Labor Day) or other times of the year by appointment

Originally built as a meeting place for members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, the Smithfield Tabernacle now acts as a recreational Youth Center for the town. It has a new gym with seating and a kitchen for events. Construction on the tabernacle started in 1883 but…

Anderson's Seed and Garden reflects local heritage not only because of the historic building in which it operates, but because of the agricultural community it has historically served. The building was constructed in the late 1880s and was originally Sydney Steven's Implement Company. In 1942, Anderson's Seed and Garden was…

Built in 1900, the Dansante Building has played a central role in the social life of the Cache Valley community for a century. For decades it served as the valley’s premier dance hall, hosting as many as 3,000 people on major holidays. It later became a clothing factory for two…

This business has been owned by the same family since it was founded in 1929. The intermountain area, with its dry climate, is considered one of the best areas for production of low-moisture honey that stores well. A glass observation hive on the premises allows visitors to watch the bees…

This changing gallery features the work of student artists. Twain Tippetts was invited to join the faculty at Utah State University in 1956 as head of the Fine Arts Department that included the academic units of visual art, theater and music. Through the years he headed the university's cultural arts…

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Temple is an easily visible icon of the Cache Valley landscape. The edifice was designed by Mormon architect Truman O. Angell, and built from 1877-1884 by the donated labor of early pioneers. The modified Gothic building rests on a terrace of the ancient Lake Bonneville, and…

This teaching museum houses exhibits on the early inhabitants of the Great Basin and other regions of the world. Admission is free, and docent guidance or self-guided exploration is available.

This tabernacle was once used as a meeting house by early members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (Mormons). It was built in 1908 and reflects Mormon architecture at the beginning of the twentieth century. Its Gothic English architecture and chapel with balcony, wooden benches and slanting…

Birding is good all the way up High Creek to the trailhead at the roads end. Look for Winter Wren (June), American Dipper, Plumbeous Vireo, and Western Tanger. The scenery is also outstanding. Several trails depart from the trailhead and provide access the high mountain habitats within Mount Naomi Wilderness….

Cutler Marsh was created by the shallow water of the Bear River at the head of the Cutler Reservoir. It is best viewed from the bridges where roads cross the marsh, and the boat docks (restroom here), or by canoe. Expect many waterfowl and shorebirds. A 2.5 mile loop trail…