Category: Heritage Sites

Alvey’s Candies is a local family owned and operated shop that offers delicious chocolates and candies, including the house specialty, the Alvey candy bar. Store owner Shari Alvey grew up watching her grandmother make chocolates in her candy store and has carried on the family tradition.

In the town that celebrates Black and White Days (named after black and white Holstein cattle) to honor dairy farming in Cache Valley, Casper’s Malt Shop makes delicious dairy treats, including Casper’s famous Fat Boy ice cream sandwiches and Casco ice cream sundaes on a stick. The production plant location…

Rustic atmosphere, brought to you by the same folks who operate Bear Lake Pizza Company and The Chocolate Bear.

The old Village Hall and Jail are part of the Franklin Historic District in Franklin Idaho.

The Shoshone Indians used this trail system to cross the mountains between Cache Valley and Bear Lake Valley, and on into Wyoming. When Mormon settlers came, they used the trail to take mail between the valleys. A marker commemorating the pioneer mail route is located up Cub River Road (County…

This old cemetery is home to several interesting graves. The Wagon Box Grave is the 1861 burial site of an Oregon Trail emigrant family of seven killed by Indians and buried together in the wagon box from their covered wagon. You can also find a Morrisite headstone. The Morrisites were…

Marla Brindley Trowbridge carries on a century-old tradition of harness making and leather repair. She makes and repairs anything from reins to full harness and gear for horses. She also makes leather apparel.

Song birds, upland birds, marsh birds, water fowl. Visit this site spring and summer.

3C Grill opened in September of 2012 in the town of Grace, Idaho. Burgers, Pizza, and BBQ.

Without the extensive networks of irrigation canals created by settlers of this region, farming as it now exists would have been impossible in this arid area. Residents created cooperatives to organize the use of the water, with families owning shares that gave them the right to irrigate their land on…

This monument honors the birthplace of Guston Borglum, the sculptor of Mount Rushmore. Borglum was born in St. Charles, Idaho in 1867. His marble head sculpture of Abraham Lincoln is on display in the Capitol Rotunda. Gutzon Borglum's Wars of America, a bronze sculpture of 42 humans and two horses,…

This old store in Henry, Idaho, was originally built as a trading post for Indians, trappers, and later gold miners from Caribou Mountain. Also known as Chester Store by locals, after one of the owners. The original building was destroyed by fire, and the current building was constructed in 1913. Henry Store…

The only national grassland in the intermountain West, the Curlew National Grassland was established in 1960 to improve soil and vegetation and promote sound agricultural practices. The land was cultivated and farmed in the early 1900s, and you can still see evidence of many old homesteads in the area. The…

Authentic Chinese, Hunan, Szechwan, and Mandarin food.

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…

For years this was the location of Griffin's Feed Supply, now a place to find the treasures you've been searching for. You will enjoy browsing the individually stocked booths for collectible books, kitchen ware, furniture and a variety of other original and unique items.

Lucin, a small settlement that served a stretch of the Southern Pacific Railroad that is now abandoned is a west desert oasis sometimes referred to as a "warbler trap." At first glance Lucin looks like a small pond with some surrounding trees, but it is much more, especially during spring…

The Bear Lake National Wildlife Refuge is located on the north shore of Bear Lake.  Over 18,050 acres of the Dingle Swamp, open water and grasslands have been dedicated to preserving bird and wildlife habitat. The reserve is home to sandhill cranes, herons, snowy egret, white pelicans, Canada geese and a…

Deer Cliff Inn sits right on the scenic Cub River, and has been family owned and operated since 1940. They serve steak, seafood, local trout, and their famous broasted chicken and honey buttered scones, and feature entertainment on Friday and Saturday nights. Their regular season is from May to October, but special…

This two room log cabin houses artifacts and information about early Mormon leaders. Wilford Woodruff, the third president of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints lived here. The building now serves as a visitors information centers. Tours of the cabin available.

Birding area. Shore birds, marine birds, upland birds, marsh birds, water fowl, Sage Grouse and many Sandhill Cranes in fall. Habitat includes wetlands, shrub steppe, and farmland. Visit this site any season but winter.

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…

The Whittier School was built in 1908 and holds school day memories for many locals. It was purchased from Logan School district in 1992 and has undergone various rehabilitative projects. Each year, another goal is met in keeping up with building standards to make sure that the Whittier School is…

The Grill offers traditional western food, pizza and libations in a rustic historic bar.

This farm located in the Gem Valley in the Caribou Highlands of southeastern Idaho was first cleared of its sagebrush in the 1880s. Bart and Cherie Christensen, who raise wheat, barley, and seed potatoes on the land, decided to create a couple of golf fairways for their five children to…

This rich hand-dipped chocolate candy shouldn’t be missed! The company has been in business since 1914. A second location is in the Albertson's shopping center at 49 East 400 North, just north of Juniper Take-out and east of Zion's bank.

Natural hot water flows year round through the large swimming pool and hot pools at Downata Hot Springs. The clubhouse provides changing room and lockers plus a café and game room. A zero depth water playground with water toys is popular with children. Two large hydrotube rides thrill all ages….

Local and regional railroad history and artifacts. Located downstairs in the National Oregon/California Trail Center.

See a collection of pioneer artifacts and take a tour of the Mormon tabernacle in the first town to be established in Cache Valley (the south end of the valley, just off Hwy 89/91).

Family-owned since 1904, this store was known as Theurer’s (pronounced “Tire’s”). It is now named Julie's Marketplace. They sell groceries, hardware items and also has a custom butcher shop. It is a local favorite for residents of Cache Valley.  

The first designated historic district in Utah, the Willard district reflects the Welsh heritage of many of the earliest settlers. The main builder of the homes was Shadrach Jones, a Welsh stonemason, and the homes are mainly Greek Revival and Gothic in style, forming the largest grouping of pioneer stone…

Now an inn featuring a dining room, this 30-room Early Commercial style hotel was built in 1917 and restored in 2001. Guests will enjoy the authentic architecture and decor throughout, as well as the Somewhere in Time Antique Gift Shop and the Enders Museum. Guests receive a daily breakfast at the The Geyser View dining room, from where…

In 1913 this building housed a doctor's office and general store. It has seen various owners and uses since then, until 1964, when Sam Krebbs bought the store and established Sam's Market, a mainstay in the community of Grace.

This preserve established by the Nature Conservancy protects crystal-clear pools and a unique wetland complex at the base of the scenic Aspen Mountains. The cold springs that feed the terraced pools and creek system deposit high concentrations of travertine (calcium carbonate), which gives the site its unique geology. Perhaps the…

Lau Family Farms have been direct marketing grass-fed beef and lamb since July of 2004. John Lau is the fifth generation to live here, and his ancestors were one of four families sent by the Mormon Church to settle Soda Springs. The farm was established in 1882, and has received the Idaho Century farm designation….

Famous for their chiles rellenos and taco plate, Carne Asada Steak on Fridays and Saturdays. Ricardo's has been in business for over twenty years.

A 4.2 mile paved walking and biking trail that goes from Bear Lake State Park Marina to Ideal Beach with interpretive signs and park benches. Access the trail from any point along the route.

For the last 50 years people have enjoyed fast food at this location. It was an Arctic Circle for many years, and now Dan's Drive-In has been in business since. Their specialty–fresh cut home fried potatoes.

Master carver, Kirk Topham has always been an artist in one media or another, but in recent years his interest in wildlife and carving led him to create the now famous "chainsaw bears". Kirk's whimsical carvings of the bears and other wildlife can be seen all around the region and in…

Mom and Pop owned, this restaurant has a variety of foods, including take-out. Try one of Merlin's famous one-pound hamburgers – the Merlinator! If you finish it, you receive a free bumper sticker, "I Survived the Merlinator," and your picture on the wall. Open year round.

Geological site. Ancient volcanic flows and rhyolite domes. This site also features farmland and sagebrush steppe. Best during spring and fall. This is a stop along the Pioneer Historic National Scenic Byway.

This building was built in 1883, designed by Truman O. Angell, Jr., who also designed the Logan Tabernacle and the Logan Temple. It is the oldest county building in Utah still being used for its original purpose.

The stunning aqua-blue waters of Bear Lake are the main feature of Bear Lake State Park. Enjoy a variety of activities in their seasons–waterskiing, sailing, swimming, scuba diving in summer. Year-round fishing for cutthroat, mackinaw, cisco, and whitefish. Join the fun of ice fishing in January during the annual Cisco run. There are…

Home of the best burgers, home cut fries and raspberry shakes in Randolph. A sign in the Crawford Trough (previously Gators) reminds you that this is not fast food–each order is prepared from scratch. They also has the only lodging in Randolph (four cabins with plumbing), so make sure to call ahead…

A local favorite, Mandarin Garden has been in business for 20 years serving delicious Mandarin style Chinese food. Take-out available.

Since 1944, Mim's Bar and Grill has been serving delicious cheese burgers and home cut fries. Mim's buys their beef locally and the onions for the burgers come from Box Elder County farms. Winter or summer, stop by on your next bike tour, and enjoy refreshing cold beer at the…

The Hyrum City museum is in the beautiful new Hyrum City Library/Museum complex. The building was completed in May of 2007. Learn about the history of the Hyrum Utah area. Call for more information or to arrange a visit.

Walton Feed has been in business since 1962 in Montpelier Idaho. They serve Ranchers and Farmers all over Idaho, Wyoming, Utah, and Nevada. Over the years they have made feed for chickens to buffalo.

Authentic Mexican food, enchiladas, seafood, steak. El Toro Viejo has been in business for 11 years. For your next party, book a banquet table and enjoy authentic Mexican beer with fresh salsa verde and tortilla chips; or on a winter evening after the show, order a hot chocolate and Apple…

A delightful family operated theatre that features “mellerdramers” and other productions suitable for any audience, along with a meal for any appetite before the show. And yes, there really was a town called Pickleville, right here! It was named after Warren W. Pickle, who secured funding for a culinary water…