Small towns are the heart and soul of Utah. These delightful locations are where you can find hidden gems, friendly faces, and unforgettable experiences. In fact, Utah just wouldn’t be the same without many of its small towns. Whether you are looking to move to a small town in the Beehive State or you just want a unique getaway location, in no particular order, here are nine small towns that make Utah great.
- Huntsville
Utah-based Photographer Ryan Houston/Moment Open Via Getty Images Huntsville is the perfect place for when you want to get away from it all. Not only is this town near many attractions like Pineview Reservoir and Snowbasin Resort, it also offers beautiful views, excellent restaurants, and some fabulous local shops to explore. Huntsville, UT 84317, USA
- Parowan
Wayne Hsieh/Flickr If you want to visit a small town where you can easily relax, Parowan is it. Drive around town and check out many of its historic buildings, take the sweet tour to discover some of the best cinnamon rolls in Utah, and even take a short drive to Parowan Gap, where you can see incredible petroglyphs. Parowan, UT 84761, USA
- Escalante
Desert Gal/Google When considering some of the best small towns that define Utah, Escalante must be on the list. This small town is paradise for outdoor enthusiasts as there is something for everyone — waterfalls, a petrified forest, natural arches, day hikes, slot canyons, and so much more. Escalante, UT 84726, USA
- Tremonton
Tremonton City/Facebook Tremonton is located in northern Utah, near the Idaho state line. This small town is best known as the location where Interstate 15 and Interstate 84 split. However, this is another town with much more to offer. Tremonton has many tasty places to eat including eateries that have been around for decades and pizza joints that serve the best breadsticks. You can also admire the many murals all around town that highlight the history of the area. Tremonton, UT 84337, USA
- Springdale
Strekoza2/iStock Via Getty Images Plus Springdale is located just outside of Zion National Park and has even been named one of the best small town vacation destinations in America. While many people drive through this town on their way into Zion, there is so much more to offer including locally-owned shops, delicious restaurants, and unique and cozy places to stay. Springdale, UT, USA
- Kamas
Kamas Community Connected/Facebook Kamas is a small ranching and farming community that is known as the “Gateway to the Uintas,” and is a little slice of heaven for nature lovers. During a visit here, you can explore the Mirror Lake Scenic Byway, stop at the Somak Smokehouse and Country Store, or even just admire the beautiful views that surround this town. Kamas, UT 84036, USA
- Panguitch
Kryssia Campos/Moment Via Getty Images Panguitch is a small town located in Southern Utah, just outside of Bryce Canyon National Park. This area is perfect for a small town getaway as it has something for everyone — fabulous festivals, delicious places to eat, historic landmarks, and outdoor opportunities galore. Panguitch, UT 84759, USA
- Kanab
Ken Lund/Flickr Kanab is another southern Utah town that is delightful in every way. This small town is near many state and national parks, home to the Best Friends Animal Society, and has a rich pioneer history. In fact, Kanab has a reputation as being one of the coolest towns in the West. Kanab, UT 84741, USA
- Wellsville
Scott T. Smith/ Corbis Documentary Via Getty Images Wellsville is located on the southern end of Cache Valley and is one of the state’s best-kept secrets. This small town is packed with pioneer history and features attractions like the American West Heritage Center and Wellsville Reservoir. This town is also nestled at the base of the Wellsville Mountains, some of the steepest mountains in all of the Rocky Mountains. Wellsville, UT 84339, USA
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Utah-based Photographer Ryan Houston/Moment Open Via Getty Images
Huntsville is the perfect place for when you want to get away from it all. Not only is this town near many attractions like Pineview Reservoir and Snowbasin Resort, it also offers beautiful views, excellent restaurants, and some fabulous local shops to explore.
Huntsville, UT 84317, USA
Wayne Hsieh/Flickr
If you want to visit a small town where you can easily relax, Parowan is it. Drive around town and check out many of its historic buildings, take the sweet tour to discover some of the best cinnamon rolls in Utah, and even take a short drive to Parowan Gap, where you can see incredible petroglyphs.
Parowan, UT 84761, USA
Desert Gal/Google
When considering some of the best small towns that define Utah, Escalante must be on the list. This small town is paradise for outdoor enthusiasts as there is something for everyone — waterfalls, a petrified forest, natural arches, day hikes, slot canyons, and so much more.
Escalante, UT 84726, USA
Tremonton City/Facebook
Tremonton is located in northern Utah, near the Idaho state line. This small town is best known as the location where Interstate 15 and Interstate 84 split. However, this is another town with much more to offer. Tremonton has many tasty places to eat including eateries that have been around for decades and pizza joints that serve the best breadsticks. You can also admire the many murals all around town that highlight the history of the area.
Tremonton, UT 84337, USA
Strekoza2/iStock Via Getty Images Plus
Springdale is located just outside of Zion National Park and has even been named one of the best small town vacation destinations in America. While many people drive through this town on their way into Zion, there is so much more to offer including locally-owned shops, delicious restaurants, and unique and cozy places to stay.
Springdale, UT, USA
Kamas Community Connected/Facebook
Kamas is a small ranching and farming community that is known as the “Gateway to the Uintas,” and is a little slice of heaven for nature lovers. During a visit here, you can explore the Mirror Lake Scenic Byway, stop at the Somak Smokehouse and Country Store, or even just admire the beautiful views that surround this town.
Kamas, UT 84036, USA
Kryssia Campos/Moment Via Getty Images
Panguitch is a small town located in Southern Utah, just outside of Bryce Canyon National Park. This area is perfect for a small town getaway as it has something for everyone — fabulous festivals, delicious places to eat, historic landmarks, and outdoor opportunities galore.
Panguitch, UT 84759, USA
Ken Lund/Flickr
Kanab is another southern Utah town that is delightful in every way. This small town is near many state and national parks, home to the Best Friends Animal Society, and has a rich pioneer history. In fact, Kanab has a reputation as being one of the coolest towns in the West.
Kanab, UT 84741, USA
Scott T. Smith/ Corbis Documentary Via Getty Images
Wellsville is located on the southern end of Cache Valley and is one of the state’s best-kept secrets. This small town is packed with pioneer history and features attractions like the American West Heritage Center and Wellsville Reservoir. This town is also nestled at the base of the Wellsville Mountains, some of the steepest mountains in all of the Rocky Mountains.
Wellsville, UT 84339, USA
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