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| The Sanpete area has plenty of activities for the whole family. You can enjoy the Mormon Miracle Pageant, festivals, fairs, rodeos, and parades. You can take a short drive into any of the canyons to fish, hike, rock climb in Maple Canyon, bike, picnic, and marvel at the picturesque scenery. You can check out Palisade Golf Course - one of Utah’s most scenic 18 hole courses. There are plenty of things to do in the winter also, from art and pioneer museums to the Fairview Museum which houses the giant Colombian Mammoth. Other activities include plays and concerts at Snow College, cross county skiing, snowboarding and snowmobiling | |
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Manti Temple - Click here to find out more
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The beautiful Manti Temple sits atop the hill at the North end of Manti and is the dominant structure in the city. Built between 1877 and 1888 by the pioneers who settled this Sanpete Valley, it is a place of worship for members of the LDS church. We invite you to tour the grounds and enjoy the flower gardens and the wonderful view of Manti. |
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Nearby Manti Canyon is a beautiful escape into the mountains that overlook the peaceful Sanpete Valley. A half-hour drive up the canyon will bring you to the Skyline Drive. Numerous trails twist through the area which are suitable for mountain biking, horseback riding and 4-wheeling. The area also offers excellent snowmobiling in the winter. |
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Historic Old City Hall - Click here to find out more
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This beautifully restored historic building was built in 1875-82 and was used for over 100 years to house the Manti City offices. It is now occupied by a tourist information center, and a museum, with a beautiful social hall on the second floor. The Italianate Style architecture is unique to the Mountain West and this building is one of the few public buildings of its kind. |
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Manti Historic Homes - Click here to see the gallery
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Many of the original homes built in Manti are still standing and have been beautifully restored. These homes demonstrate the resourcefulness of the pioneer settlers. A walking tour is available along with an informational booklet that will provide you with the history and details of each home. |
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Mormon Miracle Pageant - Click here to find out more
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Held each year in June on the grounds of the Manti Temple, the Pageant follows the trek of the pioneer settlers to Utah and recounts a brief history of the ancient civilizations of America. For more information please call: 1-888-255-886 or 435-835-3000. |
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The county fair is held annually in mid August at the country fairgrounds in Manti. Activities include a carnival, rodeo, demolition derby, livestock show, craft show, pet show, food booths and more. For more information please call: 435-835-1351. |
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Come celebrate the 4th of July in Manti! Our Old Fashioned 4th of July celebration has it all... a beauty pageant, a pancake breakfast at the city park, a patriotic program, food booths and games, a watermellon bust and of course a fireworks show to end it off right." |
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Palisade State Park is located a convenient 5 miles south of Manti. The park offers an 18 hole golf course, the best kept secret in utah! Enjoy the lake's sandy beaches, or rent a canoe or paddle boat. Take a peaceful hike around the lake or just enjoy a quiet picknic. For more information call |
| Pro Shop Phone: 435 835-GOLF Park Phone: 435 835-PARK |
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Held Thursday through Saturday of Memorial Day weekend Dancing, Story Telling, Scandinavian Food, Rodeo, Crafts, Music 435-283-4080 or 435-283-4621 |
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Dec. 7th - 8th Authentic Mexican Food, Pinata Making Kim Cragun 435-283-4747 |
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Patriotic July
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July 1st 7:00 p.m. Patriotic Fire Side July 3rd 6:00 p.m. BBQ Beef Dinner, Entertainment, Donation Auction, Concert, Fireworks, Youth Dance July 4th 6:00 a.m. -9:00 a.m. American Legion Breakfast 7:00 a.m. Flag Rasing Ceremony 9:00 a.m. Parade (Main Street), Car show, Games, Foods, Children Races, Free swim |
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Pioneer Homecoming
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March 24th 11:00 a.m. - Lunch and a Program |
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July 3rd Rodeo July 4th Parade, Park games, Breakfast, Lunch, Fireworks in the evening, Mountain Man Rendezvous |
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Museum of History and Art
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Founded in 1859, nested at the northern end of Historic Pastorial Sanpete Valley, Fairview is the gateway to Huntington, ECCLES Canyons National Scenic Byways, (Utah 31, Utah's Heritage Highway 89, Fairview to Kanab, One of the great scenic roadways of the world.) The museum in housed in two imposing buildings, the hundred year old stone former school, Heritage building and the Moore Contemporary Horizon Building. |
| Museum of History and Art 85 North 100 East, P.O. Box 157 Fairview, Utah 84629 Phone: 435 427-9216 |
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Mudd Boggs
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June 30th Monster Trucks: Dragon Slayer & Misbehavin' Ron Pipher - 435-436-8826 |
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Turkey BBQ hosted by Norbest Turkeys. Activities all day long. Fireworks at dark |
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Demolition Derby
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September 15th Demolition Derby |
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Spring Equinox
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March 24th Pottery Sale, Pot Luck, Dinner and Concert. |
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7:30 a.m. Breakfast Fire Station 9:00a.m. - 4:00p.m. Tour beautiful historic homes. - Tickets at the Old Fire Station (42 North Main) 12:00p.m. to 2:00p.m. BBQ Turkey, City Bowery |
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Pioneer Days Celebration
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July 21st -Parade, Car Show (462-2915) July 22nd -Old Time Gospel Revival July 24th -Candy Parade, Games, Activities, Concert, Lunch, Horseshoe Tournament |