Utah "Tourist Traps" and Alternatives

Above, Checkerboard Mesa at Zion National Park in Utah. Photo by Armand Vaquer.

The state of Utah is one beautiful state. 

It is home to several national parks and scenic views can be found everywhere. As this is the case, it draws a lot of people. 

TheTravel has posted an article on Utah "tourist traps" and alternatives to them. I have to disagree about some, like Zion National Park, being a tourist trap. While it is true that it and other places get very crowded during the vacation season, crowds can be avoided if one can vacation during the off-season. Zion is often described as "Yosemite in color" and is worth visiting.

One place listed, Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park, isn't as crowded as it is made out to be. But if one has a phobia against crowds, I recommend visiting in late September or early October. 

Still, the alternatives do have merit. 

The begin the article with:

Those who travel to the Beehive State, be it for pleasure, via any of the scenic bucket list road trips in Utah, by plane, or train, are generally doing so to see the natural wonders this stunning state offers. Unfortunately, some of those places that have become extremely popular with visitors have also become overrun or overhyped. As such, those who travel to Utah for just a short time may be disappointed with their trip if each stop is nothing more than an overpriced tourist trap where an alternative would do just as nicely, if not better.

Of course, some areas in the state just need to be seen; many of the top tourist attractions in Utah, like Zion National Park and its epic hikes, are unmissable, even if they often see crowds. It's not just Zion, though, as there are a great many tourist traps in Utah with alternatives instead. Because of this, when visiting the Beehive State for the first or umpteenth time, knowing where Utah's tourist traps are located and what alternatives might just provide equally gorgeous scenery, fewer crowds, and better entertainment, even at lower costs in some cases.

For off-the-beaten-path experiences, discover the popular tourist traps in Utah to avoid and alternatives to visit instead, from Zion National Park to Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park and many more.

To read more, go here.