This Is The Place Heritage Park

This Is The Place Heritage Park is a children's museum featuring historic buildings spread across multiple acres, including cabins, farmhouses, blacksmith shops, and traditional Native American structures. The site recreates how early settlers and indigenous people lived in this region during the 1800s.

The park sits at the location where Mormon pioneers first arrived in Salt Lake Valley in 1847 and began Utah's settlement. This moment marks the start of European-American presence in the region.

The Native American Village displays traditional practices through dance performances and craft demonstrations that visitors can observe directly. You can watch artisans work and learn about the indigenous people who lived in the region before settlement arrived.

The grounds are walkable but large, so you may want to take the trains available to cover distances between different sections more easily. Wearing comfortable shoes and allowing enough time to explore each station helps you get the most from your visit.

Children can pan for gold and learn traditional crafts from costumed interpreters who bring history to life. You can also feed farm animals, giving a taste of the daily work that early settlers did.

Location: Salt Lake City

Address: 2601 Sunnyside Ave S, Salt Lake City, UT 84108

Phone: +(801)5821847

Website: http://thisistheplace.org

GPS coordinates: 40.75264,-111.81581

Latest update: December 12, 2025 12:02