We recently touted the small town of Logan as the perfect town to visit on an autumn afternoon, nominated Kamas as a great destination on a summer day, and told you all about Utah’s oldest town, Ogden. We’ve also featured some of Utah’s southern towns, such as Moab, Kanab and St. George. Today, we’re going to visit a town in the central-eastern portion of the state. The town of Price is one of Utah’s under-appreciated gems, and very unique because of the diversity of its offerings.
Price was settled in 1879. It has a rich history of mining, and with around 8,700 residents, it’s the largest city in Carbon County.
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Main Street is full of historic buildings, including the Mahleres & Simapenos Building.
Jimmy Emerson, DVM.flickr
Farlaino’s Cafe is housed in part of the main level.
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Dine for breakfast with the locals. The home-cooked food is plentiful and tasty.
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For more of Price’s history, check out the murals at City Hall.
Scott M. Haskins/YouTube Created by Lynn Fausett between 1938 and 1941, they depict the history of Price, including the first settlers, town buildings, mining history and more. Take a look at this video to learn more.
Price is surrounded by a vast, sweeping landscape.
Tom Kelly/flickr
Jeremy Taylor/flickr Just south of price
The railroad was an integral part of this community for decades.
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The Assumption Church Greek Orthodox Church is one of the oldest Orthodox parishes in the United States.
Greek Festival Price, Utah/Facebook It was founded in 1916.
The Greek Festival is held every summer.
Greek Festival Price, Utah/Facebook Visit the festival for Greek music, food and dancing. The festival is hosted by the Assumption Church Greek Orthodox Church.
The historic Price Theater still shows movies.
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When it’s hot and dry in Price, you can cool off at the Desert Wave Pool.
Desert Wave Pool/Facebook Find the pool at 250 E. 500 N.
In the winter, the pool is covered for indoor swimming fun.
Desert Wave Pool/Facebook
You can ride your ATV right through town!
Price City This map shows the roads on which it’s legal to cruise with your ATV.
Nine Mile Canyon is just eight miles northeast of Price.
Bureau of Land Management/flickr The canyon is full of rock art created by the Fremont People. At 40 miles long, it’s been called the “world’s longest art gallery.”
Visit the Utah State University Eastern Prehistoric Museum to see remains of the area’s oldest residents.
Prehistoric Museum/Facebook It’s located at 155 E. Main Street.
Have you visited Price lately? What is your favorite thing to do there? We’d love to see your comments!
Jimmy Emerson, DVM/flickr
Jimmy Emerson, DVM.flickr
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Christy W./TripAdvisor
Scott M. Haskins/YouTube
Created by Lynn Fausett between 1938 and 1941, they depict the history of Price, including the first settlers, town buildings, mining history and more. Take a look at this video to learn more.
Tom Kelly/flickr
Jeremy Taylor/flickr
Just south of price
arbyreed/flickr
Greek Festival Price, Utah/Facebook
It was founded in 1916.
Visit the festival for Greek music, food and dancing. The festival is hosted by the Assumption Church Greek Orthodox Church.
Steven Damron/flickr
Desert Wave Pool/Facebook
Find the pool at 250 E. 500 N.
Price City
This map shows the roads on which it’s legal to cruise with your ATV.
Bureau of Land Management/flickr
The canyon is full of rock art created by the Fremont People. At 40 miles long, it’s been called the “world’s longest art gallery.”
Prehistoric Museum/Facebook
It’s located at 155 E. Main Street.
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