- TripBuzz found 15 things to do with kids in or near Vernal, Utah.
- From Dinosaur National Monument to Holiday River Expeditions - Utah River Rafting, the Vernal area offers 13 different types of family activities, including: Rafting, Parks, Hiking Trails and Movie Theaters.
- Located 20 miles from the Colorado border, Vernal, UT was settled by a group of Mormons, which remains a large part of the town's culture today. Community activities and recreation are plentiful in Vernal with amenities including a community pool, rock wall, basketball court, a track, and an indoor playground.
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The largest Jurassic period dinosaur quarry in the world is contained at Utah's Dinosaur National Monument. Guests can easily view almost 1,500 dinosaur fossils within the Carnegie Quarry cliff face, and there are many natural trails to explore the scenery.
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793 S 1500 E, Vernal, UT 84078
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A wide range of water-based experiences are offered through Holiday River Expeditions - Utah River Rafting. Guests can go rafting, paddling, kayaking, and mountain biking while special family excursions are also available.
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Don Hatch River Day Expeditions host whitewater rafting trips on Green, Yampa and Colorado rivers as well as a day trip through Split Mountain, offering the visitors an opportunity to enjoy the scenic beauty of the surrounding landscape.
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235 E Main Street, Vernal, UT 84078
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Visitors to the Utah Field House of Natural History State Park Museum are able to discover the prehistoric world in a variety of ways. They can dig for fossils, explore the dinosaur garden, and participate in hands-on exhibits.
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550 E. Main Street, Vernal, UT 84078
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Dinosaur River Expeditions - Private Day Tours provide guided services for white water rafting. The Green River and the Yampa River are featured spots for private rafting tours that cover transportation to and from the rivers as well as meals.
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In the heart of Utah's Dinosaur region, the Red Fleet State Park features 200-million-year-old dinosaur tracks. There are also many nature-based activities such as camping, swimming, fishing, hiking, and boating.
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The Western Heritage Museum is a popular stop on road-trips and tours, which hosts a mixture of static and traveling artifact exhibits and events. There are monthly shows, a gift shop, and featured local art as well.
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River Runners Transport is a charter river trip company that provides a variety of services. The company provides and maintains equipment, provides support for self-guided trips, and maintains a restaurant.
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Holiday River Expeditions offers whitewater rafting trips down several rivers as well as mountain biking, kayaking and combined biking and rafting experiences in many locations. Altogether they feature several dozen expeditions and custom trips too.
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Opened in 1979, Dinosaur River Expeditions is a business offering whitewater rafting trips to those who visit. Visitors are guided on trips down the river by local rafting experts who are passionate about the local area.