Mount Pleasant, Utah travel guide: things to do, food & where to stay

Overview

Mt. Pleasant is in Central Utah. Settled the first time in 1852 when a few pioneers left Manti and settled on the Sanpitch River west of the present site of Mt. Pleasant. Due to problems with the Indians, the settlers left and went back to Ephraim, where they stayed until 1859 when they returned and settled the present site.

In the 1890s Mt. Pleasant could claim more liberal organizations and saloons than any other settlement in the county. In 1875 a Presbyterian minister came to town and started to teach school. This was the start of the Wasatch Academy, the oldest continually operating secondary school in Utah. The campus of Wasatch is today listed on the National Register of Historic Places, as is the Mt. Pleasant Main Street.

Mt. Pleasant is sometimes referred to as "Hub City" because of its near exact positioning in the center of the state.

2 sights · 1 things to do · 2 places to eat · 1 places to stay

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Best things about Mount Pleasant

Relic House Museum

Pioneer artifacts and photos of original pioneer settlers.

Center Of Utah

There is a manhole cover on the north side of the street that many believe to be the exact geographic center of Utah. This is not exactly accurate, but close enough for most people.

The Arapeen ATV Trail System

350-mile Off-Highway Vehicle Trail System.

Plan your trip

Best time to visit & weather

Most comfortable: May–Jun, Sep–Oct. Summer highs reach about 93°F; winter lows dip to about 16°F. Very hot (Jul, Aug) — plan outdoor time for mornings. Cold months (Jan, Dec) can bring snow and ice; check road conditions. Wettest: May and Apr. (climate data from nearby Little Sahara Recreation Area)

Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).

Getting there

From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
PVU Provo Municipal Airport, Provo — 49 mi away. Directions
SLC Salt Lake City International Airport, Salt Lake City — 90 mi away (major hub). Directions

To get to Mt. Pleasant from Salt Lake City, head south on I-15 and take Exit 261 at Spanish Fork. Then follow Highway 89 south to Mt. Pleasant. To get to Mt. Pleasant from the South, take I-70 Exit 56 at Salina and follow Highway 89 north.

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Budget & where to stay

No prices are listed for this place yet. See the Sleep guide ↓ for options.

Sample 1-day itinerary

Day 1

Morning Relic House Museum, Center Of Utah
Lunch Roger's Dairy Freeze
Afternoon The Arapeen ATV Trail System
Dinner Wheelers Drive-In

Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.

Food for you

What to ask about, for your diet

Diet labels come from each listing's description and cuisine; “likely” means the cuisine usually has good choices, not a promise. Check with the restaurant. Open the food finder

Get in

See

See Relic House Museum

Pioneer artifacts and photos of original pioneer settlers.

📍 150 South State☎ +1 435 462-2456

Maps

See Center Of Utah

There is a manhole cover on the north side of the street that many believe to be the exact geographic center of Utah. This is not exactly accurate, but close enough for most people.

📍 50 West, Main Street

Maps