Overview
Santaquin is a small town in the Wasatch Range region in the state of Utah in the United States. It hugs the bottom of Utah Valley and is generally considered the southernmost city in the Wasatch Range. Santaquin has a population of approximately 11,000 as of 2017.
2 sights · 2 things to do · 2 places to eat · 1 bars & cafés · 2 places to stay
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Best things about Santaquin
Santaquin Chieftain Museum
Probably the most outstanding local museum you've ever seen: It's filled to the brim with pioneer relics and other more recent memorabilia and daily items chronicling the history of Santaquin. Well-crafted exhibits and d…
Pioneer Cabin
An 1871 cabin refurbished to hold pioneer relics. Run by the Daughters of the Utah Pioneers.
Santaquin Orchard Days
Santaquin's summer festival held yearly in August. Features a car show, cherry pit spit, pie eating contest, grand parade and rodeo.
Santaquin Canyon
The canyon is well known for ice climbing and mixed climbing . ATVs are illegal in the canyon, but snowmobiles are allowed if there is at least one foot of snow.
Plan your trip
Best time to visit & weather
Most comfortable: Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct. Summer highs reach about 95°F; winter lows dip to about 24°F. Very hot (Jul, Aug) — plan outdoor time for mornings. Wettest: Jan and May. (climate data from nearby Provo)
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 — 17 mi away. Directions
- SLC Salt Lake City International Airport, Salt Lake City — 57 mi away (major hub). Directions
The I-15 freeway runs through Santaquin. Exit 244 takes you directly to Main Street. Exit 242 will take you to the Frontage Road (also called South Ridge Farms Road); heading north (right) will take you to South Ridge Farms at the southern edge of Santaquin. By car on I-15, Santaquin is approximately 30 minutes south of Provo, 1 hour 15 minutes south of Salt Lake City, and 5 hours 30 minutes north of Las Vegas.
Full “Get in” guide ↓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 Santaquin Chieftain Museum, Pioneer Cabin
- Lunch Santa Queen
- Afternoon Santaquin Orchard Days, Santaquin Canyon
- Dinner Aroma Cafe
- Evening Fiiz Drinks
Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.
Food for you
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What to ask about, for your diet
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Understand
Although Santaquin appears to be a rural farming community - and it's true that there are a number of farms and orchards in the area - many people who live in Santaquin commute to work in other areas in the valley, such as Payson, Springville, or Provo.
Get in
The I-15 freeway runs through Santaquin. Exit 244 takes you directly to Main Street. Exit 242 will take you to the Frontage Road (also called South Ridge Farms Road); heading north (right) will take you to South Ridge Farms at the southern edge of Santaquin. By car on I-15, Santaquin is approximately 30 minutes south of Provo, 1 hour 15 minutes south of Salt Lake City, and 5 hours 30 minutes north of Las Vegas.
Get around
Santaquin does have public transportation that runs down its Main Street, and then follows I-15 to cities Northward.
See
See Santaquin Chieftain Museum
Probably the most outstanding local museum you've ever seen: It's filled to the brim with pioneer relics and other more recent memorabilia and daily items chronicling the history of Santaquin. Well-crafted exhibits and displays, including a replica of a mine. The museum is housed in the old elementary school next to the DUP pioneer cabins. Unfortunately, the museum is open only by appointment (don't believe the website) due to poor visitorship, but it's definitely worth calling to see this hidden gem!
See Pioneer Cabin
An 1871 cabin refurbished to hold pioneer relics. Run by the Daughters of the Utah Pioneers.
Do
Do Santaquin Canyon
The canyon is well known for ice climbing and mixed climbing . ATVs are illegal in the canyon, but snowmobiles are allowed if there is at least one foot of snow.
Buy
Eat
Eat Santa Queen
Local burger joint.
Eat Aroma Cafe
serves brunch.
Drink
Drink Fiiz Drinks
Serves fun drinks.
Sleep
Hotels
There are no hotels in Santaquin. The closest hotel is in Payson:
Camping
The nearest campground is up Santaquin Canyon, about 7 miles from Santaquin.
Go next
- Young Living Lavender Farms in Mona.
- Tintic Historic Mining Area.
- Yuba State Park.
- Uintah-Wasatch-Cache National Forest .
- Payson Lakes.
- Nebo Loop Scenic Byway.
- Utah Valley - Payson, Springville, Provo, and Orem.
Nearby
Spanish Fork
City / town · 7 listings · 12 mi away
Springville
City / town · 6 listings · 16 mi away
Nephi
City / town · 12 listings · 19 mi away
Provo
City / town · 70 listings · 20 mi away
Orem
City / town · 17 listings · 23 mi away
Fountain Green
City / town · 3 listings · 25 mi away
Provo Canyon
Park · 24 listings · 26 mi away
American Fork
City / town · 1 listings · 28 mi away
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