Spring City, Utah travel guide: things to do, food & where to stay

Overview

Spring City is in Central Utah. Originally settled by James Allred from Manti, the place was known as Canal Creek. With the outbreak of the Wakara War hostilities in July 1853, Hambleton settlers on Pleasant Creek retreated to the Allred Settlement and pleas for reinforcements brought 50 Danish families via Salt Lake. The village was sacked, and settlers removed to Manti and soon helped establish Fort Ephraim.

Little Denmark was resettled in 1859. The Blackhawk War caused further disruptions in the 1860s when the place became known as Spring Town. The abundant and quality springs in town account for the name. The city is one of two towns in the United States on the National Register of Historic Places.

2 sights · 2 things to do · 1 places to eat · 4 places to stay

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Best things about Spring City

DUP Museum & Old City Hall

Historic Pioneer Homes

You can see many pioneer homes built in the late 1800s just by driving around town.

Heritage Day

Held on Saturday of Memorial Day weekend. Tour many of the historic homes in Spring City from 10AM-4PM; Tickets $10/5 (Adults/Children).

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 — 52 mi away. Directions
SLC Salt Lake City International Airport, Salt Lake City — 94 mi away (major hub). Directions

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

Full “Get in” guide ↓

Budget & where to stay

Places to stay listed here: about $75–$75 a night (typical $75), from 3 listed prices.
Estimated daily budget per person (room, two meals, local transport and an activity): budget ~$120, mid-range ~$150, comfortable ~$240.

See the Sleep guide ↓ for places to stay.

Sample 1-day itinerary

Day 1

Morning DUP Museum & Old City Hall, Historic Pioneer Homes
Lunch Spring City Kitchen Restaurant
Afternoon Heritage Day, The Arapeen ATV Trail System

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