Price is a mid-sized town (pop. 9,000)
in central eastern Utah. To the south and east lie the terrifically remote
expanses of desert of the Colorado Plateau. Nearby are a few areas of
interest.Attractions
To the northeast Nine Mile Canyon features some of the best ancient rock
art in the state. Further east the Green River carves canyons through the
desert offering some whitewater rafting opportunities. South lies the
northern portion of the San Rafael Swell with some wonderful scenic drives
and backcountry hiking opportunities for the adventurous. To the west are
the forested highlands of the Wasatch Plateau offering some pleasant scenic
drives, hiking and mountain biking opportunities in a cool alpine setting.
Price and surrounding areas was once the playground of the dinosaurs. Today
it's a playground for dinosaur enthusiasts! Only here will you see the
actual dinosaurs in the area where they were found. Plus, area museums have
new species that are not on exhibit anywhere else in the world.
Activities
• Visit CEU's Prehistoric Museum -
• Carbon County Club Golf Course - the granddaddy of Castle Country's golf
courses. Natural sandstone bluffs and shale cliffs surround an 18-hole
championship golf course. The Price River runs through the front nine holes.
The back nine features a waterfall and hidden Indian rock art above the 18th
fairway. The Carbon Country Club greens are very well maintained. A pro shop
with a snack bar and a fine restaurant make the golfing experience complete.
Phone 435-637-2388 for golfing times and information.
• Green River State Park Golf Course - Open year round, located in heart of
Green River City, Utah. Within the beautiful Green River State Park, this
nine-hole course winds through the cottonwood trees and a long the Green
River. The professionally designed sand traps, water hazards and
well-defined fairways mingle beautifully with natural splendor of the desert
landscape. For more information and tee-times call (435) 564-8882.
• Hiking
• Biking
• Camping
• Boating
• Fishing
• Hunting
• River Trips
• Horseback Riding
• Climbing or Canyoneering
• Cross Country Skiing
• Snowmobiling
Lodging
Budget Most of the hotels and motels are along Main Street.
There's almost always somewhere to sleep, but you won't find any 5-star
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Get in
Drive southeast from Spanish Fork through Spanish Fork Canyon, over
Soldiers Summit, and through Price Canyon on Highway 6. Accessed from I-70
through Emery County on Highway 10 to the southwest or Highway 6 to the
southeast. There is an Amtrak station in Helper, just north of Price.
Get around
Driving, and walking are almost the only ways to go in Price. Due to its
size, nearly everything in the city is available to you within walking
distance, but some features of the area are best driven to.
Dining
Fast food is about all that is available. JB's is as classy as it gets.
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