Sandy, UT Attractions
Sandy (pop. 90,000) is the sixth-largest city in Utah. It is a suburb of Salt Lake City and is located beneath the Wasatch Mountains. Sandy is 15mi/24km south of Salt Lake City.
Flat Iron Mesa Park
Flat Iron Mesa Park is the largest park in Sandy, with 32 acres of soccer fields, baseball fields, volleyball courts, pavilions and tennis courts. The park features three jogging trails.
Hansen House
The Hansen House in Sandy is a Victorian building that was built in 1887. It operates as a bed and breakfast, and is listed on the National Historic Register.
Henry's House of Trains
The Henry House of Trains and Fantasy Acres Miniatures Museum in Sandy has a collection of miniatures and toys.
Facilities
Gift shop
Sandy Museum
The Sandy Museum has been open since 1987 and features artifacts from the town's history. It has moved to a new location across from the Sandy City Hall at a historic site on the old Oregon Trail.
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | 12:00 | Closed | 12:00 | Closed | 12:00 | Closed |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
Facilities
Gift shop
The Living Planet Aquarium
The Living Planet Aquarium is a 43,000 square-foot educational facility three main exhibits: Discover Utah, Ocean Explorer, and Journey to South America. There are over 1250 animals and 267 species on display. Visitors can view some of Utah's threatened and endangered species, saltwater species from all over the world, and freshwater species found in the South American Rainforest.
The Living Planet Aquarium
725 East 10600 South
Sandy, UT 84094
United States
725 East 10600 South
Sandy, UT 84094
United States
Phone 1 (801) 355-3474
Fax 1 (801) 495-4449
Hours
April 1 to September 30
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Close | 19:00 | 19:00 | 19:00 | 19:00 | 20:00 | 20:00 | 19:00 |
October 1 to March 31
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 11:00 | 11:00 | 11:00 | 11:00 | 11:00 | 11:00 | 11:00 |
| Close | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 19:00 | 19:00 | 18:00 |