American Fork Attractions
American Fork (pop. 22,000) is located below Mount Timpanogos in Utah County. The town was settled by Mormon pioneers who were on their way to Fort Provo in the summer of 1850. The town gets its name from one of the streams that run into Lake Utah.
Timpanogos Cave National Monument
25mi/40km south of Salt Lake City, on the northern slopes of Mount Timpanogos (11,750ft/3,581m), are three limestone caves linked by underground passages, with marvelous crystal and stalactitic formations.
The first cave was discovered in 1887 by Martin Hansen, a Mormon settler from American Fork. Timpanogos Cave was discovered in 1915 and the Middle Cave was found in 1921.
All values are in United States Dollars
The first cave was discovered in 1887 by Martin Hansen, a Mormon settler from American Fork. Timpanogos Cave was discovered in 1915 and the Middle Cave was found in 1921.
Timpanogos Cave National Monument
Route 3, Box 200
American Fork, UT 84003-9803
United States
Route 3, Box 200
American Fork, UT 84003-9803
United States
Phone 1 (801) 756-5239
Fax 1 (801) 756-5661
| Adult | $ 7.00 |
| Child 15 & under | $ 5.00 |
| Senior over 61 | $ 3.50 |
| Child 5 & under | $ 3.00 |
| Child 2 & under | FREE |
Guides
Guided tour included with admission.
Daughters of The Utah Pioneers Museum
The Daughters of the Utah Pioneers Museum in American Fork has furniture, clothing and other artifacts from settlers of the area. The museum features cabins from Fort Utah with their original furniture and historic artifacts.
Daughters of Utah Pioneers was founded in 1901.
Daughters of Utah Pioneers was founded in 1901.
Hours
June 1 to August 31
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 13:00 | 13:00 | 13:00 | 13:00 | 13:00 | Closed | Closed |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
