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All the United States Utah Sandy

The Atlas Obscura Guide To Sandy

2 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Sandy, Utah

Updated April 20, 2021

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Entering the Mormon Archives, Stewart Brand Center, photo by Alexander Rose.

Sandy, Utah

Mormon Genealogical Archives

Step into the cool deep past and unknown future of who begat who.
Beginning of the tunnel.

Sandy, Utah

Snowbird's Peruvian Tunnel

The only ski tunnel in North America provides easy access to amazing snow and beautiful views.
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A sign proudly proclaiming the restaurant’s claim to fame.

Salt Lake City, Utah

Site of the World's First KFC

In 1952, this restaurant began selling the Colonel's “secret” recipe.
8 miles from Sandy

Lehi, Utah

Museum of Ancient Life

Largest collection of mounted dinosaur specimens in the world.
10 miles from Sandy
Up House - 2015

Herriman, Utah

The "Up" House

A replica that won't float away.
10 miles from Sandy
Snelgrov Ice Cream Cone

Salt Lake City, Utah

Snelgrove Ice Cream Cone

This giant ice cream cone is the last remaining icon of a Salt Lake City staple.
11 miles from Sandy

Salt Lake City, Utah

Allen Park

This former wildlife sanctuary is being transformed into an art park.
11 miles from Sandy
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