Attractions

Although Lakeside is nestled in the pristine Ogden Valley surrounded by recreation and stunning views, activities and attractions for families and individuals are close at hand. Lakeside is just 10-15 minutes from Ogden and 30-45 minutes from the Salt Lake City area. If you are interested in attractions you do not see listed here, please contact us; our friendly staff will be happy to assist you in planning and researching other activities and attractions.

Eccles Dinosaur Park
Located just 8 miles from Lakeside, the Eccles Dinosaur Park is an exciting collection of creatures from pre-historic crawlers, to predators, marine animals and flying reptiles. More than 100 sculptures fill the park. Dinosaurs indigenous to Utah are a special feature at the park; one of the most popular exhibits is the 45-foot long, 20-foot high Tyrannosaurus. The Dinosaur park also offers an education center, the Elizabeth Dee Shaw Stewart Museum and facilities for special events such as birthday parties.
Eccles Dinosaur Park 1544 East Park Blvd, Ogden UT 84401 (801) 393-3466 www.dinosaurpark.org

Ogden Nature Center

Located 12 miles from Lakeside, the Ogden Nature Center is a 152-acre wildlife sanctuary and education center. Founded in 1975 as Utah's first nature center, The Ogden Nature Center has provided a place where wildlife can refuge from urban development and where people can go to enjoy nature. The visitors center offers interactive nature exhibits and a unique gift shop.
Ogden Nature Center 966 W. 12th Street, Ogden UT 84404 (801) 621-7595 www.ogdennaturecenter.org

Treehouse Children's Museum

Located 12 miles from Lakeside and open since 1992, Treehouse Children's Museum is truly a treasure for children and families. With its award winning exhibits and programs, Treehouse is a place where children can step into a story. With exhibits designed to feel like pages from a giant storybook, children can become characters in their own adventures.
Treehouse Children's Museum 347 22nd Street, Ogden UT 84401 (801) 394-9663 www.treehousemuseum.org

Union Station
Located 12 miles from Lakeside, Ogden Union Station was the hub of transcontinental rail traffic for over 50 years. Today the grand old depot, built in 1924, houses museums and galleries featuring railroad history, firearms, gems and minerals, classic cars and arts. Union Station has a restaurant, model train shop and small and large meeting rooms.
Union Station 2501 Wall Avenue, Ogden UT 84401 (801) 393-9890 www.theunionstation.org

Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge

Located 30 miles from Lakeside, Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge is a 74,000 acre wildlife refuge located on the northeast arm of the Great Salt Lake. The refuge protects the marshes found at the mouth of the Bear River; the marshes are the largest fresh water component of the Great Salt Lake ecosystem. The refuge and other wetlands associated with the Great Salt Lake provide critical habitat for migrating birds from both Pacific and Central Flyway of North America. Visitors may drive or bicycle on a 12 mile auto tour route.
Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge 2155 West Forest Street, Brigham City, UT 84302 (435) 723-5887 www.fws.gov/bearriver/

Antelope Island State Park
Located 31 miles from lakeside, Antelope Island State Park is the perfect place to view the Great Salt Lake and experience the vast solitude of the Great Basin. The largest of the Great Salt Lake's 10 islands, Antelope Island is part of the Utah State Park System. Visitors can reach the park by boat or via a causeway reopened in 1992. From the mainland its 28,022 acres appear barren and deserted, but Antelope Island is home to a variety of flora and fauna native to the Great Basin region. Deer, bobcat, antelope, many varieties of bird and waterfowl, elk and the famous american bison call the island home.
Antelope Island State Park 4528 West 1700 South, Syracuse, UT 84075 (801) 773-2941
www.utah.com/stateparks/antelope_island.html

Raptors Professional Baseball

Lindquist Field, located 12 miles from Lakeside, is home to the Ogden Raptors, the pioneer league affiliate of the Los Angeles Dodgers. Heading into their 14th season of professional baseball and their 11th season at Lindquist field which was named #1 view in all of professional baseball by baseballparks.com, the team has led the league in attendance every year since moving into Lindquist Field. Play begins in early June and ends in September.
Ogden Raptors 2330 Lincoln Ave., Ogden UT 84401 (801) 393-2400 www.ogden-raptors.com

Fort Buenaventura

Located 13 miles from Lakeside, Fort Buenaventura lies on a 84-acre river tract of land near the Weber River. The fort symbolizes a period of western history that was the transition from nomadic ways of the Indian Tribes and Trappers to the first permanent settlers of the Great Basin. Facilities at the fort include picnic area, canoeing pond and the replica fort including three cabins and restrooms. At Fort Buenaventura one of the most fascinating eras, the Mountain Man era, is brought back to life; authentic artifacts are on display, even the famous rendezvous' are re-enacted on special occasions.
Fort Buenaventura 2450 A Avenue, Ogden UT 84401 (801) 399-8099 www1.co.weber.ut.us/parks/fortb/

Peery's Egyptian Theater

Perry's Egyptian Theater, located 12 miles from Lakeside, was built in 1924. A superbly restored Peery's Egyptian Theatre re-opened in 1997 as a performing arts and move theatre. This movie palace is thought to be one of only two Egyptian-style "atmospheric" theaters, with an auditorium sky dotted with twinkling starts, in the nation.
Peery's Egyptian Theater 2415 Washington Blvd, Ogden UT 84401 (801) 395-3227 www.peerysegyptiantheater.com

Huntsville Trappist Monastery

Located 6 miles from Lakeside, The Abbey of Our Lady of the Holy Trinity is a community of Catholic Monks belonging to the Order of Cistercian of the Strict Observance, often called the Trappists. The Trappist Monks came to the Ogden Valley in 1947. They raise approximately 300 Hereford beef cattle and tend colonies of bee and produce the honey to be sold in liquid or cream for sale to visitors. The reception and church are open to the public and visitors are invited to attend any of the services or worship.
The Abbey of Our Lady of the Holy Trinity 1250 South 9500 East, Huntsville UT 84317 (801) 745-3784 www.holytrinityabbey.org

Hill Aerospace Museum

Located 24 miles from Lakeside, Hill Aerospace Museum is situated on approximately 30 acres on the northwest corner of Hill Air Force Base. Currently the museum exhibits over 80 military aircraft, missiles and aerospace vehicles on the grounds and inside the Major General Rex A Hadley Gallery and the Lindquist Stewart Fighter Gallery The museum collection also includes a wide variety of ordnance, an assortment of aerospace ground equipment, military vehicles, uniforms and thousands of other historical artifacts.
Hill Aerospace Museum, 75th ABW/MU, 7961 Wardleigh Rd, Hill AFB, UT 84056 (801) 777-6868 www.hill.af.mil/museum/

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