Save gas money and take the UTA FrontRunner to Ogden Central Station. Although it may seem daunting at first, you’ll be happy to have the extra cash when you arrive and find Ogden City’s best shopping, dining and entertainment spots a short walk away.
Where Rails Meet
Learn about Ogden only minutes from FrontRunner. Union Station, once a major railway hub, houses exhibits on Ogden’s history and people, along with collections of historic guns, automobiles and railroad stuff, including train cars. The station also hosts the free Ogden Living Heritage Festival, featuring music, dance and food, on May 10 and 11. Learn more here.
All on 25th Street
The Ogden Farmers Market, featuring local food, vendors and music, takes place on nearby Historic 25th Street each Saturday from May 24 to Sept. 13. While on 25th, try the Dough Puppies at Lucky Slice Pizza, have a cocktail on Alleged’s rooftop and shop music at Lavender Vinyl. Close to the stretch, see a play at Peery’s Egyptian Theatre or Good Company Theatre, and release your fury at Social Axe Throwing. Learn more here.
Sports and Music
Minor league baseball team the Ogden Raptors play in their home opener at Lindquist Field, a nine-minute walk from the station, on May 27. If you’d prefer live music to sports, follow 25th Street to the Ogden Amphitheatre for this year’s Ogden Twilight concerts, including Modest Mouse on June 28. Learn more here.
Watch, Surf, Fly
The family fun area, The Junction, is close enough for little legs. It has Megaplex Theatres, the Treehouse Children’s Museum and plenty of restaurants. The Salomon Center, also on-site, houses Skinny Dogz, which offers bowling, an arcade and more, and spots for indoor rock climbing, indoor skydiving and surfing. Top it all off with treats at The Cupcake Shoppe and Bakery. Learn more here.
Bleed Purple
Ogden is a college town, and the OGX bus line runs from Ogden Central Station to Weber State throughout the day. With fewer students, now is a perfect time to stroll WSU’s stunning campus and enroll the kids in one of many STEM-themed summer camps. Learn more here.
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