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Further Distractions

Wheeler Historic Farm

This historic dairy farm is still run with manual labour and animals, just as it was in the 1890s. Tours of the farmhouse take place every half hour, and demonstrations of period farming techniques take place in summer. Visitors can help with the duties, such as gathering eggs or milking the cows. There are also wagon or sleigh rides, depending on the season, and country dances.

6351 South 900 East
Tel: (801) 264 2212.
Transport: Bus 33 or 83.
Opening hours: Mon-Sat dawn-dusk; tours 1000-1600 on the hour.
Admission: US$3; plus US$1.50 (rides).

Hansen Planetarium

The Hansen Planetarium has a space science museum, with interactive exhibits, an Exhibit Hall with models of a lunar hemisphere, a relief globe and a Foucault pendulum. The planetarium puts on daily star shows that simulate trips to the planets, as well as laser/music concerts on the subject of space.

15 South State Street
Tel: (801) 538 2104.
Transport: TRAX to City Center.
Opening hours: Mon-Thurs 0900-2100, Fri 0900-2400, Sat 0930-2400 and Sun 1200-1800.
Admission: Free (planetarium and museum); US$4.50-8 (star/laser shows).

Marmalade District

A triangle of historic homes, built by settlers in the late nineteenth century, lies just west of the State Capitol, bounded by 300 North Street on the south, 500 North Street on the north, Center Street on the east and Quince Street on the west. The district and many of its streets are named for the fruit-bearing trees planted by the early residents. There are no specific houses open to the public, but the area makes for a pleasant stroll.

Transport: TRAX to City Center, then bus 23.



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