Activities

Set in the western foothills of the Wasatch Mountains, Ogden, draws outdoor enthusiasts.

Miles of mountain biking wind through the Wasatch-Cache National Forest within minutes of downtown, and the Ogden and Weber Rivers provide ample opportunity for in-town kayaking and canoeing. In addition, Snowbasin Resort, the site for the 2002 Olympic downhill and super G ski events, is less than 20 miles up Ogden Canyon.

The town's arts scene is anchored by Peery's Egyptian Theater, which is a satellite site for the Sundance Film Festival in Park City and presents theatrical and musical performances throughout the year.

Among several new developments in town is the 125,000-square-foot Salomon Recreation Center that includes a climbing wall, a surf rider pool, a bowling alley, a dance studio, a wind tunnel, a movie theater and a Gold's Gym.