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Ogden, Utah

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Everything Near Ogden

12 stories, landmarks & places within ~20 miles — the same local lore RoadyGoat plays as you drive through.

  • Peery's Egyptian Theater · 0.2 mi · Scraped Hmdb

    Pull over for a minute, you've got to see this! Peery's Egyptian Theater is one of the few remaining movie palaces from the 1920s, back when going to the movies was a *major* event. The theater opened its doors in 1924.…

  • Union Station (Ogden, Utah) · 0.3 mi · Scraped Hmdb

    Ogden's Union Station: more than just a pretty building, it’s a symbol of how this city helped connect the nation. Originally built in 1889, the station burned down and was rebuilt in 1924. It served as a crucial…

  • Historic 25th Street · 0.3 mi · Scraped Hmdb

    Ever heard of a street so wild it was nicknamed 'Notorious 25th'? That's where you are now. Back in the early 1900s, 25th Street gained a reputation as a den of iniquity. It was a place where you could find gambling,…

  • Bigelow-Ben Lomond Hotel · 0.3 mi · Scraped Hmdb

    Opened in 1927, this historic hotel has been a landmark in Ogden for nearly a century. Originally known as the Bigelow Hotel, it quickly became a hub of activity. For decades, the Bigelow-Ben Lomond Hotel hosted…

  • Miles Goodyear Cabin · 0.4 mi · Scraped Hmdb

    This humble cabin was the foundation of the first permanent European settlement in Utah, built by a mountain man in 1845. Miles Goodyear, a fur trader, built this cabin along the Weber River. He called it Fort…

  • John Moses Browning House · 0.6 mi · Scraped Hmdb

    Pull over here! You're about to see the house of a man who changed the world, one bullet at a time. This is where John Moses Browning lived while he designed some of the most iconic firearms ever made. From around 1900…

  • Gustav Becker House · 1.2 mi · Scraped Hmdb

    See that house? It's a piece of architectural history hiding in plain sight! It was built around 1915 using a design that Frank Lloyd Wright published in a magazine. That's right, a *magazine*! Wright's design, titled…

  • Ogden High School · 1.5 mi · Scraped Hmdb

    Prepare to be wowed! Ogden High School isn't just a place for learning; it's a stunning Art Deco masterpiece that has shaped generations of Ogden residents. Construction began in the mid-1930s, and the school officially…

  • Devil's Gate-Weber Hydroelectric Power Plant · 7.5 mi · Scraped Hmdb

    This unassuming spot holds a secret: it played a crucial role in powering Utah's early development. The Devil's Gate-Weber Hydroelectric Power Plant, built right here, helped light up homes and businesses across the…

  • Roller Coaster (Lagoon) · 17.0 mi · Scraped Hmdb

    Get ready to rumble – you're approaching a true piece of Americana: the Roller Coaster at Lagoon! It's been thrilling riders since way back when. This wooden coaster was built in 1921 and has been operating ever since.…

  • Lagoon Carousel · 17.0 mi · Scraped Hmdb

    Ever wondered what it's like to ride a piece of history? You're just two miles from one of the oldest carousels in the country, right here at Lagoon Amusement Park! This isn't just any merry-go-round; it's a living…

  • Farmington Rock Chapel · 17.1 mi · Scraped Hmdb

    This unassuming rock building holds a secret: it's one of the oldest churches still actively used in Utah. Built between 1861 and 1863, the Farmington Rock Chapel, or Rock Church, was constructed by pioneers using…

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