Welcome to Price City! Set in the heart of Castle Country, where castle-like rock formations tower over lands once roamed by dinosaurs, this is a place of adventure, history, and breathtaking landscapes.
On this downtown walking tour of Price, you’ll learn about the cowboys, coal miners, entrepreneurs, and pioneers who came here to Utah’s Carbon Corridor seeking the American Dream. Along the way, you’ll encounter a diverse collection of local historic characters who made this town unique, from Greek immigrant sheepherders to the tragic victims of the Wilberg mine disaster and the gun-toting, whiskey-drinking, two-timing, hell-raising outlaw “Gunplay” Maxwell.
This tour highlights places illustrating both historic and modern-day Price, including:
· The Price City Peace Gardens, where a Coal Miner’s Memorial pays tribute to 1,400 names of fallen miners
· The Pump & Jump BMX Park, with trails for bikers of all levels
· Utah State University’s Prehistoric Museum, which has fossils from more dinosaur species than any other museum in the country
· Desert Wave Pool, featuring an ocean wave simulator and indoor aqua wall
· Bookcliff Mural — 434 square feet of beautiful street art
· The outlaws section of the historic cemetery
· & much more!
Whether you’re looking to dive into pioneer history, pedal around an exciting bike course, enjoy stunning public art, or try the water cannons at the Desert Wave Pool, you’re sure to enjoy your visit to Price!
Tour SponsorsThis tour is brought to you by the Carbon County Tax Advisory Committee, the Price City Council and, especially, LuEssa Averett, Geri Gamber, and the Southeast Utah Association of Local Governments.
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Location: Utah
Travel Type: Walking
Tour Duration: 1 hour
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