Things to do in Midway, Utah

Staying at the Zermatt in Midway has been on my bucket list for ages! I’ve been through Midway and Heber dozens of times for the ice castles, Swiss Days, and on my way to Park City. Last fall we decided to staycation on a budget and found some incredible and inexpensive things to do in Midway, Utah. We even snuck in a stay at the Zermatt!

When I plan a vacation for my family, I like to pack as much fun and adventure into a weekend as I can. We love exploring the outdoors and Midway is the perfect place to do that. Here are some of our favorite things to do in Midway, Utah.

1. Family fun at the Zermatt Resort

We loved staying at the Zermatt Resort (and highly recommend it). The grounds and activities are open to visitors passing through as well. When you stay at the resort, a carousel ride for the children comes with your accommodations. If you are just visiting the grounds, you can purchase tokens for a small amount at the front desk. Be sure to pick up the goat food for only a $1 as well. My kids loved visiting and feeding the pygmy goats at Zermatt Resort. Stop at their gift shop and bakery for yummy pastries and the perfect little lunch packs for picnics and hikes!

2. The Fairy Forest on Mirror Lake Byway

The Fairy Forest was my daughter’s favorite part of our weekend trip to Midway. Every little girl’s dream! I was amazed at how much land it actually covered! The Fairy Forest is near a campground and is hundreds of little fairy vignettes made by individuals and families. From painted rocks to fairy birdhouses, it’s magical for little ones! Be sure to bring in art supplies for your little one to make their addition! Utah’s Adventure Family has great directions for how to get there. One piece of advice, wear shoes that can get wet. There is water in the creek bed that you have to cross to get there during certain times of the year.

3. Dairy Keen

Dairy Keen has to be one of the top recommended places to eat in Midway! You know, the train place! We eat at Dairy Keen anytime we are in Midway. Most peaceful meals my husband and I ever get because our kids love the train tables. During the warmer months, kids can eat outside on the train. Check out how much fun we had during our February visit!

4. Provo River Falls

This easy hike was about 23.5 miles outside of Kamas on Highway 150. Just look for the signs to Provo River Falls! I took my two oldest on the quick hike with me. The trail was less than a mile with various overlooks to the falls. Simply beautiful!

5. Midway Ice Castles

The Midway Ice Castles were easily our favorite winter activity of last year. My daughter went down the ice slide at least a dozen times and was enamored with meeting the Frozen princesses. You can check out my review here for our favorite tips of how to get the most from your ice castle experience. The ice castles will open in February, but advance tickets are on sale now for 45 percent off! Do yourself a favor and avoid the lines by buying online! These would be a great stocking stuffer.

6. Fall Foliage Drives

There are several beautiful drives in the Midway, Utah, area. Just remember to bring some cash for the National Forest fees. It was $6 for the weekend. There are dozens of picturesque pull offs on the side of the road just like this one. The Mirror Lake Scenic Byway

From Midway, you can also access the Alpine Loop and Cascade Springs – two of our family’s favorites as well! You can see some of our hiking tips for Cascade Springs here.

7. The Crater

The Crater at Homestead Resort has been on my bucket list ever since I saw it on a television episode. It is a geothermal spring in a 55-foot limestone rock beehive-shaped enclosure. You can swim, scuba dive, and even do a paddle-board yoga class in the crater. Reservations are required for the activities, but you can peek in and do a tour of the crater every hour on the half hour for free. Keep small children by the hand. We all loved seeing such a unique natural phenomenon and I can’t wait to go back with my husband to swim!

Also free, is the hike to the top of the crater. The view of Midway is absolutely incredible! We hiked the stairs with the kids and were able to peek down in to the crater (it is safely covered, of course!)

8. Homestead Resort

After you check out the crater, be sure to stop in the gift shop at Homestead Resort for some homemade fudge. The resort has seasonal events all year round that are family friendly. My kids had fun checking out the scarecrows during our visit. In December, you can take a sleigh ride to visit Santa or do a breakfast with Santa – so much fun. Check out the web-site for more details!

We enjoyed walking the grounds and reading the historical markers – some of the buildings are beautiful! Like a step back in time.

I hope you get to visit some of these beautiful places near Midway, Utah! It truly is a beautiful area to visit! If you would like to follow more of my travel adventures (including some uber-helpful Disney tips!) please be sure to follow me on social media!

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