Layton is a down-to-earth city set between the Wasatch Range and the Great Salt Lake. Use the city as a base for outdoor adventures in Utah or head into Salt Lake City to visit top-tier museums, galleries and family-friendly attractions.
Things to do in Layton
Spot free-roaming bison and bighorn sheep in Antelope Island State Park. Set on a peninsula, the park juts into Great Salt Lake and is a sanctuary for desert wildlife. Hiking trails wind through the park and promise unique animal encounters and fantastic views.
Enjoy a show at the scenic Edward A. Kenley Centennial Amphitheatre in Layton Commons Park. Framed by mature trees, the open-air venue is a hub for community events and hosts free concerts, film screenings and other performances throughout the summer.
Use Layton as a base to hike in the Wasatch Range. Shaded by towering white pines, the popular Adams Canyon Trail meanders through the foothills of the range. It finishes at a cascading waterfall where you can cool off before heading back to the trailhead. There are plenty of summit trails in the area if you’re up for a challenge.
Interact with animals from across the globe at SeaQuest Utah. In addition to a 36,000-gallon tank filled with sharks, turtles and rays, the aquarium is home to a family of adorable Asian otters and a two-toed sloth. Meet colourful birds in the walk-through aviary and learn about rare amphibians like axolotls.
Ride the train into Salt Lake City and explore the captivating Utah capital. Discover an incredible collection of dinosaur fossils at the Natural History Museum of Utah and gaze up at Salt Lake Temple, an enormous Neo Gothic church crowned with soaring spires. From Mexican cantinas and hole-in-the-wall ramen restaurants to trendy vegan cafes and farm-to-table bistros, Salt Lake City is a culinary epicentre.
Getting around Layton
Parts of Layton are pedestrian-friendly and easy to get around on foot. The city is in Davis County, 30 minutes from Salt Lake City by car or train. Salt Lake City International Airport is a 30-minute drive away.