From being a major stop along the original Pony Express to hosting many Bonneville Salt Flats events, Tooele County is notable for several reasons. One of its less known but very worthy distinctions is its extensive mining history. If you enjoy exciting stories of old mining towns and learning about the history of the mines,…
When most people hear the word museum, bland buildings with stuffy exhibits may come to mind. Whether or not you have an appreciation for most museums, you are sure to find something much different at the Larry H. Miller Total Performance Museum in Tooele, Utah. Miller Motorsports Park may be best known for its road…
The Tooele Pioneer Museum has sizable galleries that contain photographs, artifacts, writings and tools that originated in the 19th century. At the museum, guests can learn about the activities of the early settlers, and visitors will study the techniques that were used to manufacture goods, to travel, to cook food and to obtain clean water.…
Are you fascinated by old-time locomotives and railroads? Does the sound of a train whistle resonate with nostalgia? If the railways of a time gone by capture your interest, take a trip to the Tooele Valley Railroad Museum. The Tooele area has a rich history in the railroad industry, and the museum represents that piece…
Tooele County has many unique points of interest for tourists and locals, but the Utah Museum of Fire Service History and Firefighter Memorial is one of the more special attractions. The museum captures the story behind the firefighting vocation as well as the risks and rewards associated with this profession. If you want an unforgettable…
