Why Epic Pass holders should make Ogden the base for their Utah trip
Epic Pass holders were greeted with the news of an expanded line-up of resorts to explore in the 2019-2020 season.
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However, “gritty” and “blue-collar” shouldn’t suggest a lack of sophistication or amenities. Think: Affordable.
While the main thoroughfare of most resort towns is a collection of Sunglass Huts and $15-per-cocktail bars behind false fronts, at the heart of Ogden is Historic 25th Street, referred to by locals by such names as Two-Bit Street, Two-Five Drive, H-Two-Five, or Notorious 25th Street.
The historic look of the street isn’t a façade, it’s the real deal. During the railroad’s heyday, the street teemed with brakemen, porters, gamblers, and cross-country travelers rolling out of the gorgeous Union Station at its west end and into the saloons, gambling halls, opium dens, and brothels that were housed in the street’s brick buildings.
Today, you’ll find the historic buildings full of dozens of independently owned restaurants, shops, and galleries with pricing set to accommodate locals, not gouge tourists. You’ll find brewpubs and bars ranging from “dive” to “swanky.” You’ll find unexpected après ski activities like competitive axe throwing, live comedy, indoor skydiving, rock climbing and surfing, art, science, children's, and history museums, an historic Egyptian Theater with ballet, theater, and live music, and much more.
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Lodging options abound in and around Ogden, from national hotel chains to urban loft and luxury home rentals at absurdly low prices.
The overall affordability of Ogden means you can plan a longer stay. A longer stay means more of what you came to Utah for in the first place: the snow.
Best of all? Park City is only an hour away, so you’ll be able to utilize your Epic Pass and check-off another of your Utah Bucket List resorts whenever you’re ready to shake things up.
Click over to visitogden.com to get started planning your Epic trip to Utah now!
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