Discover Layton: Hotels for Culture, Swimming and Trails

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Pure Luxury

“Call me spoiled - but I love to be treated like a queen when traveling. Only the best is good enough for me. Hotels that make my vacation a dream of luxury and seduction are my choices. Pay attention to the (violet Medal) for luxury accommodation.”

Tatjana Herzegova, Kiew, Ukraine

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Sustainable Travel

“There is only one earth and we should go out and see it. I like hotels, which look for sustainability. It is not only protecting the ecology, but also taking care for the local business and culture. I recommend the medal for eco accomodation. Let’s protect our earth. Sustainable travel is travelling with responsibility.”

Markus Lenk, Düsseldorf, Germany

A stay in Layton can focus on several different things: local history at the Heritage Museum, swimming, outdoor events and trails of varying lengths and surfaces. This lets you plan your trip around your interests rather than focusing on just one theme.

Layton’s History and Events

The Heritage Museum of Layton showcases the city’s past, from Indigenous history and pioneer settlement to the development of local neighborhoods, businesses and everyday life. Artifacts, historic photographs and interactive exhibits bring these topics to life. The historical perspective therefore spans the early settlement period through changes in local life.

The Edward A. Kenley Centennial Amphitheater was built in 1995. This outdoor venue can accommodate up to 1,700 people. Numerous events take place there during the summer season, many of them free to the public. If you’d like to plan your visit around an event, check the schedule in advance: the summer program may change.

You can also include a tour of the Joseph Hill Cabin in your plans. Tours are available on request and can be arranged free of charge. If you’d like to add this activity, request a tour rather than assuming there is a set schedule.

Swimming at Surf 'n Swim

Surf 'n Swim offers daily lap swimming in an eight-lane swimming area. Another aquatic feature transforms the pool into a wave experience with eight waves from around the world. This means there are different ways to enjoy the water: lap swimming on the one hand and waves on the other.

On Wednesdays, an inflatable WIBIT obstacle course is also available for swimmers aged six and up. If you’d like to try this particular activity, plan your visit for a Wednesday. The schedule may change, so check the dates before your visit.

Choosing Trails by Length and Surface

The Layton Trails can be distinguished by their listed length and surface, and, for some trails, by their destination. If you take the surface into account when narrowing down your options, you’ll find both paved and unpaved choices:

The Bamberger Trail begins immediately east of I-15 at Gentile Street and runs 0.7 miles on a paved path to Gordon Avenue.
The Weaver Lane Trail includes 1.3 miles of paved path.
The D&RG Trail includes 2.8 miles of paved path.
The Kays Creek Parkway includes 2.5 miles of paved path, as well as a 0.94-mile unpaved trail around the Hobbs Reservoir.
The Adams Canyon/Bonneville Shoreline Trail begins at 600 S Eastside Dr and follows 1.9 miles of unpaved trail to a waterfall.

Among the paved trails listed, the Bamberger Trail is the shortest at 0.7 miles, while the D&RG Trail has the longest single distance listed, at 2.8 miles. The paved and unpaved sections of the Kays Creek Parkway are listed separately. The Adams Canyon/Bonneville Shoreline Trail is also unpaved, but leads to a waterfall. When choosing, you can therefore consider the length and surface as well as the explicitly stated destination.

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