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What museums are at Thanksgiving Point?
See it all with an Explorer Pass! A Thanksgiving Point Explorer Pass grants admission into all five venues (Museum of Natural Curiosity, Farm Country, Museum of Ancient Life, Ashton Gardens, and Butterfly Biosphere) for one day.
What is in Thanksgiving Point Utah?
Dinosaur Island
- ASHTON GARDENS. UTah’s Desert Oasis.
- Butterfly Biosphere. SPREAD YOUR WINGS.
- Farm Country. GET YOUR HANDS DIRTY.
- Museum of Ancient Life. Where the Past Comes Alive.
- Museum of Natural Curiosity. for curious minds of all ages.
Who created Thanksgiving Point in Utah?
Thanksgiving Point was founded in 1995 by Karen Jackman Ashton and Alan C. Ashton. Alan Ashton co-founded software company WordPerfect with Bruce Bastian in Provo, Utah in 1979. In 1994, WordPerfect was sold to Utah-based Novell for nearly a billion dollars.
Why is it called Thanksgiving Point Utah?
They considered the land a blessing that they were thankful for, hence the name “Thanksgiving Point.” In gratitude, the Ashtons wanted to give back to the community by creating a family-friendly atmosphere where you can learn together, laugh together, and play together.
Where are the best Christmas lights in Utah?
Christmas in Color has several locations across the US, and the Utah one is at the Salt Lake County Equestrian Grounds in South Jordan, Utah. Luminaria in Ashton Gardens at Thanksgiving Point, Lehi, is one of the best holiday light displays in the state.
What is a Thanksgiving Point Explorer pass?
A Thanksgiving Point Explorer Pass grants admission into all five venues (Museum of Natural Curiosity, Farm Country, Museum of Ancient Life, Ashton Gardens, and Butterfly Biosphere) for one day. Enjoy free admission to five award-winning venues, including two world-class museums, a butterfly conservatory, a 50-acre garden, and a working farm.
What is Thanksgiving Point Park?
The heart of Thanksgiving Point is a magnificent fifty-five acre park of spectacular theme gardens that debuted of summer of 2000. Each area in the Garden has an individual identity, like rooms in an estate.
Where are the best drive-through holiday light displays in Utah?
Spanish Fork Festival of Lights is one of the largest drive-through holiday light displays in Utah. The Festival runs from Thanksgiving through New Year’s in Canyon View Park in Spanish Fork, a city in the Utah Valley with the Wasatch Range to the east and Utah Lake to the northwest.