Santaquin

Although Santaquin appears to be a rural farming community - and it's true that there are a number of farms and orchards in the area - many people who live in Santaquin commute to work in other areas in the valley, such as Payson, Springville, or Provo.

The I-15 freeway runs through Santaquin. Exit 244 takes you directly to Main Street. Exit 242 will take you to the Frontage Road (also called South Ridge Farms Road); heading north (right) will take you to South Ridge Farms at the southern edge of Santaquin. By car on I-15, Santaquin is approximately 30 minutes south of Provo, 1 hour 15 minutes south of Salt Lake City, and 5 hours 30 minutes north of Las Vegas.

Santaquin does have public transportation that runs down its Main Street, and then follows I-15 to cities Northward.

• Santaquin Chieftain Museum

  phone: +1 801 754-3910
  address: 100 W 100 S
  Probably the most outstanding local museum you've ever seen: It's filled to the brim with pioneer relics and other more recent memorabilia and daily items chronicling the history of Santaquin. Well-crafted exhibits and displays, including a replica of a mine. The museum is housed in the old elementary school next to the DUP pioneer cabins. Unfortunately, the museum is open only by appointment (don't believe the website) due to poor visitorship, but it's definitely worth calling to see this hidden gem!

• Pioneer Cabin

  address: 40 W 100 S
  An 1871 cabin refurbished to hold pioneer relics. Run by the Daughters of the Utah Pioneers.

• Santaquin Orchard Days

  phone: +1 801 754-5805
  Santaquin's summer festival held yearly in August. Features a car show, cherry pit spit, pie eating contest, grand parade and rodeo.

• Santaquin Canyon

  address: Canyon Rd
  The canyon is well known for ice climbing and mixed climbing . ATVs are illegal in the canyon, but snowmobiles are allowed if there is at least one foot of snow.

• Rowley's Red Barn / South Ridge Farms

  address: 300 West 900 South
  A family run farm and orchard with a big red barn just outside of Santaquin. Sells fresh produce, ice cream, cookies, and other treats.

• Market on Main

  address: Squash Head Park
  Seasonal outdoor market featuring crafts, produce, and a flea market.

• Leslie Family Tree

  phone: +1 801 754-3499
  address: 77 W Main St
  Homey smalltown family restaurant. Known for its tasty scones.

• Santa Queen

  phone: +1 801 754-3051
  address: 40 E Main St
  Local burger joint.

• One Man Band Diner

  phone: +1 801 754-3668
  address: 175 E Main St
  Locally run diner that serves breakfast (and other meals) all day. Holds car shows every third Wednesday between May and September.

• Pizza Galley

  phone: +1 801 754-0444
  address: 340 E Main

• Wagon Wheel Saloon

  phone: +1 801 754-1304
  address: 340 E Main St
  Santaquin's only social club/bar. Also serves pizza and sandwiches. Pool tables and arcade games are available.

Hotels

There are no hotels in Santaquin. The closest hotel is in Payson:

• Quality Inn Payson

  phone: +1 801 465-4861
  address: 8030 N Main St, Payson
  Located in northern Payson, about 7 miles (10 minutes) north of Santaquin on I-15. Free wireless and indoor pool. Pets allowed with fee.

Camping

The nearest campground is up Santaquin Canyon, about 7 miles from Santaquin.

• Tinney Flat

  phone: +1 801 798-3571
  Access to the campground is a paved but steep and narrow road. Camp has potable water and vault toilets but no other services.

The Santaquin Public Library (20 W 100 S, M-Th noon-8PM, F noon-5PM, Sa 10AM-2PM) offers public computers and free wireless (obtain access code at front desk).

• Young Living Lavender Farms in Mona.
• Tintic Historic Mining Area.
• Yuba State Park.
• Uintah-Wasatch-Cache National Forest.
• Payson Lakes.
• Nebo Loop Scenic Byway.
• Utah Valley - Payson, Springville, Provo, and Orem.