Things To Do in Logan
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Logan Attractions
Although it's not open to the general public, you can still view the outside of the handsome LDS Temple, 175 N. 300 East (tel. 435/752-3611), and its beautiful grounds. The temple was completed in 1884, and its octagonal towers give the four-story limestone structure the appearance of a medieval castle. On a slight rise, it can be seen from just about anywhere in the valley.
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LDS Tabernacle
The Tabernacle was built from locally quarried stone in a style that's an amalgam of Greek, Roman, Gothic, and Byzantine. The main stone, quartzite, is from Green Canyon, 8 miles northeast of Logan; the white limestone used for the corners and trimmings came from Idaho. Construction… - Library/University
Utah State University
Founded in 1888, Utah State University (USU) is situated on a bench that was once the shore of the great Lake Bonneville. Established through the Federal Land Grant Program as the Agricultural College of Utah, USU has about 20,000 students and an international reputation for research… - Zoo/Aquarium
Willow Park Zoo
This small but intriguing zoo is home to a variety of animals, from lemurs to elk to bobcats, including one of the best collections of birds in the region, with more than 100 species (including wild avians who nest here). Children are invited to feed the ducks, geese, and trout. The…
Logan Nightlife
Logan was once known as "The Athens of the West" for its cultural slate, and the tradition is still going strong. The Utah Festival Opera Company, 59 S. 100 West (tel. 800/262-0074 or 435/750-0300, ext. 106; www.ufoc.org), presents a summer series of grand operas, light operettas, and musicals at the historic Ellen Eccles Theatre, 43 S. Main St. (tel. 435/752-0026; www.centerforthearts.us), a dazzling piece of restoration. Recent productions have included such operas as Pagliacci, Camelot, and The Mikado. The Ellen Eccles Theatre also stages other productions, ranging from modern dance performances to big band concerts. Call for the current schedule.
One of the few true repertory companies anywhere, the Old Lyric Repertory Company, 28 W. Center St. (tel. 435/752-1500 or 797-8022 for the box office; www.usu.edu/lyric), founded at Utah State University in 1967, presents a variety of comedies, dramas, and musicals, with equity actors, during its 8-week summer season.
