When you think about Vernal, you can only think of one thing— DINOSAURLAND! Yes, you are right. Vernal is the best tourist spot where you can experience the thrill and see with your own eyes the magnificent and amazing remnants of these creatures.

After this Pandemic is over, make sure to visit these two best spots here in Vernal.

Dinosaur National Monument

Want to learn more about these ancient creatures and see the evidence that they indeed once roamed the earth? Well, you have come to the right place.

Experience the pre-history first-hand. Discover the preserved evidence and fossils of dinosaurs’ existence from millions of years ago.

Location: 152 E. 100 N. Vernal, UT 84078

Do you know what is “Walls of Bones”? Here, you can see the deposit of real dinosaur fossils. Embedded in the cliff-side, these fossils are displayed for over 1,500 years. In this site, you can touch their fossils for real.

 

Utah Field House of Natural History State Park Museum

Next up, is the famous Utah Field House of Natural History State Park Museum. Dinosaur, dinosaur everywhere! As you look around, you will witness humungous dino fossils.

Location:  496 E Main St, Vernal, UT 84078

There are a lot of fun things you can do here. Inside the Fossil Lab, experience and witness the casting, uncovering and preserving of fossils. You can play the exciting role of a paleontologist as you enter Morrison Dig. Take part in the excavation and discover fossils while brushing off debris from the bones.

Check out the Jurassic Hall where you can see a real and complete skeleton of dinosaurs.

 

The evidence of the entire Earth’s history from millions of years ago is visible within an 80-mile radius of Vernal.
Travel back to the past and experience the amazing Jurassic period!

Vernal, its dinosaur museums, and the rest of Dinosaurland are rich with history and excitement!