Spend your anniversary weekend relaxing at a bed and breakfast in the Ogden area. The Alaska Inn (alaskaninn.com) located in Ogden is situated against Ogden Canyon and features 23 rooms and suites inspired by the Alaskan Arctic. Guests at the Alaska Inn can expect whirlpool tubs, hearty breakfasts and access to summer and winter recreation near the B&B including golf, hiking, skiing and snowmobiling.
About 30 miles outside of Ogden in Eden, Utah you will find the Snowberry Inn Bed and Breakfast (snowberryinn.com) situated in the remote mountains of Ogden Valley. The Snowberry Inn features eight rustic-inspired rooms, each with its own private bathroom. Guests can enjoy peace and quiet at the Snowberry Inn because none of the rooms is equipped with phones or televisions. Guests can take in the beauty of nature outside of the bed and breakfast or relax inside, playing pool and darts in the billiards room.
The Ogden area is home to mountains, lakes and rivers, making it the perfect place for an outdoor adventure year round. Spend your anniversary weekend at Snowbasin (snowbasin.com) skiing and snowboarding on 3,000 acres or go hiking and biking in the summer on 50 miles of trails.
Powder Mountain (powdermountain.com) in Eden has over 7,000 acres and 135 runs for skiing and snowboarding, more than any ski resort in the United States. You can stay on the groomed trails or take a guided back-country tour and ski the areas less traveled.
If hiking is your preference, Ogden offers hundreds of miles of hiking trails for beginner to advanced hikers. The Ogden River Parkway trails run through Ogden City and is perfect for a leisurely hike or walk. Maldean's Peak is an intermediate trail with views of Ogden and the Great Salt Lake, while Ben Lomond Peak is a 15-mile hike up the 9,700-foot peak that includes views of the Wasatch Range and the Great Salt Lake.
Spend your weekend in Ogden by booking a hotel getaway. The Ogden Marriott (marriott.com/hotels/travel/slcog-ogden-marriott) features spacious guest rooms with luxury bedding, guest bathrobes for extra relaxation and a 24-hour concierge. Dining options at the Marriott Ogden include the Canyon Fish Market and Grill and the Rocks Lounge, which both serve American cuisine. The hotel is close to shopping and more dining.
The Ben Lomond Suites (benlomondsuites.com) is a historic hotel built in 1927 and located in downtown Ogden. Rooms at the Ben Lomond include a wet bar, whirlpool tub and luxurious pillow-top mattresses. Altitude and Maccool's Public House are located in the hotel for dining and drinks or visit one of the more than two dozen restaurants and lounges within walking distance from Ben Lomond.
Odgen is full of history and culture, making it the perfect destination for couples who want to learn about Ogden and Utah history or brush up on their music and art. The historic 25th Street in downtown Ogden is the central location for art, music and culture in Ogden. Visit Gallery 25 Fine Art or the Crowley Gallery and Cafe to explore local art, take in a comedy show at the Wiseguys Comedy Cafe or listen to music at Ogden's Own Distillery or the City Club.
Visit the Ogden Family History Center (orfhc.org/), an organization dedicated to preserving family histories and providing families with genealogy resources. The center is particularly focused on Mormon-family histories.
