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Celebrate your recent nuptials with one of these luxe weekend getaways in Utah.
MOAB
Where to stay: Located on the Colorado River, Sorrel River Ranch Resort & Spa is just 20 minutes from Moab. This AAA four-diamond-rated resort delivers pure luxury and relaxation. Explore the surrounding desert landscape on foot, bike or raft, then head back to the resort for some serious pampering at the spa before crashing in your plush deluxe suite. (435-259-4642, sorrelriverranch.com)
Where to eat: Drop in for a glass of wine or a bite to eat at Moab’s Center Café. Featuring dishes like cedar planked salmon and grilled rack of lamb, the globally inspired menu is constantly changing to keep up with what’s in season locally—and the chefs’ ever-evolving inspirations. (435-259-4295, centercafemoab.com)
What to do: Explore the beauty of Moab on a scenic horseback ride for two. Sorrell River Ranch offers private and group guided tours past towering thousand-foot cliffs, buttes and mesas.
MIDWAY
Where to stay: Snuggle up at the Blue Boar Inn—a romantic four-star, four-diamond European chateau nestled in the foothills of Midway. (theblueboarinn.com)
Where to eat: The four-diamond Blue Boar Restaurant creates savory signature dishes. Try the fondue for two or house-cured gravalax to start, followed by a hearty dish like braised buffalo osso bucco, roast pheasant or wild boar spare ribs.
What to do: Combine romance, adventure and fine dining with the Blue Boar Inn’s helicopter and hot air balloon picnics. Take a ride over the Wasatch Mountains followed by a gourmet mid-mountain picnic.
PARK CITY
Where to stay: The Sky Lodge features hip, contemporary accommodations, the Zen-influenced Amatsu Spa and the exclusive Sky Bar atop the lodge—the perfect perch from which to take in the sights on Main Street. (theskylodge.com)
Where to eat: Named Park City’s Best Restaurant in Salt Lake magazine’s 2009 Dining Awards, 350 Main lives up to its reputation thanks to chef Michael LeClerc’s “global cuisine.” Be sure to try the coffee-rubbed pork tenderloin. (350main.com)
What to do: Hit the snow without the slopes on a snowshoeing excursion with All Seasons Adventures. (435-649-9619)
ZION
Where to stay: Just minutes from Zion National Park, Zion Mountain Ranch offers accommodations in both simple cabins and luxurious lodges. Check out the “Romantic Getaway” package, featuring a two-night stay in the Meadow View Suite and dining under the stars at The Buffalo Grill. (zionmountainresort.com)
Where to eat: Located in Springdale just outside the gates of Zion National Park, Spotted Dog won the 2009 Salt Lake magazine Dining Award for Best Restaurant in Southwest Utah. Featuring fine dining in a relaxed atmosphere, Spotted Dog is the perfect place to refuel after a day of adventure. (spotteddogrestaurantzion.com)
What to do: Aside from exploring Zion National Park, climb on board and enjoy a day of snowmobiling with the Zion Mountain Ranch on trails that extend through the Dixie National Forest. Lava fields covered in deep snow make for some serious sightseeing—and fun—on your honeymoon. (nps.gov/zion)
