Teen Activities in Salt Lake City
24 teen-friendly things to do in Salt Lake City for ages 13 to 17. Age fit, costs, and logistics for parents.
Highest rated: Water Conservation Garden at Red Butte Garden and Arboretum, Ninja Kidz Action Park, Hill Aerospace Museum. 8 listings are free. 18 listings work for rainy days. Qualified listings include stroller access, cost estimates, and practical planning tips.
How to use this teen list
Use the notes below to match the outing to age, weather, cost, and how much energy your family has. KidPaths is currently tracking 24 indexable picks for this page in Salt Lake City, UT, with details for cost, age fit, stroller access, weather backup, and parent logistics.
Quick fit
5 for infants, 17 for toddlers, 22 for little kids, 24 for big kids.
Weather and access
18 indoor or mixed-weather picks. 7 outdoor or partly outdoor picks. 7 stroller-friendly stops. 18 rainy-day backups.
Cost scan
8 free picks. 14 paid picks. Open the cards for family-of-4 cost notes and savings tips when we have them.
Top Picks
Water Conservation Garden at Red Butte Garden and Arboretum
4.9 starsRed Butte Garden sits on the foothills above the University of Utah with mountain views and an extraordinary diversity of plant life, from the water-w
Ninja Kidz Action Park
4.9 starsKids can rotate among trampolines, dodgeball, basketball hoops, and ninja-style activities in one energetic indoor park.
Hill Aerospace Museum
4.9 starsChildren can stand close to full-size bombers, fighters, helicopters, and other aerospace vehicles, then use scavenger hunts and interactive exhibits
Smash it Rage Rooms
4.9 starsThe rage room concept, suited up in protective gear, given a selection of smashable items, and let loose with a bat, is cathartic for older kids in a
Monte L. Bean Life Science Museum
4.8 starsChildren can compare animals from many habitats, inspect insects, see a huge globe, explore marine and freshwater displays, and use a toddler play are
Farms & NaturePartially FreeWater Conservation Garden at Red Butte Garden and Arboretum
Ages: Best for ages 2 and up
EntertainmentNinja Kidz Action Park
Ages: 5, 16
MuseumsFreeHill Aerospace Museum
Ages: Best for ages 4 to 15, especially children interested in aircraft, machines, military history, or STEM
EntertainmentSmash it Rage Rooms
Ages: Best for ages 8 and up (verify minimum age when booking)
MuseumsFreeMonte L. Bean Life Science Museum
Ages: Ages 2 to 12, with additional depth for teens interested in biology, ecology, and evolution
EntertainmentClaw Zone
Ages: Best for ages 5 and up
MuseumsNatural History Museum of Utah
Ages: 4 to 14, with strong exhibits for science-loving teens and adults too
MuseumsFreeChurch History Museum
Ages: All ages; school-age children and teens will understand the history most fully, while younger children can use the hands-on activities with an adult.
Parks & PlaygroundsHang Time Adventure Park
Ages: Best for ages 3 to 17
Outdoor AdventuresUrban Air Trampoline and Adventure Park
Ages: Best for ages 3 to 15
Tours & ExperiencesMuseum of Illusions - Salt Lake City
Ages: Best for ages 5 and up
EntertainmentAirborne Draper
Ages: Best for ages 3 to 17
Common Questions
- What are the best activities for teens (ages 13 to 17) in Salt Lake City?
- Salt Lake City has 24 activities rated for teens (ages 13 to 17). Top picks: Water Conservation Garden at Red Butte Garden and Arboretum, Ninja Kidz Action Park, Hill Aerospace Museum, Smash it Rage Rooms, Monte L. Bean Life Science Museum.
- Are there free teen activities in Salt Lake City?
- Yes. 8 of the 24 teen-friendly activities in Salt Lake City are completely free, including Hill Aerospace Museum, Monte L. Bean Life Science Museum, Church History Museum.
- What indoor activities are good for teens (ages 13 to 17) in Salt Lake City?
- 18 indoor or rainy-day activities in Salt Lake City are suitable for teens (ages 13 to 17). Best rated: Ninja Kidz Action Park, Hill Aerospace Museum, Smash it Rage Rooms.
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