SALT LAKE CITY — Utah has been a destination for filmmaking for over 100 years, with its diverse landscapes playing a starring role in some of Hollywood’s most iconic productions. Now, the Utah Film Trail created by the Utah Film Commission in partnership with the Utah Office of Tourism invites film enthusiasts to experience these iconic landscapes firsthand, with physical markers scattered throughout the state paying homage to the films or television shows produced at that real-world location.
“Utah is known as America’s Film Set for a reason,” commented Virginia Pearce, Utah Film Commission Director. “Our iconic landscapes are famous for making movie magic. Now, the Utah Film Trail will take you off the beaten path to discover the settings of made-in-Utah films and television shows you’ve fallen in love with.”
The Utah Film Trail will bring visitors to the hideout of “Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid,” onto the set of the infamous car scene in “Thelma & Louise” and back to the nostalgia of 1962 featured in “The Sandlot.”
Partners across the state will install additional markers through 2025. A full list of marker locations and credits can be found here.
In 2024, the Utah Film Commission celebrated 100 years of film and television production in Utah with a calendar full of events. The Utah State Capitol hosted an expansive exhibit called 100 Years of Utah Film & Television, with traveling exhibits and special events around the state throughout the year. This Spring, a scaled-down version of the exhibit will be installed in the Senator Jake Garn Greeting Room at the Salt Lake City International Airport to greet traveling movie lovers.
“Visitors have been drawn to Utah’s image in film and television for over a century and the economic impact is significant. Film tourism has contributed $6 billion to the state’s economy over the past decade,” said Natalie Randall, managing director of the Utah Office of Tourism & Film. “The Utah Film Trail allows visitors to experience Utah through a different lens.”
A 2023 survey found that 37% of visitors cited film and television as one of the key factors in choosing Utah as their destination. The Utah Office of Tourism continues to celebrate and promote Utah’s rich film legacy, a source of pride for locals and an inspiration for travelers worldwide.
The markers were designed and manufactured by Utah-based companies, including architecture firm Studio LP and custom fabricator Element Shop Works.
Watch the trailer here.