Utah really does turn into a winter wonderland this time of year. If you’re looking for a truly magical winter experience, head to Midway to see the Midway Ice Castles. There like nothing you’ve ever seen before.
Midway Ice Castles opened in 2009 and has become a winter tradition for many Utahns.
Midway Ice Castles/Facebook It’s located at 700 Homestead Drive in Midway.
Every winter, the crew starts building the ice castles as soon as it gets cold enough.
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Throughout the season, more than 10,000 icicles are added to the castles every day. Each castle weighs as much as 25 million pounds!
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Kids love the ice castles, but you certainly don’t have to be little to be enchanted by this frozen beauty.
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The castles are lit from within by colorful lights, making them appear all the more magical.
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From afar, they’re simply stunning.
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Make sure you wear warm clothing and some winter boots with traction - the paths through the castle are snowy and can be slippery.
Midway Ice Castles/Facebook Strollers don’t do well on the paths through the castles. Instead, bring a winter sled to pull your kids along.
Visit the Enchanted Frozen Sisters on Monday and Wednesday nights from 5 PM to 7 PM, Friday nights from 5 PM to 8 PM and Saturdays from 2 PM to 8 PM.
Midway Ice Castles
What’s the opposite of ice? Fire, of course! Check out the fire show on Friday and Saturday nights from 5:30 PM to 8:30 PM.
Midway Ice Castles
Join Midway Ice Castles on New Year’s Eve for fireworks over the castles.
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Advanced tickets will be available soon, and you’ll want to get yours before the season sells out.
Midway Ice Castles/Facebook The castles are expected to open late December/early January. Midway Ice Castles’ website for more details and to get updates.
Have you visited the Midway Ice Castles in years past? Tell our readers your tips for visiting!
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It’s located at 700 Homestead Drive in Midway.
Strollers don’t do well on the paths through the castles. Instead, bring a winter sled to pull your kids along.
Midway Ice Castles
The castles are expected to open late December/early January. Midway Ice Castles’ website for more details and to get updates.
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