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Bonneville Salt Flats

Wendover, UT
Ranked #1 of 2 attractions in Wendover
4.5 of 5 stars 31 Reviews
Type: Race Car Tracks, Hot Springs/ Geysers
Activities: Driving, Scuba diving
Description: A dry, open area near Lake Bonneville known for car racing.
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Tampa, Florida
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20 reviews 20 reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
49 helpful votes 49 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2012

We drove to the Salt Flats on our recent trip to Salt Lake City. We needed a little "time off" from skiing so decided to take a day trip out to the Salt Flats. It took approx. 2 hours each way from Salt Lake City but I must warn you the drive is somewhat boring and lacks scenery until you... More

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arizona
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59 reviews 59 reviews
Reviews in 31 cities Reviews in 31 cities
53 helpful votes 53 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 April 2012
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WE come here 3 times a year -weater permitting- we stay at the casions in wendover very chep and good on the week days- ok the flats a 2 hours norht of salt lake- it cost 25 dollars per person for the entire meet- THINGS YOU MUST BRING -Sunglasses very dark ones- SUN block Highest spf you can find- nice... More

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Helsingborg, Sweden
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28 reviews 28 reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 March 2012

Visited Wendover for the World of Speed on the Boneville salt Flats...Amazing.... if you are a petrol or just like me Speed Head. THat a day day of racing then it rained and was a wash out. Returning next year, as the sencery is breathe taking.

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minneapolis minnesota USA
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 March 2012

When flying in the flats are awesome to look at and they go on forever.

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Sugar Land, Texas
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 March 2012

Interesting. Had no idea what to expect. Race going on that day.

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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 March 2012 via mobile

Beautiful scenary all around, great place to model for some pics, nothing quite like it in the world, for those who gamble Casinos are minutes away.

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keizer
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 February 2012

If you like beatiful, fast cars, Bonneville is the place to be in August. this year speed week at Wendover (Bonneville) starts August 9th, and runs through August 16th. Thursday the 9th is the car show. there will be several hundred custom, old and new race cars, land speed cars,etc, to look at and meet the drivers. This should be... More

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Minneapolis, Minnesota
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 February 2012

We rented a expedition to show mom and dad (78 & 79) the salt flats and Wendover Air Museum. The flats was a must see even thou nothing going on. Enjoyed! Going home to get more info on past. Picked up a calander of Bonnevile Flats at Welcome center.

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Hanover, Pennsylvania
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39 reviews 39 reviews
Reviews in 24 cities Reviews in 24 cities
21 helpful votes 21 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 February 2012
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This place is like nothing else I've ever seen. Of course we had to drive out into it and my husband couldn't resist pulling out some fancy car commercial-type moves with the rental! You just want to speed on that spongy, unending white expanse. If not for the distant mountains in some directions you'd think it just goes forever.. it's... More

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Price, Utah
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 January 2012

I went out there and watched the races years ago, have not been there lately. To busy gaming.

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