The best things to do in Davis County

Valley View Golf Course delivers legit elevation changes, smooth greens, and hole complexes that actually make you think, not just swing. Add lessons and associations for men, ladies, and juniors, and you’ve got a go-to spot when the itch to work on your game hits.

From the Layton newsletter, October 4, 2026

Jumping Dragon is a low-thrill family ride in Kiddieland where an ornate serpent leaps up to two meters, circles through a pagoda over 40 feet tall, and runs forward then backward. No minimum height, so parents can ride with littles, and the queue's Foo Dogs plus the dragon path add bonus magic.

From the Bountiful newsletter, September 4, 2026

Chain of movie theaters, some with multiple screens, stadium seats & self-service ticketing kiosks.

Boondocks Food and Fun - Kaysville has everything for a quick mood upgrade, from go-karts and mini golf to laser tag, bumper boats, bowling, an arcade, and a ropes course. Grab a friend or the whole crew, settle a rivalry, and let someone else tire the kids out.

From the Layton newsletter, October 18, 2026

Carousel at Lagoon was manufactured in 1893 and is one of fewer than 170 intact wooden carousels still operating, and the only one in Utah.

From the Bountiful newsletter, August 26, 2026

Locals know Eaglewood Golf Course is mountain golf without the road trip, an 18-hole par-71 perched above town with views from the Bountiful valley to the Great Salt Lake. Warm up on the Trackman range, book a simulator when weather gets cranky, then hit the grill for a victory bite.

From the Bountiful newsletter, August 28, 2026

Kids going feral in the August heat? Splash Pads USA, Inc.

From the Bountiful newsletter, August 29, 2026

Cherry Hill Mini-Golf Course brings 18 holes of castles, windmills, and ski-mountain quirks that are surprisingly challenging without feeling fussy. Take a date, rally the kids, then circle back when Scary Hill hits and the course swaps in pumpkins, spooky characters, and festive tunes.

From the Roy newsletter, September 2, 2026

Wicked rockets you up a 110-foot tower, launching near 41 mph before hitting 55 as it dives through steep valleys, high-banked turns, a half-pipe and a heart-roll inversion. The upper body freedom and surprise airtime make it the perfect quick jolt when Layton life needs a little yeehaw.

From the Layton newsletter, August 17, 2026