Why visit Midway
Townapedia lists 13 museums and landmarks, 10 parks and trails, 10 places to eat, 13 places to stay and 6 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Watkins-Coleman House, Abram Hatch House, Homestead Golf Club and Wasatch Mountain State Golf Course.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 88°F; January lows average 14°F.
Weather in Midway
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Midway
Midway is a city in northwestern Wasatch County, Utah, United States. It is located in the Heber Valley, approximately 3 miles (4.8 km) west of Heber City and 28 miles (45 km) southeast of Salt Lake City, on the opposite side of the Wasatch Mountains. The population was 6,003 at the 2020 census.
From the Wikipedia article Midway, Utah (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do6
Museums and landmarks13
Watkins-Coleman House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.6 mi
Historic house in Utah, United States
Abram Hatch House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.4 mi
Historic residence in Heber City, Utah, United States
David Fisher House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.6 mi
House in Heber City, Utah
George Bonner, Jr., House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.6 mi
Midway, UT, listed on the NRHP in Utah
George Bonner, Sr., House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.6 mi
Midway, UT, listed on the NRHP in Utah
James William Clyde House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.5 mi
House in Heber City, Utah
Schneitter Hotel
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.5 mi
Historic building in Midway, Utah, United States
William Bonner House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.6 mi
House in Midway, Utah, United States
George Blackley House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.7 mi
Wilson House and Farmstead
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
CAF Utah Wing Museum
Museum · 3.7 mi
Commemorative Air Force museum in Heber City, Utah
1 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds10
Homestead Golf Club
Golf course · 0.7 mi
18 hole Par 72
700 North Homestead Drive, Midway
Open in Google Maps · +1-435-657-3848; +1-888-327-7220; +1-800-327-7220
Wasatch Mountain State Golf Course
Golf course · 1.9 mi
18 hole Par 71 Mountain Course & 18 hole Par 72 Lake Course
Restaurants and cafes10
Lola's Street Kitchen
Restaurant · Regional, Burger · 0.6 mi
24 East Main Street, Midway
Mo-Sa 11:00-21:00
Fill 'Er Up Coffee Station
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 0.7 mi
201 East Main Street, Midway
Mo-Fr 06:00-15:00; Sa,Su 07:00-15:00
History
The first known European-Americans to visit the area were members of a fur-trapping brigade led by Étienne Provost, a French-Canadian trapper, in 1824. This expedition explored the region, which was then known as Upper Provo, a name derived from the Provo River that flows through the valley. While these early visitors did not establish permanent settlements, their journey marked the beginning of exploration in the area.
In the mid-1850s, settlers began to push into the Heber Valley, encouraged by reports from loggers in the nearby mountains who noted the fertile land. Settlers of Utah Valley pushed the territorial government to create a road up the Provo Canyon, a proposal favored by territorial governor Brigham Young. In 1858, the construction of a road through Provo Canyon provided easier access to the valley, allowing for further settlement. Despite early attempts in 1855 and 1857, harsh winters forced settlers to temporarily abandon the area. Permanent settlement was only achieved in 1858-59, when settlers established several small communities in the valley, two of which were west of the Provo River. These were known as the "upper settlement" and "lower settlement" on the Snake Creek River. The upper settlement was also called Mound City, named for the nearby limestone formations.
From the History section of Midway, Utah on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay13
Churches and places of worship4
Heber Second Ward Meetinghouse
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 3.3 mi
Shopping5
Gas and EV charging1
Schools, colleges and libraries11
Map of Midway
73 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 36°F | 14°F | 2.8 in |
| Feb | 40°F | 15°F | 2.4 in |
| Mar | 49°F | 24°F | 2.0 in |
| Apr | 57°F | 29°F | 1.6 in |
| May | 66°F | 37°F | 2.0 in |
| Jun | 78°F | 44°F | 1.1 in |
| Jul | 88°F | 47°F | 0.7 in |
| Aug | 85°F | 44°F | 1.2 in |
| Sep | 75°F | 39°F | 1.6 in |
| Oct | 62°F | 31°F | 2.0 in |
| Nov | 46°F | 22°F | 2.0 in |
| Dec | 35°F | 15°F | 2.3 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Snake Creek Powerhouse Hcn (2 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Wasatch County has had 7 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for floods.
- 2023-12-23: Flooding (Flood)
- 2020-04-04: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2018-07-02: Dollar Ridge Fire (Fire)
- 2011-08-08: Flooding (Flood)
- 2005-09-05: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation (Coastal Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Provo Municipal Airport (PVU) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 24 miles away.
- Heber 5 mi east, about 8 min by car
- Daniel 5 mi southeast, about 8 min by car
- Hideout 9 mi northeast, about 15 min by car
- Francis 12 mi northeast, about 19 min by car
- Kamas 15 mi northeast, about 23 min by car
- East Basin 15 mi north, about 25 min by car
- Alpine 16 mi west, about 26 min by car
- Cedar Hills 16 mi southwest, about 26 min by car
- Pleasant Grove 17 mi southwest, about 28 min by car
- Orem 19 mi southwest, about 31 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- East across Midway, Utah from SR-222. Apr 16, An Errant Knight, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Watkins-Coleman House, P. Kent Fairbanks, Public domain
- St Lawrence Church Heber City Utah, Tricia Simpson, CC BY-SA 3.0
- George Bonner Jr House, WLNewland, CC BY-SA 3.0
- George Bonner Sr House, WLNewland, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Clyde House Heber Utah, Ntsimp, CC0
- William Bonner House, WLNewland, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Abram Hatch House, Jack Boucher, Public domain
- Fisher House Heber Utah, Ntsimp, CC0
- Schneitter Hotel, Wayne Newland, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Wilson House and Farmstead, Wayne Newland, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Blackley House Heber Utah, Ntsimp, CC0
- Heber CAF Museum Open House, Deekaygee, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Heber Tabernacle 3, Rich jj, CC BY-SA 3.0
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