Fruita - Capitol Reef National Park, Utah

Address:Fruita, Utah

The orchards planted by Mormon settlers in this area of present-day Capital Reef National Park were so successful that the tiny town was named after them - Fruita. Today, visitors can tour the one-room schoolhouse (built in 1896), historic buildings, the orchards, and the visitor's center to get a taste of Mormon pioneer history … and some scrumptious fruits. The Gifford farmhouse, also in Capital Reef National Park, is a culture center dedicated to the 1880s Mormon settlement that once flourished here. Tours of the farmhouse are also available.