Everything Hooper is known for
13 stories, landmarks & places within ~20 miles — the same local lore RoadyGoat plays as you drive through.
Ogden's Union Station: more than just a pretty building, it’s a symbol of how this city helped connect the nation. Originally built in 1889, the station burned down and was rebuilt in 1924. It served as a crucial…
Ever heard of a street so wild it was nicknamed 'Notorious 25th'? That's where you are now. Back in the early 1900s, 25th Street gained a reputation as a den of iniquity. It was a place where you could find gambling,…
Pull over for a minute, you've got to see this! Peery's Egyptian Theater is one of the few remaining movie palaces from the 1920s, back when going to the movies was a *major* event. The theater opened its doors in 1924.…
This humble cabin was the foundation of the first permanent European settlement in Utah, built by a mountain man in 1845. Miles Goodyear, a fur trader, built this cabin along the Weber River. He called it Fort…
Pull over here! You're about to see the house of a man who changed the world, one bullet at a time. This is where John Moses Browning lived while he designed some of the most iconic firearms ever made. From around 1900…
Opened in 1927, this historic hotel has been a landmark in Ogden for nearly a century. Originally known as the Bigelow Hotel, it quickly became a hub of activity. For decades, the Bigelow-Ben Lomond Hotel hosted…
Prepare to be wowed! Ogden High School isn't just a place for learning; it's a stunning Art Deco masterpiece that has shaped generations of Ogden residents. Construction began in the mid-1930s, and the school officially…
See that house? It's a piece of architectural history hiding in plain sight! It was built around 1915 using a design that Frank Lloyd Wright published in a magazine. That's right, a *magazine*! Wright's design, titled…
This unassuming spot holds a secret: it played a crucial role in powering Utah's early development. The Devil's Gate-Weber Hydroelectric Power Plant, built right here, helped light up homes and businesses across the…
Imagine trying to build a life from scratch in the harsh West. That's what makes the Fielding Garr Ranch so special. Established in 1848, just a year after the Mormon pioneers arrived in the Salt Lake Valley, this ranch…
Get ready to rumble – you're approaching a true piece of Americana: the Roller Coaster at Lagoon! It's been thrilling riders since way back when. This wooden coaster was built in 1921 and has been operating ever since.…
Ever wondered what it's like to ride a piece of history? You're just two miles from one of the oldest carousels in the country, right here at Lagoon Amusement Park! This isn't just any merry-go-round; it's a living…
This unassuming rock building holds a secret: it's one of the oldest churches still actively used in Utah. Built between 1861 and 1863, the Farmington Rock Chapel, or Rock Church, was constructed by pioneers using…