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The New Downtown: Ogden stages a comeback Star_lrg_gold Star_lrg_gold Star_lrg_gold Star_lrg_gold Star_lrg_gray 4.0 of 5 (based on 1 rating)

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439_small by: wanderlust (ogden, ut), July 22, 2007
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It's been a longtime since downtown Ogden's glory days, at the height of the railroad era. But in the last ten years, a major project has been underway to renovate the downtown area. The change is most noticeable in the new, swanky 25th district, where dilapidated or abandoned buildings have been turned into expensive boutique stories and trendy restaurants. The latest edition to this project has been a huge family entertainment multiplex that has just recently opened in The Junction at Ogden. A highlight of the facility is the Salomon Adventure Center, offering indoor skydiving, surfing, and a huge arcade that has a virtual roller coaster, indoor bumper cars, bowling and mini golf. Cross the street to the brand new multiplex outfitted with self ticketing, deep armchairs, and THX theaters. Parking is still a problem as construction is under way and the new high rise garage doesn't have an elevator yet. (Think hot, and very, very tiring climbs up to the fourth floor level on a Saturday afternoon). But the junction offers delicious Mexican food from "Costa Vida" and soon a cluster of shops and other offerings will be sure to pop up in it's wake. Take advantage of the introductory prices now and come take a look. Ogden is definitely poised to become the next comeback kid.

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Megaplex 13 at the Junction
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2351 Kiesel Ave, Ogden, UT
801-528-5801

Fat Cats
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2261 Kiesel Ave., Ogden, UT
801-627-4386

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category:   activities
recommended for:   toddlers,pre-school,elementary,tweens
time commitment:   half day
keywords:   arcade, mini-golf, bowling, skydiving, surfing, theater, mexican
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Sounds wonderful. I love it when a town reinvents themselves.

posted by: anastasia on August 16, 2007.

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