[Peter]

Is it possible to make hyperlinks that the finder opens? For example, I'd like to have a link that people click and it takes them to "/Applications/Utilities/" is it possible to somehow link to folders in that way?

[Chuckit]

You can use file:// URLS, but the browser won't necessarily open them — security reasons, presumably. For instance:
This
and this

Although they are valid file URLs, Safari 3 won't open either of them for me.

[Eriamjh]

Originally Posted by Chuckit 

You can use file:// URLS, but the browser won't necessarily open them — security reasons, presumably. For instance:
This
and this

Although they are valid file URLs, Safari 3 won't open either of them for me.

Your links work if you click "Open Links in New Window". A new window opens, stays blank, and then the finder window opens.

[Toyin]

If you're talking about working with the finder here are your options.

Drag the folder to...
The Dock
The Side Bar
The Toolbar

or

create an alias and put it anywhere.

[Sal]

Simple AppleScript example:

tell application "Finder"
make new internet location file to "file://localhost/Applications/Utilities/" at home with properties {name:"Open Utilities"}
reveal result
end tell