Guidebook for Salt Lake City
Food Scene
The Kathmandu
3142 Highland DrBest Indian/Nepalese food in town!
Amazing bakery with pastries, breakfast and lunch. If you're in town on the weekend, be sure to get beignets.
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Tulie Bakery
863 E 700 SAmazing bakery with pastries, breakfast and lunch. If you're in town on the weekend, be sure to get beignets.
Sugar House Coffee
2011 1100 EGreat coffee shop within walking distance.
Great drinks, consistently solid food, and great atmosphere if your looking for a place downtown.
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The Copper Onion
111 E BroadwayGreat drinks, consistently solid food, and great atmosphere if your looking for a place downtown.
Sweet Lake Biscuits & Limeade
519 E 12300 SGreat breakfast/brunch
Red Iguana 2
866 W S Temple StGo for the mole and margaritas!
Nationally acclaimed sushi restaurant. For sure the best in Utah.
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Takashi
18 W Market StNationally acclaimed sushi restaurant. For sure the best in Utah.
Best sushi/ramen for those not willing to wait and/or pay for Takashi.
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Kobe
3947 S Wasatch BlvdBest sushi/ramen for those not willing to wait and/or pay for Takashi.
Creative woodfired pizza in a trendy spot. Nice patio and. walkable from our place (in summer). Bonus: Gelato across the street.
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Pizza Nono
925 900 SCreative woodfired pizza in a trendy spot. Nice patio and. walkable from our place (in summer). Bonus: Gelato across the street.
Publik Coffee Roaster
502 3rd AveGreat coffee and even better avocado toast.
Amazing Sandwiches and bagels & lox. The cornbeef and pastrami is flown in directly from New York.
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Feldman's Deli
2005 E 2700 SAmazing Sandwiches and bagels & lox. The cornbeef and pastrami is flown in directly from New York.
Creative soft serve. (Just inside the main entrance of Trolly Square - off 700 E)
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Normal® Ice Cream
602 S 700 ECreative soft serve. (Just inside the main entrance of Trolly Square - off 700 E)
Drinks & Nightlife
Great beer! Grab a crowler or fill a growler (best prices I've seen on growler fills).
There is usually a food cart there for food (check their website for a food cart calendar)
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Fisher Brewing Company
320 W 800 SGreat beer! Grab a crowler or fill a growler (best prices I've seen on growler fills).
There is usually a food cart there for food (check their website for a food cart calendar)
Purgatory Bar
62 E 700 SGreat place for cocktails and bar games.
The RUIN
159 Wilmington AveSolid cocktails and a cozy setting.
The Bayou
645 S State StBest beer list in town.
Dive bar with good whiskey selection (at fair prices). Pool, darts, and hidden patio.
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Tap Room
2021 Windsor StDive bar with good whiskey selection (at fair prices). Pool, darts, and hidden patio.
Parks & Nature
Large park with an aviary, a pond, two playgrounds, picnic tables, a fountain, tennis courts, a pool, rides, and a running track and trail around the outside.
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Liberty Park
600 Harvey Milk BoulevardLarge park with an aviary, a pond, two playgrounds, picnic tables, a fountain, tennis courts, a pool, rides, and a running track and trail around the outside.
Huge park with a pond, lots of grass, picnic areas, and a trail around the park.
Local tip: there is a tunnel, so you don't have to cross 1300. Walk south down 1200 E, then cross 2100 S at the pedestrian signal. Follow the path between the buildings, then to the left. Continue straight and you will find yourself in a tunnel leading to the park!
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Sugar House Park
1330 2100 SHuge park with a pond, lots of grass, picnic areas, and a trail around the park.
Local tip: there is a tunnel, so you don't have to cross 1300. Walk south down 1200 E, then cross 2100 S at the pedestrian signal. Follow the path between the buildings, then to the left. Continue straight and you will find yourself in a tunnel leading to the park!
Head down the road on the far east end of the park to access a giant off-leash dog area. There is a stream for dogs to play in along the one mile trail.
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Tanner Park
2660 Heritage WayHead down the road on the far east end of the park to access a giant off-leash dog area. There is a stream for dogs to play in along the one mile trail.
Dog friendly hiking trails and plentiful picnic areas a short drive from the city. There is a $3 entrance fee (per car - paid when you leave).
Millcreek Canyon Road
Mill Creek Canyon RoadDog friendly hiking trails and plentiful picnic areas a short drive from the city. There is a $3 entrance fee (per car - paid when you leave).
Great day hike that leads to an alpine lake. (Sorry, no dogs allowed.)
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Lake Blanche Trailhead
Great day hike that leads to an alpine lake. (Sorry, no dogs allowed.)
Amazing views of the city and Wasatch mountains. The best trail to the top starts in Millcreek Canyon at Church Fork - See Church Fork Picnic Area recommendation. This trail is less exposed and slightly more gradual than the one up the west face. Rated difficult.
Grandeur Peak
Grandeur PeakAmazing views of the city and Wasatch mountains. The best trail to the top starts in Millcreek Canyon at Church Fork - See Church Fork Picnic Area recommendation. This trail is less exposed and slightly more gradual than the one up the west face. Rated difficult.
Nice walk close to downtown and the capitol. Dogs are allowed off-leash in part of the park.
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Memory Grove Park
300 N Canyon RdNice walk close to downtown and the capitol. Dogs are allowed off-leash in part of the park.
Entertainment & Activities
Great Skiing. Go for the powder! (No snowboards. If that's your thing, head to Snowbird next door.)
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Alta Ski Area
10010 Little Cottonwood Canyon RdGreat Skiing. Go for the powder! (No snowboards. If that's your thing, head to Snowbird next door.)
Roller coasters, rides for smaller kids and a big waterpark. Can easily spends a whole day here. Open seasonally. (Food and beverages can be brought into the park - alcohol included.)
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Lagoon Amusement Park
375 North Lagoon DrRoller coasters, rides for smaller kids and a big waterpark. Can easily spends a whole day here. Open seasonally. (Food and beverages can be brought into the park - alcohol included.)
Huge indoor climbing gym with top-rope, lead climbing, bouldering, weights, cardio equipment and a cute cafe on the top floor.
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The Front Climbing Club
1470 400 WHuge indoor climbing gym with top-rope, lead climbing, bouldering, weights, cardio equipment and a cute cafe on the top floor.
Olympic museum, US ski jump practice facility, and the sliding center (luge, bobsled, and skeleton). They also have fun adventurous activities (season dependant).
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Utah Olympic Park
Utah 224Olympic museum, US ski jump practice facility, and the sliding center (luge, bobsled, and skeleton). They also have fun adventurous activities (season dependant).
Essentials
Trader Joe's
634 E 400 SSmith's Food and Drug
922 E 2100 SArts & Culture
Great for all ages. You can easily spend a whole day here.
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Natural History Museum of Utah
301 Wakara WayGreat for all ages. You can easily spend a whole day here.
Red Butte Garden
300 Wakara WayBeautiful gardens. They also host summer concerts.
Sightseeing
Regardless of your faith this is an impressive sight. Beautiful Christmas light display Thanksgiving through New Years. Free to enter.
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Salt Lake Temple
50 N West TempleRegardless of your faith this is an impressive sight. Beautiful Christmas light display Thanksgiving through New Years. Free to enter.