Jordan's Guidebook
Sightseeing/Things to do
Antelope Island
This Is The Place Heritage Park
2601 Sunnyside Ave STake a scenic drive through Big Cottonwood Canyon or Little Cottonwood Canyon!
176 locals recommend
Big Cottonwood Canyon
Take a scenic drive through Big Cottonwood Canyon or Little Cottonwood Canyon!
Red Butte Garden
300 Wakara WayVivint Smart Home Arena
301 S TempleGo to an NBA Jazz game at the Vivint Smart home arena!
Head to a Salt Lake Bees baseball game, the Triple A affiliate of the Los Angeles Angels!
19 locals recommend
Salt Lake Bees
77 W 1300 SHead to a Salt Lake Bees baseball game, the Triple A affiliate of the Los Angeles Angels!
Loveland Living Planet Aquarium
12033 Lone Peak PkwyLagoon Amusement Park
375 North Lagoon DrHill Aerospace Museum
7961 Cottonwood StTemple Square
50 N West TempleNatural History Museum of Utah
301 Wakara WayUtah State Capitol
Food scene/Local
Chile Amor
220 US-89Local place with incredible and authentic Mexican cuisine!
Smokin Bones BBQ
364 S 200 WLocal place with southern-style meat and sides.
A MAJOR local favorite! If you’re not from Utah or have never been to Cafe Rio, it is a must for fast-casual Mexican!
24 locals recommend
Cafe Rio Mexican Grill
550 W 500 SA MAJOR local favorite! If you’re not from Utah or have never been to Cafe Rio, it is a must for fast-casual Mexican!
Fast-food just a few minutes away from our place if you need a quick bite to eat!
19 locals recommend
Chick-fil-A
5175 S State StFast-food just a few minutes away from our place if you need a quick bite to eat!
Arella Pizzeria
535 W 400 NPlates & Palates
390 N 500 WIn-N-Out Burger
475 N 700 WFuji Sushi
330 N Marketplace DrJoy Luck Bountiful
566 W 1350 SMo' Bettahs Hawaiian Style
273 W 500 SLunch place open only from 11-2 on weekdays. The BEST Philly cheesesteaks around!
8 locals recommend
Vito's
100 S Main StLunch place open only from 11-2 on weekdays. The BEST Philly cheesesteaks around!
Nielsen's Frozen Custard
570 W 2600 SThe BEST frozen custard/cold treat nearby!
Food scene/Downtown SLC
Sawadee
754 E S TempleLucky 13
135 W 1300 STaqueria 27 Downtown
149 E 200 SSpitz - Downtown Salt Lake City
35 E BroadwayCrown Burgers
377 E 200 SEven Stevens Sandwiches
414 E 200 SShopping
Huge shopping center right in the heart of downtown.
City Creek Center
50 S Main StHuge shopping center in the heart of downtown!
Take a walk down Park City Main Street then head to the outlets for great sales on a number of brands! Also, make sure and visit the Utah Olympic Park built for the 2002 Winter Olympics!
31 locals recommend
Park City Main Street Historic District
Main StreetTake a walk down Park City Main Street then head to the outlets for great sales on a number of brands! Also, make sure and visit the Utah Olympic Park built for the 2002 Winter Olympics!
Station Park
140 N W Union AveGreat shopping, great food and great entertainment!
Skiing/Adventure
Ski resorts and other adventures Utah has to offer!
Snowbasin Resort
3925 Snow Basin RdSki resort just under 40 minutes from our place.
Hiking
All kinds of different local, favorite hikes!
Moderate/Hard 2.3 mi in Salt Lake
Neat hike on the face of the Salt Lake foothills. Ends at a mountain face full of flat rocks that hikers have arranged into living room furniture. This hike doesn't have shade and can get hot but ends with great views of the valley. If you're hiking to watch the sunset make sure to bring flashlights/headlamps (cell phone flashlights won't be enough light). Suitable for older kids.
https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/utah/the-living-room-lookout-trail
53 locals recommend
The Living Room Trailhead
383 Colorow RdModerate/Hard 2.3 mi in Salt Lake
Neat hike on the face of the Salt Lake foothills. Ends at a mountain face full of flat rocks that hikers have arranged into living room furniture. This hike doesn't have shade and can get hot but ends with great views of the valley. If you're hiking to watch the sunset make sure to bring flashlights/headlamps (cell phone flashlights won't be enough light). Suitable for older kids.
https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/utah/the-living-room-lookout-trail
Easy .8 mi in SLC Downtown
Short, but steep hike overlooking downtown and the Salt Lake valley. Suitable for all kids, just may need to take breaks.
https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/utah/ensign-peak-trail-and-overlook
27 locals recommend
Ensign Peak Trailhead
Ensign Peak TrailEasy .8 mi in SLC Downtown
Short, but steep hike overlooking downtown and the Salt Lake valley. Suitable for all kids, just may need to take breaks.
https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/utah/ensign-peak-trail-and-overlook
Easy 2 mi. Loop Fruit Heights
Awesome little trail along a small creek. Several bridges that cross the creek. There is also Nichols Park right by the trail (but you can't see it from the actual trail). Fairly flat and hard packed (doable with a stroller that has larger wheels). Great for all skill levels and is shaded during spring, summer, and fall.
1105 E Nicholls Rd, Fruit Heights, UT 84037
The Gailey Trail at Nicholls Park
1105 E Nicholls RdEasy 2 mi. Loop Fruit Heights
Awesome little trail along a small creek. Several bridges that cross the creek. There is also Nichols Park right by the trail (but you can't see it from the actual trail). Fairly flat and hard packed (doable with a stroller that has larger wheels). Great for all skill levels and is shaded during spring, summer, and fall.
1105 E Nicholls Rd, Fruit Heights, UT 84037
Moderate 2.9 mi in Farmington Canyon
Awesome little trail that takes you past old cars that have crashed in the canyon and up to a sizable waterfall (you won't hike to the base of the falls the trail will take you up top). Suitable for all ages.
https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/utah/farmington-creek-trail?ref=result-card
Farmington Creek Trail
Farmington Creek TrailModerate 2.9 mi in Farmington Canyon
Awesome little trail that takes you past old cars that have crashed in the canyon and up to a sizable waterfall (you won't hike to the base of the falls the trail will take you up top). Suitable for all ages.
https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/utah/farmington-creek-trail?ref=result-card
Easy 2.5 mi in Farmington
Paved walking trail that goes by Farmington Pond and around Lagoon. Great for strollers, bikes, scooters. The trail has several starting points and crosses a couple streets.
https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/utah/farmington-creek-trail-lagoon-section
Lagoon Trail
2 N 200 WEasy 2.5 mi in Farmington
Paved walking trail that goes by Farmington Pond and around Lagoon. Great for strollers, bikes, scooters. The trail has several starting points and crosses a couple streets.
https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/utah/farmington-creek-trail-lagoon-section
Moderate 4.3 mi in Centerville
Awesome trail that ends at a small waterfall (you will hike up along the side and to the top, there isn't really a base). There's a fun rope swing along the way and lots of shade. Follow the directions to the trail head, you will go along a dirt rode for a short bit.
https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/utah/centerville-canyon-via-deuel-creek-trail
Centerville Canyon
Moderate 4.3 mi in Centerville
Awesome trail that ends at a small waterfall (you will hike up along the side and to the top, there isn't really a base). There's a fun rope swing along the way and lots of shade. Follow the directions to the trail head, you will go along a dirt rode for a short bit.
https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/utah/centerville-canyon-via-deuel-creek-trail
Easy 2 mi in North Salt Lake
Easy short trail good for all skill levels. Very little shade but ends at a great view of the valley.
https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/utah/wild-rose-trail
11 locals recommend
Wild Rose Trailhead Park
609 Sky Crest LnEasy 2 mi in North Salt Lake
Easy short trail good for all skill levels. Very little shade but ends at a great view of the valley.
https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/utah/wild-rose-trail
Easy/Moderate 1.5 mi in Kaysville
This trail starts out the same as the regular Adams Canyon hike but splits off to a smaller, closer waterfall. You'll hike up all 10 switchbacks and at the top there will be a bench to rest on. The trail splits and goes up/East into the canyon or to the right/down/South to the lower falls. At the bench the there are two trails, one that is longer/flatter and one is shorter/steeper, both take you to the lower falls and both are considered easy. Right when you get to the falls you do have to scramble down some rocks to get to the base. The base of the falls isn't big, not a place to sit and have a snack.
https://utahsadventurefamily.com/adams-canyon-lower-falls/
Adams Canyon Lower Falls
Easy/Moderate 1.5 mi in Kaysville
This trail starts out the same as the regular Adams Canyon hike but splits off to a smaller, closer waterfall. You'll hike up all 10 switchbacks and at the top there will be a bench to rest on. The trail splits and goes up/East into the canyon or to the right/down/South to the lower falls. At the bench the there are two trails, one that is longer/flatter and one is shorter/steeper, both take you to the lower falls and both are considered easy. Right when you get to the falls you do have to scramble down some rocks to get to the base. The base of the falls isn't big, not a place to sit and have a snack.
https://utahsadventurefamily.com/adams-canyon-lower-falls/
Moderate 3.8 mi in Kaysville
A local favorite that ends in a beautiful waterfall. This trail is super busy and you'll see all skill levels attempting it because it's popular. But, you do scramble over rocks several times and it may be hard with young children. Come prepared with water/food as it can seem harder/longer than it actually is. You'll hike up 10 sandy, sunny, switchbacks right at the beginning but the rest is shady and through the trees.
https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/utah/adams-canyon-trail
35 locals recommend
Adam's Canyon Trailhead
North Eastside Drive EastModerate 3.8 mi in Kaysville
A local favorite that ends in a beautiful waterfall. This trail is super busy and you'll see all skill levels attempting it because it's popular. But, you do scramble over rocks several times and it may be hard with young children. Come prepared with water/food as it can seem harder/longer than it actually is. You'll hike up 10 sandy, sunny, switchbacks right at the beginning but the rest is shady and through the trees.
https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/utah/adams-canyon-trail
City advice
Getting around
Rental car is the best way to go
A rental car will most definitely be your best bet staying at our place! The freeway is close and easily accessible. If heading to Downtown, City Creek has cheap parking! If using public transportation, I would recommend getting utilizing Uber or Lyft, at least to get yourselves closer to your destination or to a front runner/TRAX station. We are in a neighborhood, and grocery shopping and some restaurants are 1.5-2.5 miles away-convenient in a car, but not so much for walking! Overall, public transportation is going to take more time, and you’ll need to budget some money for Uber/Lyft rides.