Kirsten's Guidebook
Neighborhoods
Located at the base of Big Cottonwood canyon (Brighton and Solitude resorts)and less than 20 mins drive to Little Cottonwood Canyon
Cottonwood Heights
Food scene
Trader Joe's
634 E 400 SWhole Foods Market
6930 S Highland DrTsunami Restaurant - Union Heights
7628 S 1300 EVery fresh sushi for a land locked state
Bohemian Brewery
94 7200 SMountain town Bavarian atmosphere and cuisine. Great pizzas
Dan's Market
2029 7000 STarget
7025 Park Centre DrPizzeria Limone
42 W 11400 SCafé Zupas
3750 N Thanksgiving WayThis is a locals favorite for post skiing gut bombs and refueling
132 locals recommend
Lone Star Taqueria
2265 Fort Union BlvdThis is a locals favorite for post skiing gut bombs and refueling
Oh Mai Holladay
6093 Highland DrGreat healthy Vietnamese food and pho
Itto Sushi
856 Fort Union BlvdGreat happy hour sushi roll specials most weeknights
El Chihuahua Restaurant
3926 Highland DrDeath Stars are unlawfully strong
Porcupine Grill
3698 Fort Union BlvdGets busy and wait times can be very long
The Hog Wallow Pub
3200 E Big Cottonwood Canyon RdLive music on weekends with small cover charge
Epic Casual Dining
707 Fort Union BlvdTuscany
2832 East 6200 SouthNeed a fancy Italian night? This is your place!
This will be the very best place to eat locally. Multiple course fine dining. Great fancy date spot
49 locals recommend
Log Haven
6451 Mill Creek Canyon RdThis will be the very best place to eat locally. Multiple course fine dining. Great fancy date spot
Cottonwood Heights Cafe
7146 S Highland DrEven Stevens Sandwiches
414 E 200 SThis is where you will have to buy all wine and liquor. Full strength beer can be purchased at grocery stores
42 locals recommend
Utah State Liquor Store
1869 Fort Union BoulevardThis is where you will have to buy all wine and liquor. Full strength beer can be purchased at grocery stores
Teru Sushi
1844 Fort Union BlvdAffordable, good sushi within walking distance of the house!
Close to the house, this place offers fresh poke that will leave you feeling refreshed and give your body a nutritional jump start
Koino Poke
7186 Union Park AvenueClose to the house, this place offers fresh poke that will leave you feeling refreshed and give your body a nutritional jump start
At the base of Big Cottonwood Canyon, a great place to apres and grab a tasty post ski meal
21 locals recommend
Eight Settlers Distillery
7321 Canyon Centre PkwyAt the base of Big Cottonwood Canyon, a great place to apres and grab a tasty post ski meal
Get a large clam chowder to go. It comes with a whole loaf of sourdough bread and 3-4 servings for $15.
49 locals recommend
Market Street Grill
2985 E Cottonwood PkwyGet a large clam chowder to go. It comes with a whole loaf of sourdough bread and 3-4 servings for $15.
A great place to work or gear up on caffeine and breakfast prior to hitting the slopes
35 locals recommend
Alpha Coffee
7260 Racquet Club DrA great place to work or gear up on caffeine and breakfast prior to hitting the slopes
Must visit at the resort
Cliff Spa
9320 Cliff Lodge DrRelax after a deep powder day in the eucalyptus steam room
Cozy up to a pizza and a pint while you wait for the downhill traffic to die down at Alta
Goldminers Daughter Lodge
10160 E Hwy 210Cozy up to a pizza and a pint while you wait for the downhill traffic to die down at Alta
Really good fish and steaks in a cozy atmosphere. Make sure to keep an eye out for the porcupine visitors out the windows!
9 locals recommend
Steak Pit Restaurant
9385 Snowbird Center DrReally good fish and steaks in a cozy atmosphere. Make sure to keep an eye out for the porcupine visitors out the windows!
Sightseeing
1 mile wooded loop with river access for jogging or taking in the gorgeous Wasatch Mountain View’s
Crestwood Pool
1700 Siesta Dr1 mile wooded loop with river access for jogging or taking in the gorgeous Wasatch Mountain View’s
Mill Creek Pipeline Trail
FR 269Hike or bike this trail up millcreek canyon.
Mount Olympus Trail
5425 Wasatch BlvdGreat sunset hike
Access an endless network of trails for hiking, biking, and running
64 locals recommend
Bonneville Shoreline Trail
Access an endless network of trails for hiking, biking, and running
A great trail during most seasons for good views of the Valley
13 locals recommend
Grandeur Peak Trailhead
Wasatch BoulevardA great trail during most seasons for good views of the Valley
A bit of a drive but a nice place to relax for a little hike and some soaking
11 locals recommend
Fifth Water Hot Springs Trail Start
Diamond Fork RoadA bit of a drive but a nice place to relax for a little hike and some soaking
Antczak Park
Free pickleball and tennis courts with nighttime lighting
Across the street from the house, a great place to go for a jog or sit on a picnic bench and read a book
8 locals recommend
Mountview Park
1651 Fort Union BlvdAcross the street from the house, a great place to go for a jog or sit on a picnic bench and read a book
Ski gear/rentals
Sports Den
1350 Foothill DrDeep Powder House
10220 Little Cottonwood Canyon RdSki 'N See Ft. Union
1339 Fort Union BlvdLaundry
This is where I recommend for longer term guests to do their laundry. At this current time, there is no washer or dryer in the apartment unit
Easy Wash
6845 South 1300 EastThis is where I recommend for longer term guests to do their laundry. At this current time, there is no washer or dryer in the apartment unit