Brian and Andrea’s Guidebook
Food scene
This is a restaurant from the Food Network’s Diners, Drive-ins, and Dives. It is a take on Aztec Mexican, but does not disappoint.
242 locals recommend
Red Iguana
736 W North TempleThis is a restaurant from the Food Network’s Diners, Drive-ins, and Dives. It is a take on Aztec Mexican, but does not disappoint.
The Other Place is one of our favorites when we desire some Greek comfort food. It has a very large menu, including a full breakfast that is served anytime. The dinners include salad, soup, entree/bread, and dessert all in one price. It has a large seating capacity and we have never had to wait.
8 locals recommend
The Other Place
469 E 300 SThe Other Place is one of our favorites when we desire some Greek comfort food. It has a very large menu, including a full breakfast that is served anytime. The dinners include salad, soup, entree/bread, and dessert all in one price. It has a large seating capacity and we have never had to wait.
There is some good Chinese cuisine at this place, which is about 10 minutes from our house. It is a bit pricey, but has good food.
Joy Luck Bountiful
566 W 1350 SThere is some good Chinese cuisine at this place, which is about 10 minutes from our house. It is a bit pricey, but has good food.
Smokin’ Bones has some great barbecue. It’s just slightly off the main drag, so it doesn’t get the crowds of some others, but I think the food is better than many others. The owner is a very “down to earth” guy who may just sit down and talk with you for a while (if interested). He, his children, and grandchildren are the ones who operate it.
15 locals recommend
Smokin Bones BBQ
364 S 200 WSmokin’ Bones has some great barbecue. It’s just slightly off the main drag, so it doesn’t get the crowds of some others, but I think the food is better than many others. The owner is a very “down to earth” guy who may just sit down and talk with you for a while (if interested). He, his children, and grandchildren are the ones who operate it.
Black bear is one our favorites. It is a typical diner, so don’t look for fine dining here. Their pancakes melt in your mouth and their country fried steak is close to “grandmas recipe.” They are very affordable and have many options; breakfast is available all day.
39 locals recommend
Black Bear Diner
1944 E 9400 SBlack bear is one our favorites. It is a typical diner, so don’t look for fine dining here. Their pancakes melt in your mouth and their country fried steak is close to “grandmas recipe.” They are very affordable and have many options; breakfast is available all day.
If you’re into sushi or other basic Asian cuisine, these guys are right down the hill. They also have a bento box that you can get with a filet mignon that is nice.
10 locals recommend
Fat Fish - Bountiful
595 W 2600 SIf you’re into sushi or other basic Asian cuisine, these guys are right down the hill. They also have a bento box that you can get with a filet mignon that is nice.
This is a Hawaiian barbecue joint with exceptional mac salad. Their options of meat are pork, chicken, and beef, and all choices make a nice meal with a side salad and beans.
Mo' Bettahs Hawaiian Style
273 W 500 SThis is a Hawaiian barbecue joint with exceptional mac salad. Their options of meat are pork, chicken, and beef, and all choices make a nice meal with a side salad and beans.
How about a nice date night or a special occasion with a loved one? This is a nice Italian restaurant in the downtown area of SLC (about 12 minutes away). It is moderately priced, but very tasty.
46 locals recommend
Caffé Molise
404 S W TempleHow about a nice date night or a special occasion with a loved one? This is a nice Italian restaurant in the downtown area of SLC (about 12 minutes away). It is moderately priced, but very tasty.
This is our “go to” for hibachi! It is excellent. Ask for the “all you can eat” menu. You will not be disappointed.
Sakura Hibachi Steakhouse & Sushi
3370 State StreetThis is our “go to” for hibachi! It is excellent. Ask for the “all you can eat” menu. You will not be disappointed.
Sightseeing
Whether winter or summer, Park city resort offers many activities, enough to satisfy the desires of every family member.
40 locals recommend
Park City Ski Resorts, Weather & Snow Report
550 Main StWhether winter or summer, Park city resort offers many activities, enough to satisfy the desires of every family member.
Alta and Snowbird resorts offer various activities, summer and winter. The canyon also offers great opportunities for back-country skiing, snowshoeing, and in the summertime, climbing, mountain biking and hiking. There are some fantastic hikes that lead to mountain lakes and waterfalls.
114 locals recommend
Little Cottonwood Canyon
Alta and Snowbird resorts offer various activities, summer and winter. The canyon also offers great opportunities for back-country skiing, snowshoeing, and in the summertime, climbing, mountain biking and hiking. There are some fantastic hikes that lead to mountain lakes and waterfalls.
This trail goes on for miles and is usually very mild-moderate in difficulty. It’s a local favorite.
64 locals recommend
Bonneville Shoreline Trail
This trail goes on for miles and is usually very mild-moderate in difficulty. It’s a local favorite.
This is definitely a favorite of locals and out of towners. It has a steep entrance that is sandy and full sun. However, once you get past the first 10–15 minutes, it is a wonderful hike along the canyon, with constant sounds and frequent views of the stream.. It is a nice hike to the waterfalls, and may be a bit much for some families with children.
35 locals recommend
Adam's Canyon Trailhead
North Eastside Drive EastThis is definitely a favorite of locals and out of towners. It has a steep entrance that is sandy and full sun. However, once you get past the first 10–15 minutes, it is a wonderful hike along the canyon, with constant sounds and frequent views of the stream.. It is a nice hike to the waterfalls, and may be a bit much for some families with children.
This is not a bad hike in, and has amazing views. It is rather busy because it is such a great visit. I highly recommend it.
73 locals recommend
Donut Falls Trailhead
This is not a bad hike in, and has amazing views. It is rather busy because it is such a great visit. I highly recommend it.
Summer or winter, this is another personal favorite. Mountain biking and hiking is wonderful in the off season; skiing is fantastic in winter. ….Not a far drive from home.
297 locals recommend
Snowbasin Resort
3925 Snow Basin RdSummer or winter, this is another personal favorite. Mountain biking and hiking is wonderful in the off season; skiing is fantastic in winter. ….Not a far drive from home.
Step into another world with just a short drive south. This place may get snow in June. The views are extraordinary; hiking/biking/climbing are second to none.
176 locals recommend
Big Cottonwood Canyon
Step into another world with just a short drive south. This place may get snow in June. The views are extraordinary; hiking/biking/climbing are second to none.
Far in the background is the island. This is a cool experience. There is a $15 fee to drive on the island, but it is fun for the whole family. There is a homestead/historical site that is very interesting. You should see bison and antelope on your drive. You get great views of the wasatch front and the Great Salt Lake. It also is an internationally-certified dark sky park, perfect for stargazing.
170 locals recommend
Antelope Island
Far in the background is the island. This is a cool experience. There is a $15 fee to drive on the island, but it is fun for the whole family. There is a homestead/historical site that is very interesting. You should see bison and antelope on your drive. You get great views of the wasatch front and the Great Salt Lake. It also is an internationally-certified dark sky park, perfect for stargazing.
Mirror lake is no doubt worth the drive, but this post is to recommend Mirror Lake Scenic Byway. This is the only paved road going through a portion of the Uinta wilderness. This wilderness is home to the highest point in Utah, Kings Peak. This byway is a beautiful drive east of Park city and it should show up on Apple or Google maps. There are many hiking trails off of this road, which lead to beautiful lakes and mountains streams, as well as high mountain summits. You can truly get into the wilderness just an hour and a half from the house.
55 locals recommend
Mirror Lake
Utah 150Mirror lake is no doubt worth the drive, but this post is to recommend Mirror Lake Scenic Byway. This is the only paved road going through a portion of the Uinta wilderness. This wilderness is home to the highest point in Utah, Kings Peak. This byway is a beautiful drive east of Park city and it should show up on Apple or Google maps. There are many hiking trails off of this road, which lead to beautiful lakes and mountains streams, as well as high mountain summits. You can truly get into the wilderness just an hour and a half from the house.
You may have heard of the Bonneville Salt Flats. They have set land speed records here. - Multiple square miles of a flat surface of salt. This is about an hour and half from the house. It is open to the public and anyone is able to take their vehicle out and reach top speeds. Beware of the weather and precipitation as vehicles can get stuck if conditions are bad. Nonetheless, it’s a wonder to visit.
80 locals recommend
Bonneville Salt Flats
You may have heard of the Bonneville Salt Flats. They have set land speed records here. - Multiple square miles of a flat surface of salt. This is about an hour and half from the house. It is open to the public and anyone is able to take their vehicle out and reach top speeds. Beware of the weather and precipitation as vehicles can get stuck if conditions are bad. Nonetheless, it’s a wonder to visit.
Winter or summer, Snowmobiling or four-wheeling , this place can meet your desires. Heber is about 52 miles, but You will get to ride in the Uintah national Forest, which is near Heber. There are other locations closer by, but when all is said and done, this is the one we choose. Going miles into the mountains and climbing thousands of feet in elevation riding one of these machines is an amazing experience.
6 locals recommend
Uinta Recreation
2210 U.S. 40Winter or summer, Snowmobiling or four-wheeling , this place can meet your desires. Heber is about 52 miles, but You will get to ride in the Uintah national Forest, which is near Heber. There are other locations closer by, but when all is said and done, this is the one we choose. Going miles into the mountains and climbing thousands of feet in elevation riding one of these machines is an amazing experience.
This is a fun visit and it has free admission. There is a really interesting museum that tells all about the history of skiing. They have many outdoor activities in the summer and early fall. There are trails at the park to hike or bike on, as well as a connecting paved path to bike or walk Park City. They also practice long jumps here in summer, which is amazing to see up close.
211 locals recommend
Utah Olympic Park
3419 Olympic PkwyThis is a fun visit and it has free admission. There is a really interesting museum that tells all about the history of skiing. They have many outdoor activities in the summer and early fall. There are trails at the park to hike or bike on, as well as a connecting paved path to bike or walk Park City. They also practice long jumps here in summer, which is amazing to see up close.
For the museum seekers, or maybe for others on a rainy (or other bad weather) day, this place is very interesting. It hosts traveling exhibits that it changes out a few times a year.
281 locals recommend
Natural History Museum of Utah
301 Wakara WayFor the museum seekers, or maybe for others on a rainy (or other bad weather) day, this place is very interesting. It hosts traveling exhibits that it changes out a few times a year.
Fun for the whole family. We have an annual pass here and go quite often. There are not just fish and sea life, but exhibits with various animals from around the globe.
264 locals recommend
Loveland Living Planet Aquarium
12033 Lone Peak PkwyFun for the whole family. We have an annual pass here and go quite often. There are not just fish and sea life, but exhibits with various animals from around the globe.
SLC has a really good zoo. We also frequent this place for a good time outside as a family. They offer shows with their marine life (seals and sea lions) just before lunch regularly.
285 locals recommend
Hogle Zoo
2600 Sunnyside Ave SSLC has a really good zoo. We also frequent this place for a good time outside as a family. They offer shows with their marine life (seals and sea lions) just before lunch regularly.
We do have an amusement park nearby. It attracts a good crowd with options of roller coasters, water rides, and they even offer some wildlife sightseeing, such as moose and buffalo.
259 locals recommend
Lagoon Amusement Park
375 North Lagoon DrWe do have an amusement park nearby. It attracts a good crowd with options of roller coasters, water rides, and they even offer some wildlife sightseeing, such as moose and buffalo.
This is a cool place to see. They have an indoor shopping center that has a roof that they open in good weather. There are fountains and a pool with a waterfall where various fish live.There are higher priced stores such as Rolex, but there are also moderately priced stores such as Vans and Macy’s.
621 locals recommend
City Creek Center
50 S Main StThis is a cool place to see. They have an indoor shopping center that has a roof that they open in good weather. There are fountains and a pool with a waterfall where various fish live.There are higher priced stores such as Rolex, but there are also moderately priced stores such as Vans and Macy’s.