Guidebook for Salt Lake City
Everything Else
Saturday mornings, visit the farmers market here for local produce, crafts and food stands.
http://www.slcfarmersmarket.org/
41 locals recommend
Pioneer Park
350 S 300 WSaturday mornings, visit the farmers market here for local produce, crafts and food stands.
http://www.slcfarmersmarket.org/
A SLC original and a great place to catch a late night movie.
http://saltlakefilmsociety.org/summerlatenights/
39 locals recommend
Tower Theatre
876 E 900 SA SLC original and a great place to catch a late night movie.
http://saltlakefilmsociety.org/summerlatenights/
Big local park. Mulch track for jogging, tennis courts and even a pool complex. Overall a nice place for a walk or a picnic.
353 locals recommend
Liberty Park
600 Harvey Milk BoulevardBig local park. Mulch track for jogging, tennis courts and even a pool complex. Overall a nice place for a walk or a picnic.
Catch the TRAX university line to take the light rail downtown or to the university.
www.rideuta.com
900 E 400 S
900 East 400 SouthCatch the TRAX university line to take the light rail downtown or to the university.
www.rideuta.com
Take the #2 bus which runs on 200 south to get downtown quickly or up to the university hospital.
1100 E 200 S
Take the #2 bus which runs on 200 south to get downtown quickly or up to the university hospital.
This liquor store has a bigger selection of spirits and beer and some wine. It is open later than the wine store. 11:00am-10:00pm Monday-Saturday Closed sundays and all holidays
36 locals recommend
DABC Utah State Liquor Store #01 - Salt Lake City
205 W 400 SThis liquor store has a bigger selection of spirits and beer and some wine. It is open later than the wine store. 11:00am-10:00pm Monday-Saturday Closed sundays and all holidays
Twilite Lounge
347 E 200 SPossibly the closest bar. It has pool, darts, and a jukebox.
Memorial InstaCare
2000 S 900 EInstacare close by for any minor emergencies
University of Utah Hospital
50 Medical Dr NClose by hospital with an emergency room
Snowbird
Who can beat the bird?
In the winter, Mountain Dell offers Lift service tubing down a really awesome track. That means more fun on a safer sled hill. Great for kids.
13 locals recommend
Mountain Dell Golf Course
In the winter, Mountain Dell offers Lift service tubing down a really awesome track. That means more fun on a safer sled hill. Great for kids.
This is a favorite of the locals, and my personal fave. Great for snowboarders especially.
363 locals recommend
Brighton Resort
8302 S Brighton Loop RdThis is a favorite of the locals, and my personal fave. Great for snowboarders especially.
As its name suggests, solitude is less busy than other resorts. I highly recommend!
6 locals recommend
Solitude Resort Lodging
12082 Big Cottonwood Canyon RdAs its name suggests, solitude is less busy than other resorts. I highly recommend!
Alta Ski Area
10010 Little Cottonwood Canyon RdSkiers only on some great terrain!
Food Scene
Coffee Noir
1035 E 200 SCute coffee shop. Free wifi
Indochine Vietnamese Bistro
230 S 1300 EGood Pho close by. Lunch specials
Sawadee
754 E S TemplePretty much my favorite Thai place
This place is really tasty! Get take out and then have a picnic at sugar house park across the street!
19 locals recommend
Ekamai Thai
1405 E 2100 SThis place is really tasty! Get take out and then have a picnic at sugar house park across the street!
Pretty much any french pastry you could imagine. They also have a full menu.
105 locals recommend
Gourmandise The Bakery
250 S 300 EPretty much any french pastry you could imagine. They also have a full menu.
The Pie Pizzeria - Underground
1320 E 200 SAward winning pizza. Heavy on the toppings
Aristo's Greek Restaurant
Tasty greek food on the classier side
This place is so good. Gyros and souvlaki! Their fries are perfect every time.
7 locals recommend
Greek Souvlaki
404 E BroadwayThis place is so good. Gyros and souvlaki! Their fries are perfect every time.
Essentials
Easiest grocery store to bike to. Located in charming 9th and 9th neighborhood.
144 locals recommend
Smith's
876 E 800 SEasiest grocery store to bike to. Located in charming 9th and 9th neighborhood.
Sprouts Farmers Market
6284 S State StGreat grocery store for organic produce
Go here to purchase wine and high point beer as well as liquor.
11:00am-7:00pm Monday-Saturday
Closed sundays and all holidays.
15 locals recommend
Utah State Wine Store
255 S 300 EGo here to purchase wine and high point beer as well as liquor.
11:00am-7:00pm Monday-Saturday
Closed sundays and all holidays.
Drinks & Nightlife
SLCs newest fancy bar. Great cocktails, somewhat pricey. Beer bar next-door has a huge selection of local beers on tap and a selection of sausages
159 locals recommend
Bar-X
155 E 200 SSLCs newest fancy bar. Great cocktails, somewhat pricey. Beer bar next-door has a huge selection of local beers on tap and a selection of sausages
Cool new microbrewery with a foody menu that doesn't break the bank
65 locals recommend
Avenues Proper
376 8th AveCool new microbrewery with a foody menu that doesn't break the bank
Arts & Culture
Our library downtown. Great if you need access to a computer or a quiet place to study or hang out. There is a coffee shop and a few cute shops in the lobby. Accessible via TRAX
90 locals recommend
Salt Lake City Public Library
210 E 400 SOur library downtown. Great if you need access to a computer or a quiet place to study or hang out. There is a coffee shop and a few cute shops in the lobby. Accessible via TRAX
Want independent films? You've got independent films!
86 locals recommend
Broadway Centre Cinemas, operated by Salt Lake Film Society
300 SouthWant independent films? You've got independent films!
Sightseeing
Closest hiking and mountain biking. My recommendations are the desolation trail for hiking and the pipeline trail for biking. If you're up for a steep climb, Mt. Aire is my favorite 3 mile hike
34 locals recommend
Mill Creek Canyon
Closest hiking and mountain biking. My recommendations are the desolation trail for hiking and the pipeline trail for biking. If you're up for a steep climb, Mt. Aire is my favorite 3 mile hike
This canyon has everything you want. Rock climbing, hiking, mt. biking, everything! Ski resorts like solitude/brighton offer summer lift service for easy access to stunning views and nature.
176 locals recommend
Big Cottonwood Canyon
This canyon has everything you want. Rock climbing, hiking, mt. biking, everything! Ski resorts like solitude/brighton offer summer lift service for easy access to stunning views and nature.
This canyon is packed with fun. Take the tram at snowbird resort and stand on top of a mountain! Hike to albion basin from Alta ski resort for gorgeous views and endless wildflowers.
114 locals recommend
Little Cottonwood Canyon
This canyon is packed with fun. Take the tram at snowbird resort and stand on top of a mountain! Hike to albion basin from Alta ski resort for gorgeous views and endless wildflowers.