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    Salt Lake City and the surrounding areas offer so many enriching experiences. After all, John Muir called Salt Lake City "The city with wilderness on the edge" for very good reason.

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  • Take a trip to Hogle Zoo, one of the biggest zoos in the Intermountain West. Check out hundreds of amazing animals, and don’t miss a ride on the Eccles Express Train while you’re there!

  • Looking for a sweet treat? Swing by Doki Doki, a cozy Japanese dessert spot, or hit up Monkey Wrench for some tasty dairy-free and vegan options.

  • If you’re looking for a breathtaking view, Ensign Peak is a short walk from Ensign Peak Park and offers one of the best views in Salt Lake City. It's the spot where Brigham Young stood to plan out the city's iconic grid system.
  • Need a dose of nature without leaving the city? Head over to the Red Butte Garden! With scenic walking trails and seasonal blooms, it's the perfect chill spot to wander, relax, or snap a few photos.

  • Looking for some fresh mountain air? Head up to Silver Lake in Big Cottonwood Canyon for peaceful views and that refreshing alpine vibe. While you're there, check out nearby Brighton and Solitude for even more scenic beauty. Don’t forget to pack a water bottle—staying hydrated helps with the high elevation!

  • On your way back down the canyon, stop by Silver Fork Lodge for a cozy bite or a cool drink with a view.

  • Want to step back in time? Swing by This Is The Place Heritage Park to pan for gold and dive into an interactive pioneer experience.
  • Take a drive or bike ride through any of Utah’s stunning canyons—Millcreek, Big Cottonwood, Little Cottonwood, or even Ogden Canyon.

  • If you’re just looking to relax in nature, kick back by a mountain lake or hang out next to a rolling creek. Even better—bring a hammock and a good book for the ultimate mountain escape. Keep your eyes peeled for local wildlife while you're up there!

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Local Attractions

  • Temple Square
  • Great Salt Lake
  • Natural History Museum of Utah
  • Loveland Living Planet Aquarium
  • Hogle Zoo
  • Antelope Island State Park
  • Red Butte Garden
  • This Is The Place Heritage Park
  • Clark Planetarium
  • Salt Lake City Public Library
  • Utah State Capitol
  • Wheeler Historic Farm
  • Tracy Aviary
  • International Peace Gardens

SHORT HIKES

  1. Ensign Peak Trail
  2. Donut Falls Trail
  3. Living Room Trail
  4. Lake Blanche Trail
  5. Bells Canyon Trail
  6. Mill Creek Canyon Pipeline Trail
  7. Rattlesnake Gulch Trail at Mueller Park
  8. Ferguson Canyon Trail
  9. City Creek Canyon Trail

Breakfast

The Park Café A beloved brunch spot dishing out hearty comfort food right across from Liberty Park.
Eva's Bakery A cozy downtown bakery serving up French-inspired pastries and all-day breakfast favorites.
  • The Park Café A beloved brunch spot dishing out hearty comfort food right across from Liberty Park.
  • Eva's Bakery A cozy downtown bakery serving up French-inspired pastries and all-day breakfast favorites.

Lunch

Ruth’s Diner An iconic canyon diner known for its mile-high biscuits, hearty breakfasts, and vintage charm.
Pretty Bird A hot chicken joint turning up the heat with crispy, flavor-packed sandwiches and Southern-style sides.
  • Ruth’s Diner An iconic canyon diner known for its mile-high biscuits, hearty breakfasts, and vintage charm.
  • Pretty Bird A hot chicken joint turning up the heat with crispy, flavor-packed sandwiches and Southern-style sides.

Dinner

Cucina Wine Bar A neighborhood gem offering elevated comfort food, fine wines, and a laid-back patio vibe.
Monarca A vibrant spot serving creative Mexican dishes with fresh, bold flavors and colorful cocktails.
  • Cucina Wine Bar A neighborhood gem offering elevated comfort food, fine wines, and a laid-back patio vibe.
  • Monarca A vibrant spot serving creative Mexican dishes with fresh, bold flavors and colorful cocktails.

Drinks

Lake Effect Slick spot for craft cocktails, live music, and late-night vibes.

Whiskey Street strong pours, rich wood decor, and a killer whiskey list.
Water Witch A stylish bar serving cocktails with a hint of mystique.
  • Lake Effect Slick spot for craft cocktails, live music, and late-night vibes.

  • Whiskey Street strong pours, rich wood decor, and a killer whiskey list.
  • Water Witch A stylish bar serving cocktails with a hint of mystique.
The Pearl modern cocktails and vintage charm
London Belle Cozy bar with rustic vibes and expertly crafted cocktails.
Thieves Guild Cidery A Dungeons and Dragons-themed bar
  • The Pearl modern cocktails and vintage charm
  • London Belle Cozy bar with rustic vibes and expertly crafted cocktails.
  • Thieves Guild Cidery A Dungeons and Dragons-themed bar

Treats

Mrs. Backer's Pastry Shop A charming, old-school bakery known for its ornate cakes, frosted cookies, and vintage pink decor.
Doki Doki - Japanese Dessert Café A cute and colorful café specializing in Japanese-style desserts like roll cakes, taiyaki, and boba drinks.
  • Mrs. Backer's Pastry Shop A charming, old-school bakery known for its ornate cakes, frosted cookies, and vintage pink decor.
  • Doki Doki - Japanese Dessert Café A cute and colorful café specializing in Japanese-style desserts like roll cakes, taiyaki, and boba drinks.

Live Like the Utahans

Swig A popular drink stop known for its dirty sodas and sweet treats. Who needs coffee when you've got Diet Coke with coconut?
RubySnap A retro-style bakery turning out gourmet cookies made with unique flavors and top-notch ingredients.
  • Swig A popular drink stop known for its dirty sodas and sweet treats. Who needs coffee when you've got Diet Coke with coconut?
  • RubySnap A retro-style bakery turning out gourmet cookies made with unique flavors and top-notch ingredients.

Other Local Restaurants

  1. The Copper Onion
  2. Spitz
  3. White Horse
  4. Squatters Pub Brewery
  5. SlackWater
  6. Red Iguana
  7. Bambara
  8. Franklin Avenue
  9. Red Rock
  10. Crown Burger
  11. ROCTACO
  12. The Bayou
  13. SLC Eatery
  14. From Scratch
  15. Pie Hole

BREWERIES/Distilleries

  1. Uinta Brewing
  2. Salt Flats
  3. Level Crossing Brewing Co.
  4. Epic
  5. Grid City Beer Works
  6. Templin Family Brewing
  7. Bewilder Brewing CO
  8. Proper Brewing
  9. Wasatch Brew Pub
  10. Beehive Distilling
  11. Outlaw Distillery
  12. Hammer Springs
  13. Dented brick
  14. Salt Flats
  15. High West

NATIONAL PARKS

  1. Zion Nation Park
  2. Arches Nation Park
  3. Bryce Canyon
  4. Capitol Reef
  5. Canyonlands
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