Guidebook for Salt Lake City
Drinks & Nightlife
Excellent wings, reasonable prices, mellow vibe - also the hush puppies are the best I've ever had.
26 residents recomanen
Trolley Wing Co
2148 S 900 EExcellent wings, reasonable prices, mellow vibe - also the hush puppies are the best I've ever had.
Friendly unique bar with full TASTY menu, dog friendly with dog tags, they even have a pet menu! Outdoor fireplace ideal for socializing.
69 residents recomanen
Campfire Lounge
837 E 2100 SFriendly unique bar with full TASTY menu, dog friendly with dog tags, they even have a pet menu! Outdoor fireplace ideal for socializing.
Dueling piano bar - they are crazy talented, the crowd is always good looking and fun loving - most people who grew up in Utah grew up singing or playing an instrument, so when the drunken crowd sings along it doesn't sound half bad!
45 residents recomanen
Keys On Main
242 S Main StDueling piano bar - they are crazy talented, the crowd is always good looking and fun loving - most people who grew up in Utah grew up singing or playing an instrument, so when the drunken crowd sings along it doesn't sound half bad!
Mellow and somewhat raucous bar, central downtown and full of fun
52 residents recomanen
The Green Pig Pub
31 E 400 SMellow and somewhat raucous bar, central downtown and full of fun
Sexy martini bar - some dress up for it (rare for the mellow SLC style), they usually have some sort of band with a sax involved, and a very interesting martini selection
34 residents recomanen
The Red Door
57 W 200 SSexy martini bar - some dress up for it (rare for the mellow SLC style), they usually have some sort of band with a sax involved, and a very interesting martini selection
Food Scene
Completely hippie - but EXCELLENT and all environmentally friendly, GET THE RICE PUDDING or crepes. Don't expect fast service, but expect a chill vibe and tasty coffee and coffeehouse eats.
12 residents recomanen
Greenhouse Effect
3231 S 900 ECompletely hippie - but EXCELLENT and all environmentally friendly, GET THE RICE PUDDING or crepes. Don't expect fast service, but expect a chill vibe and tasty coffee and coffeehouse eats.
Brewery with seriously excellent food. Their brews are excellent, The mushroom appetizer is the bomb diggity
90 residents recomanen
Red Rock Brewing Co.
254 S 200 WBrewery with seriously excellent food. Their brews are excellent, The mushroom appetizer is the bomb diggity
One of MANY breweries in SLC hood, their mac'n'cheese is RIDICULOUS and their beer is my favorite - apricot hef and evolutions are the best to my palate
139 residents recomanen
Wasatch Brew Pub
2110 Highland DrOne of MANY breweries in SLC hood, their mac'n'cheese is RIDICULOUS and their beer is my favorite - apricot hef and evolutions are the best to my palate
The best vibe and fastest service for breakfast in the valley. The people watching is always interesting, as people from all different walks of life come together to enjoy awesome and quickly made breakfast foods. Seriously, it rocks.
202 residents recomanen
The Park Café
604 E 1300 SThe best vibe and fastest service for breakfast in the valley. The people watching is always interesting, as people from all different walks of life come together to enjoy awesome and quickly made breakfast foods. Seriously, it rocks.
BEST NEPALESE/INDIAN FOOD in the valley! And not so expensive
30 residents recomanen
Himalayan Kitchen
360 State StBEST NEPALESE/INDIAN FOOD in the valley! And not so expensive
Fab place to go for tapas, mod tacos and interesting drinks
31 residents recomanen
Taqueria 27 Downtown
149 E 200 SFab place to go for tapas, mod tacos and interesting drinks
New York style pizzeria, they ROCK and are very close to the house. I like the stromboli the best, but no one is judging. Tell them you want the broccoli to come back as a topping - I'm trying to rally them to bring it back.
30 residents recomanen
Este Pizza SugarHouse
2148 S 900 ENew York style pizzeria, they ROCK and are very close to the house. I like the stromboli the best, but no one is judging. Tell them you want the broccoli to come back as a topping - I'm trying to rally them to bring it back.
Red Moose Coffee Company
1693 S 900 EAwesome coffee place, good vibes
Salt Lake Roasting Co
820 E 400 SBest coffee in the valley, mellow vibe, good eats
Sweet vibes here, and along with it comes EXCELLENT cajun food, and a HUGE selection of tasty and rare beers - best beer selection in the valley. They usually have a small band playing on weekends too. The guitarist is a doc I work with - cheer for Linc! GET THE SWEET POTATOE FRIES!!
104 residents recomanen
The Bayou
645 S State StSweet vibes here, and along with it comes EXCELLENT cajun food, and a HUGE selection of tasty and rare beers - best beer selection in the valley. They usually have a small band playing on weekends too. The guitarist is a doc I work with - cheer for Linc! GET THE SWEET POTATOE FRIES!!
Best quick drive-through coffee joint with specialty coffees if desired, and mouth-watering bagels from Schmidt's bakery across the street. The baristas are super friendly and good at their jobs - most of them have been there for MANY years, and they are happy!
9 residents recomanen
Caffé Expresso
902 S 1100 EBest quick drive-through coffee joint with specialty coffees if desired, and mouth-watering bagels from Schmidt's bakery across the street. The baristas are super friendly and good at their jobs - most of them have been there for MANY years, and they are happy!
Romantic low-key vibe, excellent Indian, more on the pricey side.
103 residents recomanen
Bombay House
2731 E Parleys WayRomantic low-key vibe, excellent Indian, more on the pricey side.
Salt Lake City classic! If you like Chicago-style pizzas, this is the place for you. There are multiple locations, but they are only here in Salt Lake, and this is the original, right next to University of Utah campus.
79 residents recomanen
The Pie Pizzeria - Underground
1320 E 200 SSalt Lake City classic! If you like Chicago-style pizzas, this is the place for you. There are multiple locations, but they are only here in Salt Lake, and this is the original, right next to University of Utah campus.
French style bakery, with an excellent restaurant selection as well. Their brunch and lunch are particularly excellent, just the thought of the Gourmet Grilled Cheese makes me salivate!! Let's be honest though, the best thing about here? The delicious and decadent desserts!!
105 residents recomanen
Gourmandise The Bakery
250 S 300 EFrench style bakery, with an excellent restaurant selection as well. Their brunch and lunch are particularly excellent, just the thought of the Gourmet Grilled Cheese makes me salivate!! Let's be honest though, the best thing about here? The delicious and decadent desserts!!
Awesome and inventive pizzas, has a New York feel to it, has excellent people watching, and awesome brews, as well as one of the last places to close down for the night, every night.
18 residents recomanen
Pie Hole
344 S State StAwesome and inventive pizzas, has a New York feel to it, has excellent people watching, and awesome brews, as well as one of the last places to close down for the night, every night.
This place has wonderful Mormon-style food, it is staffed by the missionaries, but is not at all about proselytizing. One of the oldest restaurants in town, it's a must-eat!
10 residents recomanen
Lion House Pantry
63 E S TempleThis place has wonderful Mormon-style food, it is staffed by the missionaries, but is not at all about proselytizing. One of the oldest restaurants in town, it's a must-eat!
Local all organic, vegan-friendly place, everything on the menu is delightful to even picky palates, particularly breakfast and brunch. Outdoor dining in the summer, heated yurt in the winter. Parking is more scarce the later you go!
49 residents recomanen
Roots Cafe
3474 S 2300 ELocal all organic, vegan-friendly place, everything on the menu is delightful to even picky palates, particularly breakfast and brunch. Outdoor dining in the summer, heated yurt in the winter. Parking is more scarce the later you go!
Sightseeing
HUGE dog park - has a stream running through it, dogs are off-leash at a certain point and you are generally hiking up the trail to a small pond at the end - my doggie LOVES it here.
36 residents recomanen
Tanner Park
2660 Heritage WayHUGE dog park - has a stream running through it, dogs are off-leash at a certain point and you are generally hiking up the trail to a small pond at the end - my doggie LOVES it here.
The original, iconic symbol of the religion that shaped this beautiful city! It is gorgeous, and the entire grounds are beautiful as well. During the Christmas season, all of the grounds are lit with lights that crowds flock to every year, and it's free. There are also horse-drawn carriages during Christmas, que romantique!
621 residents recomanen
Plaça del Temple
50 N West TempleThe original, iconic symbol of the religion that shaped this beautiful city! It is gorgeous, and the entire grounds are beautiful as well. During the Christmas season, all of the grounds are lit with lights that crowds flock to every year, and it's free. There are also horse-drawn carriages during Christmas, que romantique!
See the iconic salt flats, many movies have been shot here, many cars driven FAST, it's really a unique site. About a 45-60 minute drive from home. BRING SUNGLASSES because the sun is so bright, reflected off the white salt, and if you'll be there around sunset BRING BUG SPRAY.
80 residents recomanen
Bonneville Salt Flats
See the iconic salt flats, many movies have been shot here, many cars driven FAST, it's really a unique site. About a 45-60 minute drive from home. BRING SUNGLASSES because the sun is so bright, reflected off the white salt, and if you'll be there around sunset BRING BUG SPRAY.
Everything Else
Herman Franks Park
1371 S 700 ESmall and chill dog park, off leash.
RIDICULOUS beautiful park with a pond that you can paddle boat in during the season, shares a space with Tracy Aviary which is an awesome place to take kids. They have everything in this park from free yoga classes to LARP-ing, acro-yoga classes, volleyball, kids playgrounds, meet up groups, it's a hub
353 residents recomanen
Liberty Park
600 Harvey Milk BoulevardRIDICULOUS beautiful park with a pond that you can paddle boat in during the season, shares a space with Tracy Aviary which is an awesome place to take kids. They have everything in this park from free yoga classes to LARP-ing, acro-yoga classes, volleyball, kids playgrounds, meet up groups, it's a hub
Unique old school movie theater with a full menu for movies, they have more of an Indie selection than most, they are the hub of the Salt Lake Film Society.
86 residents recomanen
Broadway Centre Cinemas, operated by Salt Lake Film Society
300 SouthUnique old school movie theater with a full menu for movies, they have more of an Indie selection than most, they are the hub of the Salt Lake Film Society.
Best grocery store in the hood, and their salad bar/ deli is stocked with tasty goods
57 residents recomanen
Harmons Grocery - Brickyard
3270 S 1300 EBest grocery store in the hood, and their salad bar/ deli is stocked with tasty goods
Super close park, with a large roundabout that people drive or walk/run. Large duck pond as well, and the vibe is friendly and happy
197 residents recomanen
Sugar House Park
1330 2100 SSuper close park, with a large roundabout that people drive or walk/run. Large duck pond as well, and the vibe is friendly and happy
Essentials
Most excellent yoga studio in the hood. They have three different rooms in the beautiful studio, and their schedule is STACKED with all sorts of different classes.
29 residents recomanen
Prana Yoga Trolley Square
602 500 SMost excellent yoga studio in the hood. They have three different rooms in the beautiful studio, and their schedule is STACKED with all sorts of different classes.
Easy to get to, close to home, quality machines and friendly people. As with most Laundromats, I wouldn't leave your clothing unattended, but in general this is a friendly place.
Highland Coin Laundry
2943 Highland DrEasy to get to, close to home, quality machines and friendly people. As with most Laundromats, I wouldn't leave your clothing unattended, but in general this is a friendly place.
Cheapest gas, quickest in and out, not the classiest joint but it's en route to every place you'll go from the house.
9 residents recomanen
Maverik Adventure's First Stop
425 S Redwood RdCheapest gas, quickest in and out, not the classiest joint but it's en route to every place you'll go from the house.
Arts & Culture
Best place for dinner and a movie - at the same time. Awesome bar with great pizza and other eats, they have pool tables for you to enjoy whilst you wait for your movie, and there are tables during the movie to eat while you watch, as well as couches at the back (which I would never sit on out of pure principle).
80 residents recomanen
Brewvies Cinema Pub
677 South 200 WestBest place for dinner and a movie - at the same time. Awesome bar with great pizza and other eats, they have pool tables for you to enjoy whilst you wait for your movie, and there are tables during the movie to eat while you watch, as well as couches at the back (which I would never sit on out of pure principle).
The Clark Planetarium is an icon of Salt Lake City, and it's a great place to take kids who are curious about space. They also have an awesome laser light show to Pink Floyd's "The Wall" album with comfy seating for a romantic/entertaining date night.
117 residents recomanen
Planetari Clark
110 400 WThe Clark Planetarium is an icon of Salt Lake City, and it's a great place to take kids who are curious about space. They also have an awesome laser light show to Pink Floyd's "The Wall" album with comfy seating for a romantic/entertaining date night.
A Fabulous art museum, always has an interesting exhibit that doesn't break the budget, and they have an entire upper floor dedicated to teaching kids and adults through the use of all of the senses, and most importantly the sense of play. Make all sorts of different arts, shop in the gift shop, or an enjoy an (overpriced) café-style meal.
157 residents recomanen
Museu Leonardo
209 E 500 SA Fabulous art museum, always has an interesting exhibit that doesn't break the budget, and they have an entire upper floor dedicated to teaching kids and adults through the use of all of the senses, and most importantly the sense of play. Make all sorts of different arts, shop in the gift shop, or an enjoy an (overpriced) café-style meal.
Like a learning playland for kids who want to run amok, and parents who want a safe and learning environment for their kids, it's a great way to spend an afternoon!
59 residents recomanen
Museu Infantil Discovery Gateway
444 W 100 SLike a learning playland for kids who want to run amok, and parents who want a safe and learning environment for their kids, it's a great way to spend an afternoon!
This is a wonderful place to go and learn about Natural History. Activities for adults and kids, continually changing their exhibits.
281 residents recomanen
Natural History Museum of Utah
301 Wakara WayThis is a wonderful place to go and learn about Natural History. Activities for adults and kids, continually changing their exhibits.
Theatre in the Round, just like Shakespeare intended! Started out small, keeps the small charm. I've NEVER been disappointed with a play or musical here!
83 residents recomanen
Teatre Hale Center
9900 Monroe StTheatre in the Round, just like Shakespeare intended! Started out small, keeps the small charm. I've NEVER been disappointed with a play or musical here!
Best tattoo shop in the valley, not only talented artists, but really cool chill peeps. Ask for Jake, he's the owner.
SLC Ink Tattoo: Salt Lake City, Utah
1150 S Main StBest tattoo shop in the valley, not only talented artists, but really cool chill peeps. Ask for Jake, he's the owner.
Entertainment & Activities
Dance studio that offers reasonable rates for dance lessons, and every Friday night they have a social where you learn a dance and they have a themed party afterwards where people actually dance!
DF Dance Studio
2978 State StDance studio that offers reasonable rates for dance lessons, and every Friday night they have a social where you learn a dance and they have a themed party afterwards where people actually dance!
Tracy Aviary is an excellent place to take the kids, they usually have some sort of event going on, and it's right next to Liberty Park
136 residents recomanen
Tracy Aviary & Jardins Botànics
589 E 1300 STracy Aviary is an excellent place to take the kids, they usually have some sort of event going on, and it's right next to Liberty Park
Home of two of the iconic Utah ski resorts, Brighton and Solitude, this is a beautiful canyon drive as well. There is a park and ride lot if you want to take the bus up, and when the season isn't ride for snow enjoyment, mountain biking, climbing and hiking are the bee's knees here!
176 residents recomanen
Big Cottonwood Canyon
Home of two of the iconic Utah ski resorts, Brighton and Solitude, this is a beautiful canyon drive as well. There is a park and ride lot if you want to take the bus up, and when the season isn't ride for snow enjoyment, mountain biking, climbing and hiking are the bee's knees here!
Just a ride up the canyon to Park City, and you'll find yourself in some lovely powpow. Deer Valley just beyond as well!
161 residents recomanen
Canyons Village a Park City
4000 Canyons Resort DrJust a ride up the canyon to Park City, and you'll find yourself in some lovely powpow. Deer Valley just beyond as well!
Fabulous little zoo, and in the winter season they put up lights that are fun to walk around (with a warm cup of cocoa in-hand of course)!
285 residents recomanen
Hogle Zoo
2600 Sunnyside Ave SFabulous little zoo, and in the winter season they put up lights that are fun to walk around (with a warm cup of cocoa in-hand of course)!
AWESOME way to spend the day, is there anything more relaxing than watching fish swim around? Wonderful touch tank as well, kids and adults alike will love!
264 residents recomanen
Loveland Living Planet Aquarium
12033 Lone Peak PkwyAWESOME way to spend the day, is there anything more relaxing than watching fish swim around? Wonderful touch tank as well, kids and adults alike will love!
The Visit Salt Lake Connect Pass is a pass that collectively gives a discount to Salt Lake's biggest tourist attractions. If you'll be here for long enough to enjoy more than one or two places, check it out here: http://www.visitsaltlake.com/listings/Visit-Salt-Lake-Connect-Pass/58491/612/
Visit Salt Lake
The Visit Salt Lake Connect Pass is a pass that collectively gives a discount to Salt Lake's biggest tourist attractions. If you'll be here for long enough to enjoy more than one or two places, check it out here: http://www.visitsaltlake.com/listings/Visit-Salt-Lake-Connect-Pass/58491/612/
Salt Lake City is one of the genealogy capitals of the world. This is a FREE place to check out some of your lineage and maybe make some connections.
FamilySearch Center
15 E S Temple StSalt Lake City is one of the genealogy capitals of the world. This is a FREE place to check out some of your lineage and maybe make some connections.
My favorite pole and aerial fitness studio, tell them Ann sent you! Take the plunge and try it out; you won't regret it!
The Salt Mine SLC
1077 W 1355 SMy favorite pole and aerial fitness studio, tell them Ann sent you! Take the plunge and try it out; you won't regret it!