Guidebook to SLC!
Food scene
This is one of our favorites. Always super yummy. NY Times "13 Hours" recommended.
30 residents recomanen
Himalayan Kitchen
360 State StThis is one of our favorites. Always super yummy. NY Times "13 Hours" recommended.
Best Delivery Chinese, and great in-restaurant dining (free delivery to our address).
9 residents recomanen
J. Wong's Thai & Chinese Bistro
163 W 200 SBest Delivery Chinese, and great in-restaurant dining (free delivery to our address).
This is a locally owned coffee shop for those coffee people - this one is strictly drive through.
19 residents recomanen
Java Jo's
401 1st Ave NThis is a locally owned coffee shop for those coffee people - this one is strictly drive through.
We eat here often, great flavors. There is also a bar attached "The Bank".
20 residents recomanen
Bambara
202 S Main StWe eat here often, great flavors. There is also a bar attached "The Bank".
This is one of the restaurants in town, and is definitely one of our favorites! Big lovers of sea food here.
66 residents recomanen
Current Fish and Oyster
279 E 300 SThis is one of the restaurants in town, and is definitely one of our favorites! Big lovers of sea food here.
Best Fast Slice of pizza in Salt Lake. Try the Potato-Bacon. Right on State Street. Fun Vibe!
18 residents recomanen
Pie Hole
344 S State StBest Fast Slice of pizza in Salt Lake. Try the Potato-Bacon. Right on State Street. Fun Vibe!
These guys are artisans, amazing bakery and selections for the coffee lovers.
22 residents recomanen
Three Pines Coffee
165 S Main StThese guys are artisans, amazing bakery and selections for the coffee lovers.
Best Sushi in Salt Lake City. Be prepared for a wait (but it is worth it). I recommend getting your name on the list then going next door to "Post Office Place" for a drink and appetizer (same owner as Takashi)
156 residents recomanen
Takashi
18 W Market StBest Sushi in Salt Lake City. Be prepared for a wait (but it is worth it). I recommend getting your name on the list then going next door to "Post Office Place" for a drink and appetizer (same owner as Takashi)
Red Iguana is a pretty popular location for tourists and locals alike. The mexican food is authentic and solid. I know the owners well. Pro Tip: Skip "The Red Iguana" and go to "Red Iguana 2" which always has shorter lines/waits.
71 residents recomanen
Red Iguana 2
866 W S Temple StRed Iguana is a pretty popular location for tourists and locals alike. The mexican food is authentic and solid. I know the owners well. Pro Tip: Skip "The Red Iguana" and go to "Red Iguana 2" which always has shorter lines/waits.
This is the hippest place in town to grab a coffee and work on your laptop... or maybe a cup of hot cocoa
9 residents recomanen
The People's Coffee
177 E 200 SThis is the hippest place in town to grab a coffee and work on your laptop... or maybe a cup of hot cocoa
I love this little hipster restaurant. The food is fantastic and it has a great vibe.
11 residents recomanen
SLC Eatery
1017 South Main StreetI love this little hipster restaurant. The food is fantastic and it has a great vibe.
Cucina
1026 2nd AveWe LOVE this little restaurant. Food is superb!
Este Pizzeria - Downtown
156 E 200 SWhat can I say, it's pizza!
Love Mexican food? Well, don't go too far. Great for a big family or corporate group! You've got to try their Parrillada.
62 residents recomanen
Chile-Tepin
307 W 200 SLove Mexican food? Well, don't go too far. Great for a big family or corporate group! You've got to try their Parrillada.
This is one of my favorites, that of the whole vibe and amazing food options for those with allergies or just want a bit healthier :) Bigger groups might have a harder time going go because of the size.
10 residents recomanen
From Scratch
62 E Gallivan AveThis is one of my favorites, that of the whole vibe and amazing food options for those with allergies or just want a bit healthier :) Bigger groups might have a harder time going go because of the size.
Essentials
Downtown Grocery Store. Great selection of cheeses, award winning bakery. They also stock many local items. Only 10 minutes walk from our house.
162 residents recomanen
Harmons Grocery Store
135 E 100 SDowntown Grocery Store. Great selection of cheeses, award winning bakery. They also stock many local items. Only 10 minutes walk from our house.
This is the drycleaner we use. They can do a 1 day turn around usually.
6 residents recomanen
Henries Dry Cleaners
This is the drycleaner we use. They can do a 1 day turn around usually.
Parks & Nature
This is a great place to hike or bike, as well as to take a dog for a walk. It is a very short walk from our home, and offers a quick escape from the city.
152 residents recomanen
Parc Memory Grove
300 N Canyon RdThis is a great place to hike or bike, as well as to take a dog for a walk. It is a very short walk from our home, and offers a quick escape from the city.
There are several access points for this trail that gives spectacular views of the valley. It's a favorite for locals.
64 residents recomanen
Bonneville Shoreline Trail
There are several access points for this trail that gives spectacular views of the valley. It's a favorite for locals.
This is Salt Lake City's "Central Park". The Tracy Aviary is located here (a gorgeous park of gardens and well-cared-for-winged-friends. It is also not far from the 9th and 9th neighborhood with several great pubs and restaurants.
353 residents recomanen
Liberty Park
600 Harvey Milk BoulevardThis is Salt Lake City's "Central Park". The Tracy Aviary is located here (a gorgeous park of gardens and well-cared-for-winged-friends. It is also not far from the 9th and 9th neighborhood with several great pubs and restaurants.
These gorgeously tended Gardens require a payment for entrace, but are well worth the trip and a must visit for any local. You'll find a variety of flowers, trees, plants and other life with paved trails and plenty of spots for a picnic.
229 residents recomanen
Jardí Red Butte
300 Wakara WayThese gorgeously tended Gardens require a payment for entrace, but are well worth the trip and a must visit for any local. You'll find a variety of flowers, trees, plants and other life with paved trails and plenty of spots for a picnic.
This Canyon has both hiking and biking options and is only about a mile away from the house. Within 15 minutes, you feel like you are completely away from the city. It is one of the treasures of living in Downtown SLC. Walk to the city, walk into the mountains, all within about 30 minutes!
70 residents recomanen
City Creek Canyon
City Creek Canyon RoadThis Canyon has both hiking and biking options and is only about a mile away from the house. Within 15 minutes, you feel like you are completely away from the city. It is one of the treasures of living in Downtown SLC. Walk to the city, walk into the mountains, all within about 30 minutes!
This is a nice park attached to the large Salt Lake Cemetery which is a historic and interesting place to wander. It has a great playground for kids.
9 residents recomanen
Lindsey Gardens Park
426 M StThis is a nice park attached to the large Salt Lake Cemetery which is a historic and interesting place to wander. It has a great playground for kids.
Others
This is where most major conventions are held in Salt Lake City
119 residents recomanen
Centre de Convencions Salt Palace
90 S W Temple StThis is where most major conventions are held in Salt Lake City
Entertainment & Activities
Independent Movies Play Here. Sundance Film Festival Location.
86 residents recomanen
Broadway Centre Cinemas, operated by Salt Lake Film Society
300 SouthIndependent Movies Play Here. Sundance Film Festival Location.
This is where to go for mainstream Hollywood movies. There are several restaurants in the same area
62 residents recomanen
Megaplex Theatres at The Gateway
400 W 200 SThis is where to go for mainstream Hollywood movies. There are several restaurants in the same area
Teatre Eccles
131 S Main StTouring Broadway Shows and other spectacular events
Great spot to take younger kids in downtown SLC at the Gateway Mall
59 residents recomanen
Museu Infantil Discovery Gateway
444 W 100 SGreat spot to take younger kids in downtown SLC at the Gateway Mall
This place is remarkable. Gorgeous gardens and wonderful exhibits. We visit here several times per year. Also inside Utah's "Central Park" (Liberty Park) which offers some great hanging out.
136 residents recomanen
Tracy Aviary & Jardins Botànics
589 E 1300 SThis place is remarkable. Gorgeous gardens and wonderful exhibits. We visit here several times per year. Also inside Utah's "Central Park" (Liberty Park) which offers some great hanging out.
Hogle Zoo
2600 Sunnyside Ave SGreat Zoo for families
This only runs on Saturdays throughout the summer, but is a great market with both food and craft items.
44 residents recomanen
Downtown Farmers Market
300 W 300 SThis only runs on Saturdays throughout the summer, but is a great market with both food and craft items.
Salt Lake Acting Company
168 W 500 NThis is one of our favorite local acting companies.
This museum curates some very interesting contemporary art. Usually with a Utah-twist.
62 residents recomanen
Utah Museum of Contemporary Art
20 S W TempleThis museum curates some very interesting contemporary art. Usually with a Utah-twist.
The permanent and rotating collections of this museum really showcase a lot of interesting Utah and international art
84 residents recomanen
Utah Museum of Fine Arts
410 Campus Center DrThe permanent and rotating collections of this museum really showcase a lot of interesting Utah and international art
I love the dinosaur exhibits (most from Utah!) as well as great explanations of the Utah landscape and history
281 residents recomanen
Natural History Museum of Utah
301 Wakara WayI love the dinosaur exhibits (most from Utah!) as well as great explanations of the Utah landscape and history
We have a fantastic symphony, and a great opera. You can't go wrong with either of these.
37 residents recomanen
Utah Symphony
123 W S TempleWe have a fantastic symphony, and a great opera. You can't go wrong with either of these.
You can't visit Salt Lake City and not tour the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saint Temple. This, and the Church's Conference Center are just a 5 minute walk away.
621 residents recomanen
Plaça del Temple
50 N West TempleYou can't visit Salt Lake City and not tour the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saint Temple. This, and the Church's Conference Center are just a 5 minute walk away.
Sightseeing
You can't visit Salt Lake City and not tour the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints Temple. This, and the Church's Conference Center are just a 5 minute walk away.
621 residents recomanen
Plaça del Temple
50 N West TempleYou can't visit Salt Lake City and not tour the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints Temple. This, and the Church's Conference Center are just a 5 minute walk away.
This is a pretty short, somewhat steep hike, and a great view of Salt Lake and the valley. You could make it a longer expedition and just walk up from the house, or there is parking at the trailhead not too far away.
Ensign Peak Trail
Ensign Peak TrailThis is a pretty short, somewhat steep hike, and a great view of Salt Lake and the valley. You could make it a longer expedition and just walk up from the house, or there is parking at the trailhead not too far away.
Jardins de Gilgal
749 E 500 SThis quirky weird little sculpture park is a must visit.
This outdoor sculpture is about 2 hours away, and requires some off-roading. But if you are into massive outdoor sculptures, and want to kill two birds and visit the Great Salt Lake (or kill three birds and also visit the Golden Spike National Monument) then this should be on your must-see list.
39 residents recomanen
Espiral Jetty
This outdoor sculpture is about 2 hours away, and requires some off-roading. But if you are into massive outdoor sculptures, and want to kill two birds and visit the Great Salt Lake (or kill three birds and also visit the Golden Spike National Monument) then this should be on your must-see list.
Shopping
This is Utah's premier mall with a great selection including Nordstrom, Tiffany's, Brooks Brothers. But also H&M, Macy's and a great selection.
621 residents recomanen
City Creek Center
50 S Main StThis is Utah's premier mall with a great selection including Nordstrom, Tiffany's, Brooks Brothers. But also H&M, Macy's and a great selection.
Gateway Mall has several fun restaurants and shops, and the closest popular movie theater (Gateway Cinemas)
158 residents recomanen
The Gateway
400 W 200 SGateway Mall has several fun restaurants and shops, and the closest popular movie theater (Gateway Cinemas)
This is where you will find Whole Foods as well as an assortment of other shopping like Williams & Sonoma, Pottery Barn and some restaurant options.
113 residents recomanen
Trolley Square
602 E 500 SThis is where you will find Whole Foods as well as an assortment of other shopping like Williams & Sonoma, Pottery Barn and some restaurant options.