Guidebook for Salt Lake City
Food Scene
People go out of their way to get the Italian Village's Pizza Benders. Casual sit down restaurant. Can be loud and crowded. Might want to order ahead and pick up your food if it's a weekend.
7 locals recommend
Italian Village
5370 S 900 EPeople go out of their way to get the Italian Village's Pizza Benders. Casual sit down restaurant. Can be loud and crowded. Might want to order ahead and pick up your food if it's a weekend.
This is a local favorite (including one of ours). Casual restaurant that won't disappoint. They also have free Quesadilla's for kids, making it a great option for families with young children.
133 locals recommend
Cafe Rio Mexican Grill
6973 S 1300 EThis is a local favorite (including one of ours). Casual restaurant that won't disappoint. They also have free Quesadilla's for kids, making it a great option for families with young children.
Marco's Pizza
8520 S 1300 EGreat pizza close to home.
Let's face it, Salt Lake isn't known for it's fresh fish, but if you have a hankering for some sushi, Itto will usually hit the spot without breaking the bank. Try the firebird... it's our favorite.
31 locals recommend
Itto Sushi
856 Fort Union BlvdLet's face it, Salt Lake isn't known for it's fresh fish, but if you have a hankering for some sushi, Itto will usually hit the spot without breaking the bank. Try the firebird... it's our favorite.
If you are looking for a nice restaurant, Franck's is the place to go. It isn't cheap, nor is it very kid-friendly, but the food here is pretty amazing - especially the appetizers. Try the tomato pie and the brussels sprouts . If you don't love them, I'll refund your money!
31 locals recommend
Franck's Restaurant
6263 Holladay Blvd EIf you are looking for a nice restaurant, Franck's is the place to go. It isn't cheap, nor is it very kid-friendly, but the food here is pretty amazing - especially the appetizers. Try the tomato pie and the brussels sprouts . If you don't love them, I'll refund your money!
Stella Grill is a favorite restaurant of ours in the area. Often crowded during the lunch hour.
21 locals recommend
Stella Grill
4291 S 900 EStella Grill is a favorite restaurant of ours in the area. Often crowded during the lunch hour.
Parks & Nature
This lake next to Brighton Ski resort has a boardwalk and trail all the way around it. Great for an outdoor adventure in the summer with the kids or if you're looking for a wheelchair accessible hike. This isn't accessible if there is still snow in the mountains.
17 locals recommend
Silver Lake Visitor Center
8073 Big Cottonwood Canyon RdThis lake next to Brighton Ski resort has a boardwalk and trail all the way around it. Great for an outdoor adventure in the summer with the kids or if you're looking for a wheelchair accessible hike. This isn't accessible if there is still snow in the mountains.
Have kids but wanna get into the mountains? Try Lisa Falls. This is a short (.25 miles) and kid-friendly hike with a fun waterfall at the end. Pack some snacks and let the kids play in the pools at the base of the waterfall.
10 locals recommend
Lisa Falls Hiking Trail Head
6680-7876 Little Cottonwood Canyon RdHave kids but wanna get into the mountains? Try Lisa Falls. This is a short (.25 miles) and kid-friendly hike with a fun waterfall at the end. Pack some snacks and let the kids play in the pools at the base of the waterfall.
This is our favorite hike in Utah. It is a pretty steep hike and guaranteed to make you sweat! 3.5 miles in and 3.5 miles out with a consistent climb the whole way. Try it any time from late spring to autumn... it will blow your mind!
37 locals recommend
Lake Blanche Trailhead
This is our favorite hike in Utah. It is a pretty steep hike and guaranteed to make you sweat! 3.5 miles in and 3.5 miles out with a consistent climb the whole way. Try it any time from late spring to autumn... it will blow your mind!
Wheeler Farm is a great place to take the kids or to go for a walk/jog. Awesome trails, farm animals to see/pet, cows to milk, playground for the kiddos.
56 locals recommend
Wheeler Historic Farm
6351 S 900 EWheeler Farm is a great place to take the kids or to go for a walk/jog. Awesome trails, farm animals to see/pet, cows to milk, playground for the kiddos.
Entertainment & Activities
Brighton is our favorite Ski Resort. This resort has the best snow (far better than Park City) and is also one of the cheapest resorts. If you find yourself night skiing/snowboarding, Brighton has the most well-lit terrain. Also a great place to go for some fantastic hiking trails.
363 locals recommend
Brighton Resort
8302 S Brighton Loop RdBrighton is our favorite Ski Resort. This resort has the best snow (far better than Park City) and is also one of the cheapest resorts. If you find yourself night skiing/snowboarding, Brighton has the most well-lit terrain. Also a great place to go for some fantastic hiking trails.
Arts & Culture
If you'd like to get to know the history of Salt Lake City or Mormonism, this is the spot to go. Beyond the historical element, the grounds are beautifully cared for. If you are visiting between Thanksgiving and New Year's Eve, you have to see the light display at Temple Square! It is amazing!
84 locals recommend
Temple Square North Visitors' Center
50 W North TempleIf you'd like to get to know the history of Salt Lake City or Mormonism, this is the spot to go. Beyond the historical element, the grounds are beautifully cared for. If you are visiting between Thanksgiving and New Year's Eve, you have to see the light display at Temple Square! It is amazing!
Shopping
This is the best Shopping center in Utah. Fun atmosphere with a creek, water features, live fish, great shopping and food. The shopping center has a retractable roof that is open during good weather and closes in the winter and/or bad weather. Fun mall to visit even if you aren't interested in shopping.
621 locals recommend
City Creek Center
50 S Main StThis is the best Shopping center in Utah. Fun atmosphere with a creek, water features, live fish, great shopping and food. The shopping center has a retractable roof that is open during good weather and closes in the winter and/or bad weather. Fun mall to visit even if you aren't interested in shopping.
Close and convenient shopping mall with standard food options and shopping. Also the closest Apple Store. Not our favorite place to shop, but easily the most conveniently located.
180 locals recommend
Fashion Place
6191 S State StClose and convenient shopping mall with standard food options and shopping. Also the closest Apple Store. Not our favorite place to shop, but easily the most conveniently located.
Costco Wholesale
1818 S 300 WThis is the nearest Costco.
If you need to rent some ski gear while in the Salt Lake area, The Lifthouse is our suggestion. Great service, affordable prices, and easy access. Save yourself some money and rent gear here rather than the ski resort itself.
29 locals recommend
The Lifthouse
3700 Fort Union BlvdIf you need to rent some ski gear while in the Salt Lake area, The Lifthouse is our suggestion. Great service, affordable prices, and easy access. Save yourself some money and rent gear here rather than the ski resort itself.
Essentials
We hope you don't have to go here, but this is the nearest hospital... also the largest hospital in Utah.
8 locals recommend
Intermountain Medical Center Emergency Department
5121 S Cottonwood StWe hope you don't have to go here, but this is the nearest hospital... also the largest hospital in Utah.
This is the closest grocery store. You can get all your essentials here including bakery, deli, Starbuck's, groceries, pharmacy, etc.
Fresh Market
5632 S 900 EThis is the closest grocery store. You can get all your essentials here including bakery, deli, Starbuck's, groceries, pharmacy, etc.