Guidebook for Salt Lake City
Food Scene
Featured on Food Network's Diners, Drive-ins, and Dives, fantastic and authentic Mexican food with especially delicious mole sauce.
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Red Iguana
736 W North TempleFeatured on Food Network's Diners, Drive-ins, and Dives, fantastic and authentic Mexican food with especially delicious mole sauce.
Featured on Food Network's Diners, Drive-ins, and Dives, this comfort food and traditional American diner has some of the best biscuits and gravy you will ever taste.
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Ruth's Diner
4160 Emigration Canyon RdFeatured on Food Network's Diners, Drive-ins, and Dives, this comfort food and traditional American diner has some of the best biscuits and gravy you will ever taste.
This restaurant is right next door to the AirBnB listing, and has received the following review from Zagat: "A bit of an insider's hideout, this Downtown gem never fails to impress with its fabulous, locally focused American-Eclectic fare served in a charming brick-storefront setting with a romantic vibe; though it's a little pricey, pleasant service keeps it humming as a destination for foodies." Breakfast and brunch is especially delicious here, but check hours before going.
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Em's
271 N Center StThis restaurant is right next door to the AirBnB listing, and has received the following review from Zagat: "A bit of an insider's hideout, this Downtown gem never fails to impress with its fabulous, locally focused American-Eclectic fare served in a charming brick-storefront setting with a romantic vibe; though it's a little pricey, pleasant service keeps it humming as a destination for foodies." Breakfast and brunch is especially delicious here, but check hours before going.
Open from 6:30 AM to 2:00 PM daily, this hidden cafe and coffee shop is right next door to the AirBnB listing.
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Alchemy Coffee Capitol Hill
271 N Center StOpen from 6:30 AM to 2:00 PM daily, this hidden cafe and coffee shop is right next door to the AirBnB listing.
Eva's Bakery
155 S Main St Fantastic french toast and other breakfast and brunch items.
Oasis Cafe
151 S 500 EPig & A Jelly Jar, with locations in Salt Lake City and Ogden, serves a fresh, from scratch menu with a unique twist on comfort food.
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Pig & A Jelly Jar Salt Lake City
401 E 900 SPig & A Jelly Jar, with locations in Salt Lake City and Ogden, serves a fresh, from scratch menu with a unique twist on comfort food.
Concrete & wood make up the mod backdrop for this American bistro specializing in area-sourced fare.
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Café Niche
779 E 300 SConcrete & wood make up the mod backdrop for this American bistro specializing in area-sourced fare.
Upscale, white-tablecloth Italian restaurant set in loft-like surroundings with a bar & open kitchen. By far one of the best restaurants in Salt Lake City. Be prepared to make reservations well in advance as getting a table can be very difficult, and expect to pay anywhere from $300-$500 for a full course meal for two.
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Valter's Osteria
173 W BroadwayUpscale, white-tablecloth Italian restaurant set in loft-like surroundings with a bar & open kitchen. By far one of the best restaurants in Salt Lake City. Be prepared to make reservations well in advance as getting a table can be very difficult, and expect to pay anywhere from $300-$500 for a full course meal for two.
Locally sourced New American fare, cocktails & brunch in a modern setting with plenty of buzz. Beef Stroganoff is a must!
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The Copper Onion
111 E BroadwayLocally sourced New American fare, cocktails & brunch in a modern setting with plenty of buzz. Beef Stroganoff is a must!
Semi-fast eatery dishing up Mexican classics including hand-rolled tortillas, burritos & tacos. Budget friendly.
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Cafe Rio Mexican Grill
6973 S 1300 ESemi-fast eatery dishing up Mexican classics including hand-rolled tortillas, burritos & tacos. Budget friendly.
Shopping
A shopping mall built in the middle of skyscrapers, this mall features a flowing creek (with fish), a retractable roof for nice sunny days, and fantastic food and shopping amenities.
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City Creek Center
50 S Main StA shopping mall built in the middle of skyscrapers, this mall features a flowing creek (with fish), a retractable roof for nice sunny days, and fantastic food and shopping amenities.
An outdoor shopping experience, The Gateway is great for nice sunny days, and includes a Children's Discovery Museum, a Planetarium, and many other amenities.
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The Gateway
400 W 200 SAn outdoor shopping experience, The Gateway is great for nice sunny days, and includes a Children's Discovery Museum, a Planetarium, and many other amenities.
Essentials
Harmons is conveniently located within walking distance of Temple Square, and is a full-size grocery store.
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Harmons Grocery Store
135 E 100 SHarmons is conveniently located within walking distance of Temple Square, and is a full-size grocery store.
Another great grocery shopping option, Smith's tends to be a bit more affordable than Harmon's.
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Smith's Food and Drug
828 S 900 WAnother great grocery shopping option, Smith's tends to be a bit more affordable than Harmon's.
Maverik Adventure's First Stop
425 S Redwood RdGas station and convenience store.
Salt Lake Regional Medical Center
1050 E S TempleClosest hospital to the AirBnb listing
University of Utah Hospital
50 Medical Dr NArts & Culture
Eccles Theater
131 S Main StBroadway musicals and plays
Fantastic vocal and instrumental performances frequently occur in this location.
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Abravanel Hall
123 W S TempleFantastic vocal and instrumental performances frequently occur in this location.
A dedicated museum to LDS church history, this museum includes art exhibits, interactive displays, and a fun children's section. Admission is free.
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Church History Museum
45 N West TempleA dedicated museum to LDS church history, this museum includes art exhibits, interactive displays, and a fun children's section. Admission is free.
A library dedicated to researching and finding out family history. Visitors are welcome, and admission is free.
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Family History Library
35 N West TempleA library dedicated to researching and finding out family history. Visitors are welcome, and admission is free.
Besides hosting concerts & Broadway plays, this 1913 landmark is home to Ballet West & Utah Opera.
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Capitol Theatre
50 W 200 SBesides hosting concerts & Broadway plays, this 1913 landmark is home to Ballet West & Utah Opera.
Sightseeing
The world headquarters for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (Mormons). The iconic Salt Lake City Temple was built in 1893 and took 40 years to build. The world famous Mormon Tabernacle Choir has free weekly performances (Music and the Spoken Word) every Sunday at 9:30 AM. Visitors are welcome, and admission to all buildings and Music and the Spoken Word is free. Entrance into the Salt Lake City Temple is limited to members of the Mormon faith.
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Temple Square
50 N West TempleThe world headquarters for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (Mormons). The iconic Salt Lake City Temple was built in 1893 and took 40 years to build. The world famous Mormon Tabernacle Choir has free weekly performances (Music and the Spoken Word) every Sunday at 9:30 AM. Visitors are welcome, and admission to all buildings and Music and the Spoken Word is free. Entrance into the Salt Lake City Temple is limited to members of the Mormon faith.
The Pioneer Memorial Museum is noted as the world's largest collection of artifacts on one particular subject, and features displays and collections of memorabilia from the time the earliest settlers entered the Valley of the Great Salt Lake until the joining of the railroads at a location known as Promontory Point, Utah, on May 10, 1869.
As you enter the Pioneer Memorial Museum, you walk back into history. Here are the belongings of a hardy pioneer people who migrated 2,000 miles west across the plains from Nauvoo, Illinois, and from all parts of the world to seek religious freedom and to build a great city in the Salt Lake Valley and surrounding areas.
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Pioneer Memorial Museum
300 N Main StThe Pioneer Memorial Museum is noted as the world's largest collection of artifacts on one particular subject, and features displays and collections of memorabilia from the time the earliest settlers entered the Valley of the Great Salt Lake until the joining of the railroads at a location known as Promontory Point, Utah, on May 10, 1869.
As you enter the Pioneer Memorial Museum, you walk back into history. Here are the belongings of a hardy pioneer people who migrated 2,000 miles west across the plains from Nauvoo, Illinois, and from all parts of the world to seek religious freedom and to build a great city in the Salt Lake Valley and surrounding areas.
The house of government for the state of Utah, the Neoclassical revival, Corinthian style building was designed by architect Richard K.A. Kletting, and built between 1912 and 1916. The building was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1978.
Explore inside and out this magnificent structure. Enjoy the sprawling lawns and the nice walking path that circles the capitol. Enjoy the hidden gardens behind the capitol with the peaceful fountains. Climb the steps of the capitol to have a magnificent view of the Salt Lake Valley.
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Utah State Capitol
The house of government for the state of Utah, the Neoclassical revival, Corinthian style building was designed by architect Richard K.A. Kletting, and built between 1912 and 1916. The building was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1978.
Explore inside and out this magnificent structure. Enjoy the sprawling lawns and the nice walking path that circles the capitol. Enjoy the hidden gardens behind the capitol with the peaceful fountains. Climb the steps of the capitol to have a magnificent view of the Salt Lake Valley.
The Tabernacle was built from 1864 to 1867 to house meetings for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church), and was the location of the church's semi-annual general conference for 132 years. The Tabernacle is the home of the world-renowned Mormon Tabernacle Choir. It is the historic broadcasting home for the radio and television program known as Music and the Spoken Word.
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The Tabernacle on Temple Square
50 N West TempleThe Tabernacle was built from 1864 to 1867 to house meetings for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church), and was the location of the church's semi-annual general conference for 132 years. The Tabernacle is the home of the world-renowned Mormon Tabernacle Choir. It is the historic broadcasting home for the radio and television program known as Music and the Spoken Word.
Substantially completed in spring 2000 in time for the church's April 2000 general conference, the 21,000-seat Conference Center replaced the traditional use of the nearby Salt Lake Tabernacle, built in 1868, for semi-annual LDS Church general conferences and major church gatherings, devotionals, and other events. It is believed to be the largest theater-style auditorium ever built. Because the building sits near the base of Salt Lake City's Capitol Hill, the roof is landscaped for attractiveness, an extension of the Gardens at Temple Square. About 3 acres (12,000 m²) of grass and hundreds of trees have been planted on the roof. Guided tours are available for free.
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The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints Conference Center
60 N TempleSubstantially completed in spring 2000 in time for the church's April 2000 general conference, the 21,000-seat Conference Center replaced the traditional use of the nearby Salt Lake Tabernacle, built in 1868, for semi-annual LDS Church general conferences and major church gatherings, devotionals, and other events. It is believed to be the largest theater-style auditorium ever built. Because the building sits near the base of Salt Lake City's Capitol Hill, the roof is landscaped for attractiveness, an extension of the Gardens at Temple Square. About 3 acres (12,000 m²) of grass and hundreds of trees have been planted on the roof. Guided tours are available for free.
Living-history park featuring Mormon monument, train rides, petting zoo & Native American village.
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This Is The Place Heritage Park
2601 Sunnyside Ave SLiving-history park featuring Mormon monument, train rides, petting zoo & Native American village.
Park City lies east of Salt Lake City in the western state of Utah. Framed by the craggy Wasatch Range, it’s bordered by the Deer Valley Resort and the huge Park City Mountain Resort, both known for their ski slopes. Utah Olympic Park, to the north, hosted the 2002 Winter Olympics and is now predominantly a training facility. In town, Main Street is lined with buildings built during a 19th-century silver mining boom.
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Park City
Park City lies east of Salt Lake City in the western state of Utah. Framed by the craggy Wasatch Range, it’s bordered by the Deer Valley Resort and the huge Park City Mountain Resort, both known for their ski slopes. Utah Olympic Park, to the north, hosted the 2002 Winter Olympics and is now predominantly a training facility. In town, Main Street is lined with buildings built during a 19th-century silver mining boom.
In May 1869, the railheads of the Union Pacific and the Central Pacific railroads finally met at Promontory Summit, Utah Territory completing the American Transcontinental Railroad. Site where the golden spike was placed.
Promontory Summit
In May 1869, the railheads of the Union Pacific and the Central Pacific railroads finally met at Promontory Summit, Utah Territory completing the American Transcontinental Railroad. Site where the golden spike was placed.
Headquarters of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, tourists are welcome to take the elevators to the top of the building (free) for one of the best views of the Salt Lake valley.
Church Office Building
Headquarters of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, tourists are welcome to take the elevators to the top of the building (free) for one of the best views of the Salt Lake valley.
Parks & Nature
This moderate hike takes you to the top of Ensign Peak, the location where Brigham Young was said to have looked out over the Salt Lake Valley and declared that this would be the location for the settling of the Mormon pioneers. This hike ends with the best and most scenic views of the Salt Lake Valley.
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Ensign Peak
This moderate hike takes you to the top of Ensign Peak, the location where Brigham Young was said to have looked out over the Salt Lake Valley and declared that this would be the location for the settling of the Mormon pioneers. This hike ends with the best and most scenic views of the Salt Lake Valley.
This park with paths, a playground & sports courts is host to a weekly farmers market during summer.
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Pioneer Park
350 S 300 WThis park with paths, a playground & sports courts is host to a weekly farmers market during summer.
Home to an aviary & museum, this serene landmark features a lake with ducks & paddle-boat rentals.
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Liberty Park
600 Harvey Milk BoulevardHome to an aviary & museum, this serene landmark features a lake with ducks & paddle-boat rentals.
Brigham Young Historic Park is a beautiful, green area just east of Temple Square featuring statue memorials and a pioneer feel with a water wheel spinning through the free-flowing City Creek. Located at the southeast corner of State Street and North Temple, the Historic Park occupies land that once belonged to Young as part of his farm. It is one of several exhibits just east of Temple Square that serve as memorial to him. Although visitors are welcome to Brigham Young Historic Park throughout the year, during summer months the park is especially popular. Between June and August, Tuesday- and Friday-evening concerts feature local and internationally known musicians, and are free of charge
Brigham Young Historic Park
100 State StBrigham Young Historic Park is a beautiful, green area just east of Temple Square featuring statue memorials and a pioneer feel with a water wheel spinning through the free-flowing City Creek. Located at the southeast corner of State Street and North Temple, the Historic Park occupies land that once belonged to Young as part of his farm. It is one of several exhibits just east of Temple Square that serve as memorial to him. Although visitors are welcome to Brigham Young Historic Park throughout the year, during summer months the park is especially popular. Between June and August, Tuesday- and Friday-evening concerts feature local and internationally known musicians, and are free of charge
Serene space with monuments, fountains, creekside paths, an off-leash area & picnic tables. Very close to the State Capitol building, and a great place to relax.
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Memory Grove Park
300 N Canyon RdSerene space with monuments, fountains, creekside paths, an off-leash area & picnic tables. Very close to the State Capitol building, and a great place to relax.
Picturesque park features a stone-lined stream, serene pond, triple-arch bridge, and pedestrian paths leading to Memory Grove Park.
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City Creek Park
350 State StPicturesque park features a stone-lined stream, serene pond, triple-arch bridge, and pedestrian paths leading to Memory Grove Park.
Bonneville Shoreline Trail is a 11 mile moderately trafficked point-to-point trail located near Salt Lake City, Utah that features beautiful wild flowers and is good for all skill levels. The trail offers a number of activity options and is best used from March until October. Dogs are also able to use this trail. Accessible next to Memory Grove Park.
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Bonneville Shoreline Trail
Bonneville Shoreline Trail is a 11 mile moderately trafficked point-to-point trail located near Salt Lake City, Utah that features beautiful wild flowers and is good for all skill levels. The trail offers a number of activity options and is best used from March until October. Dogs are also able to use this trail. Accessible next to Memory Grove Park.
Beginning at Memory Grove Park, paved paths and trails allow you to hike up City Creek Canyon for serenity and peace.
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City Creek Canyon
City Creek Canyon RoadBeginning at Memory Grove Park, paved paths and trails allow you to hike up City Creek Canyon for serenity and peace.
Antelope Island has natural scenic beauty and holds populations of pronghorn, bighorn sheep, American bison, porcupine, badger, coyote, bobcat, and millions of waterfowl. The bison were introduced to the island in 1893, and Antelope Island Bison Herd has proven to be a valuable genetic pool for bison breeding and conservation purposes. The bison do well because much of the island is covered by dry, native grassland. Antelope Island State Park is a Utah State Park and the entire island is included in the park.
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Antelope Island
Antelope Island has natural scenic beauty and holds populations of pronghorn, bighorn sheep, American bison, porcupine, badger, coyote, bobcat, and millions of waterfowl. The bison were introduced to the island in 1893, and Antelope Island Bison Herd has proven to be a valuable genetic pool for bison breeding and conservation purposes. The bison do well because much of the island is covered by dry, native grassland. Antelope Island State Park is a Utah State Park and the entire island is included in the park.
Big Cottonwood Canyon is one of the best locations in Utah for outdoor activities, including dozens of hiking trails, skiing, mountain biking, and camping.
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Big Cottonwood Canyon
Big Cottonwood Canyon is one of the best locations in Utah for outdoor activities, including dozens of hiking trails, skiing, mountain biking, and camping.
The canyon where stone was quarried for the Salt Lake Temple, this canyon is filled with fun hikes and other outdoor activities.
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Little Cottonwood Canyon
The canyon where stone was quarried for the Salt Lake Temple, this canyon is filled with fun hikes and other outdoor activities.
Another great canyon filled with outdoor activities and hiking options. The cost of admission to this canyon is $2 per vehicle, paid when exiting the canyon.
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Millcreek Canyon
3800 Mill Creek Canyon RdAnother great canyon filled with outdoor activities and hiking options. The cost of admission to this canyon is $2 per vehicle, paid when exiting the canyon.
Entertainment & Activities
Home of the NBA Jazz; also hosts major touring concerts, rodeos, ice shows, family shows, circuses, motor sports, hockey and large conventions.
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Vivint Smart Home Arena
301 S TempleHome of the NBA Jazz; also hosts major touring concerts, rodeos, ice shows, family shows, circuses, motor sports, hockey and large conventions.
Children's museum featuring interactive exhibits & workshops, plus a terrace with a real helicopter.
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Discovery Gateway Children's Museum
444 W 100 SChildren's museum featuring interactive exhibits & workshops, plus a terrace with a real helicopter.
A new and modern multi-plex movie theater. Only a 20 minute walk from the AirBnB listing.
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Megaplex Theatres at The Gateway
400 W 200 SA new and modern multi-plex movie theater. Only a 20 minute walk from the AirBnB listing.
This is the major convention center where concerts and conferences are consistently held.
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Salt Palace Convention Center
90 S W Temple StThis is the major convention center where concerts and conferences are consistently held.
Clark Planetarium
110 400 WGreat fun for the family and kids.
Modern, 42-acre zoo boasting hundreds of animals & tropical gardens, plus a train & carousel.
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Hogle Zoo
2600 Sunnyside Ave SModern, 42-acre zoo boasting hundreds of animals & tropical gardens, plus a train & carousel.
Famed Ski resort owned by Hollywood actor Robert Redford. Great for winter or summer activities, including biking and hiking.
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Sundance
Famed Ski resort owned by Hollywood actor Robert Redford. Great for winter or summer activities, including biking and hiking.
Alta Ski Area
10010 Little Cottonwood Canyon RdOne of many many ski resorts in the Salt Lake area.
Solitude Mountain Resort
12000 Big Cottonwood Canyon RdSolitude Ski Resort.
Brighton Resort
8302 S Brighton Loop RdBrighton Ski Resort.
American film festival that takes place annually in Park City, Utah. With 46,660 attendees in 2016, it is the largest independent film festival in the United States. Held in January in Park City, Salt Lake City, and Ogden, as well as at the Sundance Resort, the festival is a showcase for new work from American and international independent filmmakers. The festival comprises competitive sections for American and international dramatic and documentary films, both feature films and short films, and a group of out-of-competition sections, including NEXT, New Frontier, Spotlight, Midnight, Premieres and Documentary Premieres. The festival usually occurs in January or February.
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Sundance Festival Co-op
608 Main StAmerican film festival that takes place annually in Park City, Utah. With 46,660 attendees in 2016, it is the largest independent film festival in the United States. Held in January in Park City, Salt Lake City, and Ogden, as well as at the Sundance Resort, the festival is a showcase for new work from American and international independent filmmakers. The festival comprises competitive sections for American and international dramatic and documentary films, both feature films and short films, and a group of out-of-competition sections, including NEXT, New Frontier, Spotlight, Midnight, Premieres and Documentary Premieres. The festival usually occurs in January or February.