Salt Lake City is a small city that has many modern amenities of much larger citites. It is known for its stunning outdoor beauty, proximity to the mountains, and unique arts and cultural attractions.

Outdoor Recreation: With the Wasatch Mountains nearby, Salt Lake City is perfect for skiing, hiking, and mountain biking, offering year-round access to nature. There are tons of trails ranging from easy to difficult surrounding the city, some of which are just a 15-20 minute drive from downtown. If you have time, we highly recommend hitting the trails! If you want any recommendations, feel free to ask Robert.

Arts & Culture: Salt Lake City has a lively arts scene, featuring the Utah Museum of Fine Arts, the Eccles Theatre, and Ballet West. The Red Butte Garden, Tracy Aviary, Hogle Zoo, and Loveland Living Plant Aquarium are all amazing places to visit. With a range of options, you really can't go wrong!

Restaurants: Salt Lake City has a wide variety of restaurants to enjoy. Some of our favorite restaurants include Trolley Wing Company (Wings), Ekamai Thai (Thai), the Dodo (American), Himalayan Kitchen (Nepali and Indian), Franklin Ave (American), Laziz Kitchen (Mediterranean), Wasatch Brew Pub (American/Brewery), Fisher Brewing Company (Brewery), The Copper Onion, Takashi Sushi (Sushi), Pizzeria Limone (Pizza), The Pie (Pizza), Porcupine Pub & Grill (American), and the Red Iguana (Mexican). You're welcome to browse this Salt Lake Restuarants Guide for more ideas.

Learn more about things to do in Salt Lake City at VisitSaltLake.com.

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