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.

Less than an hour away from downtown Salt Lake City, Park City is a cute mountain town that feels like another world. Higher in elevation than Salt Lake City, Park City is surrounded by world-class ski resorts and unmatched outdoor recreation. Park City’s historic main street offers shopping and dining with a view. Whether you’re visiting for a month or just an afternoon, you will find no shortage of things to do in Park City.

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Utah is known for its diverse natural landscapes, ranging from desert areas with striking red rocks to lush alpine forests in the mountains. This variation makes it a stunning location for a range of outdoor activities throughout the year.

National Parks: Utah is famous for its "Mighty Five" national parks—Zion, Bryce Canyon, Arches, Canyonlands, and Capitol Reef. The parks offer stunning red rock landscapes, canyons, arches, and hoodoos that attract millions of visitors annually. If you have time, we highly recommend visiting at least one of Utah's national parks, which are all between a 3.5 - 5 hour drive from Salt Lake City. Our favorites are Bryce Canyon, Arches, and Zion!

Unique Geological Sites: Utah also has the The Great Salt Lake, Monument Valley, and the Bonneville Salt Flats, all of which are worth exploring!

Outdoor Recreation: Utah is ideal for all kinds of outdoor recreation, from skiing, hiking, and mountain biking to stargazing in its dark sky reserves. Utah's Division of Outdoor Recreation is a great resource for further exploration.

Learn more about things to do in Utah at VisitUtah.com or Utah.com.