Sightseeing
Around late March-early April, cherry blossoms at the State Capital is beautiful
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Utah State Capitol
Around late March-early April, cherry blossoms at the State Capital is beautiful
Beautiful flowers by season, outdoor concerts and fantastic BOOtanical Festival for Halloween or themed decorations during special occasions
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Red Butte Garden
300 Wakara WayBeautiful flowers by season, outdoor concerts and fantastic BOOtanical Festival for Halloween or themed decorations during special occasions
Millcreek Canyon
3800 Mill Creek Canyon RdBeautiful scenery for biking, hiking or same-day picnic
Beautiful mountain and water scene. Highly recommended if you want to be close to nature!
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Big Cottonwood Canyon
Beautiful mountain and water scene. Highly recommended if you want to be close to nature!
Gorgeous Christmas light decorations yearly! The owner collects decorative pieces for 28 years or more.
Frosty's Winter Wonderland
Gorgeous Christmas light decorations yearly! The owner collects decorative pieces for 28 years or more.
Short hike for a great vantage point of the whole Salt Lake valley
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Ensign Peak
Short hike for a great vantage point of the whole Salt Lake valley
Shopping
City Creek Center
50 S Main StGreat mall for mid- to high-end shopping
The biggest Asian market with everything you will need, surrounded by many good Vietnamese/Korean/Chinese restaurants
Chinatown Supermarket - 中國城超市
3390 State StThe biggest Asian market with everything you will need, surrounded by many good Vietnamese/Korean/Chinese restaurants
Fashion Place
6191 S State StLocal Vietnamese market with a reliable variety of options for food, fresh food or grocery items. Only 5 mins away.
Kim Long Fresh Market
Local Vietnamese market with a reliable variety of options for food, fresh food or grocery items. Only 5 mins away.
Food scene
The Park Café
604 E 1300 SOne of the longest standing American breakfast diners
La-Cai Noodle House
961 S State StDelicious Vietnamese food with great service
West Jordan Black Bear Diner
7238 Plaza Center DrBest Thai food in the area: Pad Thai, Papaya salad, Tom Yum, Yellow Curry, Mango Sticky Rice
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Tuk Tuk’s
2222 W 3500 SBest Thai food in the area: Pad Thai, Papaya salad, Tom Yum, Yellow Curry, Mango Sticky Rice
Authentic Vietnamese food (from a Vietnamese standpoint). Best Bún Bò Huế (Spicy beef noodles soup), Bún Thịt Nướng Chả Gò (Vermicelli Grilled Pork & Egg Rolls), Cơm Thịt Nướng (Grilled Pork Broken Rice Dish), Phở
Phở Hong Chau
Authentic Vietnamese food (from a Vietnamese standpoint). Best Bún Bò Huế (Spicy beef noodles soup), Bún Thịt Nướng Chả Gò (Vermicelli Grilled Pork & Egg Rolls), Cơm Thịt Nướng (Grilled Pork Broken Rice Dish), Phở
Penny Ann's Cafe
Established local American diner/cafes
Delicious Thai restaurant. Highly recommend dish: Pad Thai, Koa Gai, curry dumplings, mango sticky rice
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Skewered Thai
575 S 700 EDelicious Thai restaurant. Highly recommend dish: Pad Thai, Koa Gai, curry dumplings, mango sticky rice
Well-known Vietnamese restaurant with solid authentic flavors (Vietnamese-verified). Highly recommended and only 5 mins away!
Phở 777
Well-known Vietnamese restaurant with solid authentic flavors (Vietnamese-verified). Highly recommended and only 5 mins away!
Fun activities
Ice rink available from mid-November through February (ice skating, hockey). Great activity and family friendly!
Gallivan Center Ice Rink
Ice rink available from mid-November through February (ice skating, hockey). Great activity and family friendly!
Family friendly! Beautiful aquarium and worth going!
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Loveland Lebender Planet Aquarium
12033 Lone Peak PkwyFamily friendly! Beautiful aquarium and worth going!
6-7 theme areas to explore. Family friendly and a great way to get to know Utah!
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Natural History Museum of Utah
301 Wakara Way6-7 theme areas to explore. Family friendly and a great way to get to know Utah!
Great place for first-timers and new entrance to skiing/snowboarding. Lessons, rentals available. Night skiing/snowboarding available. Hiking trails during summer
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Brighton Resort
8302 S Brighton Loop RdGreat place for first-timers and new entrance to skiing/snowboarding. Lessons, rentals available. Night skiing/snowboarding available. Hiking trails during summer
Family friendly, one of the few USA’s members of the AZA and WAZA
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Hogle Zoo
2600 Sunnyside Ave SFamily friendly, one of the few USA’s members of the AZA and WAZA
Family-friendly activity with a wide collections/galleries, spanning over 5000 years of global visual art
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Utah Museum of Fine Arts
410 Campus Center DrFamily-friendly activity with a wide collections/galleries, spanning over 5000 years of global visual art
Tipps für Reisende
So kannst du sparen
Downtown Salt Lake parking
Free after 8pm (weekdays) and Sunday (all day) at blue kiosks
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Bring lotions/moisturizers
Always pack lotions/moisturizers as Utah is known for its dryness
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Bring sun protection
We are up in the mountains, so UV rays exposure are higher. Always bring sun screens and hats to protect your skin