Location: Salt Lake City
Top Things to do in Salt Lake City
Top Restaurants in Salt Lake City
The 10 Best Things to do Good for Kids in Salt Lake City, Utah (UT)
Known for the stunning backdrop afforded by the towering Wasatch Mountains –
and the endless opportunities for outdoor recreation they provide – Salt Lake offers
visitors a uniquely vibrant and dynamic urban experience. As one of North America’s
most accessible destinations, Utah’s capital city offers year-round excitement and
activities for the entire family, alongside a contemporary edginess and vitality that’s
helped the “new” Salt Lake become a renowned culinary destination.
Restaurants in Salt Lake City
1. Big Cottonwood Canyon
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1,149 reviews
Located in the Wasactch Mountains, this wilderness region offers a limitless range of recreation for outdoor enthusiasts.
Reviewed By Francophile84108 - Salt Lake City, United States
When the temp hits triple digits in the city, that's when I head for the canyons. I love Big Cottonwood. It's a great place to hike, has beautiful scenery and if you have little kids or elderly friends and family, there's a nice gentle walk at the top, by Brighton Ski resort, around Silver Lake. If you go at dusk, you're likely to see Moose as you stroll the boardwalk around the lake. There are interpretive signs along the way, restrooms and a small information center. If you're hungry, stop at Silver Fork Lodge for a bite to eat, just minutes from the lake as you descend the canyon.
2. Eccles Theater
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 55 reviews
The George S. and Dolores Doré Eccles Theater offers extraordinary spaces for world class performances and memorable social gatherings. The theater has versatile settings for innovative live events and festivals as well as opportunities for one-of-a-kind conferences, board meetings, parties, and receptions. The Eccles Theater, which opened in the fall of 2016, is a five story building with two theaters, a grand lobby, outdoor terraces, private lounges and much more.
Reviewed By 144ernieb - Salt Lake City, United States
Salt Lake new performing arts theater is simply terrific. The acoustics are perfect and the seating comfortable and nicely aligned to allow viewing of the stage. Multiple levels of seating with boxes in the wings make for a first class experience. We attended the touring company presentation of “Wicked” and it was Broadway quality. The performance stage appears to have all of the special tools to allow flying monkeys to come to life and sound quality that rivals anything on Broadway.
3. Temple Square
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 5,021 reviews
Dominated by a magnificent six-spired temple, the square is the symbolic heart of the worldwide Church of Jesus Christ of the Latter-Day Saints.
Reviewed By R5238KCsilviam
Short, informative tours are offered every few minutes in different languages and I highly recommend taking one. In addition to walking through the beautiful grounds with lovely flower beds, great architecture and art, we were able to enter the Tabernacle and listen to an organ concert.
4. The Tabernacle
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,318 reviews
Home to the world-famous Mormon Tabernacle Choir and the Tabernacle Organ.
Reviewed By W7418DStinak
We attended the weekly Sunday morning service of the Music and the Word, where believers of all faiths are warmly welcomed to immerse themselves in the glorious and inspiring music of the Tabernacle Choir & Orchestra. What a fabulous way to spend 30 minutes on a Sunday morning! Do not miss this!
5. Wheeler Historic Farm
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 209 reviews
A working historic farm!
Reviewed By tallred6 - Midvale, United States
We LOVE coming here to go on a stroll past the farm animals, get a ride on a tractor around the property, or to just stroll by the stream and ice ponds. Great all seasons of the year, and a wonderful chance for photos.
6. Liberty Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 349 reviews
Pleasant urban park with a track for running.
Reviewed By coyotepack5 - West Lafayette, United States
A beautiful green space with trees and so much more! So many people love this park: families, pets, walkers, paddle boats, bird aviary, tennis, swimming, food. You never know what you will see here.
7. Church History Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 352 reviews
Museum detailing the history of the Church of Latter Day Saints.
Reviewed By tallred6 - Midvale, United States
We saw the great exhibition space devoted to the first voting women in the country in February--such a great opportunity to see how far we've come!
8. Utah State Capitol
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,510 reviews
Seat of state government and striking architectural landmark.
Reviewed By W7418DStinak
We had no time to actually go inside the capitol building, but we walked the grounds and took lots of pictures. The day was stellar, so the views of the SLC area were stunning. The visitor center, immediately across the street, had lots of free brochures, maps, and travel guides for all of Utah, as well lots of awesome and affordable gifts and collectibles.
9. Joseph Smith Memorial Building
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 674 reviews
Building owned by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, housing two restaurants, a small movie theater and a variety of banquet halls for rent.
Reviewed By LuckyBarber - Toronto, Canada
To reiterate the subject title, the Joseph Smith Memorial Building is an extravagant, luxurious, posh Building to behold; a treat for your visual senses. Indeed, the Joseph Smith Memorial Building is sublimely beautiful both in it elegant exterior design, as well as for its noble, high-class, epicurean interior decor, design, and amenities. We were told by its internal Guide that in its glorious, century-old past, it served as a hotel, and hosted USA Presidents, and assorted entertainment-industry celebrities. Today, the Joseph Smith Memorial Building is a public venue and lounge, and an "active museum" of sorts. When you visit the Joseph Smith Memorial Building, please make it a point to go to the top floor. You will thus be treated to sublime, uninterrupted views of the Temple Square, and of the Temple itself. The view is spell-binding; it will render you speechless and breathless. Moreover, the panoramic view of the top floor affords you the vista of the expansive downtown Salt Lake City core. When you properly plan your itinerary -- and to mark any special personal occasion that you desire to bless with lush gallantry -- you may elect to dine at the top-floor "The Garden Restaurant." You may dine at a window-side table that extends to you the aforementioned beautiful view of the Temple, Temple Square, and downtown Salt Lake City. The Garden Restaurant on the top floor of the Joseph Smith Memorial Building renders an experience at the Joseph Smith Memorial Building truly unique and special. The Joseph Smith Memorial Building is exclusively beautiful and calming, and most assuredly worthy of your time to visit, behold, dine, and experience. I will return to the Joseph Smith Memorial Building as my personal "go to" venue whenever I am in Salt Lake City to dine at The Garden Restaurant with my girlfriend to further treat her like a Princess, and to properly set the regal mood of my sojourn to Salt Lake City.
10. City Creek Canyon
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 143 reviews
A shady running path where runners often spot unusual aquatic birds.
Reviewed By SamE885 - Salt Lake City, United States
I walk/hike there at least once a week. Families are always there enjoying the grounds, the stream. Lots of dog-walkers. You can continue up the road which is restricted to foot/bike travel. Feel safe and there are always people around....safe.
