Location: Salt Lake City
Top Things to do in Salt Lake City
Top Restaurants in Salt Lake City
Things to do in Salt Lake City, Utah (UT): The Best Nature & Parks
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. Grandeur Peak Trail
3. Lambs Canyon
4. Mount Olympus Trail
5. 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.
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. Sugarhouse Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 96 reviews
Once the site of Utah Territorial Prison, this park is a lot more pleasant today, with a gently rolling landscape great for running.
Reviewed By HolladayRay - Salt Lake City, United States
1.6 mile loop with two descent grade hills makes Sugarhouse Park ideal for a workout on bike or running, or walking - asphalt or grass your choice. For a longer loop goes around the outside of the park - all grass. Pavilions offer family gatherings with bbq pits - reserve through City Parks. In Spring and early Summer, the pond is filled with geese and ducks.
8. Pony Express National Historic Trail
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 31 reviews
Commemorates America's first postal service, where letters and packages were carried by horse across the country.
9. 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.
10. Memory Grove Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 129 reviews
A runner's delight, with a trail that steadily steepens for a great workout.
Reviewed By 445ayishat - Indianapolis, United States
The Memory Grove Park is very close to the State Capitol building and there are steps that take you to the park. Very serene and calm place to walk around and enjoy.
