Location: Cottonwood Heights
Top Things to do in Cottonwood Heights
What to do and see in Cottonwood Heights, United States: The Best Places and Tips
Cottonwood Heights is a city located in Salt Lake County, Utah, United States, along the east bench of the Salt Lake Valley. It lies south of the cities of Holladay and Murray, east of Midvale, and north of Sandy within the Salt Lake City, Utah Metropolitan Statistical Area. Following a successful incorporation referendum in May 2004, the city was incorporated on January 14, 2005. Cottonwood Heights had been a Census-designated place (CDP) before incorporation. The population as of the 2010 census was 33,433. This is a significant increase over the CDP's 2000 census count of 27,569.
Restaurants in Cottonwood Heights
1. Gardner Village
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 177 reviews
Stroll brick-lined paths and discover 22 boutique-style shops surrounding the historic Gardner Mill. With the ambiance and charm of an early Utah Village, you'll enjoy shopping and dining in a leisurely-paced setting, just 12 miles south of downtown Salt Lake City in the heart of the Salt Lake Valley. From furniture, home decor, candy, quilts, bedding, jewelry, women's and kids' clothing, antiques and more, our shops are brimming with fabulous finds for you and your home. Enjoy lunch or dinner at Archibald's Restaurant or Naborhood Bakery. Savor hand-dipped chocolates and caramel apples at the Chocolate Covered Wagon. Host a meeting or wedding at The Gathering Place or Archibald's Restaurant event spaces. Relax with a massage, pedicure or manicure in the Cottage Retreat Salon & Spa. Have professional photos taken at Camera Shy Photography. Delight your children at a year round petting zoo and pony rides. Gardner Village comes alive each October with the popular WitchFest, elves at Christmas and Woodland Fairies during the spring. Wasatch Front Farmers Market makes its home at Gardner Village July through October. Spend the afternoon or day milling around Utah's favorite shopping, dining and historic experience.
Reviewed By HoleySneakers - Salt Lake City, Utah
Gardner Village is a really lovely, fun shopping experience for both kids and adults. It is exactly as the title says, a beautifully laid out, tiny village with some authentically historic buildings. Though it's a little out-of-the-way for the average visitor to Salt Lake City (located about 25 minutes away from downtown, in West Jordan), it's well worth the effort if you have the time. Most of the shops are small, locally owned businesses, and you can actually find a number of items handmade in Utah. There's a great candy shop that also has really good cocoa and ice cream, a toy store, a knitting store, kid's clothing, a great consignment housewares store, and so on. During the Christmas season, they have scenes from an elf village place throughout, with a scavenger hunt for the kids. In the field next to the village, they often have activities set up for kids - pony rides, and so forth. I highly recommend it as a shopping outing, especially if you're looking for something a little different.
2. Loveland Living Planet Aquarium
Overall Ratings
4 based on 527 reviews
The Loveland Living Planet Aquarium highlights animal habitats in Utah waters, Earth's oceans and South American species. Learn about our interdependence with the fragile ecosystems of our planet through entertaining, interactive educational exhibits and programs.
Reviewed By magicmomentfamily - Wyoming
Since we come from out of town, this place is the perfect opportunity for a day trip. Honestly, if you've been to larger city aquariums, you're not going to find this one equally grand. However, it is a lovely aquarium given the location. It has...MoreHello, Thank you for your review and feedback. We're glad you and your family enjoyed the Aquarium and the otters and penguins! Mika Miller, Marketing Coordinator
3. RioTinto Stadium
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 112 reviews
Reviewed By sfdann - Salt Lake City, Utah
The view of the field is superb from every seat, parking is easy and the food offerings inside are better than anywhere I've ever watched a game. Chili with cheese from Utah and a grilled cheese sandwich - just awesome. Safe for families and CLEAN
4. The Hog Wallow Pub
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 20 reviews
Reviewed By cannonater - riverton,utah
Maybe one of the best patios in the valley... a little carried away with the misters though that night. Decent limited menu with good quality and very economical.. Service was excellent... Madison did an outstanding job serving us and even let me call her "square garden" all night...
5. Fashion Place Shopping Mall
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 60 reviews
Reviewed By Murray-ite - Murray, Utah
This mall has changed a lot over the years. There used to be much more variety in the type of stores. Now it seems that more than half the mall is pricey women's clothes and Makeup shops. They seem to cater to a narrower market;. Young women who don't care about price. We do enjoy the restaurants. And there used to be a TCBY's yogurt store that was always busy, but the manager said the rent was so high they couldn't make it there. Too bad. I have heard that the mall management charges too much for their space. I guess that's why the stores are more pricey.
6. Topgolf Salt Lake City
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 73 reviews
Topgolf is the premier golf entertainment complex where the competition of sport meets your favorite local hangout. Players hit golf balls containing computer microchips that track each shot's accuracy and distance while also awarding points for hitting targets on the outfield. Each venue offers an upscale, laid-back experience that features climate-controlled hitting bays, event spaces for groups of all sizes, and an impressive food and drink menu. Let's Play!
Reviewed By TravelerRob64 - Mount Airy, Maryland, United States
First time visiting a Topgolf and loved it. Great concept - have fun working on your swing while visiting with friends, having drinks, and enjoying great food. I found the challenges to be engaging and fun, the food was better than I expected, and the service was perfect. We went back 3 days later and had an equally great time. I live on the East Coast and wish I had one closer than 1-hour away. I think this concept is great.
Only complaint - I had a couple shots (in the target) that didn't register. Other than that - it was exceptional.
7. Holiday River Expeditions - Utah River Rafting
Overall Ratings
5 based on 82 reviews
Holiday River Expeditions offers several Utah River Rafting vacations. The Green River rafting trip is a 5 or 6 day trip that features exciting whitewater rapids for all ages. This trip usually includes some hiking to explore ancient Indian ruins and petroglyphs. The San Juan River rafting trip is a 3-day adventure down the exquisite San Juan River where you’ll experience the phenomenon of "sand waves". The Yampa River is the last undammed river in the Colorado River system and this is a 4 or 5 day trip for the intermediate river rafting enthusiast. The Desolation Canyon river rafting vacation is rated "easy" and is available for children as young as five years old. This is a 5 or 6 day river rafting trip through Canyonlands National Park where the scenery is always breathtaking. Adventure seekers will enjoy an abundance of wildlife sightings such as elk, moose and black bear and some great trout fishing. Transportation to and from the river is included in the cost, as well as delicious campfire meals prepared fresh each day.
Reviewed By Sean H - Park City, Utah
Just returned from my second Westwater Canyon trip and what an amazing time. This company does it right and the trip was absolutely perfect. A big thanks to Colter, Rolf, Vern, Sandy and Josh for doing such an outstanding job taking care of everything. They love their work and in so doing make the entire experience simply fantastic. Holiday sets a bar that few others can meet and we are already thinking about another trip next year.
8. Outlaw Distillery
Overall Ratings
5 based on 5 reviews
Reviewed By Steven H - Blaine, Minnesota
I think the owners are living their dream and doing a great job at it. We took the tour which was good. Had the "samples" all of which were good. Good people here, took the time to answer any and all of my questions (off the wall ones such as about his dual head compressor and diaphragm pump) and those of others. My GPS got us close but not right on the address ended going in the "back door." My wife and I had an enjoyable experience here. Keep up the good work.
9. Snowbird
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 85 reviews
Mountain resort offers sleek downhill skiing trails for expert skiers.
Reviewed By TravelHoundUtah - Utah
I have skiing here for 40 years. Great terrain and snow conditions. Excellent grooming as well as super challenging off trail runs
10. Lucky You Massage Co.
Overall Ratings
5 based on 1 reviews
Utah's Only Cruelty Free Vegan Spa! We are a family owned local business, excited to have our premier location right in the heart of Cottonwood Heights! We are near both Big and Little Cottonwood Canyons, in a perfect location for your after mountain activity. We also carry and support local artists by displaying, advertising, and selling local art in our cute little day spa. We are here to offer you an exceptional experience for an exceptional price.
Reviewed By DelSolMassage - Moab, Utah
Best 90 minutes in my 10 days in SLC. This is a sweet day spa in Cottonwood Heights, with a well appointed, upbeat decor. The owner is attentive and focused on providing exceptional service at a reasonable rate. The therapist are highly skilled and ready give their best. As a massage therapist myself, I am picky about who I recommend. Without reservation, I suggest you give a Lucky You Massage Company a try.
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