I’ve lived in Utah for 10 years. These are the places that I recommend to visit if you are in the area. Either it is your first visit, or you've been in Salt Lake before, follow this list to experince the city and its culture.
Short hike with great views of the city
Ensign Peak Hike - Utah.com
Great place to hang out in downtown SLC
Liberty Park
We love going there in summer
Red Butte Garden and Arboretum
Can never go wrong with pizza
THE 10 BEST Pizza Places in Salt Lake City (Updated 2025)
This is a very popular Mexican restaurant in Salt Lake City
Red Iguana | Killer Mexican Food That's Worth The Wait!
The pastry options are amazing at this place. Great breakfast option. I love thei avocado toast.
Gourmandise
If you love shopping, this place is for you. You can walk to the Temple Square from it.
City Creek Center
A 30 minute drive south from Salt Lake City. A great family place with several museums to choose from.
Thanksgiving Point
I think they make the best pizzas, close to the University of Utah
The Pie Pizzeria, voted Utah's best pizza! - Home
If you want to get close to the Great Salt Lake, visit Antelope Island. It is about 40 minutes north of the city
Antelope Island State Park
A must visit in the spring to see the Cherry blossoms
Utah State Capitol
If you ski, visit Brighton
Brighton Resort
Drive west of Salt Lake to see these salt flats
Bonneville Salt Flats | Utah.com
Park City is famous for skiing, but a great place to visit any time of year
Explore Park City, Utah | Things To Do, Hotels, Events & Dining
looking for thrills, visit Lagoon
Lagoon Amusement Park
Right in downtown of the city. Great place to hang out
Tracy Aviary at Liberty Park
about 30 minutes from Salt Lake. Great place to bring kids to
