Stephanie’s guidebook
Sightseeing
Beautiful botanical gardens in the SLC foothills, just behind U of U. Great hiking!
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Umgwaqo we-Red Butte
300 Wakara WayBeautiful botanical gardens in the SLC foothills, just behind U of U. Great hiking!
Temple Square
50 N West TempleTake the tram up to Hidden Peak to see the best view of the Wasatch Mountains!
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I-Snowbird Tram
9385 S Snowbird Center DrTake the tram up to Hidden Peak to see the best view of the Wasatch Mountains!
Beautiful state park in the middle of the Great Salt Lake. Hiking, biking and bison viewing.
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Antelope Island
Beautiful state park in the middle of the Great Salt Lake. Hiking, biking and bison viewing.
Breweries
Our favorite local brewery. Great outdoor space and a rotating food truck every day!
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Fisher Brewing Company
320 W 800 SOur favorite local brewery. Great outdoor space and a rotating food truck every day!
Kiitos is a cute smaller brewery known for their sours. A fun happy hour spot near the train with pinball machines and lots of board games!
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Kiitos Brewing
608 W 700 SKiitos is a cute smaller brewery known for their sours. A fun happy hour spot near the train with pinball machines and lots of board games!
Food scene
Pago
878 S 900 EDelicious food and a fantastic wine menu
Trestle Tavern
1513 S 1500 ECute patio, great menu (pierogis are fantastic, as well as the burger).
Mole, mole, mole! If you love mole, you have to try Red Iguana! Watch out for the long lines, though.
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Red Iguana
736 W North TempleMole, mole, mole! If you love mole, you have to try Red Iguana! Watch out for the long lines, though.
Chanon Thai Cafe
278 E 900 SFavorite Thai restaurant. Takeout or dine-in.
Tulie Bakery
863 E 700 SAmazing pastries!
Delicious savory and sweet pastries, get there early before they sell out!
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Hruska's Kolaches
2030 S 900 EDelicious savory and sweet pastries, get there early before they sell out!
Lucky 13
135 W 1300 SBest burger in town
Great for special occasions, traditional Italian food. Pricey but worth it!
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Valter's Osteria
173 W BroadwayGreat for special occasions, traditional Italian food. Pricey but worth it!
Hiking
Great family-friendly hike with unbeatable views of the Salt Lake Valley. A favorite of U of U students. The trail ends at an overlook with rocks assembled for seating like a living room.
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The Living Room Trailhead
383 Colorow RdGreat family-friendly hike with unbeatable views of the Salt Lake Valley. A favorite of U of U students. The trail ends at an overlook with rocks assembled for seating like a living room.
Beautiful views of the Salt Lake Valley and an alpine lake. Steep trail but worth it! Can get crowded so get there early.
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Lake Blanche Trailhead
Beautiful views of the Salt Lake Valley and an alpine lake. Steep trail but worth it! Can get crowded so get there early.
Dramatic views of the Salt Lake Valley. Steep and exposed trail so bring lots of water!
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Grandeur Peak Trailhead
2900 Wasatch BlvdDramatic views of the Salt Lake Valley. Steep and exposed trail so bring lots of water!