9 Hippest Neighborhoods of Salt Lake

Salt Lake’s diverse spirit and eclectic collection of hip neighborhoods has powered a cultural boom in the mountain and desert urban center. As a constellation of trendy, emerging neighborhoods, Salt Lake is cool in ways other than just snow and slopes. If you haven’t seen the new frontier of hip…

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Salt Lake's Must-See Murals and Street Art

Experience the masterful and artistic urban murals in Salt Lake City–some cleverly placed in the middle of busy intersections­–others secretly tucked away in unassuming alleyways. These massive pieces of art, painted on iconic and not so iconic walls wait ever so patiently for someone to come and…

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Salt Lake's 10 Best Public Parks

From incredible mountain-backdrop views to summer-friendly options for the kids, Salt Lake City has some incredible parks. Combine the scenic setting with beautiful summer sunsets, and you get an idea of why so many people are moving to Salt Lake. Equal parts urban and mountain-set, our range of…

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Foothill Cultural District

Experience Salt Lake's Foothill Cultural District

Located above the faultline in the foothills of the Wasatch Mountains, the Foothill Cultural District in Salt Lake offers gorgeous views of the valley and some of the state’s most interesting artistic, cultural, historic, and zoological experiences. This unique nook of the city has something for…

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A Bird’s Eye View of Salt Lake

Flying into the Salt Lake International Airport gives you a rare bird’s eye view of Salt Lake, but we’re here to give you a unique view of our beautiful city. No US state capital can boast the same kinds of scenic views and backdrops that set the stage of Salt Lake. With the city sitting on the…

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Salt Lake Will Surprise You

Salt Lake has been in a constant state of growth for the past several years, and the changes are more apparent than ever. From a thriving downtown district to the college scene up on Foothill, to the hip and bustling 9th and 9th and Sugarhouse neighborhood, our city is truly coming into its own…

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Countdown Clock at Golden Spike National Historic Site

Join the 150th Anniversary Celebration of the Golden Spike

Where will you be on May 10, 2019? If you answered Promontory Summit, you’re in good company. Next summer this little territory two hours outside of Salt Lake will be the hub of one of the biggest celebrations in the State’s history. People from all over Utah and the nation will come together to…

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Digging Salt Lake City for 48 Hours

Like the western rattlers that stow beneath erratic boulders in the surrounding foothills, Salt Lake has shed its skin several times in the past two decades. Salt Lake's glistening new look reveals a town teeming with arts, nightlife and attitude that left me hissing for just one extra play day—if…

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SoHo Food Park

Holladay Boulevard and its surrounding neighborhood grow more interesting (and more entertaining) every year. New businesses and developments pop up left and right, from the charming Harmon’s Grocery Store to the always-hoppin’ Taqueria 27 to the bougie-in-the-best-way 3 Cups coffee shop. Bike…

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Fuel Yourself: Salt Lake's Best Food Trucks

Though Utah wasn’t always recognized as an innovative hub for foodies, we’ve taken long strides since the days when the state’s cuisine was defined by fry sauce, Jell-O, and funeral potato casseroles. The dining scene in Utah has finally come of age and the same can be said for the explosion of food…

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Urban Vibe and Funeral Potatoes on the Fringe of Downtown Salt Lake

Take a course on authenticity at Salt Lake City's Garage on Beck A perplexing wooden cabinet looms on the stage -- its weird speakers spinning. I've been to my fair share of live music events but never seen anything like it. "It's a 'Leslie,'" music sage and resident sound guy 'T-Bird' tells me…

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Airport-to-Downtown Transportation Guide

Welcome to Salt Lake, one of North America’s most accessible destinations due to our award-winning airport and the fact that it’s just a 13-minute drive from downtown, the hub for all things from meetings and conventions to year-round recreation to endless dining and nightlife, attractions and…

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Granary District—Salt Lake Neighborhoods

With regard to Salt Lake City’s neighborhoods, few have generated as much buzz and excitement in recent years as the Granary District. But to the casual passerby, you’d never guess it. Dominated by old warehouses, silos, and train tracks, the vibe you feel in the Granary District is a mixture of…

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Marmalade District - Salt Lake Neighborhoods

Just to the north of downtown, you’ll happen across one of Salt Lake’s oldest, most charming, character-rich neighborhoods: the Marmalade District. Loosely bordered by Quince Street on the west and Columbus Street on the east, the streets have names like Apricot, Almond, and Quince—a nod to the…

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