Must-see parts of town with real personality make a visit to Salt Lake truly memorable. The vibrant community that has grown up around 900 South, AKA Harvey Milk Boulevard, is a place where anyone visiting can experience unique atmosphere filled with delicious local food, a true artsy environment…
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The Craft Lake City DIY Festival Presented by Harmons Celebrates 15 Years of Amplifying Utah's Creative Community The 15th Annual Craft Lake City DIY (Do-It-Yourself) Festival Presented By Harmons runs Friday, August 11, Saturday August 12, and Sunday August 13 at the Utah State Fairpark located at…
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Stepping into The Legendarium, you are immediately struck by how quirky, welcoming, and imaginative the place is. It's Salt Lake's newest (and possibly only) sci-fi, fantasy, and horror specialty bookstore and role-playing games coffee shop. The Legendarium is set in a charming 1900s-era house built…
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The holiday filled with hearts, weirdly satisfying chalky candy, and love-themed everything is upon us. Valentine’s Day, Galentine’s Day, or even Anti-Valentine’s Day–however you choose to celebrate, you might be wondering what you’re going to shower your loved ones with this year. You could…
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SLC’s shopping options are many, and you can wander under the open sky at City Creek or seek out goods that are off the beaten path. With local markets, dedicated vintage shops and curated boutiques, there’s a place for everyone to find one-of-a-kind treasures in Salt Lake. Markets Urban Flea…
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Creativity plays a major role in Salt Lake's thriving culture. From painters who specialize in traditional fine arts to local crafters who work with reclaimed materials, there’s an incredibly diverse range of talent to be found. Even if you don’t consider yourself an art buff, there’s an experience…
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Photos: copyright 2022 Logan Sorenson Salt Lake's Chinatown Experience Are you searching for a Chinatown experience in Salt Lake? You’ll know you’ve arrived when you see the Chinatown Market’s traditional red gate rising above the surrounding buildings at 3390 State Street. This 5.7-acre shopping…
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First of all, let’s get this out there upfront: don’t even think about spending a summer in the Salt Lake valley without hitting up a farmers' market to bite into a freshly picked peach and score a robust heirloom tomato to take home for dinner. There are several excellent farmers' markets that are…
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The Tuaimei’uta family-owned storefront, South Pacific Island Art, is not only a Polynesian cultural center but the Polynesian cultural center in Utah. Located on Redwood Road in Taylorsville, South Pacific Island Art has been open for less than a year and has quickly become so much more than just a…
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Tami Steggell is a top-notch artist when it comes to cookies. Drawing inspiration from every taste, cuisine, and culture that she comes into contact with, she has parlayed that creativity into the incredibly successful (and delicious!) business, RubySnap Bakery. Cookie flavors are innovative - some…
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Local artisans in Salt Lake City are as unique as they are celebrated. If you’re hoping to buy something local and made with love, look no further than these four shops: Salt & Honey Market, The Hive Market, Urban Arts Gallery and the gift shop at the Utah Museum of Contemporary Art. These galleries…
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For a city often associated with religion and strict alcohol laws, Salt Lake City also boasts a vibrant and eclectic counterculture. This perception that Salt Lake City is a conservative town makes the city a hidden gem for a thriving tattoo culture. There are dozens of excellent artists and shops…
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There’s a vibrant community of local entrepreneurs located in Salt Lake City who pride themselves on personal expression and inclusivity. Through the lenses of clothing and body art, three local apparel shops—A ’La Mode SLC, Copperhive Vintage and Twisted Roots—celebrate expressive clothing styles…
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Don't disappoint Mom this year - from the standard to the creative and unusual, here are some Salt Lake-based ideas on how to celebrate that special woman in your life. The Sweets We know it's cliché to buy mom a box of chocolates, but what if you put a little Salt Lake twist on this old standby…
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You came for the skiing and snowboarding, but you'll want to spend some time exploring shops and boutiques that you can only find here in Ski City, from unique book shops to bespoke clothiers. They're worth bringing out an extra bag to carry your treasures home. Ken Sanders Rare Books Ken Sanders…
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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…
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It's that time of year again: when Saturday mornings in downtown Salt Lake start with a cup of coffee and a freshly baked croissant and end with a bag (or a Radio Flyer) full of heirloom tomatoes, grass-fed beef, Asian herbs, fresh burrata, bean-to-bar chocolate… and maybe some citrus-scented…
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Salt Lake may be known for its outdoor adventure scene, but even if long days on the trails are your big thing, that makes muscle-soothing days at the spa even more important. This little mountain city has more than its fair share of superb day-spas and salons. There's a perfect place for whatever…
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Beneath its mountain-town image, Salt Lake is, at its heart, an art town. Here, performance arts, music, and visual arts have captivated Salt Lake citizens since the city's founding. In fact, the first public building in Utah, built in 1851, was a Social Hall where early pioneer settlers could…
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‘Tis the season, and while the temps are dropping, the lights, events, and holiday cheer is bubbling up in Salt Lake. Whether you’re looking for family fun or more elevated evening diversions, Salt Lake has something in store. As the urban gateway to Utah, and the Greatest Snow on Earth, Salt Lake…
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