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
The Craft Lake City DIY Festival is Utah’s largest local-centric, three-day arts festival, with over 250 local artisans, DIY engineers, vintage vendors, and craft food creators, the Google Fiber STEM Building, two stages of music and dance performances, local food trucks, and approximately 20,000
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
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
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
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
‘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
The aptly named Central City is right in the thick of things, nestled between Salt Lake’s downtown district and the University area up the hill. While it’s hard to be more centrally situated than this, very few streets in Central City actually feel busy. Yes, you’ll find fresh new residential
Downtown Salt Lake, like most cities’ downtowns, is a hub for business, arts, entertainment, dining, and nightlife. Young professionals are moving to this neighborhood in droves to be close to transit and occupy dozens of new apartment buildings and condos, a hip new restaurant or bar opens
Shopping is a favorite Salt Lake pastime, from the various boutiques across the valley to downtown’s state-of-the-art City Creek Shopping Center. The latter is a 23-acre open-air mall than spans across charming Main Street. City Creek opened in 2012, and it was the catalyst for the rapid
Salt Lake is home to dozens of unique boutiques, ranging in style from dapper gent to boho siren, and ranging in price from “investment” to “impulse.” Here are some of the best small, local, thoughtfully curated shops in the Salty City. M = Men W = Women K = Kids H = Home Downtown Utah Woolen Mills
When you think of Utah, the phrase “greatest snow on earth” is likely to come to mind. And it’s true; our unique high desert climate produces the finest powder skiing imaginable. A phrase you probably haven’t heard in relation to Utah is “greatest chocolate on earth.” It’s hard to nail down exactly
No matter how picky (or peculiar) your friends and loved ones are, and no matter how obscure their hankerings and hobbies may be, you’ll find a local Salt Lake store specializing in something they love. Localize (and dare we say elevate) your holiday shopping for the folks on your list. The
If the early hours and fast pace of Black Friday and Cyber Monday aren't your style, Salt Lake has many opportunities to shop in a more festive environment. If you need to find something for that "hard to shop for" person on your list and prefer supporting local artisans, you're in the right place.
With Thanksgiving just around the corner, the pressure is on to find ways to celebrate with friends and family. Be of good cheer, faithful readers—while you stress about who has to sleep on the pull-out sofa and which side-dishes to add to the Turkey Day menu, Salt Lake has an array of activities to
Where to Get Great Coffee There are many wonderful and charming cafes in the city, but these Salt Lake coffee shops are taking beans to a new level. Read more. Where to See Live Music Salt Lake is known for being the place to see awesome bands in intimate settings. Read more.
Whether you’re in Salt Lake for business or pleasure, there’s a good chance you don’t have a car. There are plenty of walkable highlights downtown, and within most of Salt Lake’s neighborhoods, but many of Salt Lake’s main attractions are also just a hop, skip, and a jump (or, you know, a 10- to
The D.I. and Savers are great places to find buried treasure for next to nothing. But as a soon-to-be student, you're too busy registering for classes, buying books, and finding roommates to spend hours digging for cool stuff in the discount bins. Here's where to go for vintage and secondhand
Salt Lake isn’t just for seasonal skiers and serious shoppers. The city is a mecca for science fiction movie buffs and fans of fantasy. From zombies and Harry Potter to Renaissance fairs and anime events, Salt Lake is a nerd’s dream destination. While themed conventions are time-sensitive, there are
Word nerds, rejoice! Salt Lake City is a haven for bibliophiles, which should be no surprise. After all, it hosts a world-renowned research university, its downtown library is one of the most visited tourist destinations in the state, and Utah is one of the most literate states in the country. No
