Guidebook for South Salt Lake
Food Scene
Campfire Lounge
837 E 2100 SAffordable and lots of character
565 Firehouse
Ekamai Thai
1405 E 2100 SCubby's
3700 N Thanksgiving WaySugar House Coffee
2011 1100 ESugarHouse BBQ
880 East 2100 SouthWasatch Brew Pub
2110 Highland DrCaffé Expresso
902 S 1100 EAstro Burgers
10452 S Redwood RdGreat affordable and tasty all in one spot. Local hot spot that is visited often by locals.
202 locals recommend
The Park Café
604 E 1300 SGreat affordable and tasty all in one spot. Local hot spot that is visited often by locals.
Little know local hidden spot that is a great little get away. Must see!
156 locals recommend
Ruth's Diner
4160 Emigration Canyon RdLittle know local hidden spot that is a great little get away. Must see!
Great eats in a beautiful setting. Short drive up the canyon that makes for a great morning or afternoon.
73 locals recommend
Silver Fork Lodge and Restaurant
11332 S Big Cottonwood Canyon RdGreat eats in a beautiful setting. Short drive up the canyon that makes for a great morning or afternoon.
Drinks & Nightlife
Sugar House Coffee
2011 1100 EThe RUIN
159 Wilmington AveSwanky place to grab a drink with a quiet hip atmosphere
Entertainment & Activities
Great year round pool for kids. Also a park next door to use in the summer. Close to shopping so you can pick up essentials while the kids are playing.
Fairmont Aquatic Center
1044 Sugarmont DrGreat year round pool for kids. Also a park next door to use in the summer. Close to shopping so you can pick up essentials while the kids are playing.
Local 9 hole golf course that is in good condition and was the first country club in the valley back in the early 50's.
Forest Dale Golf Course
2375 S 900 ELocal 9 hole golf course that is in good condition and was the first country club in the valley back in the early 50's.
Nibley Park Golf Course
2780 S 700 EGreat little 9 hole course that is affordable and fun.
Parks & Nature
Great sand volleyball court and skate park that is hidden and not well know.
18 locals recommend
Fairmont Park
1040 E Sugarmont Dr,Great sand volleyball court and skate park that is hidden and not well know.
One of the largest parks in the city. Great for all sorts of outdoor activities.
353 locals recommend
Liberty Park
600 Harvey Milk BoulevardOne of the largest parks in the city. Great for all sorts of outdoor activities.
Great views of the Valley and lots close to tons of shopping. A must see while here.
197 locals recommend
Sugar House Park
1330 2100 SGreat views of the Valley and lots close to tons of shopping. A must see while here.
Quick but gorgeous trail right in town. A must see if you want something easy and close.
53 locals recommend
The Living Room Trailhead
383 Colorow RdQuick but gorgeous trail right in town. A must see if you want something easy and close.
Slightly challenging but still a great trail for beginners.
13 locals recommend
Grandeur Peak Trailhead
Wasatch BoulevardSlightly challenging but still a great trail for beginners.
Neffs Canyon
4326 White WayEasy and private hike that is great for family or pets.
Ensign Peak Trail
Ensign Peak TrailQuick easy trail to see sweeping views of the entire valley
Small park that connects to a bunch of retail. Great to start in Sugar House Park and then weave through here to shopping nearby. This park needs work but is a great alternative to sidewalks.
6 locals recommend
Hidden Hollow
1255 East 2100 SouthSmall park that connects to a bunch of retail. Great to start in Sugar House Park and then weave through here to shopping nearby. This park needs work but is a great alternative to sidewalks.
Getting Around
Central Pointe Station
This stop can get you anywhere in the entire city.
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
404 S 300 WEnterprise Rent-A-Car
404 S 300 WClosest train stop that is within walking distance that will connect you to the rest of the city. More info at rideuta.com
South Salt Lake City Station
30 E Xavier CtClosest train stop that is within walking distance that will connect you to the rest of the city. More info at rideuta.com
Shopping
Got Beauty
904 E 2100 SBeauty Supplies
Uptown Cheapskate
380 W 200 SGreat consignment/used clothes store
City Creek Center
50 S Main StSalt lake newest hip shopping center
Essentials
Smith's Food and Drug
922 E 2100 SBusy but a goodie