Salt Lake Valley Guidebook
Family Fun
This is a trampoline park that can get a ton of energy out of your kids. So much fun and just across the parking lot.
Airborne Trampoline Park
11617 S Pkwy Plaza DrThis is a great water park just a few minutes away. They have great water slides.
47 locals recommend
Cowabunga Bay Water Park
12047 State StThis is a great water park just a few minutes away. They have great water slides.
Bring a stroller with extra water bottles and snacks. Food is a bit speedy there. Ask about Dip and dots freeze dried ice-cream.
259 locals recommend
Lagoon Amusement Park
375 North Lagoon DrBring a stroller with extra water bottles and snacks. Food is a bit speedy there. Ask about Dip and dots freeze dried ice-cream.
It is a great zoo which is easy to follow and see everything. It is about perfect for a half day trip with kids. Pack a lunch and enjoy the train. My family loves going here.
285 locals recommend
Hogle Zoo
2600 Sunnyside Ave SIt is a great zoo which is easy to follow and see everything. It is about perfect for a half day trip with kids. Pack a lunch and enjoy the train. My family loves going here.
This is my childhood. The lazy River is relaxing, the wave pool is a blast and the slides are exhilarating. Fun for all.
32 locals recommend
Seven Peaks Resort Water Park
1330 300 NThis is my childhood. The lazy River is relaxing, the wave pool is a blast and the slides are exhilarating. Fun for all.
If you like golf Or Video games this is the driving range for you to improve your game and have fun while doing it.
85 locals recommend
Topgolf
920 Jordan River BlvdIf you like golf Or Video games this is the driving range for you to improve your game and have fun while doing it.
There are amazing museums for all ages. Great cultural activities and the area has some of the coolest dinosaur exhibits around. Do plan a few extra minutes than it says on the map. parking can take a while with all of the chokeneck traffic right off of the lehi exhit.
221 locals recommend
Thanksgiving Point
3003 N Thanksgiving WayThere are amazing museums for all ages. Great cultural activities and the area has some of the coolest dinosaur exhibits around. Do plan a few extra minutes than it says on the map. parking can take a while with all of the chokeneck traffic right off of the lehi exhit.
Extremly interactive and a wonderful break when shopping at the Layton HIlls Mall. I love the food court here too. You can interact with almost everyanimal there. You can get a pedicure from Doctor Fish, touch sting rays, turtles, birds, and feed water monitors and Caymen. Super cool for any animal lover.
20 locals recommend
SeaQuest Utah
1201 N Hill Field RdExtremly interactive and a wonderful break when shopping at the Layton HIlls Mall. I love the food court here too. You can interact with almost everyanimal there. You can get a pedicure from Doctor Fish, touch sting rays, turtles, birds, and feed water monitors and Caymen. Super cool for any animal lover.
This is a very interactive Children's museum. I love the hands on aspect that allows kids to use their imagination. It has some really fun exhibits too. Nice for a quick visit or to kill a few hours.
59 locals recommend
Discovery Gateway Children's Museum
444 W 100 SThis is a very interactive Children's museum. I love the hands on aspect that allows kids to use their imagination. It has some really fun exhibits too. Nice for a quick visit or to kill a few hours.
This is a very fun museum at the Gateway in Salt Lake City. I like it after shopping at the Gatway to cool down and enjoy some air conditioning and a soft chair in the IMAX theatrer. There are neat exhibits, it is inexpensive and the videos are very cool.
117 locals recommend
Clark Planetarium
110 400 WThis is a very fun museum at the Gateway in Salt Lake City. I like it after shopping at the Gatway to cool down and enjoy some air conditioning and a soft chair in the IMAX theatrer. There are neat exhibits, it is inexpensive and the videos are very cool.
There are a ton of otters that are adorable. I love visiting the jungle exhibits with the colorful frogs, fish and caimen. The Monitors are also very cool. I like the tree house that is fun and interactive for kids.
264 locals recommend
Loveland Living Planet Aquarium
12033 Lone Peak PkwyThere are a ton of otters that are adorable. I love visiting the jungle exhibits with the colorful frogs, fish and caimen. The Monitors are also very cool. I like the tree house that is fun and interactive for kids.
Connect through family history and amazing storyies and exhibits. Come to apprecite the Pioneer Heritage in Utah.
20 locals recommend
Church History Museum
45 N West TempleConnect through family history and amazing storyies and exhibits. Come to apprecite the Pioneer Heritage in Utah.
There is always something going on at BYU. As a Theatre Grad from their program I highly reccomend the shows there. They do a wonderful job. Check out their website for ticket information. https://tma.byu.edu/home/
139 locals recommend
Brigham Young University
There is always something going on at BYU. As a Theatre Grad from their program I highly reccomend the shows there. They do a wonderful job. Check out their website for ticket information. https://tma.byu.edu/home/
Indoor Surfing, Ropes course with mini golf all indoors. This is a fun family location that isn't too expensive.
37 locals recommend
Provo Beach
4801 N University AveIndoor Surfing, Ropes course with mini golf all indoors. This is a fun family location that isn't too expensive.
Sightseeing
This is a wonderful picnic and swimming place. They have a large play set at the park and Sandy Lake with shallow water perfect to cool off on a hot day. There are also restrooms so that makes take if babies easier.
10 locals recommend
Blackridge Reservoir
15000 S Ashland Ridge DrThis is a wonderful picnic and swimming place. They have a large play set at the park and Sandy Lake with shallow water perfect to cool off on a hot day. There are also restrooms so that makes take if babies easier.
This is a great walk in the morning, perfect for kids to play around. There are ducks to feed and it is a good biking trail too.
12 locals recommend
Oquirrh Lake
This is a great walk in the morning, perfect for kids to play around. There are ducks to feed and it is a good biking trail too.
This is one of the hardest and rewarding hikes I have ever been on. It isn’t great for kids but if you want to see the top of the Rocky Mountains there are few places prettier in the world.
125 locals recommend
Ensign Peak
This is one of the hardest and rewarding hikes I have ever been on. It isn’t great for kids but if you want to see the top of the Rocky Mountains there are few places prettier in the world.
These caves are so cool! You do not want to miss this hike. It is a bit challenging but it is a very well groomed trail.
12 locals recommend
Visitor Center - Timpanogos Cave National Monument
1025 E Alpine DrThese caves are so cool! You do not want to miss this hike. It is a bit challenging but it is a very well groomed trail.
Some of the most unique land formations on the planet. Out of this world beauty.
811 locals recommend
Zion National Park
Some of the most unique land formations on the planet. Out of this world beauty.
Currently under re-construction the Salt Lake Temple is a must see in Utah. The visitor’s center, conference center and Church History museum has something for everyone. Perfect for a free excursion
621 locals recommend
Temple Square
50 N West TempleCurrently under re-construction the Salt Lake Temple is a must see in Utah. The visitor’s center, conference center and Church History museum has something for everyone. Perfect for a free excursion
This downtown museum has amazing photo opts. This is where my wife and I took our engagements. Also the three museums are very entertaining. The gun museum is my personal favorite but the Classic cars are really neat too.
48 locals recommend
Ogden Union Station Trainmen's Building
2501 Wall AveThis downtown museum has amazing photo opts. This is where my wife and I took our engagements. Also the three museums are very entertaining. The gun museum is my personal favorite but the Classic cars are really neat too.
Park City Alpine Slide
1345 Lowell AveOutdoor enthusists love this exhilerating experience.
https://www.provocanyonadventures.com/
In Provo canyon there are a ton of hiking trails. It is a bit spendy but there are Ziplines as well. If you like less expensive excursions the rafting, kayaks or tubing is fun. It is a relaxing slow float. (pro tip: make sure you familiarize yourself with where you parked your car at the bottom of the river to pull out. Also Make sure to bring sun screen.)
6 locals recommend
Provo Canyon Adventures
Provo Canyon Roadhttps://www.provocanyonadventures.com/
In Provo canyon there are a ton of hiking trails. It is a bit spendy but there are Ziplines as well. If you like less expensive excursions the rafting, kayaks or tubing is fun. It is a relaxing slow float. (pro tip: make sure you familiarize yourself with where you parked your car at the bottom of the river to pull out. Also Make sure to bring sun screen.)
During the winter this is a magical experience. Lights are stunning and make sure to bring a camera. These light up ice castles are so cool you will not beleive your eyes.
63 locals recommend
Ice Castles
2002 Olympic DriveDuring the winter this is a magical experience. Lights are stunning and make sure to bring a camera. These light up ice castles are so cool you will not beleive your eyes.
https://www.hebervalleyrr.org/
Like to take a trip on an old time railroad? This is a nastolgic histic trainride that is a blast for boys and girls. IN October it is Hogwarts express themed and Winter isL Polar Express themed.
81 locals recommend
Heber Valley Historic Railroad
450 S 6th Whttps://www.hebervalleyrr.org/
Like to take a trip on an old time railroad? This is a nastolgic histic trainride that is a blast for boys and girls. IN October it is Hogwarts express themed and Winter isL Polar Express themed.
This is a historic sight that has some really fun family actvities. I love the ability to see the valley from this view and it is nice after a long day at the zoo. Pioneer Heritage and a really welcoming feel for anyone new to the utah heritage culture.
136 locals recommend
This Is The Place Heritage Park
2601 Sunnyside Ave SThis is a historic sight that has some really fun family actvities. I love the ability to see the valley from this view and it is nice after a long day at the zoo. Pioneer Heritage and a really welcoming feel for anyone new to the utah heritage culture.
Bridal Veil Falls
This is a moderatly difficult hike with beautiful views.
This is a unique waterfall and hike. It is a nice photo op and beutiful. Often you need to walk through water so bring extra socks after you visit so you don't get blisters.
25 locals recommend
Doughnut Falls
This is a unique waterfall and hike. It is a nice photo op and beutiful. Often you need to walk through water so bring extra socks after you visit so you don't get blisters.
This is an amazing view area with brilliant colors. I get to pass it everyday on my way to work and if you haven't seen it you will want to check it out. The colors are stunning and a great photo op.
32 locals recommend
Bingham Copper Mine
This is an amazing view area with brilliant colors. I get to pass it everyday on my way to work and if you haven't seen it you will want to check it out. The colors are stunning and a great photo op.
It is an easy hike, Pretty and a very well kept trail. It is a very popular location and easy for kids to go to.
6 locals recommend
Gloria Falls
8538-9084 Little Cottonwood RdIt is an easy hike, Pretty and a very well kept trail. It is a very popular location and easy for kids to go to.
So there is a Tulip festival that is done here and it is stunning. It is a very nice walk.
36 locals recommend
Ashton Gardens at Thanksgiving Point
3900 Garden DrSo there is a Tulip festival that is done here and it is stunning. It is a very nice walk.
One of the most iconic film festivals in the world. Sundance is a great place for film makers and film enthusiasts alike.
21 locals recommend
Sundance Festival Co-op
608 Main StOne of the most iconic film festivals in the world. Sundance is a great place for film makers and film enthusiasts alike.
This is a beutiful cathedral with stunning gothic arcetecture.
53 locals recommend
Cathedral of the Madeleine
331 E S TempleThis is a beutiful cathedral with stunning gothic arcetecture.
They throw an annual Chalk Festival which is visually georgeous and fun. Bring a face covering and gogles if your eyes are sensative. Also their curry is pretty great.
18 locals recommend
Sri Sri Radha Krishna Temple
311 W 8500 SThey throw an annual Chalk Festival which is visually georgeous and fun. Bring a face covering and gogles if your eyes are sensative. Also their curry is pretty great.
Shopping
Food,clothes and everything else you might need to buy
Fashion Place
6191 S State StOur listing is part of the District so you can shop for food, clothing, souvenirs, toys whatever all within a few blocks.
34 locals recommend
The District
114 UT-154Our listing is part of the District so you can shop for food, clothing, souvenirs, toys whatever all within a few blocks.
I love the atmosphere, there are tons of food options, entertainment and Some fun murals that make this shopping experience memorable. The fountains at night are also very pretty.
158 locals recommend
The Gateway
400 W 200 SI love the atmosphere, there are tons of food options, entertainment and Some fun murals that make this shopping experience memorable. The fountains at night are also very pretty.
I actually think that IKEA has some amazing food. It is Healthy and a very nice shopping experience if you have any shopping needs on your trip. It is located on Furniture Row at the 'Foot of the Mountain" in Draper Utah.
7 locals recommend
IKEA
67 Ikea WayI actually think that IKEA has some amazing food. It is Healthy and a very nice shopping experience if you have any shopping needs on your trip. It is located on Furniture Row at the 'Foot of the Mountain" in Draper Utah.
Also at the District, Here is an inexpensive superstore to pick up anything you might have forgotten.
10 locals recommend
Target
11525 Pkwy Plaza DrAlso at the District, Here is an inexpensive superstore to pick up anything you might have forgotten.
Relax
Massage Envy
11553 S Pkwy Plaza DrThere is a Massage Envy in the District.
A restful array of tratments. Enjoy facials, waxing, laser hair removal and more. Feel pampered and primed for a night out.
Skinworks School of Advanced Skincare
2121 Nowell CirA restful array of tratments. Enjoy facials, waxing, laser hair removal and more. Feel pampered and primed for a night out.
Night life
Home of Real Salt Lake. This stadium is a jewel in the state and hosts the Royals as well. If you are a soccer fan make some time to go out and support .
Rio Tinto Stadium
9256 State StOne if the most technologically advanced theaters in the United States. The production quality is stunning, the acting is great. All in all every show here is splendid.
83 locals recommend
Hale Center Theatre
9900 Monroe StOne if the most technologically advanced theaters in the United States. The production quality is stunning, the acting is great. All in all every show here is splendid.
I have performed here many times and the acting is top notch. The small theater has a very intimate feel and you are part of the action in this theatre in the round. They tend to sell out quickly so get tickets before you come if possible.
28 locals recommend
Hale Center Theater Orem
225 400 NI have performed here many times and the acting is top notch. The small theater has a very intimate feel and you are part of the action in this theatre in the round. They tend to sell out quickly so get tickets before you come if possible.
Hockey, concerts, arena football and more. Check out their event calendar for what is in town when you arrive. Concerts sell out quickly.
26 locals recommend
Maverik Center
3200 S Decker Lake DrHockey, concerts, arena football and more. Check out their event calendar for what is in town when you arrive. Concerts sell out quickly.
The Off Boadway theatre is a wonderful way to spend an evening. These community theatre productions are funny and inexpensive. They help budding talent get exposure to performing and the parody scrips are hilarious.
Draper Historic Theatre
12366 900 EThe Off Boadway theatre is a wonderful way to spend an evening. These community theatre productions are funny and inexpensive. They help budding talent get exposure to performing and the parody scrips are hilarious.
They have really great food here and the service is top notch.
24 locals recommend
The Break Sports Grill
11274 Kestrel Rise RdThey have really great food here and the service is top notch.
Also located at the District this Theatre has great food as well as a wonderful movie going experience.
31 locals recommend
Megaplex Theatres at The District
3761 W Parkway Plaza DrAlso located at the District this Theatre has great food as well as a wonderful movie going experience.
Traveling Broadaway tours, Concerts, Ballets and Operas. This is an amazing theater that houses amazing shows.
91 locals recommend
Eccles Theater
131 S Main StTraveling Broadaway tours, Concerts, Ballets and Operas. This is an amazing theater that houses amazing shows.
Food scene
They have some of the heartiest pizza in the world. If you leave hungry it is your fault. Extremly good pizza.
18 locals recommend
The Pie Pizzeria - So Jordan
10627 Redwood RdThey have some of the heartiest pizza in the world. If you leave hungry it is your fault. Extremly good pizza.
This is a really cool festival a that is put on by a local Greek Orthodox Church. Amazing food and cultural experience.
Salt Lake City Greek Festival
279 S 300 WThis is a really cool festival a that is put on by a local Greek Orthodox Church. Amazing food and cultural experience.
This is my favorite restaurant. I love their Original Amazing Suace wings. I suggest getting creamy amazing sauce to dip it in. If you don't like bones, get the sticky fingers. They also typically will give you as much popcorn as you can eat. Fill out the receipt survey and they usually have a promotional that gives you a free asphalt pie(Oreo Ice creame pie) It is amazing! Also the Strawberry lemonade is great.
WINGERS Restaurant
610 S State StThis is my favorite restaurant. I love their Original Amazing Suace wings. I suggest getting creamy amazing sauce to dip it in. If you don't like bones, get the sticky fingers. They also typically will give you as much popcorn as you can eat. Fill out the receipt survey and they usually have a promotional that gives you a free asphalt pie(Oreo Ice creame pie) It is amazing! Also the Strawberry lemonade is great.
This is the place that first made me love onion rings. They have great food, and a wonderful welcoming atmosphere.
6 locals recommend
Purple Turtle
85 E State RdThis is the place that first made me love onion rings. They have great food, and a wonderful welcoming atmosphere.
The Best Salsa/Guac in Utah. Food similar in taste to Cafe Rio however their Salsa can't be beat.
Casa Salza
132 W 900 NThe Best Salsa/Guac in Utah. Food similar in taste to Cafe Rio however their Salsa can't be beat.
BYU Creamery on Ninth
1209 900 EIconic Ice cream! The cremery on ninth is great.
This is the best Thai restaurant in Utah. They have amazing Pad Thai, Chcken Satay, and Masuman Curry. If you are in the area it is to die for!
10 locals recommend
Thai Curry Kitchen
582 25th StThis is the best Thai restaurant in Utah. They have amazing Pad Thai, Chcken Satay, and Masuman Curry. If you are in the area it is to die for!
It is 'my pleasure' to share my Favorite fast food restaurant with you. They have great service, fast, and quality food and door dash and uber eats deliver. Don't forget your Chic Fil A sauce.
19 locals recommend
Chick-fil-A
5175 S State StIt is 'my pleasure' to share my Favorite fast food restaurant with you. They have great service, fast, and quality food and door dash and uber eats deliver. Don't forget your Chic Fil A sauce.
This is the German Restaurant in Utah. They do breakfast and lunch. It is just one of the many places I highly reccomend when visiting Sanpete County.
23 locals recommend
Das Café
33 N Main StThis is the German Restaurant in Utah. They do breakfast and lunch. It is just one of the many places I highly reccomend when visiting Sanpete County.
I fell in love with this Korean BBQ establishment first as a food truck but in Daybreak there is a convenient location on SoDa Row. Convenient quick and tasty.
Cupbop - Korean BBQ
11259 Kestrel Rise RdI fell in love with this Korean BBQ establishment first as a food truck but in Daybreak there is a convenient location on SoDa Row. Convenient quick and tasty.
Also at the District. Convenient tasty and fast Mexican food. I highly reccomend it. Don't forget to download their app. You can order online.
17 locals recommend
Cafe Rio Mexican Grill
5506 13400 SAlso at the District. Convenient tasty and fast Mexican food. I highly reccomend it. Don't forget to download their app. You can order online.
Also Located at the District, Harmon's has some of the nicest employees anywhere. It is a very nice neighborhood feel. They will help you find whatever you need.
6 locals recommend
Harmons Grocery - The District
11453 S Pkwy Plaza DrAlso Located at the District, Harmon's has some of the nicest employees anywhere. It is a very nice neighborhood feel. They will help you find whatever you need.
I love Smith's sushi and Boar's Head Sandwitches. This is my Deli of choice.
13 locals recommend
Smith's
1634 UT-151I love Smith's sushi and Boar's Head Sandwitches. This is my Deli of choice.
Most Authentic Chinese Food in the State. It is a great Chinese Grocery Store with great take out restaurant. I love their chashaobao叉烧包. They have a menu that appeals well to Americans and Asians alike. Not a sit down restaurant.
Ocean Mart
115 W 9000 SMost Authentic Chinese Food in the State. It is a great Chinese Grocery Store with great take out restaurant. I love their chashaobao叉烧包. They have a menu that appeals well to Americans and Asians alike. Not a sit down restaurant.
Hearty portions, amazing bakery and great soups. I love this place. Careful with their desserts they are sinful.
64 locals recommend
Kneaders Bakery & Cafe
962 UT-151Hearty portions, amazing bakery and great soups. I love this place. Careful with their desserts they are sinful.
Neighborhoods
Daybreak is a modern paradise. It has a bright future and the residence are open friendly and often young families or older couples.I used to live here and it still feels like home with the abundance of parks, activities and community activities. The concerts in the summer and the food truck round up are just a few reasons I love this neighborhood.
20 locals recommend
Daybreak
Daybreak is a modern paradise. It has a bright future and the residence are open friendly and often young families or older couples.I used to live here and it still feels like home with the abundance of parks, activities and community activities. The concerts in the summer and the food truck round up are just a few reasons I love this neighborhood.
This is a steep drive but has stunning views. Perfect for a romantic picnic or sunset view.
Suncrest Drive
Suncrest DriveThis is a steep drive but has stunning views. Perfect for a romantic picnic or sunset view.