James’s guidebook
Food scene
Janet's Sunshine Café
20 South Orchard DriveOne of our favorite places for brunch. Just up the road.
The best kept secret in all of Utah is Vito's. His variety of philly cheesesteak or meatball sandwiches are a must.
**Open from 10am-2pm M-F**
8 locals recommend
Vito's
100 S Main StThe best kept secret in all of Utah is Vito's. His variety of philly cheesesteak or meatball sandwiches are a must.
**Open from 10am-2pm M-F**
Sapa
722 S State StGreat sushi and bar scene in downtown Salt lake City.
The Mandarin is local favorite in Bountiful. If you want good Chinese food and to avoid the downtown Salt Lake City rush, this is a great choice.
32 locals recommend
Mandarin
348 900 NThe Mandarin is local favorite in Bountiful. If you want good Chinese food and to avoid the downtown Salt Lake City rush, this is a great choice.
Lucky 13
135 W 1300 SBest burgers in Utah.. That simple.
Arguably the best Mexican in Utah, check out the Google reviews if you don't believe me.
242 locals recommend
Red Iguana
736 W North TempleArguably the best Mexican in Utah, check out the Google reviews if you don't believe me.
This fast-casual Mexican restaurant is what Utahns crave most when away from home.
24 locals recommend
Cafe Rio Mexican Grill
550 W 500 SThis fast-casual Mexican restaurant is what Utahns crave most when away from home.
Just minutes from the house, this isn't a bad local option for great pizza after a day in the sun or on the slopes.
Z Brothers Pizza
460 North Redwood RoadJust minutes from the house, this isn't a bad local option for great pizza after a day in the sun or on the slopes.
Entertainment
City Creek Center is quickly becoming the heart of Salt Lake City. Here you'll find restaurants like the Cheesecake Factory and all the retailers you associate with a shopping mall.
621 locals recommend
City Creek Center
50 S Main StCity Creek Center is quickly becoming the heart of Salt Lake City. Here you'll find restaurants like the Cheesecake Factory and all the retailers you associate with a shopping mall.
Megaplex theaters dot the Wasatch front. This is just minutes north from the house if you're in the mood for a movie (post-covid, of course)
11 locals recommend
Megaplex Theatres at Legacy Crossing
1075 W Legacy Crossing BlvdMegaplex theaters dot the Wasatch front. This is just minutes north from the house if you're in the mood for a movie (post-covid, of course)
Lagoon Amusement Park is a great place to visit spring, summer or fall. Sorry winter guests, you'll have to find your adrenaline rush on the ski slopes.
259 locals recommend
Lagoon Amusement Park
375 North Lagoon DrLagoon Amusement Park is a great place to visit spring, summer or fall. Sorry winter guests, you'll have to find your adrenaline rush on the ski slopes.
30 min or so from the house, the Loveland Living Planet Aquarium is a great choice for a fun-filled family day out.
264 locals recommend
Loveland Living Planet Aquarium
12033 Lone Peak Pkwy30 min or so from the house, the Loveland Living Planet Aquarium is a great choice for a fun-filled family day out.
20 min up the road Boondocks has everything from mini-golf to bowling to arcades.
36 locals recommend
Boondocks Food & Fun: Kaysville
525 Deseret Dr20 min up the road Boondocks has everything from mini-golf to bowling to arcades.
Across from the City Creek Center, you'll see Temple Square. Currently under some construction, Temple Square was the heart of Utah when Mormon pioneers first settled the area.
621 locals recommend
Temple Square
50 N West TempleAcross from the City Creek Center, you'll see Temple Square. Currently under some construction, Temple Square was the heart of Utah when Mormon pioneers first settled the area.
Hogle Zoo
2600 Sunnyside Ave SHogle Zoo, just 20 min away is a great option for family fun.
Eccles Theater is Salt Lake's newest theater hosting, at any given time, traveling performances of Broadway's Wicked, Hamilton and more.
91 locals recommend
Eccles Theater
131 S Main StEccles Theater is Salt Lake's newest theater hosting, at any given time, traveling performances of Broadway's Wicked, Hamilton and more.
Sightseeing
A natural phenomena for the area, the salt flats make you feel like you're in a different world.
80 locals recommend
Bonneville Salt Flats
A natural phenomena for the area, the salt flats make you feel like you're in a different world.
Antelope Island allows for great views of the Great Salt Lake and a buffalo or two if you go on the right day.
170 locals recommend
Antelope Island
Antelope Island allows for great views of the Great Salt Lake and a buffalo or two if you go on the right day.
At the base of Emigration Canyon, This is The Place Heritage Park is a great place to visit to learn more about the early settlers of Utah.
136 locals recommend
This Is The Place Heritage Park
2601 Sunnyside Ave SAt the base of Emigration Canyon, This is The Place Heritage Park is a great place to visit to learn more about the early settlers of Utah.
Regardless of the time of year you find yourself in Utah, escaping to the mountains of Park City and enjoying Main Street is always a good idea.
73 locals recommend
Main Street
Main StreetRegardless of the time of year you find yourself in Utah, escaping to the mountains of Park City and enjoying Main Street is always a good idea.
Slopes
Alta Ski Area
10010 Little Cottonwood Canyon RdBeware: Skiers only
If you want to head up north and hit the slopes, Snowbasin is the place for you.
297 locals recommend
Snowbasin Resort
3925 Snow Basin RdIf you want to head up north and hit the slopes, Snowbasin is the place for you.
Brighton Resort
8302 S Brighton Loop RdYou'll find this resort at the top of Big Cottonwood Canyon.
The greatest snow on earth is often found up Little Cottonwood Canyon at Snowbird.
28 locals recommend
Snowbird Ski Resorts, Weather & Snow Report
200 Little Cottonwood Canyon RdThe greatest snow on earth is often found up Little Cottonwood Canyon at Snowbird.
Up Big Cottonwood Canyon, if you run into Brighton Ski Resort, you've gone too far.
Solitude Ski Resorts, Weather & Snow Report
11470 Boulder StUp Big Cottonwood Canyon, if you run into Brighton Ski Resort, you've gone too far.
Deer Valley Resort
2250 Deer Valley Dr SSkiers only at this prestigious resort in Park City.
Park City is Park City because of Park City... Say that 3 times fast.
298 locals recommend
Park City Mountain Resort
1345 Lowell AvePark City is Park City because of Park City... Say that 3 times fast.
Traveler advice
Getting around
UTA
UTA provides bus services, front runner and trax. All great options to get around town.
First their website for more details. https://www.rideuta.com/
Book before you go
Pack your swim suite
Make sure to enjoy a soak in the hot tub. Various parks also include splash pads for family fun on a hot summer day.