Elle's Guidebook
Food scene
Great patio for dinner and drinks, but there will be a wait! Make sure to put your name on the list, then walk around the cute 9th and 9th neighborhood while you wait!
97 locals recommend
East Liberty Tap House
850 E 900 SGreat patio for dinner and drinks, but there will be a wait! Make sure to put your name on the list, then walk around the cute 9th and 9th neighborhood while you wait!
Best bakery in town! And a lovely walk or bike ride. Highly recommend the almond croissants. And the quiche!
93 locals recommend
Tulie Bakery
863 E 700 SBest bakery in town! And a lovely walk or bike ride. Highly recommend the almond croissants. And the quiche!
Awesome pizza only two blocks away. Great for dine in or takeout! One pie is more than enough for two people.
10 locals recommend
Bricks Corner
1465 South 700 EastAwesome pizza only two blocks away. Great for dine in or takeout! One pie is more than enough for two people.
Nona Bistro
Amazing backyard patio for charcuterie boards and wine around a fire.
The Rest is a downtown speakeasy with incredible food. It’s beneath the more divey Bodega bar—grab a chili tequila shot before your dinner reservation!
49 locals recommend
Bodega
331 Main StThe Rest is a downtown speakeasy with incredible food. It’s beneath the more divey Bodega bar—grab a chili tequila shot before your dinner reservation!
Lifestyle
The Stockist
875 E 900 SCute boutique!
Sightseeing
We walk around this park almost everyday. Great place for picnics, tennis, walking, biking, etc.
353 locals recommend
Liberty Park
600 Harvey Milk BoulevardWe walk around this park almost everyday. Great place for picnics, tennis, walking, biking, etc.
This is the closest hiking trail to our house, and it starts downtown!
70 locals recommend
City Creek Canyon
City Creek Canyon RoadThis is the closest hiking trail to our house, and it starts downtown!
My favorite trail nearby is about a 30 minute drive and has views of the whole city. You’ll want to hike the desolation trail just after the inn on your right. Head to the peak!
34 locals recommend
Mill Creek Canyon
My favorite trail nearby is about a 30 minute drive and has views of the whole city. You’ll want to hike the desolation trail just after the inn on your right. Head to the peak!
It’s worth driving out the the island to see the Great Salt Lake!
170 locals recommend
Antelope Island
It’s worth driving out the the island to see the Great Salt Lake!
Culture
Yes, we have a gothic cathedral in our city. Built in 1907 and absolutely stunning. Worth a peek inside (followed by a walk down the historic South Temple street).
53 locals recommend
Cathedral of the Madeleine
331 E S TempleYes, we have a gothic cathedral in our city. Built in 1907 and absolutely stunning. Worth a peek inside (followed by a walk down the historic South Temple street).
Eccles Theater
131 S Main StCatch a Broadway show or a concert at this amazing theater.
Traveler advice
Getting around
Bike lanes are everywhere
You can find them on 800 E, 800 S, 300 E, and 300 S.
Getting around
There’s a bus that goes straight downtown
You can catch the 209 right on the corner of 900 E and Browning. Stand on the side of the street with the white building and it will take you right into the downtown city center and temple square for $2.50.