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Great place to ski and take the tram up to the top of the mountain in the summertime!
129 locals recommend
Snowbird
Great place to ski and take the tram up to the top of the mountain in the summertime!
Alta Ski Area
10010 Little Cottonwood Canyon RdAmazing ski area, but for skiers only.
Brighton Resort
8302 S Brighton Loop RdGreat skiing area!
Solitude Mountain Resort
12000 Big Cottonwood Canyon RdGreat ski resort that is never crowded!
Great grocery store with good selection of organic and Paleo friendly foods just down the street!
41 locals recommend
Smith's Food and Drug
2039 E 9400 SGreat grocery store with good selection of organic and Paleo friendly foods just down the street!
A must-eat place, especially when the fall colors are in full effect! Brunch is best. Food is ok, setting is awesome! Worth going to as an excuse to drive up Big Cottonwood Canyon.
73 locals recommend
Silver Fork Lodge and Restaurant
11332 S Big Cottonwood Canyon RdA must-eat place, especially when the fall colors are in full effect! Brunch is best. Food is ok, setting is awesome! Worth going to as an excuse to drive up Big Cottonwood Canyon.
Walgreens
2090 E 9400 SClose pharmacy nearby for any needs you might have.
Drinks & Nightlife
Porcupine Grill
3698 Fort Union Blvd A locals favorite for any meal.
Food Scene
Costa Vida
881 W State StYummy Mexican chain nearby.
Favorite among the locals and has been featured on several TV shows.
132 locals recommend
Lone Star Taqueria
2265 Fort Union BlvdFavorite among the locals and has been featured on several TV shows.
Black Bear Diner
1944 E 9400 SGreat down home spot to have a hot meal.
Starbucks
1960 E 9400 SYou never want to be too far away from a Starbucks. :)
In the mood for pizza? You can head down the hill and dine in or have them deliver!
6 locals recommend
Smoky Mountain Pizzeria & Grill
1850 E 9400 SIn the mood for pizza? You can head down the hill and dine in or have them deliver!
Have little ones that need to get their wiggles out? This McDonald's has a newly updated indoor playground.
10 locals recommend
McDonald's
3289 S Valley StHave little ones that need to get their wiggles out? This McDonald's has a newly updated indoor playground.
If it's a nice day outside, this place is worth the drive. Up a smaller canyon this is an iconic diner in Salt Lake City. Great for breakfast foods and try to snag a spot out on the patio if you can! This is also conveniently located close to the zoo and Natural History Museum is you want to make a day out of your excursion!
156 locals recommend
Ruth's Diner
4160 Emigration Canyon RdIf it's a nice day outside, this place is worth the drive. Up a smaller canyon this is an iconic diner in Salt Lake City. Great for breakfast foods and try to snag a spot out on the patio if you can! This is also conveniently located close to the zoo and Natural History Museum is you want to make a day out of your excursion!
Great food (BBQ, salads) with nice ambiance. Usually there is live music in the bar area on weekend evenings.
27 locals recommend
Bandits' Grill and Bar
3176 6200 SGreat food (BBQ, salads) with nice ambiance. Usually there is live music in the bar area on weekend evenings.
Delicious casual greek food with tasty sangria's. Fun, casual atmosphere with card games on tables and a small shuffleboard style game to play while you wait.
25 locals recommend
Spitz - Cottonwood
3158 East 6200 SouthDelicious casual greek food with tasty sangria's. Fun, casual atmosphere with card games on tables and a small shuffleboard style game to play while you wait.
Nice Italian food with a quiet atmosphere. Patio to enjoy in warmer months.
34 locals recommend
Café Trio
6405 S 3000 ENice Italian food with a quiet atmosphere. Patio to enjoy in warmer months.
Special occasion or just looking to be wined and dined? Head here and take your time. High-end Italian offerings in a warm, inviting atmosphere.
49 locals recommend
Tuscany
2832 East 6200 SouthSpecial occasion or just looking to be wined and dined? Head here and take your time. High-end Italian offerings in a warm, inviting atmosphere.
For a memorable, high-end dining experience only three minutes away! La Caille is an experience all by itself. In warmer months, walk the grounds to enjoy the flowers and roaming ducks, swans and peacocks! Beautiful light display between Thanksgiving and Christmas worth driving through.
67 locals recommend
La Caille
9565 Wasatch BlvdFor a memorable, high-end dining experience only three minutes away! La Caille is an experience all by itself. In warmer months, walk the grounds to enjoy the flowers and roaming ducks, swans and peacocks! Beautiful light display between Thanksgiving and Christmas worth driving through.
Shopping
Recently updated so good for dine-in and a convenient drive-thru option nearby.
16 locals recommend
Wendy's
2025 E 9400 SRecently updated so good for dine-in and a convenient drive-thru option nearby.
A fun gathering of eclectic stores, coffee shops and eateries. If you're looking for a quaint and unique place to stroll around, this area is a great option!
57 locals recommend
9th & 9th
913 E 9th SA fun gathering of eclectic stores, coffee shops and eateries. If you're looking for a quaint and unique place to stroll around, this area is a great option!
Entertainment & Activities
Hogle Zoo
2600 Sunnyside Ave SLoveland Living Planet Aquarium
12033 Lone Peak PkwySightseeing
Regardless of the season, there is a beautiful restaurant at the top of Snowbird. Whether you're riding down the mountain or not, it is worth taking a tram ride to the top to catch some spectacular 360 degree mountain views! Just make sure to go on a day that is mostly sunny.
215 locals recommend
Snowbird Resort
9385 Snowbird Center DrRegardless of the season, there is a beautiful restaurant at the top of Snowbird. Whether you're riding down the mountain or not, it is worth taking a tram ride to the top to catch some spectacular 360 degree mountain views! Just make sure to go on a day that is mostly sunny.
Arts & Culture
This museum is really impressive. Gorgeous views, fascinating exhibits and interesting for any age group. Great dinosaur exhibit as well.
281 locals recommend
Natural History Museum of Utah
301 Wakara WayThis museum is really impressive. Gorgeous views, fascinating exhibits and interesting for any age group. Great dinosaur exhibit as well.