A Local's Guide to Northern Utah

Nestled at the top of Little Cottonwood Canyon, this gentle high-alpine meadow trail blooms with over 120 species of vibrant wildflowers during mid-to-late summer.

A winding 20-mile mountain road through Utah’s Wasatch Range that climbs past aspen forests and peaks like Mount Timpanogos, offering spectacular alpine views and vibrant fall colors.

Drive across a scenic causeway to explore an island in the Great Salt Lake populated by free-roaming bison, mule deer, and bighorn sheep.

Drive through dramatic granite canyon walls that transform into brilliant shades of gold, orange, and red during the autumn season.

Traversing the benchlands above Salt Lake City, this undulating path offers expansive panoramic views of the entire Salt Lake Valley and stunning sunset vistas.

A short, scenic 1.5-mile round-trip walk leading to a crystal-clear glacial tarn framed by the towering limestone cliffs of Devils Castle.

A family-friendly 3.5-mile hike in Big Cottonwood Canyon that rewards hikers with a unique waterfall gushing through a doughnut-shaped rock arch into a hidden cave.

A brief 0.8-mile uphill walk above the Utah State Capitol providing breathtaking overlook views of downtown Salt Lake City and the Great Salt Lake.

Experience unmatched flotation and striking desert-meets-water landscape photography on the calm waters of North America’s largest saltwater lake.

Drive this high-altitude mountain pass connecting Big Cottonwood Canyon to Park City, offering dramatic fall foliage and panoramic ridge overlooks.

Take a scenic drive through the High Uintas Wilderness and stroll around pristine alpine lakes surrounded by dense pine forests.

Situated on a private 10,000-acre mountain ranch, this outfitter offers thrilling winter snowmobile tours and summer horseback rides through untouched backcountry.

Experience authentic Western heritage during Independence Day weekend with top PRCA rodeo athletes, fireworks, and community festivities.

Stroll down historic Main Street while exploring galleries and open-air booths showcasing world-class fine art, ceramics, and photography.

An eco-friendly open-air street market held every summer Sunday on Main Street featuring local artisans, food trucks, and live street performers.

Located just north of the Wasatch Front, this scenic mountain reservoir is ideal for wakeboarding, jet skiing, and sandy beach relaxation.

Rent watercraft to glide along peaceful waters surrounded by scrub-oak hills, perfect for a quiet day of fishing or paddling.

Experience guided horseback rides and blue-ribbon fly fishing excursions along the scenic Provo River and Wasatch mountain trails.

An accessible, flat wooden boardwalk winding around a tranquil alpine lake at Brighton Resort, perfect for serene mountain photos and wildlife spotting.

Ride the iconic aerial tram to the 11,000-foot summit of Hidden Peak for 360-degree views, or race down the mountain on the summer alpine slide.

One of Utah’s largest festivals, spanning late summer to autumn with traditional Bavarian food, beer gardens, live polka music, and family activities.

Located near Sundance Mountain Resort, this moderate 3.5-mile trail meanders through aspen groves to reach a dramatic two-tiered, 200-foot waterfall.

A mesmerizing winter light exhibit that transforms Ashton Gardens into a glowing holiday wonderland with millions of synchronized lights.

Marvel at nearly 300,000 spring tulips blooming across 50 acres of manicured gardens during this vibrant annual festival.

Salt Lake City’s premier summer cultural gathering, featuring hundreds of visual artists, live music stages, performance art, and culinary vendors.

Experience the thrill of summer bobsledding, extreme ziplining, and alpine slides at a venue built for the 2002 Winter Olympic Games.

Held every September, this classic state fair brings together traditional agricultural exhibitions, rodeo action, carnival rides, and local food staples.

A celebrated annual summer event featuring guided nature walks and environmental education across the Cottonwood Canyons ski resorts.

A state-of-the-art action sports hub featuring indoor trampolines and foam pits alongside outdoor ski, snowboard, and mountain bike parks.

An architectural and acoustic landmark designed specifically for the Grammy-winning Utah Symphony.

Explore rich intermountain ski history and relive the glory of the 2002 Winter Games at Utah Olympic Park.

Experience big-time college football in Provo, nestled directly under the dramatic face of Mount Timpanogos.

A beautifully restored historic theater hosting performances by Ballet West and the Utah Opera.

Displays historical artifacts, original artwork, and educational exhibits chronicling the westward migration of Latter-day Saint pioneers.

An open-air shopping destination downtown featuring a retractable glass roof, flowing salmon stream, and high-end retail.

Explore space through interactive exhibits, 3D IMAX educational movies, and immersive laser light shows inside the dome.

Salt Lake City’s premier downtown venue for touring Broadway shows, major concerts, and national comedy acts.

A historic venue on Main Street presenting intimate live theater, musical performances, and Sundance Film Festival screenings.

Watch elite international freestyle skiers compete in mogul and aerial events under the night lights.

Discover a hidden urban secret featuring unusual stone sculptures and engraved stones tucked away in a quiet neighborhood.

Learn about the unique hypersaline ecosystem while taking in striking photographic perspectives across the vast lake surface.

Walk through a historic mining town street lined with art galleries, boutique shops, fine dining, and rustic saloons.

A non-profit contemporary art space in Park City offering rotating modern exhibitions and hands-on art classes.

Housed in an architectural masterpiece, this museum features impressive dinosaur fossils and regional indigenous history displays.

Join the passionate crowd for Major League Soccer matches set against a backdrop of the Wasatch Mountains.

Stroll through 21 acres of themed botanical gardens and hiking trails nestled in the foothills behind the University of Utah.

An iconic outdoor concert venue where guests can picnic while watching top national musical acts under the stars.

Enjoy Triple-A minor league baseball with panoramic mountain views and classic ballpark treats.

Tour historic pioneer architecture, immaculate gardens, and home to the world-renowned Tabernacle Choir.

A massive educational complex featuring Ashton Gardens, the Museum of Natural Curiosity, and the Museum of Ancient Life.

An open-air shopping, dining, and entertainment complex hosting interactive art exhibits, planetarium shows, and outdoor festivals.

A contemporary museum exploring the intersection of art, science, technology, and human creativity in downtown Salt Lake.

Walk through an eight-acre sanctuary featuring over 300 exotic and native birds in interactive botanical enclosures.

Immerse yourself in collegiate game-day tradition and electric fan energy at this mountain-view stadium.

Cheer on the nationally acclaimed “Red Rocks” gymnastics team inside one of the largest collegiate gymnastics venues in the country.

A massive 20,000-seat outdoor amphitheater hosting major touring arena and stadium concert tours.

Catch high-energy NBA basketball action inside downtown Salt Lake City’s premier sports arena.

Experience fast-paced NHL ice hockey games as Utah’s new professional franchise takes the ice in downtown Salt Lake City.

Located in downtown Salt Lake City, presenting rotating galleries of groundbreaking modern art by local and international artists.

Located on the University of Utah campus, showcasing global art collections spanning ancient artifacts to contemporary masterpieces.

Watch top-tier women’s professional soccer in the NWSL at Sandy’s state-of-the-art soccer stadium.

Tour impressive Neoclassical architecture featuring marble rotundas, historical murals, and cherry blossom gardens.

Experience late 19th-century farm life with live farm animals, wagon rides, and scenic wooded walking trails.

Home of the quintessential Utah-style burger—a charbroiled patty topped with a mound of hot pastrami, cheese, and house fry sauce.

Located in a renovated historic downtown building, serving fresh, sustainably sourced seafood and raw bar selections.

Experience Utah’s viral cookie phenomenon featuring massive, rotating weekly menus of warm, stuffed, and elaborately frosted cookies.

A historic, employee-owned craft brewery in SLC featuring a lively taproom, outdoor patio, and rotating local food trucks.

Indulge in award-winning alpine dining and luxury Sunday brunches surrounded by Deer Valley’s mountain views.

Experience authentic Bavarian-inspired fondue and alpine fine dining inside a luxury Deer Valley hotel.

An award-winning European bakery offering exquisite French pastries, cakes, savory European dishes, and late-night coffee drinks.

Situated at the top of Park City’s Main Street, offering rustic Italian cuisine served in a charming multi-story wooden building.

A modern, high-energy eatery serving creative, seasonal small plates crafted with locally sourced Utah ingredients.

Handcrafted gourmet truffles, chocolate-covered treats, and rich hot cocoa located in the historic Avenues neighborhood.

The world’s first ski-in/ski-out distillery, serving high-end whiskey flights and elevated Western alpine cuisine in Park City.

A retro 1950s carhop drive-in serving classic fresh-ground burgers, fresh-cut fries, and authentic Utah fry sauce.

Famous since 1960 for serving extra-thick, hand-spun milkshakes that tower inches above the cup rim.

Famous for thick-sliced European hearth breads, sweet pastries, and indulgent French toast.

A multi-level cocktail bar and lounge offering live music, an extensive wine catalog, and global bar bites.

Tucked away in scenic Millcreek Canyon, this romantic log haven delivers fine dining amidst waterfalls and wildflowers.

Serving ultra-smooth, high-butterfat frozen custard made fresh daily using specialized freezing equipment.

An iconic, historic Park City watering hole famous for buffalo burgers, eclectic decor, and a heated rooftop patio overlooking Main Street.

A cozy neighborhood bistro in SLC celebrating regional American cuisine with locally farmed ingredients.

Craft beer taproom paired next door to gourmet burgers featuring unique specialty toppings.

Legendary Salt Lake institution famous for serving “killer Mexican food” and complex, world-class mole dishes.

One of Park City’s most decorated fine-dining establishments, offering seasonal American cuisine in a stylish historic hall.

Artisanal cookie shop crafting small-batch dough made with high-quality, unexpected flavor pairings.

The second-oldest restaurant in Utah, serving famous mile-high biscuits and hearty diner classics on a creek-side patio in Emigration Canyon.

A popular dirty soda chain serving custom soda flavor mixtures, energy drinks, and soft bakery treats.

A downtown Salt Lake staple serving craft beers and full pub menus since 1989.

An innovative farm-to-table dining experience featuring multi-course tasting menus prepared with ingredients from their on-site garden.

Widely considered Utah’s premier sushi restaurant, serving exceptionally fresh seafood and inventive Japanese small plates downtown.

A modern full-service outpost bringing Red Iguana’s signature mole and authentic Mexican dishes to South Jordan.

A subterranean college-town institution located near the U of U, famous for thick, cheese-loaded pizzas and brick walls covered in graffiti.

One of Utah’s pioneer craft breweries, offering classic Utah brews alongside a relaxed pub food menu.

Sip on Utah’s signature drink craze—custom fountain sodas mixed with coconut syrups, sweet creams, and fresh squeezed lime.

An upscale downtown destination delivering fine Tuscan dining and high-end Italian hospitality.

Local craft distillery producing unique botanical spirits, traditional European liqueurs, and amari.

A downtown brasserie featuring high-end cider and craft cocktail programs alongside steak and seafood plates.