ZipTripsThings to do in Salt Lake City: 2 local trip ideas
2 ready-made day trips in Salt Lake City, Utah: adventure and seasonal. Each one strings together a handful of stops in order.
Adventures in the Foothills
An action-packed day of outdoor climbing, scenic valley hiking, and local culinary mainstays flowing smoothly from the foothills of Emigration Canyon down to the Granary District.
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Ruth's Diner
4160 Emigration Canyon Rd, Emigration Canyon, UT 84108, USAOrder the famous Mile High Biscuits with raspberry jam inside a historic 1930s trolley car.
★ 4.6 on Google · about 1 hr 15 min · ~$22 per person · Directions - 2
The Living Room Trailhead
383 Colorow Rd, Salt Lake City, UT 84108, USAA moderately steep 2.5-mile hike featuring slab-rock 'armchairs' at the top with a panorama of the valley.
★ 4.7 on Google · about 2 hr · Free · Directions - 3
The Park Café
604 E 1300 S, Salt Lake City, UT 84105, USARefuel with hearty local-favorite hashes or custom scrambles right across from Liberty Park.
★ 4.7 on Google · about 1 hr · ~$18 per person · Directions - 4
The Front - SLC
1470 S 400 W, Salt Lake City, UT 84115, USAScale massive 70-foot rope-climbing walls or session the boulders at this world-class indoor gym; gear rental is included in the day pass.
★ 4.2 on Google · about 2 hr 30 min · ~$39 per person · Directions - 5
Red Iguana 2
866 W S Temple St, Salt Lake City, UT 84104, USACelebrate the day with award-winning, legendary Mexican moles at this slightly larger and faster-moving sibling of 'The OG' location.
★ 4.6 on Google · about 1 hr 30 min · ~$25 per person · Directions
A Summer Day in Downtown SLC
Enjoy a beautifully seamless day in downtown Salt Lake City featuring local seasonal culinary hotspots, iconic historic landmarks, and a lively summer evening concert.
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The Rose Establishment
235 400 W, Salt Lake City, UT 84101, USAGrab local pastries, avocado toast, and an artisanal coffee at this beloved, Wi-Fi-free cafe.
★ 4.3 on Google · about 1 hr · ~$20 per person · Directions - 2
Temple Square
50 North Temple, Salt Lake City, UT 84150, USAWalk just a few blocks northeast to explore the iconic, beautifully landscaped historic grounds and visitors' center.
★ 4.7 on Google · about 1 hr 30 min · Free · Directions - 3
Laziz Kitchen Downtown
152 E 200 S, Salt Lake City, UT 84111, USAHead a short distance southeast for a casual sit-down lunch of fresh Mediterranean wraps, dips, and local brews.
★ 4.5 on Google · about 1 hr · ~$22 per person · Directions - 4
Gallivan Center
50 E 200 S, Salt Lake City, UT 84111, USAWalk two blocks west to enjoy the lively atmosphere of SLC's premier summer music festival (gates open at 6:00 PM).
★ 4.5 on Google · about 2 hr · ~$15 per person · Directions - 5
Felt Bar & Eatery
341 S Main St Ste 101, Salt Lake City, UT 84111, USASteps away on Main Street, wind down with creative cocktails and high-end seasonal small plates in a historic building.
★ 4.6 on Google · about 1 hr 30 min · ~$65 per person · Directions
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