The Local's Guide

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The Local's Guide

Food scene

Small diner feel that’s great for breakfast any time of day! Portions are usually very large.
Belgian Waffle & Omelet Inn
7331 S 900 E
Small diner feel that’s great for breakfast any time of day! Portions are usually very large.
Family owned bakery serving sweet and savory kolaches - baked dough filled with either fruit or meat, eggs, and cheese. Featured on Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives.
31 locals recommend
Hruska's Kolaches
434 W Center St
31 locals recommend
Family owned bakery serving sweet and savory kolaches - baked dough filled with either fruit or meat, eggs, and cheese. Featured on Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives.
A charming diner located amongst the beautiful scenery of Emigration Canyon. Especially popular for breakfast, but great options for lunch and dinner as well.
156 locals recommend
Ruth's Diner
4160 Emigration Canyon Rd
156 locals recommend
A charming diner located amongst the beautiful scenery of Emigration Canyon. Especially popular for breakfast, but great options for lunch and dinner as well.
A local breakfast favorite. Open until 2pm.
7 locals recommend
Sharon's Cafe
2263 E Murray Holladay Rd
7 locals recommend
A local breakfast favorite. Open until 2pm.
Brewery and restaurant located at the Fashion Place Mall across the street.
31 locals recommend
Red Rock Brewing Co. - Fashion Place Mall
6227 State St
31 locals recommend
Brewery and restaurant located at the Fashion Place Mall across the street.
Locally owned award winning bbq joint featuring ribs, pulled pork sandwiches, brisket, and more.
34 locals recommend
R&R BBQ
307 W 600 S
34 locals recommend
Locally owned award winning bbq joint featuring ribs, pulled pork sandwiches, brisket, and more.
For a classier downtown feel, the restaurant at the Little America hotel has traditional favorites including turkey dinners, chicken fried steak, and salmon. Casual dress.
7 locals recommend
The Little America Coffee Shop
500 S Main St
7 locals recommend
For a classier downtown feel, the restaurant at the Little America hotel has traditional favorites including turkey dinners, chicken fried steak, and salmon. Casual dress.
A great option for a fast casual lunch or dinner. The tri-tip steak salad or sandwich are amongst our favorites.
84 locals recommend
Cubby's
3700 N Thanksgiving Way
84 locals recommend
A great option for a fast casual lunch or dinner. The tri-tip steak salad or sandwich are amongst our favorites.

Sightseeing

A free park featuring a variety of farm animals. There is also a farmer’s market every Sunday from 9 am – 1 pm.
56 locals recommend
Wheeler Historic Farm
6351 S 900 E
56 locals recommend
A free park featuring a variety of farm animals. There is also a farmer’s market every Sunday from 9 am – 1 pm.
Outdoor shopping located in the heart of downtown Salt Lake. Features a creek winding through the property and a retractable roof to adjust for the weather.
621 locals recommend
City Creek Center
50 S Main St
621 locals recommend
Outdoor shopping located in the heart of downtown Salt Lake. Features a creek winding through the property and a retractable roof to adjust for the weather.
An alpine slide, mountain coaster, and zipline are just a few of the summer/fall activities located at the Mountain Village at Park City Resort.
298 locals recommend
Park City Mountain Resort
1345 Lowell Ave
298 locals recommend
An alpine slide, mountain coaster, and zipline are just a few of the summer/fall activities located at the Mountain Village at Park City Resort.
Featuring sharks, penguins, otters, leopards, and more.
264 locals recommend
Loveland Living Planet Aquarium
12033 Lone Peak Pkwy
264 locals recommend
Featuring sharks, penguins, otters, leopards, and more.
Home to the world famous Tabernacle Choir that features a rooftop garden and views of downtown and Antelope Island.
27 locals recommend
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints Conference Center
60 N Temple
27 locals recommend
Home to the world famous Tabernacle Choir that features a rooftop garden and views of downtown and Antelope Island.
Free admission. Fun for both kids and adults.
117 locals recommend
Clark Planetarium
110 400 W
117 locals recommend
Free admission. Fun for both kids and adults.
Located up the nearby Big Cottonwood Canyon. The lake is encompassed by a mostly flat boardwalk. Takes about 30 minutes to walk around the entire lake.
38 locals recommend
Silver Lake
38 locals recommend
Located up the nearby Big Cottonwood Canyon. The lake is encompassed by a mostly flat boardwalk. Takes about 30 minutes to walk around the entire lake.