Kristin’s guidebook
Sightseeing
Local attractions that are great for families
I take my kids to this park all of the time. They love seeing the farm animals. There are tons of free and affordable activities, including a Farmers Market every Sunday in the summer. My friend, KC Gray, has a gourmet coffee stand at this farmers market and the coffee he makes is excellent.
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Granja histórica de Wheeler
6351 S 900 EI take my kids to this park all of the time. They love seeing the farm animals. There are tons of free and affordable activities, including a Farmers Market every Sunday in the summer. My friend, KC Gray, has a gourmet coffee stand at this farmers market and the coffee he makes is excellent.
Excellent for a picnic or easy nature walk for the whole family to enjoy. Great photos of the whole family year round. This place connects to several longer trails if you want to enjoy a more challenging hike.
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Silver Lake
Excellent for a picnic or easy nature walk for the whole family to enjoy. Great photos of the whole family year round. This place connects to several longer trails if you want to enjoy a more challenging hike.
A little bit further away, but totally worth the drive if your family likes splash pads. This lark is seriously like a free water park! Our family enjoys packing a cooler and staying the whole day. The last time we were there we flagged down an icecream tricycle man who accepts money transfer as a form of payment. It was such a fun day!
Parque Regional de Wardle Fields
14148 S 2700 WA little bit further away, but totally worth the drive if your family likes splash pads. This lark is seriously like a free water park! Our family enjoys packing a cooler and staying the whole day. The last time we were there we flagged down an icecream tricycle man who accepts money transfer as a form of payment. It was such a fun day!
If you wanted to view the Wasatch Back the old fashioned way, my kids love the Heber Creeper railroad. Check their website for ticket information. Most of the train rides involve a robbery and an old fashioned Western shoot out (Don’t worry mom, the guns are fake) but sometimes there are special themes or events, so check the calendar.
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Heber Valley Historic Railroad
450 S 6th WIf you wanted to view the Wasatch Back the old fashioned way, my kids love the Heber Creeper railroad. Check their website for ticket information. Most of the train rides involve a robbery and an old fashioned Western shoot out (Don’t worry mom, the guns are fake) but sometimes there are special themes or events, so check the calendar.
This is the best Salt Lake City ski resort for the whole family to enjoy. Moderate size and price. Variety of ability level trails. Quality ski instruction available for all ages. Check out their summer activities and events too. This is where I would take my kids for the best value and price.
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Brighton Resort
8302 S Brighton Loop RdThis is the best Salt Lake City ski resort for the whole family to enjoy. Moderate size and price. Variety of ability level trails. Quality ski instruction available for all ages. Check out their summer activities and events too. This is where I would take my kids for the best value and price.
Food scene
There are several great options for food in this area.
This mall has something for everyone. I highly recommend the Brio Italian Reaturant, but other personal favorites include Cupbop Korean BBQ (featured on Shark Tank), and Red Rocks Brewery. Family friendly options include Chuck-a-Rama Buffet, Olive Garden, and the indoor food court.
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Fashion Place
6191 S State StThis mall has something for everyone. I highly recommend the Brio Italian Reaturant, but other personal favorites include Cupbop Korean BBQ (featured on Shark Tank), and Red Rocks Brewery. Family friendly options include Chuck-a-Rama Buffet, Olive Garden, and the indoor food court.
A great place for picky eaters or a lunch date.
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Noodles and Company
1152 E 2100 SA great place for picky eaters or a lunch date.
These are the healthiest and closest grocery options available. Trader Joe’s and Target are also good options for groceries.
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Sprouts Farmers Market
6284 S State StThese are the healthiest and closest grocery options available. Trader Joe’s and Target are also good options for groceries.
This is one of my favorite restaurants. It has won several local awards. The Phoenix roll comes out to your table lit on fire 🔥 Be sure to ask about the Happy Hour discount on Wednesday nights.
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Itto Sushi
856 Fort Union BlvdThis is one of my favorite restaurants. It has won several local awards. The Phoenix roll comes out to your table lit on fire 🔥 Be sure to ask about the Happy Hour discount on Wednesday nights.
Neighborhoods
Lots of great local attractions off of Foothill Drive: Hogle Zoo, This Is the Place State Park, Red Butte Gardens, Natural History Museum, Fort Douglas, Utah Museum of Fine Art and other attractions and events near University of Utah. My favorite restaurants are the Pointe Cafe (where the photo was taken inside of Huntsman Cancer Institute), Bombay House, and Corner Bakery
Foothill Drive
Foothill DriveLots of great local attractions off of Foothill Drive: Hogle Zoo, This Is the Place State Park, Red Butte Gardens, Natural History Museum, Fort Douglas, Utah Museum of Fine Art and other attractions and events near University of Utah. My favorite restaurants are the Pointe Cafe (where the photo was taken inside of Huntsman Cancer Institute), Bombay House, and Corner Bakery
Sugarhouse park is a very large great local park with a very active arts scene in the neighborhood. We like to feed the ducks here. There are also lots if unique shops and restaurants in the neighborhood of 9th and 9th. The Kings English bookshop is one of my favorite places in the whole wide world.
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Sugar House
Sugarhouse park is a very large great local park with a very active arts scene in the neighborhood. We like to feed the ducks here. There are also lots if unique shops and restaurants in the neighborhood of 9th and 9th. The Kings English bookshop is one of my favorite places in the whole wide world.
We enjoy the Children’s Discovery Gateway and the Planetarium. City Creek Mall and the Gateway are great shopping destinations for families. While you are there, check out the historic LDS Salt Lake Temple Square and Conference center. Free tours are given year round by LDS missionaries (usually two young women from all over the world). Tours are offered in multiple languages daily.
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Downtown
We enjoy the Children’s Discovery Gateway and the Planetarium. City Creek Mall and the Gateway are great shopping destinations for families. While you are there, check out the historic LDS Salt Lake Temple Square and Conference center. Free tours are given year round by LDS missionaries (usually two young women from all over the world). Tours are offered in multiple languages daily.
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ZAP pass
If you are planning on visiting multiple Salt Lake City attractions, you may save some money and contribute to the local arts and zoological causes by purchasing a ZAP pass. Try searching “ZAP Pass Salt Lake City” for more info.