Top 10 Things To Do in Salt Lake
1. Snowbird
Utah is known for some of the greatest snow on Earth and Snowbird doesn’t disappoint. Nestled in Little Cottonwood Canyon, Snowbird features multiple runs and lots of drops and terrain making it paradise for skiers and snowboarders. You can also stay in one of the many hotels, hike around during the Summer, enjoy the delicious restaurants and so much more!
2. Temple Square
Temple Square features 10 acres of absolute beauty. The landscaping is amazing to see, the architecture of the buildings is magnificent, there are many places to take pictures and during Christmas time, there are the greatest Christmas lights. This is a definite stop in Salt Lake.
3. Adventure Hunt Salt Lake
A fun and adventurous modern-day treasure hunt you can enter as many times as you want! You will be running the same route as our massive Treasure Hunt which will have you exploring Salt Lake and the surrounding areas, including spots you likely haven't explored before! It only costs $10 and every time you finish, you will get $5 to the Adventure Hunt Store and be entered to win a FREE TRIP TO PANAMA! You can enter on your own, with a date or with a group of friends. No matter how many people you are with, you will have a blast!
4. Salt Flats
The Salt Flats are a must-see. They are absolutely flat and consist of pure white salt as far as you can see. It seems out of this world which is why you have to go to experience it.
5. Big Cottonwood Canyon
Big Cottonwood Canyon shows off some of Utah’s best hiking, rock climbing and camping. Nestled in Utah’s Wasatch Mountains, Big Cottonwood Canyon provides limitless outdoor recreation that everyone will love.
6. City Creek
Right across the street from Temple Square, City Creek features over 100 stores, delicious restaurants and beautiful architecture. There is a stream running through the middle and a beautiful fountain giving you that outdoor feel but a big retractable roof that is closed during bad weather making City Creek great any time of year!
7. Vivint Smart Home Arena
Vivint Smart Home Arena is home to the Utah Jazz and many other concerts and productions. The newly designed layout provides an open feel with stores and restaurants inside.
8. Shoot the Tube
Shooting the tube is a unique experience that is an absolute blast. This ¼ mile long homemade underground thrill ride runs under I-215 on the east belt route. It was set up to help with the drainage from Parley’s creek but has since become a fun waterslide. In order to make it work, you have to block off the entrance to the tube with the old street signs laying around. Once the water flow has slowed through the tube, you get ready, release the sign and it shoots you down!
9. Hogle Zoo
Hogle Zoo is Utah’s premier zoo and with over 1,100 animals, you know you are going to have fun. You will be able to see giraffes, zebras, lions, elephants, white rhinos, seals, polar bears and so much more! It is such a fun zoo to see and explore and during the winter, they even put up a great Christmas light display!
10. Jack’s Peak
Jack’s Peak is a 2.4 mile loop that is difficult but worth it. There is beautiful landscape as you hike and a great view from the top. It is the best to hike between April-October and is even dog friendly if they are on a leash!