Things To Do
Solitude Mountain Resort
Experience breathtaking panoramic views with a scenic gondola ride at Solitude Mountain Resort. The resort offers lift-served hiking and biking, making it easy to explore the alpine landscape. Enjoy the fresh mountain air and stunning vistas-- perfect for a memorable outing!
Donut Falls Summer Trailhead
One of our favorites easy hikes in Big Cottonwood Canyon! Donut Falls is a fun trail with a unique waterfall that flows through a donut shaped rock. It's about 3 miles round trip and perfect for a morning adventure before lunch or wedding festivities. Don't forget your camera -- it's a great photo spot! Keep an eye out for moose! For directions -- just type "Donut Falls Trail Head" into your apple maps and it's located in big cottonwood canyon ~3 minute drive from solitude mountain.
East Guardsman Pass Road
For a perfect mountain day trip, take the scenic Guardsman Pass over to Park City! The drive is stunning, especially in the summer, and leads you right into the heart of town. Grab lunch, stroll main street, and enjoy the cute shops, galleries, and cafes. It's an easy and memorable way to spend an afternoon! Grooms Favorite Rooftop Bar -- No Name Saloon Brides Favorite Bar - Highwest Distillery Brides Favorite Shopping -- Kemosabe for the perfect customized cowboy hat!
High West Distillery Tasting Room
Enjoy Utah's famous whiskey - High West Whiskey This is the bride and groom's ideal activity, especially the chocolate and whiskey pairing tour. The atmosphere is beautiful and breathtaking. We highly recommend booking a tour!
Silver Fork Lodge and Restaurant
If you're exploring the Brighten/Solitude area, don't miss Silver Fork Restaurant for lunch! It's one of our all-time favorite spots tucked in Big Cottonwood Canyon. Cozy, charming, and surrounded by mountain views -- perfect for breakfast, lunch, or post-hike drink on the patio. Grooms Favorite Dish - Bison Burger Brides Favorite Dish - Pulled Pork Sandwich
Bonneville Golf Course
Top public course we love to play in SLC area!
Canyons Golf
Top public course we love to play in Park City area!
Francis City Rodeo - Kamas, Utah
TBD on August 2026 schedule BUT they should be hosting the same rodeo, same dates next year. Keep an eye out --- rodeo's here are the #1 funnest thing to do! Only about ~40 minutes from Solitude Mountain Check back in early summer 2026 for update rodeo schedules!
Wasatch Adventure Guides
The Wasatch Adventure Guides is the place to go if you'd like to adventure in the best part of the Wasatch Mountains. - Mountain Biking - Fly Fishing - Horseback Riding - Hiking Tours - Guided ATV / UTV Tours - White Water Rafting Tours - Hot Air Balloon Rides *Make sure you book 2-3 months in advance - highly recommend*
Alpha Coffee - Big Cottonwood Canyon
Hours: Mon - Sun, 6:30am - 5:30pm Beautiful drive out of the canyon in the morning before an adventurous day. One of our favorite spots to pick up a coffee and bakery item before a long day of hiking and/or skiing! This place definitely knows how to make a coffee, ha!