Things To Do
Silver Lake Nature Trail
A beautiful walk around one of our favorite ski resorts! Big Cottonwood Canyon does require a fee to park ($10 for 3 days) or bring your National Park Pass. 1mi 0ft elevation gain
Lake Mary Trail
One of Kaitlyn's favorite hikes and where she saw her first moose after moving to Utah! Big Cottonwood Canyon does require a fee to park ($10 for 3 days) or bring your National Park Pass. 2.5mi 800ft elevation gain
Lower Falls via Bells Canyon Trail
One of Mitch's favorite hikes but it can be a little difficult especially for anyone coming from sea level. Be sure to bring plenty of water and a snack to enjoy at the waterfall! 5.0miles 1500ft elevation gain
Sugar House Park
A 5 minute walk from where we first lived when we moved to Utah. Many half marathon training runs were done here. Has a beautiful view of the mountains and green space for picnics.
9th and 9th Neighborhood
A fun neighborhood with shopping and restaurants. Can walk from here to the other iconic park in the city, Liberty Park.
Drive Guardsman's Pass
A scenic road that will bring you through Big Cottonwood Canyon and around to Park City. If you catch it at the right time in the fall it is bright yellow from the aspens!
FamilySearch center
A library specializing in family history and geneaology
Food
Listed are some of our favorite spots to grab a bite: - Spitz: fast casual Mediteranean and walkable from the hotel - Porcupine Pub & Grille: Casual spot for lunch or a beer after a hike - Alpha Coffee: Upscale coffee shop at the mouth of Big Cottonwood Canyon - Hidden Peaks: Our local coffee shop - Patty Shack: Locally owned burger joint, if you're interested you could get a pastrami burger - Squatters Brew Pub West Valley: a local brewery and restaurant 10min from our house