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9th & 9th Bar Nohm | Asian Fusion Pago | Farm to Table East Liberty Tap House | Gastropub Downtown Franklin Ave | New American The Copper Onion | American Brasserie Monarca | Modern Mexican Urban Hill | Steak & Seafood Takashi | Sushi STK | Steakhouse The Rose Establishment | Bakery/Café Caffe Molise | Upscale Italian Setebello | Neopolitan Pizza Gourmandaise | French Bakery Oquirrh | Seasonal New American Holladay Caputo’s | Italian Deli Facil | Trendy Tacos Beaumont | Cafe & Bakery Kobe Sushi | Sushi Mint | Tapas & Sushi Cotton Bottom | Dive-Style Tavern Market Street Grill | Oyster Bar & Seafood Sugar House/ Millcreek Dave’s Hot Chicken | Nashville-style Fried Chicken Nomad East | Pizza & Shared Plates Tres Hombres | Mexican Muertos | Mexican BGR | Burgers Roots | Breakfast Eggs in the City | Breakfast Tuk Tuks | Thai | Marmalade Marmalade Brunch House | Trendy American | Marmalade Mumbai House | Indian | Foothills Emigration Brewing | Wood-fired Pizza | Emigration Canyon
Fisher Brewing | Brewery with Daily Food Truck | Granary District Templin Family Brewing | Brewery & Pub | Granary District RoHa Brewing | Local Craft Brewery | Liberty Wells Water Witch | Cocktail Bar | 9th & 9th Lake Effect | Latin-inspired/Cocktail Bar | Downtown BTG Wine Bar | Wine Bar/French Bistro | Downtown Van Ryder | Rooftop Bar | Downtown Eight Settlers | Small Batch Whiskey, Elevated dining | Cottonwood Heights
Alpha Coffee | Coffee and Breakfast Bites | Cottonwood Heights La Barba | Coffee and Breakfast Tacos | Liberty Wells Loki Coffee | Coffee and Pastries | Central SLC 3 Cups | Coffee, Toasts, and Wine | Holladay Salt Lake Roasting Co. | Cafe and Handmade Desserts | Downtown
Lake Blanche | Brighton Lakes |
CAPITOL BUILDING | Historic Utah State Capitol with panoramic city views and fall colors. NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM OF UTAH | Natural history, dinosaurs, and Utah geology. CITY CREEK CENTER | Upscale shopping and dining in the heart of downtown. 9TH & 9TH DISTRICT | Trendy shops, cafes, and boutiques in a walkable neighborhood. TROLLEY SQUARE | Unique shops, restaurants, and historic charm in a former streetcar barn. RED BUTTE GARDENS | Botanical gardens and scenic walking trails, also a concert venue. THE KING’S ENGLISH BOOKSTORE | Independent bookstore with a curated selection. SUGAR HOUSE PARK | Expansive 110 acre urban park with walking paths. LIBERTY PARK | Popular urban park, city's second largest.
THINGS TO DO Shopping and Art Galleries on Main Street Scenic Lift at Deer Valley Resort Various Hiking Trails Alpine Slide at Park City Mountain Resort Rent Ebikes Stand up paddle boarding at Jordanelle Reservoir Golf at Canyons Village Fly Fishing in the Provo River Kimball Junction Outlets RESTAURANTS Twisted Fern | New American LOMA | Modern Italian High West Saloon | Gastro-Distillery No Name Saloon | Lively Pub Style Bar Riverhorse on Main | Fine Dining Five5eeds | Aussie style Breakfast/ Lunch Harvest | Scratch Kitchen Alpine Distilling | Intimate lounge, spirits, light bites JUST OUTSIDE PARK CITY High West Distillery at Blue Sky Ranch | Chef Driven, Live Music | Wanship
Live Sports REAL SALT LAKE | MLS soccer, possible late‑season games or playoffs. UTAH JAZZ | NBA regular season begins at the Delta Center downtown. UTAH UTES FOOTBALL | College football games at Rice‑Eccles Stadium. UTAH MAMMOTH | NHL hockey preseason at the Delta Center. Concert & Comedy Shows As our wedding weekend approaches, we’ll share updates on local artists, bands, and comedians performing in Salt Lake so you can catch a show while you’re in town.
MOUNTAIN DELL GOLF COURSE | Classic course in Parley’s Canyon with mountain views. BONNEVILLE GOLF COURSE | Historic East Bench course overlooking the Salt Lake Valley. OLD MILL GOLF COURSE | Popular foothills course with varied terrain near SLC. WASATCH MOUNTAIN GOLF COURSE | Public course in Midway surrounded by peaks. PARK CITY GOLF CLUB | Great for a Park City Day, views of the surrounding mountains. TOP GOLF MIDVALE | Driving range with food, drinks, and a lively atmosphere.
Every year from August through October, there is a beer festival at Snowbird Ski Resort. Not to be missed! Salt Lake twist on the classic Bavarian Festival, complete with beer, German food, live music, alpine coaster, alphorns, games, and vendors selling artisanal goods. We’ll share 2026 details once the schedule is released. https://www.snowbird.com/activities-events/oktoberfest/snowbird-oktoberfest
October is one of the most beautiful times of year in Salt Lake City, when golden aspens and vibrant fall colors light up the surrounding mountains. A scenic drive through the nearby canyons is one of the best ways to experience the season. GUARDSMAN PASS | High-elevation route connecting Big Cottonwood to Park City with sweeping vistas. LITTLE COTTONWOOD CANYON | Classic Utah canyon drive framed by granite peaks. MILLCREEK CANYON | Quick drive near our house, canyon road lined with trees. EMIGRATION CANYON | Historic canyon road with views of Little Dell Reservoir. EAST CANYON SCENIC DRIVE | Scenic route past Mountain Dell Reservoir and rolling canyon views. ALPINE LOOP SCENIC BYWAY | Loop through American Fork and Provo Canyons, passing Sundance Mountain Resort. MIRROR LAKE SCENIC BYWAY | Day trip through the Uinta Mountains with alpine lakes and mountain views. PROVO CANYON | Scenic drive past Bridal Veil Falls and Deer Creek Reservoir.