You will pass Snowbird Resort on your drive up Little Cottonwood Canyon on your way to Alta. It's about a mile before you get to Alta. Snowbird offers summer activities like mountain coasters, zip-lines, alpine slides, mountain biking and more. Additionally, there is a small (and pricy) grocery store as well as additional restaurant options.
Beer is available in grocery stores in SLC. But if you'd like to grab a bottle of wine or any hard alcohol you'll need to go to a "State Liquor Store." Here's one that's sort-of on the way from the airport to Alta. Beer, wine and liquor is available for purchase "by the drink" at the Snowpine. We'll be providing beer and wine at the rehearsal dinner and beer, wine and a few cocktail options at the wedding.
Thursday & Friday: Breakfast from 8am - 10am (No lunch service). Dinner from 3pm - 9pm (in the Gulch Lounge) Saturday and Sunday: Brunch Menu Service from 8am - 2pm **Friday Lunch Options: Snowbird (see the other listing on this Things to Do) page or drive down the Canyon and explore other options in the Valley. Additionally there is a small "snack shop" in the lobby of Snowpine (chips, beverages, etc. .)