The Perfect Salt Lake City GetawaySalt Lake City is the perfect headquarters for an adventure in Utah. With tons of amazing options for dining, nightlife, and outdoor adventure, there's no better town in the US for enthusiasts of both nature and culture. Authorsnateinthewild
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Lodging

The Grand America Hotel
Historic and adorable, yet upscale.
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Salt Lake Marriott Downtown at City Creek
Very nice hotel in a beautiful part of town.
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The Cliff Lodge
An amazing lodging opportunity high up in Little Cottonwood Canyon. During the summer there's festivals, mountain biking, hiking, climbing, and you can even take the Snowbird tram up to 11,000 feet for sunset. Absolutely worth it.
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Alta's Rustler Lodge
This is where the real ski bums stay. If you're here for mountains and outdoor fun, this is the perfect spot to be!
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Dining

Takashi
Best sushi in SLC. The Ceviche Roll will change your life.
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Pretty Bird Hot Chicken, Downtown
The single best Nashville hot fried chicken sandwich in the United States. Available in several heat levels from "none" to "why is this happening to me"
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Mar | Muntanya
Salt Lake City doesn't have a Michelin Guide, but if we did, I would bet money that Mar Muntanya would get a star. Some of the best upscale dining in the state, presented in the style of Northern Spanish/Basque Tapas fusion. Generally about $75-$100/person, and you will leave absolutely stuffed.
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Templin Family Brewing
The best beer in the city, truly exceptional.
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Alpha Coffee - Big Cottonwood Canyon
great place for breakfast burritos/sandwiches and coffee on your way to the mountains.
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Slackwater Pizza SLC
Largest selection of craft beer in the city, and a great food menu. Rather than pizza, try the buffalo chicken wrap and thank me later.
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Bewilder Brewing Co
Amazing, German-inspired beer and food in an extremely cute part of town.
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Adventures

Great Salt Lake Wildlife Experience
One of my favorite places near SLC, this tour takes you out to Antelope Island, in the middle of the Great Salt Lake. Here you can see Antelope, Bison, and some of the most spectacular sunset views imaginable
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Private Half-Day tour to Bonneville Salt Flats
The Bonneville Salt Flats must be seen to be believed! For extra fun, come right after a rainstorm to see the largest mirror reflection you've ever witnessed.
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Private Half-Day Scenic Drive Through Salt Lake's Best Canyons
The Cottonwood Canyons are SLC's undersung crown jewel. Home to 4 world-class ski resorts, and some of the most spectacular mountain vistas you'll ever see, this tour is absolutely worth the money.
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Liberty Park
A beautiful city park right in the historic district.
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Ensign Peak
A *very* easy hike with an incredible view of the city. Perfect for sunrise or sunset, this is the classic view of downtown SLC from an accessible summit.
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Grandeur Peak (Face) Trailhead
This is an incredible hike with amazing views but is NOT easy. 3,400 feet of elevation gain over 1.8 miles means your legs will get a serious workout, but the views are worth it. The great news is that the views are good the entire way up, so you can go as far as you'd like and stop whenever.
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Parley's Canyon Overlook Trail Head
This hike is a bit of a leg burner, but the views over the city are absolutely worth it.
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