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Foothill Village Shopping Center
Located on Foothill Drive, this outdoor mall has quite a variety of shops and businesses, given its relatively small size. And despite its relatively low-key appearance, these shops definitely cater to a upper-crust clientele, given its location in one of Salt Lake's biggest, nice neighborhoods. Located in the village is Dan's Foods, which offers high-end edibles including USDA Choice Angus Beef, ... (read more)
Shiva Centre
One of Salt Lake's most comprehensive and beloved yoga studios. The Shiva Centre (formerly known as Flow Yoga) is located on the eastern edge of Sugarhouse (near Blue Plate Diner).
Check online for their schedule; each day features a long list of various classes. Also offered at the studio is Kalari. Child-specific yoga available, too.
Payment can be done on a class-to-class basis, with a punc... (read more)
East High School
East High School is located on the far east side of Salt Lake City (hence the name), this school's claim to fame is its use as the setting for Disney's hit movies High School Musical I, II, and III. Opened in 1914, East High is one of the oldest high schools in Utah. East High has excelled both academically and athletically, winning over 65 State Championships in its history. For those familiar wi... (read more)
Children's Hour (The)
This is one of the most unique and nevertheless popular shops in the 9th and 9th district of Salt Lake City. Combining a selection of women's and children's clothes, as well as books and a few toys, this store carries an inventory that not only welcomes children, but that also caters to their moms.
A high-end boutique shop, The Children's Hour offers hand-selected, fun, and high-caliber goods th... (read more)
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Best Beer in Salt Lake City
Yes it is true, you can indeed get a beer in Utah. In fact Utah has a surprising selection of mircrobrew pubs and bars with huge selections of microbrews, domestics, and imports.
For many years the words Salt Lake City and nightlife were an oxymoron but Utah’s liquor laws have relaxed over these last few years. Most of the recommended brewpubs are found within blocks of Main Street downtown Sa... (read more - PDF guide)
Best Apres Ski Bars at the Salt Lake City Resorts
Recent changes in Utah liquor laws have made it easier to celebrate après ski at any one of Salt Lake City’s celebrated resorts. Memberships are no longer required to get a drink in a Utah bar so stop on by any one of these ski saloons for some brews and appetizer deals post ski.
Visit Alta’s Peruvian Bar for free après ski appetizers, drinks, and lively conversation with Alta’s loyal ski... (read more - PDF guide)
Best Breakfast Spots in Salt Lake City
Hands down these five restaurants dish up the best breakfasts in Salt Lake City. Any trip to Salt Lake City demands a visit to Ruth’s Diner, an old time diner located up Emigration Canyon. As soon as you sit down at Ruth’s you are served a huge biscuit with homemade jam. Blue Plate is definitely the best place for the vegetarian or vegan diner and The Other Place’s “Pile” of hash browns,... (read more - PDF guide)
Business Travel to Salt Lake City: Around the corner from the Salt Palace Convention Center
Located in the heart of downtown Salt Lake City, the Salt Palace Convention Center served as the media headquarters for Salt Lake City’s 2002 Winter Olympic Games and is now the main conference center in Salt Lake.Take a break from your meetings and wander off to explore Salt Lake’s city center. Located just two blocks from the Salt Palace is Squatters, Salt Lake’s favorite brewing company. ... (read more - PDF guide)
A Romantic Weekend Getaway to Salt Lake City
Salt Lake City is the perfect weekend getaway for an anniversary celebration or a quiet weekend away from the kids. Most people visit Salt Lake for the incredible outdoor recreation opportunities just outside the city limits, but few recognize that Salt Lake City is an excellent destination for a romantic weekend away.
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First Time in Salt Lake City Guide
Salt Lake City is home to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (Mormons) and unparalleled outdoor recreation opportunities. Church buildings dominate the downtown landscape leaving the city center with a relatively conservative feel. Dotted with trendy restaurants, quaint shops, and local pubs, the Sugar House and Avenues neighborhoods give off a more liberal vibe.
View some city sigh... (read more - PDF guide)
Best Beginner Hikes in Salt Lake City
Few places offer the amount and variety of hiking trails than that of Salt Lake City's Wasatch Mountains. Hundreds of miles of trail are found throughout the mountains that surround Salt Lake City and all are just a short drive from downtown.
Many of these trails are ideal for beginners and take visitors to gorgeous alpine lakes and incredible vistas without an entire day's worth of travel.
All... (read more - PDF guide)
Best Pizza Places in Salt Lake City
Salt Lake may not be known for its pizza joints, but there are plenty of places to grab a tasty pizza. If I had to choose the best pizza place in town I would definitely go with the Pie, but you really can't go wrong with any of these places!
[Photo courtesy of David Sifry - http://www.flickr.com/photos/dsifry/3427357939/]
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Get Outdoors In Town!
If you're in Salt Lake City but would like a breath of fresh air without driving all the way up to the top of Little Cottonwood Canyon or Park City, don't worry. The city itself has plenty of easily accessible, low-cost opportunities to get outdoors that don't even require leaving the city.
These options range from an historic park to an aviary, hiking and biking trails to city parks.
Red Butte... (read more - PDF guide)
Kid Friendly Salt Lake City
If you are visiting Salt Lake City with children, don't fret - there are plenty of family friendly activities. Salt Lake City is an extremely kid friendly destination and many of the top city sights are catered towards children.
Kids and parents alike will enjoy exploring limestone caves, catching shows at the planetarium, touring the zoo, and exploring the nearly-unlimited family oriented activi... (read more - PDF guide)
