The top activities in SLC (for tourists and locals)

The top activities in SLC (for tourists and locals)

Just some of my favorite
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Best Photo Opportunities

Besides the obvious photos of the mountains, here are a couple places I recommend for that perfect social media post!

Utah State Capitol
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Try to see it when the cherry blossoms are in bloom, but also a great view of downtown! One of the prettiest state capitals in my opinion!
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East High School
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A must do for the HSM fans!
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Bonneville Salt Flats
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Otherworldly place close to SLC! Make sure to time it the with the sunset! However, it is an hour and a half driving one way to see this so it will take up a lot of time!
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Antelope Island
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Home to one of the largest herds of bison in the US! And a great step into nature
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Local Shopping

Big fan of local shops! All of these places are fantastic for finding that perfect gift

Liberty Heights Fresh
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Great spot to find small batch and unique food items. I loved buying their cheese scraps at a discount!
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Decades Vintage Clothing
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You can get lost in the rows and rows of vintage items that they have!
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Salt & Honey Market
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Make sure to check upstairs for seasonal and sale items!
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Hip & Humble
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I love their jewelry and gift selection!
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Everything Utah
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Right in downtown and the cutest Utah things!
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Ken Sanders Rare Books - SALE OUTLET
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Iconic local book store !!
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Tours/Classes

While Tea Zaanti is a great place to go for their fantastic tea and wine selection, head to their website for classes on wine and tea!

Tea Zaanti
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After a hard day of work or a lazy summer afternoon you want some tea... or something stronger. That is where Tea Zaanti is there for you. MUST TRY- Blueberry Matcha Latte (tastes just like a blueberry milkshake!) Teamosa (your choice of tea and champagne!) They have a fantastic (dog friendly!) patio and plenty of inside seating. It's a great place to sit and get some work done. With great selections of teas and wines you really can’t lose. You can even take a stroll and stop at many fantastic stores on the same street in Sugarhouse (but more on those stores later). If you are a local, make sure to also get on their email list. They always have great wine tastings and other events! Braden and I went to one on our mini-honeymoon and had a fantastic time.
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I have never been disappointed in a Caputo's class. There is everything from Wine classes, cocktail making courses, and tours through Italy foods! Their are options with and without alcohol too. Make sure to book in advance as they do sell out!

Caputo's Market & Deli
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Not only is this a great place to shop for delicious unique food items, but their cooking and tasting classes are the best! Make sure to sign up in advance because they will sell out. Always a blast!
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Seasonal Activities

Tulip Festival At Thanksgiving Point
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Go in the spring for hundreds (if not thousands) of Tulips!
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Downtown Farmers' Market
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this farmer's market punches way above it's weight class as far as options! In the summer it is outside, but head over to the Gateway in the winter months for it to be hosted inside!
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Days Of 47 Stadium
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In July, one of the countries largest rodeos comes to town! Great time to get a little cowboy culture
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Christkindlmarkt SLC
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Huge Traditional German market with a ton of vendors and authentic foods!
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Ice Castles
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Worth the drive! So cool...
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ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Hey it's Hayley !! Latte enthusiast, used bookstore connoisseur and huge fan of walkable neighborhoods Having spent at least one day and night in 42 states and counting my specialty is traveling within the USA. I grew up in Southern California, lived for six years in Utah, had a brief stint in Orlando and now on year 2 in New York City. Want to know the cheapest times and places to fly? My day job is a flight attendant based in NYC! Trains more your speed? I once spent a month backpacking from Utah to Boston using Amtrak! Love a long road trip? I have driven across the country three times! After years of travel planning for my friends and family I thought I would share my resources with the world wide web :) I enjoy planning the trips more then actually leaving for the trips so this is the perfect place for me.
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