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Dining & Culture Hubs
Northern Utah
Logan, Ogden, Salt Lake City, Park City and Provo are all urban hubs of great dining, cultural events and live music on the edge of mountain adventures in the northern part of the state.
Southern Utah
Away from the urban centers, in more remote parts of Utah, is where a lot of pleasant surprises happen in Utah's dining scene. Moab, Kanab, Bluff, St. George and Cedar City cater to adventure's sophisticated side with dining and cultural hotspots. Aside from these popular foodie basecamps, all Utah towns have their own flavors to try, but be mindful to check closing times and for Sunday dining availability.
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Dining in Utah
Want the inside scoop on the best Utah restaurants? This dining guide covers the state’s top culinary scenes–check it out and get hungry!
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Distilleries
On Utah’s whiskey distillery tours visitors have the option to sniff, sample and buy. Find out what other spirits are distilled (or blended) in Utah!
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Utah Craft Brewing
From award-winning pioneers like Squatter's and Epic Brewing to beloved favorites like Rooster's and Proper, Utah's top breweries pair well with its diverse landscape.
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10 Places to Honor Women's History on Your Trip to Utah
Written By Lindy Blanchette
Notable places you can visit where women have shaped history
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A Matter of Geological Consent
Written By Darby Doyle
7 minute read
A billion years of geological history surrounds Salt Lake City, where a modern landscape reflects ancient constraints.
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A Night Out at the Rabbithole
Written By Stephanie Doktor
6 minute read
Jazz means more than basketball in Utah. Jazz means music. The Rabbithole is just one example of Utah’s flourishing music scene.
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An International Stage: Where Will Your Journey Take You?
Written By Camille Ensign
4 minute read
Their puffy sharavary whipping around them, agile men with cores of steel kick their legs then drop to the floor. They yell. The spring back up chanting 'Україна.'
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Digging Salt Lake City for 48 Hours
Written By Crai Bower
Looking for fun things to do in Salt Lake City? Check out our 48-hour guide to get the scoop on the most popular and under-the-radar attractions.
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Filmed in Utah: 7 Itineraries Through Hollywood's Most Iconic Settings
Written By Visit Utah
Whether hitting the Sundance Film Festival in Park City and Salt Lake City in January or visiting Utah throughout the year, you’ll find yourself near some Utah’s most iconic and most filmed places.
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How-to Guide for Salt Lake City Conference Attendees: Food, Drink and Fun
Written By Matcha
Here’s everything you need to know to get the most out of your time before, during, and after your conference in Salt Lake City, Utah.
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Insider's Guide to Salt Lake City Neighborhoods
Written By Matcha
Check out these neighborhoods on your next trip to Salt Lake City
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Legacy and Craft
Written By Austen Diamond
4 minute read
Three of Glen Thompson’s custom leather horse saddles are fitting examples of craftsmanship and a Utah folk art tradition. See more at the Chase Home Museum.
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Movies Filmed in Utah: Plotting a Cinematic Drive-Through
Written By Andrea David
Follow a Germany-based film enthusiast on an extended road trip to discover the rich history of Utah cinematography.
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Music of the Cottonwoods
Written By Visit Utah
Discover the sound of two iconic Utah bands — Talia Keys and the Love and Pixie and the Partygrass Boys — whose music is inspired by their love of life and nature.
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Salt Lake City’s Must-See Street Art
Written By Sara Hobbs
4 minute read
Salt Lake City, Utah has more than 80 murals and art installations to discover. Come and see how these urban street artists showcase their own flavor and perspective.
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Salt Lake's Tattoo Scene: Inclusivity is the New Frontier
Written By Stephanie Doktor
Traveling for tattoos is second nature for those seeking the perfect piece. Keep Salt Lake, the Crossroads of the West, in mind when planning your next piece.
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Short List: Local Salt Lake City Nightlife Picks
Make the most of winter's shortened daylight by extending your Utah ski trip into the night. Sure, some resorts offer incredible night skiing — so, okay, after that — but then the night really gets going in downtown Ski City.
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Step Into an Artistic Vision
Written By Katya Wagstaff
6 minute read
The columns of Simmons Pioneer Memorial Theatre slowly appear as you climb to its perch above downtown Salt Lake City. The theatre sits on the campus of the state’s flagship university with metropolitan lights below and mountains behind that rise several thousand feet off the valley floor to provide a backdrop to the east and south.
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Sundance, Full Circle
Written By Cody Kirkland
5 minute read
When visiting the Sundance Film Festival in Utah, movies are only part of the experience.
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The Salt of Sound: Live Music in Salt Lake City
Written By Visit Utah
8 minute read
Check out the live music scene while visiting Utah. Salt Lake City’s numerous music venues offer something for every music lover. Watch Salt of Sound for a taste.
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Touring Utah with the State’s Most Well Known Women Writers
Written By Lindy Blanchette
The diversity and beauty found in Utah has often been captured by women. Here are the places that seven of Utah’s most well known women writers knew and loved most.
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Urban and RYE: An Intimate Mixture of Music and Local Eats
Written By Mitchell Reber
4 minute read
Come in and experience the unique fare from the RYE Diner, one of the best restaurants in Salt Lake City. Then enjoy the hot beats at the Urban Lounge.
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Urban Vibe and Funeral Potatoes
Written By Mitchell Reber
5 minute read
For fun places to eat in Salt Lake City find the Garage on Beck. Check out the vintage artifacts, the fresh food (funeral potatoes) and the fine live music.
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Utah Female Artists Explore the Sublime Through Art
Written By Ashley Mae Hoiland
10 minute read
See how Utah women artists are creatively interpreting a dramatic landscape into art.
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Utah’s Women Make History
Written By Darby Doyle
5 minute read
Walk in the footsteps of Utah’s earliest women’s suffrage leaders at sites throughout downtown Salt Lake City. Along the way, view public art installations commemorating voting rights and stop at trail-adjacent local women-owned businesses.
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V Is for Variety
Written By Austen Diamond
4 minute read
Gary Vlasic, Salt Lake City’s premier event designer, creates spellbinding experiential design in a city that offers unparalleled freedom and space.
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Where to See Women's Art in Utah
Written By Ashley Mae Hoiland
4 minute read
There’s no shortage of art galleries in Salt Lake City and across Utah's Wasatch Front. Beyond the major metropolitan areas, there are also small artist communities across the state where artists seeking a slower pace have flocked for decades. Here are a few recommendations for where you can experience art in Utah.
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You Are Where You Eat: Salt Lake Latino’s Perfected Flavors
Written By Willy Palomo
4 minute read
Here is a guide for a day — or weekend — packed with some of the Salt Lake City's best Latino cuisine, brought to you by the hands who have cared and perfected their flavors for centuries.

Short List: Local Salt Lake City Nightlife Picks
Make the most of winter's shortened daylight by extending your Utah ski trip into the night. Sure, some resorts offer incredible night skiing — so, okay, after that — but then the night really gets going in downtown Ski City.
Discover Utah's Food Culture
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A Table for All: Feeding Utah's Culture
Written By Karen Bayard
2 minute read
Utah — a naturally beautiful nook — is known for its glorious landscape. But it also supports a surprisingly vibrant food culture, beautifully infused by immigrants and recent transplants.
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Good Roots: The Faces of Utah’s Food Culture
Written By Austen Diamond
5 minute read
Meet some of the agricultural entrepreneurs that are elevating the tastes of Utahns and visitors through heritage and best practices, new and old.
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Utah Food Trails - Honey, Fruit, Burgers & More
Written By Matcha
5 minute read
Discover Utah's food trails — gastronomic adventures highlighting the best of Utah's home-grown culinary goodness.
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4 Days
Join "The Riot" for Major League Soccer
Watch a Major League Soccer match in Salt Lake City, Utah, at America First Field. Start planning your trip today to cheer on the Real Salt Lake!
Scenic Drives/Road Trips, Arts, Events, Urban Experiences
Highlights
- Salt Lake Pub Crawl
- America First Field
- Utah Olympic Park
- Real Salt Lake
- Salt Lake City's Food Scene

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Traveling Fandom
It's no secret Salt Lake City is a basketball town, but the game is just the beginning. Ski like a local at renowned ski areas Alta, Snowbird, Brighton and Solitude by day, and make the easy game night run back down the mountain for award-winning dining, gold medal breweries and world-class arts, culture and nightlife.
History and Heritage, Ski and Snowboard, Arts, Urban Experiences
Highlights
- Game Day in Ski City
- Fine Dining at 11,000 Feet
- Après-ski at Utah's Vintage Bars
- Musical Tour of SLC

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#Utahisrad: The Cool Kids’ Guide to Salt Lake City
Meet the locals, see the weird stuff, try the local beer, see the bands and discover why #utahisrad.
Hiking, Adventure, Community, Arts, Support local, Events, Urban Experiences
Highlights
- Farmers Market and GREENbike Tour
- Local Brews and a Show
- Natural History
- Otherworldly Utah

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Foodie Journey
In a place that’s known for its red rock landscape, it’s incredible that local chefs can coax such a feast of fresh food from the desert.
Hiking, Scenic Drives/Road Trips, Wellness, Community, Support local, Food and Drink, Urban Experiences
Highlights
- Mesa Farm Market
- Hell's Backbone Grill
- Farm-Fresh Dining