Things to Do In the Salt Lake City Area (Adventures, Hidden Gems, and Local Secrets)

The towering Wasatch Mountain Range and unique culture makes Salt Lake City, Utah a prime spot for adventure-goers. During your trip, you’ll experience mind-blowing canyon views, delicious foods from around the world, and unique works of nature you can’t find anywhere else.

Whenever I tell someone I used to live in Salt Lake City, they immediately want to know about my experience. Infused with Mormon culture and pioneer ancestry, Salt Lake City is one of the most unique destinations in the United States. It’s also not commonly visited, which is a shame since the city has so much to offer.
Locals will tell you (almost in a whisper), “It’s better than Colorado,” and they’re not entirely wrong. The mountains are easy to access, the city isn’t overcrowded, the altitude is lower than Colorado, and so many National Parks are just a day trip away. Whether you’ve landed in Utah for a bucket-list ski trip, a work event, or you’re simply passing through on a road trip, here’s how to experience the best of Salt Lake City (from a former local).