Situated at the base of the Wasatch Mountain range, Salt Lake City is an all-season destination with plenty of activities to please outdoor enthusiasts and city-loving hipsters. From a buzzing nightlife scene to the awe-inspiring Great Salt Lake to nearby Antelope Island State Park, there’s plenty of things to do to keep you busy on a weekend getaway to Salt Lake City.
Where to Stay
Guests of the evo Hotel enjoy a one-of-a-kind lodging experience that pays homage to the outdoor recreation that surrounds SLC. Located in the heart of downtown, this pet-friendly hotel has gear rentals, locally curated art, and a skatepark onsite.
Camelot Rooms for Rent offers two budget-friendly hostels in SLC for those looking for an affordable yet cozy place to sleep.
Sun Outdoors Salt Lake City is an all-age RV resort with one- and two-bedroom chalets, plus an outdoor pool, bike rentals, and a general store.
Where to Eat
Grab coffee and brunch at The Rose Establishment, where you can choose from thoughtful and sustainable menu offerings using seasonal ingredients, served up in a restored historic building.
A light dinner with handcrafted cocktails is the move at Citizens Cocktails & Kitchen. Enjoy shareable snacks, like whipped brie and warm marinated olives, paired with the Foxy Lady cocktail.
Dig into a gluten-free or vegan lunch at the Aubergine Kitchen in the vibrant Sugar House neighborhood.
What to Do
While downtown, visit the Utah Museum of Contemporary Art to see modern art from local artists in residency as well as exclusive art from around the globe.
Just 25 miles north of Salt Lake is Antelope Island State Park, which boasts 36 miles of hiking and biking trails. It’s also an internationally certified dark sky park, which means it offers an optimal stargazing experience. It’s home to free-ranging bison, bighorn sheep, and antelope, so visitors should be aware of their surroundings for their own safety, as well as that of the animals.
Catch a sunset on Ensign Peak. This trailhead is situated at the top of a residential area in SLC above the Utah state capitol building. It’s a great way to view the city and the mountain range.
About 90 minutes west of SLC, you’ll find the Bonneville Salt Flats, a unique landform that stretches over 30,000 acres. The salt flats are a desert expanse of flat white salt crystals—the only remnants of the ancient Lake Bonneville.
Visit the hip and strollable Sugar House neighborhood to eat, drink, and shop.
For more travel ideas, head to Visit Salt Lake City
