Salt Lake City Utah: Cool Things To Do // Destinations Explained

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00:00 Intro
01:00 About Salt Lake City
THINGS TO DO:
02:44 Ensign Peak Overlook
03:26 Memory Grove Park
04:09 Temple Square
05:04 Liberty Park
05:50 City Creek Center
06:13 The Gateway
06:43 Park City
07:33 Brighton Resort
08:16 Lagoon Amusement Park
08:46 Homestead Crater Mineral Dome
NATURE & RECREATION:
09:27 Timpanogos Cave National Monument
10:08 Donut Falls Trailhead
10:56 Living Room Trail
11:39 Red Butte Garden
12:20 Antelope Island State Park
13:29 Spiral Jetty
14:38 Causey Reservoir
15:43 Ad
RESTAURANTS:
17:07 Greece
18:17 Cotton Bottom Inn
18:50 Lucky 13
19:58 Garage on Beck
20:37 Red Iguana
21:34 Gourmandise
22:06 The Pie Pizzeria
22:54 Bombay House
23:37 Sauce Boss Southern Kitchen
24:19 Sugar House Coffee
25:03 RubySnap Fresh Cookies
26:05 ROCTACO
26:49 Penny Ann's Cafe
27:34 Louks Greek Baby Donuts
NIGHTLIFE & BAR SCENES:
28:46 Beerhive Pub
29:36 Proper Brewing Co.
30:27 Tavernacle Social Club
31:21 BTG Wine Bar
32:00 Prohibition
CONCLUSION:
32:45 Outro
THINGS TO DO:
Ensign Peak Overlook - goo.gl/maps/SYLJPjzYLYne6nhbA
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Memory Grove Park - goo.gl/maps/j7TQEThUTUnTFBoX9
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Temple Square - goo.gl/maps/JehVv4CN57WrZJENA
Church Office Building - Observation Deck - goo.gl/maps/hmmtBf3VfZCF9XFT6
Liberty Park - goo.gl/maps/7j6ATRf8nWBkyGys7
Tracy Aviary & Botanical Gardens - goo.gl/maps/yaVXPeF7oAfC5co87
City Creek Center - goo.gl/maps/ccepHCGQJi8bkZ569
The Gateway - goo.gl/maps/qzaDQrWksZ1Mp3c28
Park City - goo.gl/maps/EKrM36Hp9VXDamei7
Park City Mountain Village - www.parkcitymountain.com/expl...
Brighton Resort - goo.gl/maps/HN19crrsBKRPSg1p9
Brighton Rental Shop - brightonresort.com/equipment-...
Lagoon Amusement Park - g.page/Lagoon-Amusement-Park-...
Homestead Crater Mineral Dome - goo.gl/maps/iLxYQPQYu7dJKcZX7
NATURE & RECREATION:
Timpanogos Cave National Monument - goo.gl/maps/LnRFQUcKqLoRjBBJ8
www.alltrails.com/trail/us/ut...
Donut Falls Trailhead - goo.gl/maps/1Jh3cPT9skQXHW65A
www.alltrails.com/trail/us/ut...
Living Room Trail - goo.gl/maps/FXM3nFRSm3C9UU6U6
www.alltrails.com/trail/us/ut...
Red Butte Garden - g.page/RedButte?share
Antelope Island State Park - goo.gl/maps/ZsKvkzCukpCrK2Ld9
www.alltrails.com/trail/us/ut...
www.alltrails.com/trail/us/ut...
Spiral Jetty - goo.gl/maps/VjrX5gSsTYLGo3vBA
Maddox Ranch House Inc - g.page/MaddoxRanchHouse?share
Causey Reservoir - goo.gl/maps/rCaBLVq9mXgrrT169
Green Adventure Sport Rentals - g.page/greenadventuresports?s...
RESTAURANTS:
Crown Burgers - goo.gl/maps/KJiXh2r4AKvWY33m7
Apollo Burger - goo.gl/maps/gyfC9QevERjzvxwbA
Astro Burgers - goo.gl/maps/XgjNStjBgGjKSjMs8
Atlantis Burgers - g.page/atlantis-burgers?share
Olympus Burger - goo.gl/maps/yXgmwsLr5wdqYS4u6
Cotton Bottom Inn - g.page/thecottonbottom?share
Lucky 13 - g.page/Lucky13SLC?share
Garage on Beck - goo.gl/maps/2F3xgdacnPCxLC8f6
Red Iguana - goo.gl/maps/FDXFLoCaYGrSF3Bs8
Gourmandise - goo.gl/maps/o6JVNATsZYs58c9U7
The Pie Pizzeria - g.page/the-pie-pizzeria---und...
Bombay House - goo.gl/maps/shvK6PhTRxAwG3Aj7
Sauce Boss Southern Kitchen - g.page/SauceBossSouthern?share
Sugar House Coffee - g.page/sugarhousecoffee?share
RubySnap Fresh Cookies - g.page/rubysnap-fresh-cookies...
ROCTACO - goo.gl/maps/9WxtaNPQQeLomwGt6
Penny Ann's Cafe - goo.gl/maps/Gqgyd9YRcMWt9FvA7
Louks Greek Baby Donuts - goo.gl/maps/zGuX91NDYtCh2E6C6
NIGHTLIFE & BAR SCENES:
Beerhive Pub - goo.gl/maps/Fbg2mZuRBi8owFTG8
Proper Brewing Co. - goo.gl/maps/MJQ74we7eDNMyPpS9
Proper Burger Company - g.page/ProperBurgerSLC?share
Tavernacle Social Club - g.page/Tavernacle?share
BTG Wine Bar - goo.gl/maps/6DpS7cS8Ua2ocVzS6
Prohibition - goo.gl/maps/vJbpQE4sgTHpZfsC6
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[@TheBatman801]

As a Utahn I am very impressed at how well researched this video was! I almost felt exposed because of how spot on you were!

[@ryanolsen6829]

I have lived in SLC for 30 years. I grew up here and I have heard of almost every local legend, gem and watering hole. I was pleasantly surprised by this video. Utah is a small state but we are extremely proud and loyal to everything Utah. I can tell that you did your research to include both well known favorites as well as local hidden gems. You talked about Park City and the Sundance Film Festival which everyone knows about, but then you followed it by introducing Brighton Resort. Big and Little Cottonwood Canyons are where most locals prefer to ski because of the price and many other factors. When you mentioned The Cotton Bottom, you had me hooked. That was my first bar. I grew up driving by the sign of "Bugs Bunny" on my way to my Grandmothers house up the road. Thanks for introducing so many people to the greatness of SLC.

[@VentureAddicts]

This guy knows what’s up, thanks!

[@nathaniel6569]

Something i wanted to add is that salt lake is a lot bigger than it appears on paper, and can be very densely packed and sometimes a little stressful lol. The majority of the metro is along the 20 mile stretch of highway in the Salt Lake Valley. Theres a lot of arbitrary city lines, but when in salt lake the whole valley kinda functions as one big city. You have 70 percent the population of San Antonio (the 7th biggest city it the us) in almost the exact same area. If you're coming from a much bigger area (such as Seattle) you'll have no problem in slc, but if your big city experience is somewhere like Boise, you'll need to prepare yourself as salt lake is quite a bit bigger in terms of larger metro. Also a lot more people are in the actual slc city limits on work days, and by a lot I mean A LOT. So i would try to not drive in the city during the morning and evening commutes. Traffic can be bad. Not anywhere as bad as other cities I've been to, but bad enough I think it should be avoided if at all possible. Also i don't want to scare anyone, Utah is a great state and i absolutely love it, so please come vist. But Utah drivers are stupidly aggressive at times, some of the worst anywhere imo, so defensive driving is key. Also avoid visiting in the early months of the year as those are our smog months 😂. So come in December for skiing and any time after the beginning of march for sight seeing. Slc is a great city to vist, and if you get the chance to check out some of our state national parks i would highly recommend!

[@huxleyginsberg13]

I really appreciate all the effort you put into these videos. They’re extremely high quality, and very informative. I think your channel should have way more views!

[@joeyenniss9099]

The concerts are one of the best parts about SLC. The Ogden Twilight concert series and the raves at the saltair are top notch no cap.

[@GeekeryMade]

There's also the dinosaur park up just a bit north in Ogden, the zoo in Salt Lake, art locations like the Leonard and Dreamscapes, so many really good and unique ice cream shops like Normal Icecream that has differnt wild flavors every month, or the Farr's Icecream factory shop (playdough icecream is a must). South of Salt Lake is also Evermore. If you're into board games, this area also has more game store per capita than anywhere else in the country and there is a large board game convention, SaltCon, that is the most chill convention you'll ever attend. And then there's FanX, one of the largest comic conventions in the country.

[@gillynova]

My best friend from SLC, born and raised is VERY IMPRESSED with this video. He said a lot of his friends don't even know about these spots. He's surprised you mentioned the living room trail and Cotton Bottom Inn!

[@badjadder]

I know you are fan of hidden gems. Wanna recommend Najavo Hogan, its family owned Native American cuisine specializing in fry bread tacos.

[@VentureAddicts]

Awesome suggestion!

[@saltlakefoodie]

YES!! Thanks for having me on!

[@michaelandabbey]

The Garage and Lucky 13 are my favorite in Salt Lake too!

[@camillewinnie27]

Thanks for actually visiting and having knowledge of our city. I’ve seen some really bad videos that get everything wrong and can’t even pronounce any of the names correctly. FYI Temple Square is closed for a major remodel of the entire area and it won’t reopen again until 2024.. The conference center is still open for visitors though.

[@themaams2921]

Thank you for your comment regarding the remodel of Temple Square. It surely is crazy around that area, your comment helped us plan our trip.

[@explorewithme4707]

I noticed that when I first moved here 20 years ago, the Greek burgers the pretty good

[@janedestaubin8921]

Best city compilation video I’ve seen! You have excellent footage and mapping location of all the places you’ve highlighted. .Love that you incorporated places within a 75 mile radius!! You are spot on! KUDOS!

[@DRCHHBU]

Nice work! Helped me plan my summer trip.

[@lotusflower1067]

Thank you brother, relocating and this helped

[@MegaMikerojas]

DISTRICT COFFEE IN SLC HANDS DOWNN

[@schpupleking]

Best video yet. So informative and smooth running

[@kellyhennigan3549]

This was so helpful. Thanks!

[@yousufawladthani2431]

Very nice city I visit it on 2009 and I have enjoyed it. Looking forward to visiting it a gain.

[@matthewkrager5754]

This format of video is amazing! i just stumbled on your channel. im not even going to salt lake but this sorta vid is the exact kinda think i need right before i travel

[@VentureAddicts]

Thanks Matt!

[@jazziered142]

If you want the scenic drive to Park City, you have to go up Big Cotton Canyon, over Guardsman's pass, and then follow the directions into Park City. It is beautiful. It's probably about a 2: 00 to 2: 30 hour drive from the SLC. On the way back to SLC, Just drive down i-80 about a half hour. I think i-80 is boring.

[@Jack_all]

Amazing video.. The only thing missing is Feldmans deli.. Lucky 13 is by far the best burger in Utah, quite possibly the best burger i've ever had. ..

[@halouniverse7334]

Keep doing your thing, no need to change the formula. Your channel with inevitability grow because of the authenticity and high quality. Well done.

[@VentureAddicts]

Thanks!

[@jesussedano2606]

Great informative video! 👍🏻

[@ryanwilbur3554]

I'm planning on staying in SLC for a few days on an upcoming roadtrip, and I really appreciate the vid! Definitely visiting many of these places!

[@VentureAddicts]

Good!

[@gillynova]

Love this series

[@user-iu5jz2zi9q]

Great informative video!

[@igortheman9825]

Hope to get there soon

[@gillynova]

I know you guys are from Austin so it would be dope if you can talk about other Texas cities! I prefer San Antonio because I never know what to do over there

[@jcv178]

Yo this was an amazing video you covered everything I was looking for!! And showing the Google maps was awesome. Only downside is I wish you had more coffee and pastry recommendations in Downtown since that is where most people stay

[@BlueBonnie764]

Ask a local, they don't have horns,(inside mormon humor) Just saying...🤷❄️👹👈not a mormon.

[@DSB28]

been waiting anxiously on the next destination lol.

[@alfonso127]

Great video!

[@jazziered142]

The best thing to do on antelope Island is before you start the causeway to the left of the entrance gate, you park your car. You drag your bike off your car, and you ride the causeway, over to antelope Island all over the Island, pack a picnic lunch, and then ride to causeway back. It's beautiful.

[@ovibiswas7849]

great. up next: Vermont, New Hamshire. Thank you. As always great content.

[@channel__orange5336]

excellent video🎉

[@birdlynn417]

I love this!

[@i82much2day]

Good job !

[@eionfalance7417]

thank you!

[@dianethulin1700]

Brighton! My grandma grew up there! We also founded Farmington

[@JustJ-Me]

El Chihuahua for food and drinks, then going next door to Bar Named Sue for drinks and fun is another great combo *error in spelling I had to correct

[@gillynova]

My best friend is from SLC! I'll show him this video haha

[@andreabontempo643]

This is so informative. I moved to Utah 9 months ago and haven't heard of 2/3 of the places you mentioned. I took notes and plan on checking these places out!

[@dlf4298]

Your videos are the best on the planet.

[@VentureAddicts]

Thanks!

[@andrelong1410]

I’ll be visiting in December in 2024

[@robson2939]

You are absolutely killing it guys ! Always fun to watch your videos !

[@Blujonny11]

Great video. Personally I would recommend staying downtown and create a visit where everything stays within a 10 minute (drive) radius. For more of an intimate (few day) experience I would suggest Coffee Garden, Cucina, Gourmandise and Cafe Trio. And also Ft. Douglas. From Coffee Garden you're just a few blocks from Liberty Park. With Cucina you can explore the beautiful historic mansions of the Avenues surrounding it. Cafe Trio is very close to the Coffee Garden and there's a cute grocery store nearby (Smith's) in a quiet neighborhood if you need anything. From Gourmandise you can walk to the Cathedral Of The Madeleine and you can take the Trax (light rail) up to the furthest part of the University Of Utah to where Ft. Douglas is. There's some really awesome architectural history there and from there you can take a short walk/hike near Red Butte Canyon. You'll also find a lot of scenic areas there where you can get some decent valley views. On the way back you get off Trax at Rice/Eccles stadium and walk to The Pie pizzeria just a couple of blocks away from there also. If you care to do so first, the Utah Museum of Fine Art is also on campus just a short walk away from the stadium. Then once the day is over you can return to your hotel downtown and once nightfall arrives, you can wander around to find a bar that seems of interest to you. The next day if you're looking for breakfast, I recommend walking over to the Little America hotel and there's a great option between the beautiful diner or the exquisite brunch next to the diner. To me this is a very intimate and unique experience of Salt Lake which doesn't require a lot of driving or large amount of energy.

[@Cmcnk]

Well. Done

[@Kkozzmoe]

Born in Utah and most tour-us come for winter as its known for skiing and outdoor activities if your looking to go drive through a beautiful canyon and spend night camping Utah got you maybe go hiking in spring or fall and go boating in lake or 6 hours from Las Vegas Utah is known for outdoor activities

[@MrHellelement]

It's pretty rare to see the sky that clear around SLC. Usually it's pretty smoggy and often it's so bad you can't even see the mountains. With the lake drying up the air gets filled with particulate matter containing arsenic. I fear property values are going to drop once cancer and respiratory illness rates start skyrocketing. I've already had 3 close family members die early to respiratory illness. I believe it was the constant exposure to pollution that killed them.

[@ReminiscingSteeler]

Great Video, wondering if any businesses in SLC offer country music?

[@5070kja]

This has a lot of good imfo

[@DSB28]

I hope you guys consider doing Jacksonville Fl in the near future.

[@VentureAddicts]

Yea one day!

[@raiderfrankdatank]

Well put together video. Sub'd

[@ronaldmcculley1910]

Have you been to Layton to see the Viet Nam wall memorial and the War dog memorial? Also, the Golden Spike RR in Promatory.

[@cariefrost2930]

Would love to see Albuquerque NM

[@jameswest8280]

I used to live in Albuquerque.

[@kellyhennigan3549]

I'd live to see Boise ☺️

[@rtordenskjold]

Hi guys Thank you so much for these videos. They are really high quality and very informative. Great work. Would you consider doing one on Colorado Springs? It's a hick town but it's my town. Lots of love

[@VentureAddicts]

Love Colorado Springs! Definitely deserves a video

[@rtordenskjold]

@@VentureAddicts Glad to hear it. Not many do.

[@user-sd8yb7qy8r]

The mountains are beautiful and those walking trails woukd be an amazing place to walk snd think. Its nice the Mormon church has remained spiritual and will let anyone see their beautiful church.What happened to the Indian tribes that lived there?

[@dianethulin1700]

I had an excellent burger at Lucky13 but too big! My fave are Burly Burger in Ogden

[@jioa3341]

I’m heavily considering moving to SLC. Originally from Miami, and been here my whole life, but looking for change and mountain recreation!! What better than SLC?

[@user-tp6sb6lq5f]

Upstate Washington or Oregon. You will miss the liveliness of Miami living here it’s pretty boring other than hiking.

[@jeffreyexposito3803]

@@user-tp6sb6lq5f Miami has become a mosspit of high crime overpopulation horrendous traffic and other negatives on top of the almost never ending heat and humidity. Yes it's lively other than that. I'm also looking at moving to SLC. I have also considered New Hampshire.

[@user-tp6sb6lq5f]

@@jeffreyexposito3803 I am from socal and have lived in La now I’m living in slc. If your still single and want something new and exciting this isn’t the place. If you have kids and want to settle down this is the place. The high crime will become less and less of a problem once you have become acquainted with Mormon community and their rules they set on the state.

[@robbydelplain8950]

Pretty sure the observation deck is closed now. Sorry. It is really cool if you ever got to go.

[@CrystalPlatt]

"Praise God and eat jello."🤣

[@danisdrew]

Wow! great video to be honest a perfect video explaining everything. Keep up with the good work 🫶🏻😊

[@tk233]

do Baltimore maryland for the next vid is an lowkey city but it's cool u do an video on it soon

[@VentureAddicts]

🦀 🦀 🦀

[@BlueBonnie764]

Anyone who can make "Antelope Island 🏝️'(not), Sound good 🌟🦬🌟gets a thumbs 👍. LOL 😆

[@reneejones7807]

This is a vey useful video - one of the most thorough of any I've ever seen for a city. Thank you! Now I'm wishing I was staying more than a weekend!

[@VentureAddicts]

Thanks!

[@carlabarrientos5500]

Great videos! Super complete. You should do more videos of cities in Europe, maybe consider Dublin, Ireland.

[@campampates]

how's the hook up scene there?...i know there's a lot of red tape around dating within mormonism but i figure there's gotta be a contrast?

[@brousd1]

How about Sacramento

[@dianethulin1700]

City Creek Mall is a Tithing scandal. I do like your recommendations that are a little different

[@jameswest8280]

International Garden Jordan River Parkway Trail Utah Lake Loveland Living Planet Aquarium Thanksgiving Point Trolley Square This is the Place Heritage Park Salt Flats Hogle Zoo Snowbird Tram

[@drethetree]

You’ve clearly never been to Utah. Thanks for the Google search video. “Garden on beck” lol

[@stephenpace5623]

3:38 3:41 😢🎉🎉

[@ernestorodriguez8367]

Salt Lake City Utah siempre ha sido mi segunda casa Dónde nació toda mi familia pero orgullosamente de México tengo Mis raíces Con mucho respeto a mis padres y a mis abuelos pero mi padre quiso que aquí me quedara porque tenía algo preparado muy especial en este estado ya lo entenderás poco a poco Eso es todo bendiciones siempre a esta tierra sagrada

[@samstancea3613]

Had to watch In 1.75x lol

[@sosheseeks]

Add the best vegan food 👌👍😃

[@ernestorodriguez8367]

Yo creo que mi familia se merece vivir en una casa decente con todos los recursos que este estado tiene mi familia no debería mendigar por un plato de comida o tenés que andar de Rey siempre porque el estado nos ha cambiado las reglas simplemente por la política Y eso qué es injusto y de verdad puedo vivir donde yo quiera como yo quiera donde yo quiera como rey en mi propia tierra Pero eso no es el caso caso desde que este estado ha sido mi tierra si sigue haciendo mi tierra y creo que interferido con mi padre santísimo para que vivamos en paz Hoy es un día muy especial no defraudes a mi padre y cumplan con lo acordado lo que está escrito los protegerá se los juro por siempre

[@do0ranfrump260]

Number one cool thing to do in Utah is move back to California!

[@Wowreally42]

I've lived here 35 years. Please people, stop moving here 😂. It's terrible (not really)!

[@josephunderwearssmith6960]

Udah🤒🤮😷

[@user-tp6sb6lq5f]

If your coming from a big city: -The food is not that good -The Mormons are judgy and weird ( they create local laws check out the state run liquor stores) - northern salt lake smells like burnt plastic from the oil refineries and mining - yes , the Mormons are culty and weird except for downtown salt lake and park city - the salt lake is drying up which will make the surrounding areas a toxic wasteland In 5-10 years it might be better but check out the stats on Mormon population and how they effect local laws. It’s kinda crazy

[@edwardgabriel5281]

You are right about the atmosphere being bad. But if you don't like the people, just don't go there. It is so crazy that they are moving in to it in droves.

[@user-tp6sb6lq5f]

@@edwardgabriel5281 influxes of migration have been happening since the beginning of time. Anyone that can afford it will be there for a year then decide to move somewhere else. It really sucks to live here.

[@edwardjackson1418]

ZzGag! Gag! Gag! You go puke there, it's all yours Baby!!!!

[@jameswest8280]

Thank you for staying away.

[@hdep2000]

This guy has an odd gaze

[@bobufo5729]

The pie is trash

[@user-tp6sb6lq5f]

All the food he said is trash

[@edwardjackson1418]

Steer clear of the Christian pretenders...Hint! They are really not Christians! They say they are, but no, go and find out for yourself, just be careful, they do bite!

[@jameswest8280]

I believe all Christians are faking it.

[@MickeyMoe-mp1qx]

Ummmmm we are Christians. We belive in Jesus Christ. That's kinda what a Christian is dumbass

[@craigsandall5188]

IT USE TO BE 3.2% ALCOHOL IN BEER NOT 4% DO YOUR RESEARCH DOG!!!!!!!