Cottonwood Canyons
sights & scenes

The Yurt at Solitude

UpdateStrap on snowshoes, trek through a lantern-lit forest, and reward yourself with a four-course fireside feast inside a toasty, intimate mountaintop yurt. Winter season only.

Silver Fork Lodge and Restaurant

Rustic alpine lodge tucked in a forested valley, open year-round for every meal—don't miss the legendary sourdough pancakes made from a 70-year-old starter.

La Caille

Step into a fairytale château for timeless French-Belgian cuisine—an elegant little escape that's been enchanting guests since 1975.

Porcupine Pub and Grill

Bustling, casual après-ski staple for any crowd, with pub fare, craft microbrews, brunch, and enough rotating specials to keep things interesting.

Rodizio Grill

America's first Brazilian steakhouse, serving an authentic experience of unlimited sides and rotisserie-grilled meats carved tableside.

Kimi’s Chop and Oyster House

Chic and upscale, Kimi's serves crisp, fresh seafood, juicy pork, and perfectly seared steaks—all crafted with a creative twist you won't find anywhere else.

East Liberty Tap House

Danish-modern influenced neighborhood tavern with a well-curated craft beer selection and an elevated bar menu made with high-quality, locally sourced ingredients.

Takashi

Envelope-pushing take on contemporary Japanese sushi, with an impressive lineup of fresh fish and a serious sake list to match.

Hale Center Theater

Utah's most beloved community theater, staging world-class musicals and plays in the round from an intimate, innovative venue that puts audiences right in the heart of the action.

Old Mill Golf Course

Challenging golf course with the best panoramic views of the Wasatch Valley you'll find in Salt Lake—plus a first-rate restaurant to cap off your round.

Temple Square

Five-block complex in downtown Salt Lake City featuring soaring architecture, peaceful gardens, and fascinating exhibits rooted in the history of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Thanksgiving Point

Six attractions, including a dinosaur museum, working farm, and butterfly conservatory—built for curious minds of every age.

Shopping at City Creek Centre

Over 100 stores and restaurants in the heart of downtown, with a babbling creek, live trout pond, and a retractable glass roof for year-round fun.

Living Planet Aquarium

Walk through a 40-foot underwater shark tunnel, meet penguins, sloths, clouded leopards, and more than 4,000 animals across five ecosystems.

Utah’s Hogle Zoo

AZA-accredited and committed to wildlife conservation, housing and providing exemplary care to polar bears, gorillas, snow leopards, giraffes, and hundreds more animals.

Great Salt Lake and Antelope Island State Park

The lake that gave the city its name—hike, bike, or ride among free-roaming bison and migratory birds on a remote island in one of the world's most surreal landscapes.

Powderbird Helicopter Skiing

Utah's only permitted helicopter ski and snowboard guide service, dropping riders into untouched backcountry powder.

Red Rock Chef

Why make reservations when a private chef will come to you? Custom menus, locally sourced ingredients, and zero dishes to wash.

Spa Trouvé

Utah's premier med spa and 11x "Best of Utah" winner, offering everything from Botox and fillers to laser hair removal and advanced skincare treatments.

Babyquip

Rent clean, insured cribs, strollers, car seats, and more, delivered straight to your hotel or rental. Pack light, travel happy.

Kailee Matsumura Photography

Book a family photo session with this warm, candid photographer and bring home memories you'll actually frame.

Utah Mountain Shuttle

Fresh powder awaits. Skip the icy roads and let a 4WD Sprinter van whisk you from SLC Airport straight to the slopes.

Luggage Forward

Ship your bags ahead, doorstep to destination, and travel hands-free—parents, you'll love this one.