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Salt Lake City - what's it like?

vedderfan10vedderfan10 Posts: 2,497
edited May 2008 in All Encompassing Trip
Hubby and I might be heading to SLC mid-June...He'll be attending a course for three days and I'll be on my own...so I will need to occupy my time somehow...are there any big shopping malls, records stores, spas in the downtown area?

Keep in mind, neither of us knows ANYTHING about SLC...but we will prolly be staying in the downtown area...

Thanks so much!

vf10
(kim)
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  • mensanemensane Posts: 912
    downtown is nice. there are a couple of malls. this is my favorite:

    http://www.shopthegateway.com/


    definitely check out the library. they also have a light rail system that will take you to the outer areas.

    i used to live downtown. i walked everywhere.
  • brain of cbrain of c Posts: 5,213
    go to the temple.
    d'oh!!!!!!

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  • DissidentmanDissidentman Posts: 15,378
    Try to find a bar
  • eyedclaareyedclaar Posts: 6,980
    Go downtown on a Sunday. Creepy. The whole place is deserted...
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  • kh65kh65 Posts: 946
    dissidentman wrote:
    Try to find a bar

    This made me laugh real hard.

    The best way to describe it is any place in the U.S. circa 1955. I actually think I saw Eisenhower walking around.
    "If you're not living on the edge you're taking up too much room."

    Gambling=a taxation on stupidity.

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  • DissidentmanDissidentman Posts: 15,378
    Tell 'em Mitt Romney sent ya
  • mensanemensane Posts: 912
    dissidentman wrote:
    Try to find a bar


    there are actually quite a few.
  • eyedclaareyedclaar Posts: 6,980
    mensane wrote:
    there are actually quite a few.

    There's just no alcohol in the drinks... If you ever need to sober up, go to a Utah bar.
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  • Dylan StoneDylan Stone Posts: 1,145
    mensane wrote:
    there are actually quite a few.

    I remember having to get "memberships" at a few of the bars.

    I've been there a few times. It's an interesting place...I'll say THAT!
  • AmentsChickAmentsChick Posts: 6,969
    Mormon-y
    This is the greatest band in the world -- Ben Harper

  • WobbieWobbie Posts: 30,429
    dissidentman wrote:
    Try to find a bar
    There are plenty of bars in SLC. I live in Vegas and, because of my wife's family, we go to SLC probably 4 times a year. I like the place a lot. More than this shithole!

    For music, check Suede, USANA, the Depot or concerts at Red Butte.

    For alcohol, check Piper Down, Squatters, the Porcupine, Uinta or the Bayou. They do have some very bizarre liquor laws but you'll figure it out.

    For the best garlic burger ever check out the Cotton Bottom in Holladay. Sit a picnic tabel, drink a few pitchers and make fun of the yuppie Harley riders.
    If I had known then what I know now...

    Vegas 93, Vegas 98, Vegas 00 (10 year show), Vegas 03, Vegas 06
    VIC 07
    EV LA1 08
    Seattle1 09, Seattle2 09, Salt Lake 09, LA4 09
    Columbus 10
    EV LA 11
    Vancouver 11
    Missoula 12
    Portland 13, Spokane 13
    St. Paul 14, Denver 14
    Philly I & II, 16
    Denver 22
  • WobbieWobbie Posts: 30,429
    Vedderfan10 wrote:
    Hubby and I might be heading to SLC mid-June...He'll be attending a course for three days and I'll be on my own...so I will need to occupy my time somehow...are there any big shopping malls, records stores, spas in the downtown area?

    Keep in mind, neither of us knows ANYTHING about SLC...but we will prolly be staying in the downtown area...

    Thanks so much!

    vf10
    (kim)
    One more thing.... I like the Sugarhouse area much more than Downtown. They do have a light rail system (Trax). It's not great, but it will get you to a few places.
    If I had known then what I know now...

    Vegas 93, Vegas 98, Vegas 00 (10 year show), Vegas 03, Vegas 06
    VIC 07
    EV LA1 08
    Seattle1 09, Seattle2 09, Salt Lake 09, LA4 09
    Columbus 10
    EV LA 11
    Vancouver 11
    Missoula 12
    Portland 13, Spokane 13
    St. Paul 14, Denver 14
    Philly I & II, 16
    Denver 22
  • AmentsChickAmentsChick Posts: 6,969
    brain of c wrote:
    go to the temple.

    Only if you have a temple recommend.
    This is the greatest band in the world -- Ben Harper

  • AmentsChickAmentsChick Posts: 6,969
    P.S. Make sure you read Under the Banner of Heaven by Jon Krakauer (think Into the Wild) before you go so you know what you're getting yourself into.
    This is the greatest band in the world -- Ben Harper

  • riffrandallriffrandall Posts: 685
    Salt Lake City is BEAUTIFUL! The weather is amazing & the place is CLEAN and the views out of the city are incredible. If you go up to the capitol building you can see until the earth curves about 30 miles in the distance.
    For a few day trip it's great- they built a ton of great restaurants and shops before the Olympics, so you probably won't get bored. There are great bars and decent beer if you're into that- although I could be wrong I believe it is 3.2 beer out there.
    Going out to the Lake is awesome, although not swim-able, it's a nice drive and a site to see. Beware of the sulphur smell though.

    If you have lots of time to kill & you're a genealogy junkie, you can check out the Family History Library... most of that info is online now.

    I used to go to SLC a lot for training in my last job and I loved it. On the weekends you can go hear the Tabernacle Choir, which is quite something. Temple Square is sort of touristy, the Mormon Visitors Center is OK- if you go just be sure you don't write your name down on a little card because missionaries will call you. Although, they are super super nice, and if you're in Temple Square, when someone tells you "Jesus Loves You" sometimes it's hard not to believe them. Ha.

    You definitely don't need to read "Under the Banner of Heaven" before you go. No one will try to convert you when you step off the plane- and might I say what an incredibly narrow minded thing for someone to say.
    "If you're looking for someone to pull you out of that ditch, you're out of luck."
  • WobbieWobbie Posts: 30,429
    AmentsChick wrote:
    P.S. Make sure you read Under the Banner of Heaven by Jon Krakauer (think Into the Wild) before you go so you know what you're getting yourself into.
    I am no fan of the LDS faith, but you're really not "getting yourself into" anything by going to SLC. Rural Utah is a little weird, but in Salt Lake City, Mormons are in the minority. Look it up. :p

    P.S. Avoid Provo!! :D
    If I had known then what I know now...

    Vegas 93, Vegas 98, Vegas 00 (10 year show), Vegas 03, Vegas 06
    VIC 07
    EV LA1 08
    Seattle1 09, Seattle2 09, Salt Lake 09, LA4 09
    Columbus 10
    EV LA 11
    Vancouver 11
    Missoula 12
    Portland 13, Spokane 13
    St. Paul 14, Denver 14
    Philly I & II, 16
    Denver 22
  • AmentsChickAmentsChick Posts: 6,969
    imalive wrote:

    P.S. Avoid Provo!! :D

    and Sandy
    and Colorado City
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  • WobbieWobbie Posts: 30,429
    AmentsChick wrote:
    Colorado City

    .....is in Arizona :p. Check out the bullet holes in the sign:

    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image:Colorado_City%2C_AZ.jpg
    If I had known then what I know now...

    Vegas 93, Vegas 98, Vegas 00 (10 year show), Vegas 03, Vegas 06
    VIC 07
    EV LA1 08
    Seattle1 09, Seattle2 09, Salt Lake 09, LA4 09
    Columbus 10
    EV LA 11
    Vancouver 11
    Missoula 12
    Portland 13, Spokane 13
    St. Paul 14, Denver 14
    Philly I & II, 16
    Denver 22
  • riffrandallriffrandall Posts: 685
    AmentsChick wrote:
    and Sandy
    and Colorado City

    Well considering Colorado City is in Arizona & about 300 miles away, it probably wouldn't be one of the first stops on the tour bus.
    "If you're looking for someone to pull you out of that ditch, you're out of luck."
  • chadwickchadwick up my ass Posts: 21,157
    i never really enjoyed Salt Lake
    what a pain in the fucking ass when driving a truck
    i am amazed at the non-stop road construction in this country
    and trying to get a load of something/anything out of there was a nightmare

    fucking salt mines...screw you Utah

    but i like the hole in the rock area
    even if it is only 100 billion degrees
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  • AmentsChickAmentsChick Posts: 6,969
    riffrandall wrote:
    Well considering Colorado City is in Arizona & about 300 miles away, it probably wouldn't be one of the first stops on the tour bus.

    Sorry...Hildale, UT.
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  • brain of cbrain of c Posts: 5,213
    AmentsChick wrote:
    Only if you have a temple recommend.

    oh....i'm not invited.......
    d'oh!!!!!!

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  • WobbieWobbie Posts: 30,429
    brain of c wrote:
    oh....i'm not invited.......

    I know a guy who can get you one. :p
    If I had known then what I know now...

    Vegas 93, Vegas 98, Vegas 00 (10 year show), Vegas 03, Vegas 06
    VIC 07
    EV LA1 08
    Seattle1 09, Seattle2 09, Salt Lake 09, LA4 09
    Columbus 10
    EV LA 11
    Vancouver 11
    Missoula 12
    Portland 13, Spokane 13
    St. Paul 14, Denver 14
    Philly I & II, 16
    Denver 22
  • RolandTD20KdrummerRolandTD20Kdrummer Posts: 13,066
    Wander around until you find a local with a still...
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    and reveling in it's loyalty. It's made by forming coalitions
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  • vedderfan10vedderfan10 Posts: 2,497
    Thanks for all this great info, everyone!! Keep it coming...

    We'll be driving from Vancouver BC...and I'm not sure which route we're taking... (i.e. thru Canada and then south or south and then east)...we're gonna check out all that Moab stuff (hubby's a mountain biker)..and then I don't know what else...in SLC I'd like to find a really good spa...

    Anyway, thanks again for the info!!!
    be philanthropic
  • South of SeattleSouth of Seattle West Seattle Posts: 10,724
    eyedclaar wrote:
    Go downtown on a Sunday. Creepy. The whole place is deserted...

    That is the best actually :) I used to always longboard downtown on Sundays. I could've done it naked and no one would've noticed. :D
    NERDS!
  • South of SeattleSouth of Seattle West Seattle Posts: 10,724
    imalive wrote:
    There are plenty of bars in SLC. I live in Vegas and, because of my wife's family, we go to SLC probably 4 times a year. I like the place a lot. More than this shithole!

    For music, check Suede, USANA, the Depot or concerts at Red Butte.

    For alcohol, check Piper Down, Squatters, the Porcupine, Uinta or the Bayou. They do have some very bizarre liquor laws but you'll figure it out.

    For the best garlic burger ever check out the Cotton Bottom in Holladay. Sit a picnic tabel, drink a few pitchers and make fun of the yuppie Harley riders.


    Good info here. The Cotton Bottom is the Shit! Even have green buns on St. Patty's day.

    Also rent a car and drive up Big and Little Cottonwood Canyons. For night life, stay downtown or head up to Park City for a night. It's usually pretty warm all day and all night around that time of year.

    Favorite bars were (don't know how many are still around) O'Shucks, Liquid Joe's, Port O'Call, Twilight, Wings and Things, Harry O's, Red Rocks, Bricks, & Hog's Wallow.
    NERDS!
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