Salt Lake City Utah 7 Day Itinerary

Salt Lake City 7-Day Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival & Temple Square Exploration

  • Stay at: Grand America Hotel (Luxury) or Motel 6 Salt Lake City - Downtown (Budget)
  • Eat at: The Copper Onion for modern American cuisine
  • Activities: Visit the iconic Temple Square, explore historic Salt Lake City with a walking tour
  • Tips: Dress modestly when visiting Temple Square
  • Transportation: Ride UTA’s S-Line Streetcar or walk around downtown

Day 2: Temple Quadrant & Natural History Museum

  • Eat at: Café Niche for brunch
  • Activities: Explore the Temple Quadrant, visit the Utah State Capitol, Utah’s Hidden Coast, and Natural History Museum of Utah
  • Tips: Check out the rooftop views at the State Capitol
  • Transportation: UTA buses or rent a bike for a more eco-friendly option

Day 3: Great Salt Lake & Antelope Island

  • Eat at: Red Bicycle Bistropub in Bountiful (on the way to Great Salt Lake)
  • Activities: Spend the day exploring Great Salt Lake and Antelope Island, hike Frary Peak, visit the Antelope Island State Park Visitor Center, see the historic buffalo herd
  • Tips: Bring water shoes or sandals for the salt lake shoreline
  • Transportation: Drive (rental car recommended)

Day 4: Park City & Olympic Venues

  • Eat at: Riverhorse on Main in Park City for fine dining
  • Activities: Spend the day exploring Park City, visit historic Main Street, and tour the Utah Olympic Park
  • Tips: Take a gondola ride up to Park City Mountain Resort for scenic views
  • Transportation: Drive or take the UTA’s FrontRunner train from Salt Lake City to Park City

Day 5: Bonus Day - Emigration Canyon & City Creek Center

  • Eat at: Five Five for contemporary Asian cuisine in City Creek Center
  • Activities: Visit Emigration Canyon for scenic drives and hikes, explore City Creek Center for shopping and dining
  • Tips: Drive up Emigration Canyon to see the sunset over Salt Lake Valley
  • Transportation: Rent a car or take UTA buses to Emigration Canyon

Day 6: Big & Little Cottonwood Canyons

  • Eat at: Snowbird Cliff Lodge Bavarian Cafe in Big Cottonwood Canyon
  • Activities: Spend the day exploring hiking trails, scenic drives, and waterfalls in Big and Little Cottonwood Canyons. Popular hikes include Donut Falls, Cecret Lake, and Stewart Falls.
  • Tips: Bring plenty of water and sunscreen for hiking
  • Transportation: Drive (rental car recommended)

Day 7: Farewell & Departure

  • Eat at: Caffe Molise for a delicious Italian breakfast before departure
  • Activities: Spend the morning exploring any missed sites, pack up, and say farewell to Salt Lake City
  • Transportation: Depart Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC)