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WHERE TO STAY

Grand America Hotel
DOUBLES FROM $259
555 S. Main St.; 800/621-4505 or 801/258-6000; www.grandamerica.com

Hotel Monaco
An Art Deco–inspired hotel housed in a 1924 bank.
DOUBLES FROM $159
15 W. 200 South; 877/294-9710 or 801/595-0000; www.monaco-saltlakecity.com

WHERE TO EAT

Bambara
Good lunch spot in the Hotel Monaco that serves Cajun-influenced cuisine.
Lunch for two $28
201 S. Main st.; 801/363-5454

Fresco Italian Café
Northern Italian food in a romantic setting.
dinner for two $80
1513 S. 1500 East; 801/486-1300

Garden Café at the Grand America Hotel
runch for two $70
555 S. Main St.; 801/258-6708

Mazza
Authentic Middle Eastern cuisine.
inner for two $24
1515 S. 1500 East; 801/484-9259

Metropolitan
Dinner for two $100
173 W. Broadway; 801/364-3472

The Paris
Modern French fare in a bistro setting.
Dinner for two $70
1500 S. 1500 East; 801/486-5585

Park Café
Great breakfast place.
Breakfast for two $16
604 E. 1300 south; 801/487-1670

WHERE TO DRINK

Cup of Joe
A relaxed hangout for coffee.
353 W. 200 South; 801/363-8322

Red Door
One of Salt Lake's coolest bars, next to the Hotel Monaco.
57 W. 200 South; 801/363-6030

Squatter's Pub Brewery
Ten homemade brews and classic pub food.
Lunch for two $45
147 W. 300 South; 801/363-2739

WHERE TO SHOP

Anthony's Antiques
One of the better shops in an antiques district just east of downtown.
401 E. 200 South; 801/328-2231

King's English Bookshop
Good readings and recommendations; also check out its newsletter, The Inkslinger.
1511 S. 1500 East; 801/484-9100

Sam Weller's Books
A selection of new, used, and rare books, manned by a very helpful staff.
254 S. Main St.; 800/333-7249

Utah State Wine Store
255 S. 300 East; 801/533-6444

WHAT TO SEE

Clark Planetarium
Science exhibits and an IMAX theater.
110 S. 400 West; 801/456-7827; www.clarkplanetarium.org

The Gateway
Vast entertainment, dining, and shopping complex in a former railroad depot.
400 W. 100 South; 801/456-0000

Gilgal Sculpture Garden
Stone sculptures that are a celebration of the spirit by a devoted Mormon.
749 E. 500 South; 801/972-7800

North American Museum of Ancient Life
Dinosaurs and fossils come to life in innovative displays (many hands-on) and on screen in a 3-D theater. Great for families.
2929 N. Thanksgiving Way, Lehi; 801/766-5000; www.thanksgivingpoint.com

Salt Lake City Public Library
Don't miss the rooftop garden with 360-degree views of the Salt Lake Valley.
210 E. 400 South; 801/524-8200; www.slcpl.lib.ut.us

Sundance Film Festival
Although based in Park City, the festival opens in Salt Lake, and screenings are held downtown throughout. Next year's event runs January 19 through 29.
festival.sundance.org

Temple Square
No visit would be complete without taking in Salt Lake Temple, Brigham Young's former residence, the Lion House, and the Mormon Tabernacle, all here. The choir performs Sunday mornings for the public, and there are daily organ concerts (www.mormontabernaclechoir.org).

Utah Museum of Art & History
State archives and paintings from Utah artists.
125 S. Main St.; 801/355-5554 www.muahnet.org

Utah Museum of Fine Arts
Excellent permanent collection of art from around the world, plus traveling exhibitions.
410 Campus Center Dr.; 801/581-7332; www.umfa.utah.edu

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