Sky SLC is a ritzy live music venue in the city's bustling downtown area. The sprawling multifaceted space features a moving room and a spacious dance floor where crowds swirl to the groovy tracks spun by the DJs. Its breezy terrace is also a quiet spot for those who wish to escape the party buzz. Sky offers 18 ritzy VIP lounges, while some have private verandas. With more than 20 on-tap brews, toothsome grub options and high-tech audio visual set-up, it serves as one of the foremost event venues of Salt Lake City.
Need the perfect costume for your next themed party? Or do you just need something funky and different from all the mainstream garb that liters the malls and stores these days? Then Decades in Salt Lake City is the place for you! This charming secondhand shop has hidden treasures galore, from vintage cowboy boots, flapper cocktail style beaded dress and costume jewelry to furs, ornate over-the-top hats and more.
This unique gallery in downtown Salt Lake City is a part of Very Special Arts Utah, and features seven to nine exhibits each year. These exhibits focus mainly on works by artists with disabilities. Most of the artwork relates to social issues, children's pieces, or work by artists who grew up in under-served or underdeveloped communities. Art Access Gallery is one of very few of its kind and lies near several other art galleries in Salt Lake, making it a convenient stop along your gallery stroll.
It is a sensory delight to shop here whether one buys anything or not. The store carries an enormous selection of books dealing with the spiritual and metaphysical realms of life, as well as gifts, cards, and an excellent selection of CDs. Gentle fountains, hidden corner couches, and the aromas wafting into the bookstore from the adjacent Oasis Cafe (The) are all strong inducements to spend several hours in pursuit of refreshing one's mind and spirit.
This local garden is famous for its mix of cultural heritage captured in several statues, along with quotes from Rousseau, Emerson and the Bible. Gilgal Gardens is part of (and pokes fun at) Utah cultural history, although the locals scratch their heads in wonder at some of the chosen subject matter. The garden will provide visitors with a nice stroll and will certainly arouse curiosity in all who take the time to look around. The park is open daily from 9a until dusk.
This beautiful park, dedicated to the veterans of Utah, is refreshingly quiet and serene. The towering trees throughout and the Harbor of Beauty pond create a feeling of peacefulness for those who just want a quiet, meditative walk in the park. On the east bank is the Freedom Trail. On the west, the paved path goes all the way up to City Creek Canyon. The park is dog-friendly as long as pets are leashed—however, owners may unleash dogs in the canyon.
Stretching along the banks of the Jordan River, this interesting International Peace Garden and park encourages visitors to consider the many cultures contributing to the prosperity of the Salt Lake Basin. More than 25 cultures are represented with statues, structures and garden plots. Visitors can stroll among windmills, pagodas and Viking tombs and pause for contemplation in front of statues depicting a preaching Buddha or Hans Christian Andersen. Learn something new about Utah.
One of the city's largest parks, the Sugar House Park is a spacious retreat and is also among the prettiest parks to see, in any season. Several large pavilions are available for booking, but call early since they tend to go fast. There is a creek running through the park, which feeds into a duck pond on the west end. Stop by for a jog around the paved roads, or walk around the trail that lines the park's outer edge. Or, simply lie in the grass and watch the many squirrels.
B Space Salon is an elite salon which offers nail and hair services in Salt Lake City, UT. The salon occupies a beautiful space on South Main Street, and its elegant yet cozy ambiance ensures that guests are relaxed from the get go. A team of professional stylists takes care of your grooming and styling needs.
Although there are three real Nordstrom department stores in Utah, many of the best Nordstrom bargains are found here. One of the nation's two dozen off-price stores, it is located in the Sugarhouse Center shopping area. Here you will find a variety of name brand clothing and accessories, all at a discount price. Get the quality garments you want at a great price. The clothing is new, but limited in size or out-of-season. This is the reason you can pick up a deal next time you are shopping.
Head to Retro Betty for some rare curiosities in the heart of Salt Lake City. Amanda Parrish has personally curated the amazing collection of rare-to-find vintage items at Retro Betty, where shoppers are greeted with some popular 1940s numbers playing in the background. Along with classic retro keepsakes, the store also sells new products designed like their time-honored counterparts. Seasonal home décor items, old-fashioned typewriters, clothing for men and women and handmade banners and greeting cards jostle for space at its huge shelves and racks.