People who love bookstores feel like they have found what has been missing at the discount chain bookstores when they walk in. This is what bookstores are meant to be. The owners are committed to keeping the spirit of the bookstore experience alive and have been involved in sponsoring readings by some of the nation's most popular writers (most recently Isabel Allende spoke about Daughter of Fortune). Coffee is always on, the shelves are full to overflowing, comfortable chairs await you and a genuinely knowledgeable staff await book lovers.
This 19th-century thoroughfare has been a premier shopping area since merchants set up shops catering to the town's founding miners. Shops, restaurants, bars and recreational service providers crowd into the old wooden building that line both sides of the street. Specialty shops range from Tiff's to Hay Charlie, and restaurants range from the trendy Zoom to the hopping Wasatch Brew Pub. Park City's nightlife is also centered here, with the Egyptian Theatre performances and an array of club action. The shop hours vary.
Although known for its fine selection of books as well as stationary, Dolly's Bookstore is loved for its cozy atmosphere and two resident cats. Much like browsing patrons, the kitties wander up and down aisles, perusing the store. Besides best-sellers, Dolly's Bookstore also carries more locally oriented writing. If you aim to do a little bit of writing yourself, check out the stationary, or stop in for the little ones and get a children's book or toy.
The iconic Sweet Candy Company has been a Salt Lake City institution for several decades. First stated in Oregon in the year 1892, it is counted as one of the oldest locally-run American sweet shops. This family-operated candy shop in Glendale sells over 250 decadent candies to a wide base of customers. Flip through its exhaustive menu which features delights like gourmet candies, chocolate coated peanuts, Easter eggs, marshmallows and sugar-free bites. Not to be missed are their specialty items which include jelly beans, orange sticks and taffy. Visitors can also tour the candy factory and acquaint themselves with its daily operations.
This local mail-order company was founded in 1966 and has been producing high-quality gifts ever since. The quaint factory store stacks shelves with the complete catalog selection as well as extra goodies such as specialty candies, raw nuts, gift items and the valleys largest selection of nutcrackers. Corporate gifts are a specialty here and gift-packaged nut selections make great gifts for those at home. Send a care package to a loved one far away and make them smile.
Throughout the past half-century, visitors to this shop have experienced the unique folk art, "women's work" and crafts of Utah. Organized during the Great Depression by the Mormon Church's Relief Society, it has survived into the 21st century through its preservation of many vanishing home arts such as quilting, tatting, trapunto and hardanger. It is truly a one-of-a-kind source for handmade products that transcend the centuries. Come here to find a gift unique to Utah.
Diabolical Records is the dream of husband and wife duo, Adam Tye and Alana Boscan. Such was their love for their pet project that they set up shop in a shipping container and later moved to a modest space in the Granary District. This is among the best place to find vinyls that are rare and limited. They also have record and cassette players in their inventory. They have an impressive collection from labels like slr, Burger Records, Siltbreeze, Woodsist, Goner, Slumberland and Hozac. They also host free concerts on Fridays featuring local musicians.
With over a 150 years in the business, Daynes Music is a family run Steinway and Sons Piano dealer and the oldest one in Utah. Steinway pianos are thought of as the world's finest pianos and Daynes Music is proud to be an exclusive dealer of these beautiful instruments. Not only do they deal in brand new instruments, but also used models. Quality is the number priority for them and you can be assured of it when you purchase your instrument. If you are looking to trade in your old Steinway piano for a new model, Daynes Music is the place to go.
This coffee shop inspired in part by Harper Lee’s novel, To Kill a Mockingbird, is a nice place to stop for coffee or tea and browse a collection of thousands of secondhand books on sale. There are mosaic murals and glass-works by a local artist throughout the store, and live bands sometimes play in the shop. Locals come here for the welcoming atmosphere and early breakfasts.
People who love bookstores feel like they have found what has been missing at the discount chain bookstores when they walk in. This is what bookstores are meant to be. The owners are committed to keeping the spirit of the bookstore experience alive and have been involved in sponsoring readings by some of the nation's most popular writers (most recently Isabel Allende spoke about Daughter of Fortune). Coffee is always on, the shelves are full to overflowing, comfortable chairs await you and a genuinely knowledgeable staff await book lovers.
Throughout the past half-century, visitors to this shop have experienced the unique folk art, "women's work" and crafts of Utah. Organized during the Great Depression by the Mormon Church's Relief Society, it has survived into the 21st century through its preservation of many vanishing home arts such as quilting, tatting, trapunto and hardanger. It is truly a one-of-a-kind source for handmade products that transcend the centuries. Come here to find a gift unique to Utah.
Although known for its fine selection of books as well as stationary, Dolly's Bookstore is loved for its cozy atmosphere and two resident cats. Much like browsing patrons, the kitties wander up and down aisles, perusing the store. Besides best-sellers, Dolly's Bookstore also carries more locally oriented writing. If you aim to do a little bit of writing yourself, check out the stationary, or stop in for the little ones and get a children's book or toy.