Granite Ridge Getaway Guidebook
Food scene
Highly rated, modern take on homestyle cooking less than 5 minutes away from the house.
9 locals recommend
Localz Bistro
1850 E 9400 SHighly rated, modern take on homestyle cooking less than 5 minutes away from the house.
Chic, authentic Japanese. Serving sushi, ramen, sukiyaki, etc.…all excellent and about 5 minutes from the house.
Sake Restaurant Sandy
8657 Highland DrChic, authentic Japanese. Serving sushi, ramen, sukiyaki, etc.…all excellent and about 5 minutes from the house.
Old World European pub classics. Pub steak is my go-to favorite on the menu.
69 locals recommend
Bohemian Brewery
94 7200 SOld World European pub classics. Pub steak is my go-to favorite on the menu.
Sumac Cafe
2578 Bengal BlvdHighly rated Persian food less than 10 minutes away.
10th floor of the Cliff Lodge
Fine dining with amazing views, live music, and great ambiance. This is a wonderful option for a special occasion or just if you want to splurge!
10 locals recommend
The Aerie Restaurant
9320 Cliff Lodge Dr10th floor of the Cliff Lodge
Fine dining with amazing views, live music, and great ambiance. This is a wonderful option for a special occasion or just if you want to splurge!
Tuscany
2832 East 6200 SouthAnother option for fine dining at this highly romantic, Italian eatery.
Slackwater Sandy
10290 State StArtisan Pizza joint about 15 min from the house
Mandarin Garden
8627 Highland DrStandard Chinese takeout 5 min from the house.
Los Garcia
8745 S 700 ETypical Mexican fare less than 10 min away.
Entertainment
Family theater that offers excellent productions of Broadway & Off-Broadway plays.
83 locals recommend
Hale Center Theatre
9900 Monroe StFamily theater that offers excellent productions of Broadway & Off-Broadway plays.
Ice Castles
2002 Olympic DriveExplore mazes, tunnels, sculptures & slides – all made of ice!
Aspen Meadows Park
2083 E 9800 SFun neighborhood sledding hill for the kids (free).
Midway City Ice Rink
75 N 100 WOld-fashioned outdoor ice rink
Loveland Living Planet Aquarium
12033 Lone Peak PkwyWoodward Park City (formerly Gorgoza Park) is an awesome tubing hill. Good for both teens and adults.
82 locals recommend
Gorgoza Park
3863 Kilby RdWoodward Park City (formerly Gorgoza Park) is an awesome tubing hill. Good for both teens and adults.
Downtown SLC high-end shopping mall and restaurants all within a retractable glass roof with trout ponds, a creek, and fountains.
621 locals recommend
City Creek Center
50 S Main StDowntown SLC high-end shopping mall and restaurants all within a retractable glass roof with trout ponds, a creek, and fountains.
Hogle Zoo
2600 Sunnyside Ave SWorld headquarters and Visitor’s Center for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints.
621 locals recommend
Temple Square
50 N West TempleWorld headquarters and Visitor’s Center for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints.
Cottonwood Heights Recreation Center
7500 S 2700 ENearby spot for indoor ice skating.
Vivint Smart Home Arena
301 S TempleGrab tickets to see the Utah Jazz at ticketmaster.com
Traveler advice
Getting around
Transportation to Alta and Snowbird
Please see resort websites for the most up-to-date parking information. Depending on the time of year, day of week, or time of day, a reservation may be required to park.
Snowbird https://www.snowbird.com/parking/
Alta https://www.alta.com/parking-and-road
There are a few great options for catching the bus up to Alta & Snowbird -- you can park your car at a "park and ride" .9 miles from our home, or there is a walk-to bus stop (no place to park a car) .3 miles from the house. The bus system runs frequently and is a great option.