I'm a big animal lover and whenever I'm in a new city for a few days I typically gravitate to at…read moreleast one zoo or aquarium. My oldest son wanted to check out an aviary this time instead and the rest of the family agreed...It was a great decision. Tracy Aviary is located within Liberty Park next to downtown Salt Lake City. We walked through the visitor center and paid the entry fee and then we were off. We checkout the easy-to-read map of the park and there were many more exhibits and areas to explore than I expected. As we headed towards our first destination, owl forest, a vulture and its handler walked right by us like we were neighbors. We spent about 90mins here until early sunset checking out all the exhibits and birds they had to offer. Many of the cages were quite open an conducive to actually seeing the birds. One main issue I've had with aviaries in the past is the birds are always hiding in the foliage or in the corner of their enclosure. Here, it was like the employees asked the birds to strut by us on a catwalk so an amazing view. I really enjoyed the South American bird pavilion, the enormous pelicans in the pond, the rainforest habitat and more. It also helped the weather was perfect...slight warmth from the sun but a cool breeze to keep me from sweating. On our way out at closing time, I learned this is the oldest aviary in the US and it was home to 400+ birds and over 120 species. We all had a great time and would come back here again to spend more time.

We visited Tracy Aviary with our toddler during a short trip to SLC and absolutely loved it! If…read moreyou're visiting on a Saturday, do not miss the 11:00 AM bird show. It was the highlight of our trip--super fun, educational, and we got to see so many birds up close. The grounds are well-organized with sections for everything from majestic eagles and owls to vibrant flamingos. I'd recommend budgeting at least 2 hours to see everything without rushing. We also appreciated the extra amenities; the small cafe, park area, and visitor center really rounded out the morning. It's a perfect, low-stress destination for families!

This place was voted best burger in the state for almost 20 years straight and won best burger in…read morethe world for a reason. Get the garlic rosemary fries half and half with sweet potatoe for a nice mix. Christmas special was a reindeer burger with cranberry glaze that was Fn awesome! I like the breathalyzer but am going to try the Bear burger at some ppoint. Basically its a 14oz burger sandwiched between two grilled cheese sandwhiches!!!​​

First of all, great great burgers, literally one of the best I've had!…read more Service was fantastic and very accommodating to our large group after the last Mexico World Cup game and I was grateful they could accommodate us! The beef patty was juicy and well seasoned and the bun topped it all off! I forgot which burger I got specifically but it was a bbq one for sure and it was just amazing! The fries were crispy just the way I like them, without being too overcooked! Drinks were great too and very well priced! Lots of my friends love this place and they are not wrong about it! Definitely check it out for a good bar setting with good food and service!

Decent grub lunch after a tiring hike on Friday! We were seated right away and our server took our…read moreorder and brought everything out pretty quickly. We had tried a couple different cocktails including the pineapple stormy, five wives blueberry lemonade, and the prosecco paloma. The prosecco paloma was my fave. We started with the wood-fired brie toast, then we got the cobb salad and their special pizza of the day. All tasty!

Came here on a Sunday afternoon and it was 3 adults and one toddler. Waited for about 20 minutes…read morefor a table, though the restaurant seemed mostly empty. Fine, I'm sure they were maybe short staffed. We were seated and host said our waiter would be right with us. I kid you not, no one came over to us for 15-20 minutes. The employees kept looking at us so they knew we were sitting there. It was as if we were being discriminated for having a toddler. My guess is that no one wanted to deal with a table with a kid. Got to the point where the host had to apologize us for the delay and then saw him go to a server to I assume let him know about our table. However it was someone completely different than the three people my husband saw looking at us for 15-20 minutes so again, clearly they knew we were there and being talked about but yet not a single one came over to even offer us a cup of water. My assumption is the guy was at the end of his shift and didn't want to deal but still, good customer service would have him at least offer us water and Inform us his shift is over but someone new will come. This is why we felt we were being discriminated. Anyway, we finally got someone to our table and took our orders as we already knew what we want 15 minutes ahead of time. All I will say is that the beers are fantastic and the food was decent. My advice is that if you have a toddler, do not come because you will be discriminated by some of the staff members who do not want to cater families with kids. I can still point out to the three who made it blatantly obvious.

OTC has a great vibe - located in the lower-level at 408 Main Street, you might miss this intimate…read morespeakeasy-style establishment of you're not ITK. Characterized by a vintner-curated menu of blended wines and cocktails, the dimly lit spot is warm and attractive. The interior is appointed with art work, shiplap and stone work. The communal tables add to the festive decore and allow for making new friends, especially on Christmas (during our visit). The owner, Steve, is a Sommelier by training and has mad skills. His space is welcoming and he's passionate about a great guest experience, often planning unique events like an oyster shucking master class, glass blowing workshops, candlemaking, and, of course, private wine tastings. Flanked by his Alaskan Husky and best friend, Bear, he'll spend time with patrons, make a solid drink recommendation and ensure a memorable visit.

Lovely spot! Relaxing ambiance. Had the old town cellars flight. Delicious! Server was attentive…read moreand answered all of our questions. Bought a bottle of the mountain town red to go. Loved the bottle design and label.

I am sorry but I am from the SF Bay Area and to keep up with a level of an Irish pub. This is not…read morethe place. It is fair but not a place I would come back too. Order the chicken Schnitzel. Chicken was really flat and it was tough like jerky. Disappointment on the Mac and cheese. It was cheese just not at my level.... Mash potatoes good. House salad good . When we order or drink it came after we started eating,,,,, I like it before my meal... I give this place 2.5 órales We all have our own opinions

Flanagan's still hits!…read more Such a great spot. Great service. Great food. You can't go anywhere on Main without it being packed. 80% of the time the servers are overwhelmed and not attentive. Not at Flanagans. Super friendly servers. Great attitudes. 6 star service!!! The food is AWESOME. Burger Wings Fish and Chips. Shepherds Pie. PRIME RIB!!! Super cool Irish Pub vibe. Love this spot! Always have always will.

So, this is a once in a lifetime type of place. It's really really pricy. It's good, BUT, there…read moreare other places around the city that are better. The waitress suggested the mushroom toast, the duck carbonara and the osso bucco and they were all good, but the mushroom toast was the standout. Considering the prices here- I'd expect more to be a standout.

Not worth it. Sounds weird but should have stuck with my gut instinct of going to No Name…read more Ordered the Wild Mushrooms and Formaggio Fritto as appetizers. I thought they were ok but extremely salty. The rest of my party did not like them. Then had a Caesar salad. Honestly one of the most bland Caesar salads Ive ever had. It may not be the worst caesar I've ever had but it is one of the most forgettable. For an entree, ordered the tagliatelle, it was also extremely bland and also forgettable. I only ordered it because I was sharing. I would have never chosen it if I was ordering on my own. Its the time of dish that leaves you disappointed and wanting something else. We sat outside. Weather was nice but there were a ton of flies. A few landed in our drinks and food. Not the restaurants fault. And not grading them down on this. If anything the weather was better than the fly experience. Based on my experience, I would maybe consider coming back but try something else besides the salad and pasta. Its a strong maybe though.

I've skied all over North America and a few times in Europe, and Alta has always stood out as one…read moreof the most unique ski areas I've visited. The combination of legendary Little Cottonwood Canyon snow and being less than an hour from Salt Lake City is incredibly hard to beat. You can park, grab a quick snack in the lodge, click into your skis, and be riding the lift without any unnecessary fuss. Alta is very different from places like Park City or many of the big Colorado resorts. There isn't a bustling village at the base, and that's exactly how the regulars like it. The entire experience revolves around skiing, with just the essentials and none of the distractions. I actually never even made it over to neighboring Snowbird because I always got so carried away exploring Alta that I never felt the need to leave. The skiing is exceptional, the mountain is the perfect size for a full day, and the atmosphere feels authentic in an increasingly rare way. It's relaxed without being sleepy, serious about skiing without feeling exclusive, and full of people who genuinely love being there. If you're looking for incredible snow and one of the purest skiing experiences anywhere, Alta absolutely deserves its legendary reputation.

I'm totally blown away every time I ski here. From the views, to the bipolar weather, to the…read morequality and quantity of untracked powder, it just feels like you're skiing on another planet almost. The last time I went it was snowing while sunny out somehow, with the sun shining through the storm clouds above, and felt surreal. This was my first season skiing, though this is hands down the best ski resort I've been to so far. One time this April I made the mistake of crossing over into Snowbird's Mineral Basin, and the conditions were so much worse for just being on the other side of the ridge. It was way hotter, sunnier, and more crowded, with way more rocks, moguls, and dirt spots littering the runs, so I crossed back into Alta after 2 runs. The runs at Alta are wide and well groomed, so you can pick up some serious speed without feeling like you're risking your life doing so. Late season there was barely anyone else there too, even while it was snowing somehow (likely an effect of not allowing snowboarders). The staff here are top notch and always professional, and Alta has some of the best chairlifts I've seen. Another huge plus is how close you can park to the points at which you get on the base mountain chairlifts, as walking in ski boots while carrying skis is no fun. You can literally ski right up to your car at the end of the day if you park in the right spot. They also have a rope tow from base to base, which saves you from possibly having to take the bus at the end of the day to the other base. The only hiccups here were the requiring of parking reservations on weekends, and the pass scanner machine midway up Collins Lift not reading my Ikon Pass with no worker nearby to help, so I'd have to ski down to the bottom and take the lift all the way up.

SLC, Ut. My first time here in a very long time. A bit…read moreamazing, like a whole new airport. The airport is unexpectedly large and roomy. The waiting areas are large enough to not feel at all hemmed in. The art decor and high ceilings are pretty dramatic. Lots of food choices here, but of course they are all expensive. Lots of modern amenities like phone charging and moving walkways. Good WiFi too. Easy to get to rental cars with well a marked return route is also a positive feature.. The rental car situation here was bleak because of so few available cars, but of course, has noting to do with airport management.

Lots of healthy choices for food. Both Togo and for dine in…read more Wished I waited for Protein To Go. Looks good Lots of opportunities for people with disabilities to catch a ride on the cart (remember to tip!). Lots of people movers throughout the airport

Had their Beef Enchiladas and my brother had their new Baja Shrimp Tacos. According to him: "These…read moreare the best shrimp tacos I have ever had!" So they are SO GOOD! Place is clean and the staff are wonderful, we had Alex and she was great! Food can be a little pricy but it's worth it :D

Hostess and "general Manager. Not accommodating and…read moreconfirtationsal! Food was a 2 out of 10. I'm Pretty sure their aggressive nature didn't not help the food rating! So here we go...So a big group of us went to the shooting star first and after talking all together we decided we would go to Carlos and Harleys instead for a late lunch. We all traveled from different places and wanted to try somewhere most people hadn't been. As soon as we walked through the door the hostess, Renee treated us awful!! We had 2 other people that had to make a quick stop and because they were not there they wouldn't seat us. Everyone was starving so we just told them to seat the 10 of us for that moment. Again Renee acted like we were putting her out because we said just go ahead and seat us. Not even 10 minutes later the other couple showed up and we asked to add an extra table. Renee stormed out, as we all watched to go talk to her manager. The bartender was so sweet and came to add the extra table. A few minutes later we were approached by the manger Janelle and she aggressively asked who wanted to speak to the manager. Which we never requested. She then argued with us about how many people we said we had in our group. RENEE knew we were waiting for 2 more! But Janelle wanted to argue with us instead of apologizing for the way her employee treated us! Most of us only ended up ordering appetizers to get us through because we were all hungry. We were very tempted to just leave and if we wouldn't have had so many people we would have! Service was good and so was the drinks. The bartender was just awesome, I didnt get his name. I never write reviews but I felt like this was a story that needed to be told! We will not be going back there again!

I was renting a car with Avis@ SLC. Had a the greatest experience ever. Mona Tolentino customer…read moresupport and expertise was amazing!! This gal deserves a raise!

If I could leave zero stars I would. I landed Sunday this week, and was given the keys to a…read morevehicle. Did a brief walk around, things seemed fine. Started the vehicle, and the windshield washer fluid was low (this covered up the check engine light, I should have paid attention to. Asked the attendant as I drove out if he could top it off... He didn't have any option for me except to fill it up myself later. There was a storm coming in later, but I did beat that to get to my hotel. I didn't drive the rest of the day because I fell ill. I woke up early the next morning and drove to get medications. When I started the vehicle, the Check Engine and ABS alarms went off, telling me it was unsafe to drive. But it was early and I needed meds, so I went to get them. Later that day (Monday), after my training, I called filed a request for road side assistance. After waiting for 3 hours (near 7 pm) I started a chat, the chat was not a live assistance. Get a live assistant. They tell me it will take till 9 or 10 to get the replacement. I ask them to wait until tomorrow morning. They state that they will call me in the morning to pick up where we've left off. I let my training cadre know that I will have to wait for a vehicle the next morning and stay back for the transfer, since they won't let me leave the key with the front desk, in case I need to sign something. So, Tuesday, I slept in till 7, had breakfast, and waited. About 8:30, I decided, maybe I'll need to initiate the process again, and contact assistance... chat with computer "I need to transfer you" Chat with live assistant, "a rescue team will call you". 20 min later, get a call from the rescue team. They inform me they've contacted someone to perform the vehicle exchange (mind you not clearly, so I don't know if I'm waiting for someone to bring the new rental and a tow truck, or just the tow truck). This could take up to 6 hrs of my already missed work day. I do get a refreshed link so I know the tow driver and can call them. 3 hrs in, I call, and get "VM has not been set up". 1 hr passes, I call, and a garbled, unrecognizable answer. I start receiving text reminding me, that I need to be there for the vehicle exchange. no calls. Call the 3rd time, a lady picks up "oh, he is close, and he has the replacement vehicle". "Awesome, thank you. He arrives at noon with a Dodge Durango- heck of an upgrade! Pulls it off the truck, give me the keys and I get in. "Low Tire Pressure" is the first thing I see. I ask him if he has an air compressor. He says "It looks okay, just go to a gas station". I say fine, give him the keys to the equinox and ask if there is anything to sign. There isn't. Could have easily been taken care of with the front desk. I drive a block, and the tire pressure sensor seems to have reset, I'm good to go, take it back to the parking lot. This morning, get one of the other training cadre to ride with me "to balance my luck," but also take a 6 seater for today's field trip. The tire is now completely flat. This evening, after seeing that the spare is a donut, and not knowing the distance I'm driving tomorrow, I decide to call Avis, and tell them just to pick up the car. Start the call process again- computer- specialist- rescue team. Rescue team guy says he has someone lined up to get the vehicle between 6 and 7:30. He connects me with customer service to inquire getting a refund. I speak with them, after 10 minutes, they let me know they can't do anything until the vehicle has been returned, which, we know I can't do myself.... It's approx 8:50. At 8, I started trying all of my "Rescue" links to track where the tow driver was... All of them go back to the original assistance request. After 7 tries, they finally get someone to call me. He states "oh, yeah this has been picked up"... I'm not calling about that one. I'm calling about the new one that I can't track. He calls the tow company (doesn't give me the number). And then lets me know, they'll be here in another hour. The vehicle is going to towed tomorrow. Do not recommend Avis is SLC for anyone!