This is really creative and great spot to take a picture. There are plenty signs with cool meanings.read more

Who doesn't love a good thought-provoking photo op that has been well-placed in a central downtown…read morelocation? That's exactly what this is. No more, no less. You'll find it right outside the convention center at the intersection. Pick a sign that best matches your mood or situation, and snag a photo. Even in the evening hours, this can be a fun stop. See the picture I uploaded that shows the lighting after the sun goes down. It is worth a quick visit if you find yourself in downtown Salt Lake City.

Great little spot full of interesting artwork and some very cool architecture. It includes multiple…read morebuildings so be sure to see them both. Stop if you're nearby. Owner/manager is friendly and willing to share a wealth of info on art displays and the home. Free entry but a donation is optional upon exit. Displays change monthly. Cute little way to kick off a date afternoon for hubby and I.

This house is amazing to wander through! I enjoyed the art show taking place within the house as…read morewell as the beautiful artwork in the carriage house!

Oh, the culture of art. Throughout history, art has survived. From the early days of hieroglyphics…read moreon the walls of 9 mile Canyon to the most amazing wall murals in the urban cores of our cities, art survives. The creativity of the artist is alive and well in Ogden on the First Friday Art Stroll held, ironically, the First Friday of every month. Started as a summer activity, the art stroll has grown in popularity and now continues year-round and features upward of 25 venues! The most populated galleries tend to be the famed Eccles Art Center, at 26th & Jefferson, along with Gallery 25, and the up & coming Crowley-Wilkerson Gallery, the latter on Historic 25th Street. The Eccles Art Center features awe-inspiring artists, ranging from the famous to the firsts. Competitions are very popular on their walls, with engaging art that rotates through monthly. The galleries at Ogden Blue are unique in that the artist is usually hanging out in their studio, working on their next masterpiece. Cara Koolmees' ability to craft watercolor into amazing tapestries of recognizable street scenes is worth the trip up the 40-someodd stairs to her gallery above Bistro 258. The newer galleries on the stroll offer interesting venues, like the Alison Benjamin Gallery at the Scowcroft Mansion who can resist walking through a 101-year old classic Ogden home with art lining the walls? Of course, many of the galleries serve that classic, time-tested beverage made with fermented grapes... fuel for the trip. The hardwood floors and high, lofty ceilings are worth the trip to the Crowley-Wilkerson Gallery, set in the 100 block. Hard to resist the antiques in Tammy Crowley's store as you make the trek up those stairs! In Gallery 25, many of our local salt-of-the-earth Ogden painters are featured - and it's the cultural blending that makes Ogden so different than other mundane art exhibits. The art stroll is unique in Ogden for several reasons: Can you say "colorful and eclectic" street scenes.... Against the amazing backdrop of the mountains... almost all within walking distance. You'll never be able to see it all in one night, so be sure to come back again & again.... There you have it - a great reason to be in Ogden on that First Friday!

While visiting Salt Lake City, I took my niece to the Clark Planetarium, and we had a wonderful…read moretime! General admission is free, and there is a donation jar near the entrance for anyone who would like to help support the planetarium. The exhibits were educational, engaging, and very interactive. We saw a model of Earth, looked at several types of telescopes, learned how tornadoes form, and explored a variety of hands-on games and activities. The moon exhibit was one of our favorite areas. We enjoyed learning about the moon in such a fun way, and getting to touch a real moon rock made the experience even more memorable. The upper floors also offered interesting exhibits about energy, space, and science. Unfortunately, a few of the interactive exhibits were not working during our visit, so I hope they will be repaired soon. Even so, we had an amazing experience, and I highly recommend the Clark Planetarium--especially for families with children. I paid $3.50 for an hour of street parking, but there is also a nearby parking garage. The shopping and dining area behind the planetarium was very convenient and only a short walk away. If you plan to stay longer or visit the surrounding shops and restaurants, the garage may be the better option.

I had a good time at the planetarium. My grandson loves the planets so I had to take him. There…read morewas so much to learn at the planetarium, obviously not only planets, but how ice forms, clouds, suns, moons there was even a part where you can be a meteorologist . They had a lot of imax movies at the dome & we picked the k-pop demon hunters laxer show which was super cute.

It's actually a collection of three murals, but they're all on the same wall so they get grouped…read moretogether here. I really like the beer info art, by Trent Call. It's black and white and simple, but it's so pure and so to the heart of what the setting is all about: Squatters, one of the OG local breweries of Utah. On the far right hand side is the hops-for-a-beard dude created by Chuck Landvatter. Infused with color and holding a pint, this is another nod to the brewery. Finally, the piece added latest was by Tribune cartoonist Pat Bagley who created Lady Libeerty (get it) in celebration of free press and free speech. Her torch is especially cool as it covers a window and will illuminate from within at night. If you're here, you probably ought to go inside to Squatters and check it out. Whether grabbing a drink or just a bite, it's a great pairing with the mural.

We checked out the Salt Lake City Public Library while on vacation in SLC. It's an architectural…read morefeast with 4 stories and natural light pouring in through all the glass! All of the levels and common areas had an abundance of space and tall ceilings! The stairs and elevators were close together and easy to navigate. The Children's Library on the downstairs level was adorable! It brandished childrens' artwork, play tables and many other fun ideas. We ventured through each level and then made our way to the rooftop which had a lot of seating and spectacular views of downtown SLC and its surroundings. The weather was perfect to stay up there and chat for an hour. We also visited the Library Bees- we didn't expect to find Langstroth hives inside a library. This is the coolest library I've been to in the US. If you love books and libraries this is a can't miss experience.

Is this the most amazing library in the country?? I can't imagine a better one. My kids spent 1.5…read morehours in just two of the little alcoves in the kid floor downstairs. It's incredible. There's an enclosed outdoor area as well, an "attic," so much tactile stuff, even an enclosed play pen for littles with walls of board books. And that's just one of five floors (+ rooftop garden). There are shops and a cafe on the main entrance. They give you two free hours of parking, which will FLY by. Honestly, I could live here.

It was my birthday this past week, so my boyfriend and I went to The Leonardo. I had never been…read morebefore and it seemed to be a perfect fit for the two of us. We really enjoyed our time exploring the museum and the hands on activities available. Something we found interesting was that on a Saturday morning it was pretty empty, it definitely started to pick up around early afternoon. Also a bit of a warning, there is no free or validated parking on site. We ended up parking in a public lot nearby and paying a fee.

If you're wondering where the main character energy was on New Year's Eve in Salt Lake City, it was…read moreat the Leonardo Museum. This gala? Absolutely delivered. I'm talking dressed-up crowd, glitter everywhere, real champagne, and the kind of DJ who knew exactly when to drop Beyoncé, ABBA, and a surprise 2000s throwback that had all of us losing our minds. I came in thinking I might just sip something bubbly and leave before midnight. Instead, I danced for four hours straight, made new friends, and now have a very blurry selfie that might become a family heirloom. The setting was gorgeous, by the way. Big open spaces, cool lighting, and just enough art and architecture to make you feel elevated while also clutching your clutch and screaming the lyrics to "Mr. Brightside." The vibe was party, but in a classy way. Like you could go full glam and not feel out of place, but also not feel judged if you kicked your heels off before midnight and went rogue on the dance floor. Which I did. No regrets. Would I go again? Already planning my outfit. 10 out of 10, would ring in the new year under a disco ball surrounded by Salt Lake's most unhinged and best-dressed again.

You guys! Well worth the 3 hr drive ! This place is so cool big space for parking. There's a huge…read morepark next-door. An awesome trail with a river on the backside. All the dinosaurs are so cool. They're hidden everywhere. Great shaded area even though it was hot. We were definitely cool which was nice. A lot of picnic tables there multiple playgrounds, which were awesome. There was one section that was blocked off for construction. The animatronics were the best part. I would definitely go there again the area that it's in is so awesome too. There's so much stuff to do. We went in with a service dog. We appreciate that.

It was a fun park overall, and we had a great time! My only complaint is that there weren't any…read moredrinks available. No vending machines or concession stand, just a drinking fountain. On such hot days, it would be a huge improvement if they sold bottled water or other drinks. It would make the experience much more comfortable for visitors.

So much fun and highly recommend visiting! Admission and train ride is free. The only thing you're…read morepaying for are the activities available at each station. There's a petting "zoo" you can ride ponies, pan for gold then exchange them at a bank and cross the street to redeem candy. You can also break your own geode or pay $5 to dig one up yourself. Even if you just hop on and off the train, the adventure alone is so cool! It also looked like they were filming a movie with everyone dressed up unless that's what they wear everyday to work.

This was one of the destinations from our tour bus. Unfortunately, the tour guide only gave us 20…read moremins to explore the area. A historic place with many statues on site. They were definitely worth the photo op. I saw other family going on train rides that would take you from one place to another. If you want to enter the zoo, there was an admission fee. Also there were pony rides for the kids to enjoy. Once you are done, there was a gift store available to shop for soverniers. If you want to spend most of your time here especially when you have kids or enjoy a family fun, I would avoid booking a tour. I believe the vistors parking is free.

While visiting Salt Lake City for a long weekend, my husband and I came to Red Butte Garden and…read moreArboretum to enjoy a lovely afternoon. We were looking to spend some time before we had an event that evening. It was a cool crisp afternoon, and the sun was shining. I think the thing I appreciated the most about this garden and arboretum was the sprawling space. There are many different loops and trails that you can take, some paved and some more natural. I enjoyed how they had different types of plants grouped or gathered together and the map they provided was extremely informative. This is definitely not an easy, walkable garden for individuals with limited mobility, with some of the hills being quite steep, but they are very clear about that on the visitor's map. Probably one of the nicer arboretums I have visited in the country and I would highly recommend for anyone visiting the area.

Garden after Dark this year is Wizard of Oz themed. Snag a…read more6pm ticket for enough light to see the best of the garden in all her orange-hued autumn glory. Truly spectacular. The kids in their costumes are also pretty cute.