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    SLC Bike Taxi - SLUG Mag marketing

    SLC Bike Taxi

    4.2(14 reviews)
    25.0 miDowntown

    The pedicabs in SLC are a definite "know before you go," so I hope this review will help people…read moreunderstand how to get the most out of their service. WHAT If the name didn't give it away, I guess I should say up front that these are the bicycle taxis--bicycles with little carts attached to the back. You can fit three people on them, though usually I see folks going by the twos. I guess they offer tours of the city during the day, but I've never done one and I have no idea what that entails. So, you're on your own as the tour goes. But as far as hailing one like a cab, that's what they do at night, and that's how I've used them. WHO Each driver (pedaler, really) is independently contracted. That means your experience can be vastly different, and your pricing may be a bit variable as well (more on that below). I've noticed that the drivers tend to be younger dudes (though not exclusively), usually with a good attitude, pretty laid back, and they like to interact. Not saying that they are all like that, or that they have to be like that, but that's what I've seen in my experience. HAILING Just holler as they bike by. If they're empty, they're listening for you. You can also call, or contact ahead of time online at their website. PRICE Here's where it gets dicey. As many others have noted, pricing varies. You can probably figure around $3 per block, but that's pretty flexible. What you should do is this: as you hail the driver, ask them ahead of time how much they're going to charge by telling them the address of where you want to go. Then there's no surprise or no obligation. This part of it does actually drive me a little crazy--some folks just like the comfort of fixed pricing. But absent that or any real taxi-like meter, it's really just between you and the driver. Think of it as seeing somebody you don't know driving down the street, getting them to come over to you, and asking how much they would charge to take you somewhere. Switch out the car for a bike-and-cart, and that's the exact concept. They're not the cheapest mode of transportation around town. They're great for taking folks from the hotel to the restaurant, or from bar to bar. SLC blocks are big, and grabbing a sub-$10 ride to avoid a few blocks can help your night go smoothly. But if it's going to be a long ride, it's definitely much cheaper to grab a regular cab, Uber, etc. THE RIDE There ain't no seat belt (wait, is there?) and it's probably not for the faint of heart. It's not particularly fast, or really dangerous, but you're out there in the elements, in the open air, and your looking up at your driver pump his legs. Overall, it's not uncomfortable. But it ain't no backseat of a Towncar. All things said, these guys and gals are a great addition to the downtown scene. Know before you go, and you'll have a nice ride.

    I needed a quick cab ride from one meeting to another during Outdoor Retailer. The bar manager told…read moreme it would be much quicker to get a bike taxi, so I went with it. I'm a fool to have done it. The driver showed up quick, for a brief and terrifying ride that broke every traffic law in the city. It was about 5 (SLC, so long) blocks. At the end, I was told it would be "well, most people give me between 10 and 15 bucks", whatever that means. He asked me if I was traveling on business and I said yes I was, and that I'm a freelance writer paying my own expenses. I gave him a $20 and meekly asked for some change. I got $5 back, and he had the audacity to give me a card and said to call again if I needed a ride. He also stopped about a block short of the destination, casually waving me in the general direction of the place I was going. Yet another reason I hope the OR show moves away from SLC. We leave something like 15M in the local economy and you still have to scam people for a 5 minute, 5 block ride? Seriously? I feel like a complete rube, scammed by the bar manager and scammed by the driver. I should have opted to be late to the next meeting.

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    SLC Bike Taxi - Mayor Becker of Salt Lake City knows how to get around downtown.. while wearing a business suit!

    Mayor Becker of Salt Lake City knows how to get around downtown.. while wearing a business suit!

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    Outdoor Retailer Convention - CamelBak sponsored pedicabs

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    Zane 2014

    Hill Aerospace Museum - Main landing gear of a C-5 Galaxy.

    Hill Aerospace Museum

    4.8(146 reviews)
    3.6 mi

    If you are an aerospace geek or a military history dork, then the Hill Aerospace Museum is a must…read morefor you. As a kid growing up, I watched war movies with enchantment. I read up on military stories. And sometimes, I was lucky enough to meet a veteran that would share their stories. Hill Aerospace had all of that. Since my wife does the planning, I didn't think much of our visit until we pulled up and those large decommissioned military planes sitting outside in all of its glory brought me back to when I was 10 years old. But the magic continues after you walk in. Within three large hangers housed of some of the most historically iconic planes on display. Add a small platoon of veterans, many of which had personally flown some of these pieces, the stories were endless and I had the honor of speaking with a number of these veterans and listen to their stories. It was an amazing time and I could have spent the whole day there. I don't say this often, but Hill Aerospace is almost a destination museum. It was such a great experience and those veterans made it that much more special.

    This was an awesome stop especially if you are into aviation history. I spent 32 years working in…read morethe aerospace industry and it never ceases to amaze me how these things get off the ground. The SR-71 Blackbird is just amazing. I think it still holds the speed record but could be wrong. I believe it uses a ramjet type engine forcing more air in. Check it out if you are in the area.

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    Hill Aerospace Museum - Exterior

    Exterior

    Hill Aerospace Museum - Jail mannequins

    Jail mannequins

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