Off Beaten Path Attractions in Salt Lake City

Visiting Salt Lake City's landmarks and tourist traps will only show you one side of the city – the conservative, religiously dominated side. Few know that Salt Lake is home to a unique counter culture with a burgeoning arts and film scene. There is plenty of obscure art, controversial theatre, and eccentric happenings in the city. So if you want to delve into Salt Lake City's quirky side, make time for one of these off-the beaten-path things to do during your trip.

Salomon Center

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2261 Kiesel Ave
Located at Washington between 22nd and 23rd sts

Rock climbing, skydiving, and surfing all under one roof!...
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Gilgal Gardens

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749 East 500 South

Salt Lake City's secret garden, eccentric sculpture park...
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Oquirrh Mountains

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The western edge of Salt Lake Valley...
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Coffee Noir

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1035 East 200 South

A charming and bright, local coffee shop with wifi and working space...
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Art Barn (The)

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54 South Finch Lane
1325 East 100 South

Home of the Salt Lake City Arts Council...
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This Is The Place Heritage Park

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2601 E. Sunnyside Ave

Blacksmiths, petting zoos, and pioneer crafts...
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Crazy Corn Maze

8802 S. 4000 W.

The home of an 8-acre corn maze, "haunted trail," and pumpkin patch...
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Black Island Farms

3178 South 3000 West

A working vegetable farm with special fall harvest activities...
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Art Access Gallery

230 South 500 West No. 125

Arts and activities for adults and children with disabilities...
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Salt Lake City Film Center

122 South Main Street

Offering several free screenings and discussions every week...
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Salt Lake Antiques

279 East 300 South

Adventures In Antiquing...
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Antelope Island State Park

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4528 West 1700 South

The Great Salt Lake's Largest Island...
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Shiva Centre

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2065 East 2100 South

Formerly known as Flow Yoga; yoga center with kalari ppayattu, too...
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City Creek Canyon

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250 West Bonneville Blvd

Biking, hiking, and camping north of Salt Lake City...
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Utah Olympic Oval

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5662 Cougar Ln

2002 Winter Olympics Ice Oval now open to the public, athletes in training...
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Front Climbing Club (The)

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1450 South 400 West

Utah's best indoor bouldering facility and active community center, hosting many climbing competitions throughout the year...
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Children's Hour (The)

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928 East 900 South

Beloved books from childhood and special clothing items all tucked together in a cozy, high-end boutique...
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Emigration Canyon

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Emigration Canyon Road

Gently climbing, canyon road...
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Sundance Resort

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8841 North Alpine Loop Road

A charming ski area with an artistic inclination...
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Solitude Mountain Resort

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12000 Big Cottonwood Canyon Road

A ski resort with an informative name...
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