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Wasatch spa days, ski-town luxe picnics, and Saltair photoshoots
SLC for brides is a Kimpton Monaco stay, a wasatch-back luxe picnic, and a Saltair-overlook photoshoot at dusk.
Three full weekends at three price points in about 60 seconds. Trip terms sheet included.
What to do
skiing • 6-8 hours
World-class powder skiing 30 minutes from downtown
skiing • 6-8 hours
3,240 vertical feet and 2,500 acres of terrain
tour • 4-5 hours
Surreal white landscape perfect for photos
biking • 3-4 hours
Epic trail system with bike rentals in Draper
escape room • 1 hour
Top-rated escape rooms in downtown SLC
distillery tour • 1.5 hours
Local gin and vodka tastings in a South Salt Lake warehouse
boat cruise • 2-3 hours
Sunset sail on the Great Salt Lake with mountain views
spa • Half day
Grand-dame hotel spa + indoor pool + champagne packages
luxe picnic • 2 hr
Styled mountain-meadow picnic + rosé + golden-hour portraits
Where to go out
cocktail bar • chill • $$$
Award-winning craft cocktails in a refined Main Street space
speakeasy • chill • $$$
Hidden speakeasy behind a barber shop on Main Street
club • unhinged • $$
SLC's biggest dance club with DJ nights
Dress code: Upscale nightlife attire, no athletic wear
bar • balanced • $$
Multi-level bar with patio, DJs, and dancing downtown
bar • balanced • $$
Live music venue with food, drinks, and comedy nights
beer garden • chill • $$
Full-strength craft beer in a warehouse taproom
bar • balanced • $
Retro arcade games with cheap drinks
cocktail bar • chill • $$$
Trendy cocktail lounge in the 9th & 9th neighborhood
rooftop • balanced • $$$
Boutique-hotel rooftop — champagne + mountain-view seats
Where to eat
Mexican • $$ • Best for: dinner
Legendary mole sauces in a no-frills setting
New American • $$$ • Best for: brunch
Downtown farm-to-table with a killer brunch
American • $$ • Best for: brunch
Historic Emigration Canyon brunch in a retired trolley car
Japanese/Sushi • $$$ • Best for: group-dinner
Top-rated sushi and Japanese cuisine downtown
New American • $$$ • Best for: dinner
Seasonal small plates in a cozy 9th & 9th space
Burgers • $ • Best for: late-night
Creative craft burgers and shakes late-night
Italian • $$$ • Best for: dinner
Wood-fired pizza and pasta in a mountain setting
Southern + New American • $$ • Best for: brunch
Candlelit downtown room — bachelorette brunch with champagne pours
Where to stay
hotel • Max 2 guests
Five-star luxury in the heart of downtown SLC
boutique-hotel • Max 2 guests
Kimpton boutique hotel with complimentary wine hour
house • Max 14 guests
Ski-in/ski-out mountain homes with hot tubs
airbnb • Max 10 guests
Walkable neighborhood close to bars and restaurants
resort • Max 2 guests
Luxury ski resort with spa and slope-side access
Three full weekends at three price points in about 60 seconds. Real venues from the list above, parallel tracks for the pregnant friend and the sober bridesmaid, and a trip terms sheet for the group chat so nobody gets a Venmo surprise. Free. No card.
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