Saatva Neighborhood Spotlight: Salt Lake City, Utah

Brainstorm a list of America’s most beautiful cities, and Salt Lake City lands near the top. This desert city sits in a valley, with the mighty, snow-capped Wasatch Range towering in the background.

And while most people know Salt Lake City for its ties to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, you’ll also find ski bums, brewery lovers and Mexican food fiends in this Utah capital. And soon, you’ll find our latest Saatva Viewing Room downtown inside the Cherry Creek Shopping Center.

From ski resorts to thrift stores to Mexican restaurants and more, here are our recommendations for what to do in and around downtown Salt Lake City.

Where to shop

Saatva Viewing Room

In “The City of Saints,” the shopping experience in our new Saatva Viewing Room is downright heavenly. Test out our cloud-like mattresses in our state-of-the-art showroom, designed for stress-free, pressure-free shopping. Pick out the perfect mattress, and we’ll hand-deliver it to your home, free of charge.

Saatva Viewing Room: 50 South Main St, Suite 115

Atelier

Curated and hand-crafted, this cute boutique sells unique items from 30 Utah artists. This artfully organized, locally owned store features quirky cards, delicate ceramics, stylish jewelry, nail polish, and fragrant candles. 

Atelier: 335 Pierpont Ave

Boozetique & E3 Modern

Salt Lake City isn’t known for its bar scene, but this specialty shop is changing that. Here, they specialize in bitters, swanky cocktail glasses, fun flasks, cheese boards, simple syrups, and pretty much everything you need for a fully stocked bar.

Boozetique & E3 Modern: 315 E Broadway

Thrifthood

Walk in here, and you may start to feel old. Browse clothing from the ‘80s, ‘90s and 2000s, including Backstreet Boys T-shirts, denim jackets, old-school sports caps, and sneakers. Locals swear by the cool streetwear and immaculate vibes.

Thrifthood: 57 W 200 S #103

Uniquely Utah Souvenir Co.

This isn’t your average souvenir shop. Focusing on high-quality, locally made items, travelers and locals can get hand-crafted Navajo pottery, rings made from Utah quarters, honey candy made by area bees, and much more.

Uniquely Utah Souvenir Co.: 122 S Main St

Where to eat and drink 

Sigfried’s Delicatessen

A downtown institution since 1971, Salt Lakers come here to get their German food fix. From wienerschnitzel to spicy Hungarian goulash to a homemade sausage plate, it’s as authentic as it gets outside of Hamburg. Its sandwiches are particularly popular at lunchtime, especially the Reuben.

Sigfried’s Delicatessen: 20 W 200 S

Eva’s Bakery

Named after the owner’s grandmother, everything at Eva’s is baked fresh, with love. Come in at breakfast or lunch for classic French dishes, including quiche Lorraine, a croissant sandwich, croque madame, and a killer stuffed French toast. But, unsurprisingly, their pastry counter steals the show.

Eva’s Bakery: 155 S Main St

Sawadee Thai

Praised for its traditional Thai recipes, it has all the go-to dishes like green curry and pad see ew inside a huge brick building with outdoor seating for warm summer days. Come on Friday or Saturday night for live music, and try your best to save room for jackfruit with sticky rice and condensed milk.

Sawadee Thai: 754 E S Temple St

Copper Common

Natural wines, tinned fish and creative cocktails are on the menu at Copper Common, a new downtown go-to. This warm, modern dining room serves unique dishes like gorgonzola-stuffed dates with Turkish yogurt and homemade pasta topped with miso shrimp and pancetta. But the star is the CC burger topped with Dutch gouda.

Copper Common: 111 E Broadway Suite 190

Red Rock Brewery

Salt Lake loves craft breweries, and Red Rock is one of the best. Locally owned and operated for over 30 years, they have over 20 taps, pulling everything from double IPAs to Mexican lager. Beers here are paired with wood-fired pizza, hearty salads, and addictive sandwiches.

Red Rock Brewery: 254 S 200 W

Where else to spend time 

Tracy Aviary

Birders will go crazy for this aviary, which houses birds from around the world inside Liberty Park’s beautiful botanical gardens. There are 300 different birds, keeper demonstrations, and animal encounters.

Tracy Aviary: 589 E 1300 S

Natural History Museum

This architecturally stunning museum has 163,000 square feet of exhibitions across four levels. From dinosaur skeletons to Native American artifacts to Utah animals, it’s Salt Lake City’s most family-friendly outing.

Natural History Museum: 301 Wakara Way

FAQs 

Is downtown Salt Lake City worth visiting?

Absolutely! Visitors can hop from brewery to brewery, fuel up at a coffee shop, or escape the snow inside one of its museums.

Can you walk around downtown Salt Lake City? 

Yes, downtown Salt Lake City is walkable. But it’s designed more for cars, so remember to press the beg button and look both ways when crossing these busy streets.

Check out our additional travel guides for advice on how to spend the day near our other Viewing Rooms:

• Logan Circle, Washington, DC
• Union Square, San Francisco
• West Hollywood, Los Angeles
• Upper East Side, New York City
• Flatiron, New York City
• Back Bay, Boston
• Lincoln Park, Chicago
• Uptown, Dallas
• South Park, Charlotte
• Pearl District, Portland
• Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia
• Ravenna, Seattle
• La Jolla, San Diego
• Winter Park, Florida
• Manhasset, New York
• Harbor East, Baltimore
• Uptown, Houston
• Westport, Connecticut
• Paramus, New Jersey
• Downtown, Tampa
• Scottsdale, Arizona
• Coral Gables, Miami
• North Austin, Texas
• Old Town, Pasadena
• Edina, Minnesota
• Oak Brook, Illinois
• Cherry Creek, Denver
• Summerlin, Las Vegas
• Boca Raton, Florida

Main image photo credit: Adam Bove 2026