If you're wondering how to spend a weekend in Salt Lake City, you're in the right place! Salt Lake City is most known as the religious center of the Mormons, but the area has so much more to offer! Personally, I was blown away by the incredible hiking opportunities located just minutes from downtown. This Salt Lake City weekend guide includes hiking trails, delicious food and some of the things that make Salt Lake City special.
Keep reading to discover the best things to do in Salt Lake City during a short trip. This guide is based on my experience spending a month in Salt Lake City in summer and includes several hiking trails. Salt Lake City is beautiful year round. You can enjoy skiing in the winter, beautiful foliage in the fall and incredible wildflowers in the summer.
In the Spring, you can expect high temperatures in the 70s Farenheit and low temperatures in the 40s. In the summer, highs are typically in the 90s and lows are in the 60s. Although the average highs are in the 90s, the heat can certainly reach the triple digits and be very intense.
In the fall, you may have highs in the 70s and lows in the 30s. Leaves typically peak in early October. There are many ski opportunities near Salt Lake City and also options for winter hiking. For this Salt Lake City weekend itinerary, I recommend either visiting in mid-july for wildflower season, or May, September or early October to take advantage of nicer weather. There are many hotel options around the city to satisfy your budget and preferences. I recommend staying in downtown Salt Lake to be centrally located among restaurants and the surrounding outdoor destinations.
For a stay on the more luxurious side, try the Grand America Hotel. It is centrally located downtown and features great views, large rooms and elegant decor.
