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.
2261 Kiesel Ave
Located at Washington between 22nd and 23rd sts
Rock climbing, skydiving, and surfing all under one roof!...
749 East 500 South
Salt Lake City's secret garden, eccentric sculpture park...
The western edge of Salt Lake Valley...
1035 East 200 South
A charming and bright, local coffee shop with wifi and working space...
54 South Finch Lane
1325 East 100 South
Home of the Salt Lake City Arts Council...
2601 E. Sunnyside Ave
Blacksmiths, petting zoos, and pioneer crafts...
8802 S. 4000 W.
The home of an 8-acre corn maze, "haunted trail," and pumpkin patch...
3178 South 3000 West
A working vegetable farm with special fall harvest activities...
230 South 500 West No. 125
Arts and activities for adults and children with disabilities...
122 South Main Street
Offering several free screenings and discussions every week...
279 East 300 South
Adventures In Antiquing...
4528 West 1700 South
The Great Salt Lake's Largest Island...
2065 East 2100 South
Formerly known as Flow Yoga; yoga center with kalari ppayattu, too...
250 West Bonneville Blvd
Biking, hiking, and camping north of Salt Lake City...
5662 Cougar Ln
2002 Winter Olympics Ice Oval now open to the public, athletes in training...
1450 South 400 West
Utah's best indoor bouldering facility and active community center, hosting many climbing competitions throughout the year...
928 East 900 South
Beloved books from childhood and special clothing items all tucked together in a cozy, high-end boutique...
Emigration Canyon Road
Gently climbing, canyon road...
8841 North Alpine Loop Road
A charming ski area with an artistic inclination...
12000 Big Cottonwood Canyon Road
A ski resort with an informative name...