Whether you need a professional service, a good hike, or a great massage, you’ll find it here. Urban amenities surround this sparse suburban neighborhood. That’s the joy of living here.
1. Bonneville Golf Course
954 Connor St, Salt Lake City, UT 84108
The natural surroundings of Bonneville Golf Course are unmatched. The course is located at the base of the mighty Wasatch Mountains and it offers a wide view of the valley below and magnificent sunsets. This 18-hole course began as a 9-hole course about a century ago.
This is a challenging course, there’s no doubt about it but every single hole is unique. Many locals favor this course with its manicured greens, fast pace, and friendly staff.
2. Jacks Peak Trailhead
1835 Carrigan Canyon Dr, Salt Lake City, UT 84109
Jacks Peak Trailhead is not for the faint of heart but is manageable for healthy adults and youth old enough to be very steady on their feet. There are some steep areas on this rocky mountain trail. Hikers are rewarded with spectacular views.
The trail makes a loop – about 2.5 miles in all. Jacks Peak is named for Jack Edwards. Jack was just a toddler when he died of leukemia. His distraught parents paid tribute to him in a unique way that allows the world to share their joy and pain. At the top of the hike is a peak. The child died in 1995. Shortly after, his parents placed a mailbox at the top of the mountain. In the mailbox they provided notebooks so guests could share their souls with Jack where spirits are high and the environment is mind-blowing.
Don’t expect shady respites on this loop. Hike early in the morning or during spring and fall when temperatures are easily manageable. Tell Jack we said, “Hey.”
3. Olympic and Paralympic Cauldron Plaza
451 1400 E, Salt Lake City, UT 84112
This is more of a monument than an activity, but it warrants the little time it takes to observe it. The Olympic and Paralympic Cauldron Plaza is located outside the southwestern corner of Rice–Eccles Stadium on the campus of the University of Utah in Salt Lake City, Utah. It opened in 2003 but it was redesigned to accommodate an expansion of the stadium south.
The cauldron held the precious Olympic Flame throughout the 2002 Winter Olympics and is a true symbol of pride for the city. The cauldron was refurbished in 2020 and relocated to its current place which was unveiled on October 29, 2021.
Informational plaques and photographs surround the cauldron and help tell the story of an entire state’s shining accomplishment.
4. Honest Eatery
1400 Foothill Dr Suite 100, Salt Lake City, UT 84108
Honest Eatery offers real, honest, food. Prepared foods on the menu are named for light, kind, positive words such as the Excellence. For just $9.95 you can enjoy this healthy, protein-rich avocado smash. It includes hardboiled egg, arugula, EVOO, cherry tomatoes, Himalayan pink salt, and red pepper flakes.
Maybe you prefer the Pure made with smoked Salmon, dill cream cheese, capers, English cucumbers, and arugula for $10.95.
If you’re hungry for Devotion, you can get that here for $10.95. This dish features roasted chicken, Havarti, red onion, sage, arugula, and House Apricot Aioli served with chips.
If you love to eat out, but love to eat healthy foods that will fuel you, visit Honest Eatery. You’ll love it, honest.
5. Foothill Village
1400 Foothill Dr, Salt Lake City, UT 84108
The Foothill Village Shopping Center has been in the neighborhood since 1954. Today it offers shopping, dining and professional services all in one convenient location.
Here, you will find stores like Four and Twenty Sailors, a boutique offering “timeless and unique” clothing. Gold ‘N Diamonds is a popular family-owned jewelry shop. This Bonneville Hills shopping center offers big box stores like Bath and Body Works, and personal services like massage in Knead a Massage.
There are 12 eateries in the Village, as well as tax services, banking, an orthodontist and more!
Foodies Love a Taste of Salt Lake City Fare with Flare
Dining options are endless in Salt Lake City. Bonneville Hills is in the center of so many great restaurants, eclectic coffee shops, bakeries, and fine diners that it can be hard to choose. Here we’re going to give you a taste of the kind of fare you will find in this beautiful historic city just minutes from the neighborhood.
1. Five Alls Steak House
1458 Foothill Dr, Salt Lake City, UT 84108
(Foothill Village)
Enjoy Old England on Foothill Drive with a fine-dining restaurant with a thrilling medieval atmosphere and five-course meals!
This woman-owned eatery is a part of the Salt Lake Landscape. It opened in 1969 and has become a tradition for people who love to celebrate their special moments with a beautiful meal in a stimulating atmosphere. Imagine Chicken Kiev, Filet Oscar, cheesecake made from scratch and the best house-made bread you have ever tasted. Party on at Five Alls!
I recommend you make an advance reservation.
2. Mazza Cafe
1515 S 1500 E, Salt Lake City, UT 84105
Middle Eastern food is fabulous at Mazza Cafe including vegan and vegetarian choices paired with Lebanese wines and Middle Eastern beer.
The dishes served here are made from scratch using authentic recipes and fresh, high-quality ingredients. If you love to eat clean, you will enjoy knowing the ingredients are all natural. The lamb, beef, and chicken are vegetarian-fed. Imported condiments and spices ensure rich, authentic flavors.
3. Mi Buena Vida Restaurant and Bar
1500 S 15th E St, Salt Lake City, UT 84105
Dang. Located in the heart of the popular 15th and 15th, Mi Buena Vida hits the spot! The atmosphere, the food, and the drinks add a little spice to life. The ambiance is casual, light, fun, and friendly. People love to dine on the patio and greet the locals passing by. The salsa bar is to die for and the margaritas are refreshing on a hot (or cold) afternoon.
Costumers rave about the cauliflower tacos, mole, salmon, shrimp, black beans, and cilantro rice. Whether you’re looking for appetizers and a drink, or a full reasonably-priced meal, you’ll find it here at Mi Buena Vida.
4. Emigration Cafe
1709 E 1300 S suite 108, Salt Lake City, UT 84108
First and foremost, Emigration Cafe is a gathering place. It always has been. That’s how it was designed. The owners set out to celebrate the spirit of the community.
The company website boasts, “We stock our kitchen with a mix of the seasons freshest, most vibrant flavors and the highest quality meats, cheeses, and produce our local purveyors have to offer.
This cafe proports to have the best patio in the zip code and sets out to prove it almost every evening when fans – old and new – drop in to connect with friends.
5. Sasa Kitchen
2095 E 1300 S, Salt Lake City, UT 84108
Sasa Kitchen is serving up amazing Chinese food. It’s fast, it’s simple, it is soul inspiring food. Here you can treat yourself to “Chinese noodles, rice bowls, hot pots and other classics with tea & fruit drinks.”
Customers rave about the Orange Chicken. Spice it up with some oriental flavors in Ramen, lamb, and sesame chicken.
Utah Treasures History and Fine Arts
It’s hard to throw a rock in Salt Lake City and miss a museum or art gallery. If you do, you will likely hit a live theater instead. There are multiple factors that contribute to this culture steeped in all that is fine and beautiful. The area was settled by members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints who entered the valley in 1847. The church and its members preserve history with the hope they can remember their roots, and reap lessons from the past. The University of Utah Campus features museums and live performance venues where students refine their talents.
1. Natural History Museum of Utah
301 Wakara Way, Salt Lake City, UT 84108
Bring the kids! This is a family-friendly place of learning that will shock, awe, and wow the family. Modern venue with 10 galleries exploring earth science & Utah’s native cultures in a scenic locale.
Museums curators go to great lengths to make sure your experience is thrilling as you meet a dinosaur, examine fossils, study DNA, and spend some time with skeletons.
Events, activities, and displays frequently change to pique the curiosity of visitors young and old. Summer camps are held for youth in the summer along with guided nature hikes, and a Bug Fest. The museum even has Traveling Treasures it takes to outlying communities.
Here there are lessons:
- Archaeology
- Botany
- Ethnography
- Invertebrate Zoology
- Mineralogy
- Mycology
- Paleontology
- Vertebrate Zoology
I’ll bet you can find more!
2. The Medicine Wheel
2306 E Sunnyside Ave, Salt Lake City, UT 84108
(This is the Place State Park)
The Medicine Wheel is just one part of Utah’s This is the Place State Park, and it’s worth singling out. The attraction is a lesson about walking in balance. Some people call it the Sacred Hoop. It is used for health and healing by generations of Native Americans. Other cultures world-wide use a medicine wheel that embodies “the Four Directions, Father Sky and Mother Earth,” says the Park’s website.
Curious about how the Medicine Wheel works? Stop by the park and learn about this tradition and many more. This is all part of an interactive, hands-on replication of an Indian Village.
3. The Utah Museum of Fine Arts
410 Campus Center Dr, Salt Lake City, UT 84112
The Utah Museum of Fine Arts is a beautiful venue with “a diverse collection spanning 5,000 years of global visual arts.”
The museum regularly treats the public to new exhibits and display at the venue and around the community. Some are in the forms of murals throughout the city.
How lucky are the people of Salt Lake City to have such an expansive collection of visual art. Go ahead, fill your soul with something really beautiful that moves you.
4. The Westminster Performing Arts Center
1274 S 1300 E, Salt Lake City, UT 84105
(Westminster University)
Whether you are craving music, dance, or theater, the Westminster Performing Arts Center will deliver. It seeks to be a cultural connection between talented students and the community.
Westminster is a private university in Salt Lake City, Utah. It highlights liberal arts in an environment that is uplifting and vibrant. The university offers a transformative education to students who love the electric atmosphere that stimulates their minds.
5. Tower Theatre
876 E Harvey Milk Blvd, Salt Lake City, UT 84105
Film buffs unite and meet at this, “historic art-house cinema featuring new releases, cult classics and sing-alongs, plus a video library.”
What a riot! People of all ages enjoy watching movies at the Tower Theater. The Salt Lake Film Society promises “diverse experiences on the big screen,” according to a write up on the SLFS website.
There are evenings each week when the theatre makes special accommodations for the visually impaired.
For SLFS, it’s about promoting diverse voices and encouraging mutual respect when multiple ideas and perspectives are expressed.
The Scoop on Schools in Bonneville Hills
Bonneville Hills youth are served by the Salt Lake School District. Multiple top-notch public schools educate local students including Canyon Rim Academy, Academy for Math, Engineering & Science (AMES), Salt Lake Arts Academy, Beehive Science & Technology Academy, and Indian Hills School. The neighborhood is near the University of Utah Campus and its medical campus.
