Things to do in mormonland

[Raskal]

Hey folks,

Going to SLC for a couple of nights and just realized that, although I've been there a few times, I've never overnighted. Any suggestions for things to do? Cheap golf (if it exists) is always a bonus. Suggestions on bars would be helpful-is this one of those "dry" deals where one has to join a "club" to drink?

 

[MNR]

There is a micro brewery just west of the Hilton downtown that has a good selection of its own beers...try the Polygamy Porter...."you can't have just one." Forget the name of the place but it had good food. They have some goofy rules out there that change weekly but in a restaurant w/ a bar you could sit at the bar and have beer or you could sit at a table and if you ordered food you could get liquor and beer. You could have no more than one drink in front of you at any one time. You can go to one of the local "clubs" and purchace a membership. Then is no different that a normal bar (I think). We stayed at the Embassy Suites last time they had a club for guests that was free, just had to fill out a membership card. Next time I am there I will try to stay at the Hilton however its a little more centrally located to downtown. Hope that helps.

 

[Offwidth]

The Vesper was a good place with a band usually, not sure if it's still there...

 

[Longhorn]

You can always pick up another wife

 

[Av8ing]

slc

I hear the mormon church has an extensive database of geneaology records. you could look up your ancestory for free.

 

[cl604driver]

you could always ...whoops. I got banned for three days for a rather offensive post.. Been there done that...I hope that does not make me a bad person..

 

[CapnVegetto]

Sounds like fun.

 

[getrad]

Check out The Bayou, (645 S. State St.) Best beer selection in town, good food. I recommend you try a Samichlaus (13% alc. brew!).

 

[USC***]

BYU girls down in Provo!!!!!!

 

[h25b]

You can always pick up another wife

You beat me to that one... But then again, I can't figure out why anyone would want more than one.

 

[h25b]

I hear the mormon church has an extensive database of geneaology records. you could look up your ancestory for free.

I don't really understand how the database could be that extensive.

 

[psysicx]

I can't wait for the next 5 years when your title will be wrong.

 

[Thedude]

I have always had a good time at Port of Call when I am in SLC. Its downtown

 

[temcgrew]

you. Been there done that...I hope that does not make me a bad person..

Yes, especially now that your trying to brag about it.

 

[TankerPuke]

Utah has the highest golf amount of courses per capita of any state in the nation. You could always try Wingpointe at the airport...great course and fairly cheap.

PUKE
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[Joecool3]

I will second,Port of Call-Great fun!!!!!!

 

[Vastly Underemp]

The Dead Goat Saloon downtown, halfway between the church and the Hilton; you have to have a sponsor to get in, but buying someone a beer goes a long way.....Red Rocks, microbrews, good pizza, great roasted chicken......DV8, punkish dance club near the Dead Goat, house and techno music, the 'alternative' crowd.......

The geneology library is open to the public and contains literally millions of entries, from town halls and census bureaus to birth, death and marriage records, and is certainly NOT limited to Mormons only. I found my grandparents from New Hampshire listed there.

 

[RefugePilot]

You might be a mormon but don't know it yet

I hear the mormon church has an extensive database of geneaology records. you could look up your ancestory for free.

The reasons why the Mormon Church has a huge genealogy base is:

They look up their ancencstors and convert them.

So some day in the future one of your offspring may answer the door to find two nice looking young men in with white shirts and ties, before you know it you too will be a Mormon.

 

[Floatplane]

Slc:

1. Golfing is great here, go to www.uga.org for more info. Wingpointe is fairly good, just bring some extra balls, this course eats them quite easily.

2. I highly recommend the Bayou on State Street. I food is great and they have over 200 beers on tap.

3. The Depot has live music and is located next to the Gateway mall. The best place to see live music in SLC hands down. At least in doors.

4. Red Butte Gardens hosts a summer concert series that has many great national acts that perform there. You can bring in your own beer, wine, liquor, etc. I recomend bringing a lawn chair and a cooler to keep the beverages cold.

5. City Creek Canyon is just north of downtown and is an easy walk from most hotels. This is a great place to hike, bike, jog, or whatever. Truly a great place to excercise close to downtown.

6. If you like quality italian food, I would suggest Cannellas for lunch, and Cucinna Toscanna for dinner. Toscanna can be a bit expensive, but the food is great.

7. Market Street Grill is downtown and has the best selection of seafood in town. All fish is flown in daily and is excellent. The Market Street Oyster Bar is located next door and has the about the same menu, but it is a private club, which in Utah is code for a bar.

8. If you have the time, Park City has some of the best mountain biking in the country and is only 40 minutes from downtown. Both Park City Mountain Resort and Deer Valley rent mountain bikes right on the mountain.

9. If steak is your thing Spencer's downtown is always well liked. This place can be kind of spendy, however the scotch selection here is very good.

10. If all else fails, Vegas is only a 45 min. flight away. Have fun!

 

[sleepy]

Back when I was a teenager (a really long time ago) my parents were out when the two Mormon guys showed-up at the door. My parents always pretended that nobody was home, and they would go away. Just to be defient I let them come in and give their presentation.

I remember something about some golden seals......anyway, it sounded kinda crazy to me at the time. They left and those were the last Mormons I ever spoke to for around 25 years. If only they had showed me pictures of those hot Mormon women instead of Jesus I might have converted on the spot.