The University of Utah is located in the North East corner of the Salt Lake Valley. Most commutes to the University are within 30 minutes or less and several neighborhoods are as close as five minutes away. Many faculty, staff, and students live in the surrounding neighborhoods which include The Avenues, 15th & 15th, Sugarhouse, and the Foothill Drive area. In addition to easy commutes, the University is just 10 minutes from downtown Salt Lake City and adjacent to the foothills of the Wasatch mountains which provide endless opportunities for outdoor recreation.
While we take our work seriously, we like to have our fun too. Utah boasts five national parks, 10 ski areas, three professional sports teams, and a vibrant arts and entertainment scene. Downtown Salt Lake City is teeming with exciting new restaurants and clubs and offers night life with something for everyone.
Utah is known for majestic national parks and boundless mountain and desert activities. Utah also boasts over a dozen ski resorts with seven resorts less than an hour's drive from the Salt Lake International Airport. The venues used throughout the 2002 Olympic Winter Games are now available to the general public for winter and summer adventures. If golf is your passion, Utah has some of the best and most affordable public courses in the country.
Utah prides itself on it’s family friendly culture and there are plenty of things to do for active families. From amusement parks and zoos to museums and cultural events there is something for every family.
Salt Lake City’s restaurant scene is on the move. Exciting new restaurants are opening every day and there are dining choices to meet every taste and budget. Think you can’t get a drink? Think again. Gone are the days of private clubs and confusing rules. Cheers!
For more information, visit the Salt Lake Magazine Dining Guide.
Whether it’s a night at the opera or a concert at Red Butte Gardens, Salt Lake City has it all. From national acts to local artists, there’s never a dull moment. If museums are your pleasure, Salt Lake has that covered too.
In addition to the PAC-12 Utah Utes, Salt Lake City is home to four professional sports teams. If Winter sports is your thing, Utah plays hosts to numerous professional ski and snowboard events throughout the season.
University of Utah’s campus is chock full of exciting things to do: lectures, concerts, museums, gardens, or Broadway-quality theatre. Local attractions include the Natural History Museum of Utah, Kingsbury Hall, Pioneer Theatre, Red Butte Garden, and the Utah Museum of Fine Arts. The U is also known for its innovative, collaborative, and entrepreneurial culture.
50 North Medical Drive
Salt Lake City, Utah 84132
801-581-2121
