How to Dress
We, like you, dress accordingly to the weather and our preferences. Layering is always a popular and comfortable way to go. Warm clothes for the winter, and shorts and sandals for the summer. Jeans are acceptable almost anywhere, even our nicest restaurants. Nicer clothes for things like the Ballet, snooty restaurants, a couple of our nightclubs and for church on Sunday.

Tipping
This is easy-tipping is not a town in China! If they do a good job, tip em. You’ll be surprised how helpful someone is after they receive a tip. Usually 15 to 20 % is sufficient, 30 % for great service. This usually goes for waiters, waitresses, bartenders & taxi drivers. Hotel bellmen, porters and airport skycaps should receive no less than $1.00 per bag.

Explaining our quirky liquor laws

As a visitor, you may be surprised to know that Utah has over 400 places where you can get a drink.  But, it's a little different than just walking into your neighborhood bar and ordering your choice of beverage. So, this page was created to explain our liquor laws and how to get a drink in Utah.

There are 3 types of places to get a drink.

1. Private clubs
2. Restaurants with a liquor license
3. Brew pubs, beer bars and taverns

1. PRIVATE CLUBS--A private club is a "bar" that sells almost every type of liquor available.  Some only offer traditional bar snacks, but these days savvy club owners have the insight to offer extensive food menus.

You must be 21 or older to get into a Utah Private Club.

Yearly memberships to private clubs run anywhere from $ 13. to $ 30. per year. A three-week temporary membership is only $ 4. which enables you and your guests to enter and enjoy.

Most private clubs do not charge a cover charge unless there is something big going on, like a hot local or national band.

Most private clubs have themes or theme nights as well.  Anywhere from sports, jazz, disco, local entertainment, karaoke, piano, quiet conversation and country western to big name entertainment.

Most have pool tables, dancing, cigars and smoking is allowed in private clubs.

2. RESTAURANTS WITH A LIQUOR LICENSE--Almost all fine restaurants can serve liquor with your lunch or dinner.  A meal must be ordered! The only exceptions would be Marie Callenders, Denny's, Dee's Family Restaurants and a handful of small eateries that cater to families or do not feel a liquor license with all of the state regulations to comply with is worth the hassle.

Smoking is prohibited in restaurants!

3. BREW PUBS, BEER BARS & TAVERNS--Just like the name implies, that's what you get.  Beer, red beer, micro brews and wine spritzers, that's it!

Our brew pubs do offer some of the best food in town and are definitely worth visiting.  Many also offer specialty coffees.

No membership is needed and most do not have a cover charge unless there is a good band playing.

Pool tables, etc. for entertainment.  Smoking is allowed.

Where to Get Genealogy Information

Ogden Regional Family History Center
539 24th Street
Ogden, UT 84401
801-626-1132

This is the largest of 3,400 Latter Day Saint Family History Centers, aside form the Salt Lake Family History Library.

FamilySearch.org from
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

Historical and Sites of Interest Along the Wasatch Front

Museum of Church History & Art
The Museum offers interpretive exhibits about Latter-day Saint history from 1820 to the present. Exhibits feature artifacts, models, art and documents. Also available are free tours, movies and a gift shop. Open daily. Free admission. 45 North West Temple. (801) 240-3310

Historic Temple Square
Within a lushly landscaped, ten-acre refuge in downtown Salt Lake City stands the multi spired Salt Lake Temple; the Tabernacle, home of the Mormon Tabernacle Choir and organ; the Assembly Hall; monuments; and Visitors' Centers with presentations about the beliefs and history of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Free tours daily 9:00am to 9:00pm. 50 West North Temple. (801) 240-4872

Mormon Tabernacle Choir
The world-famous Mormon Tabernacle Choir broadcasts a live television and radio program entitled "Music & The Spoken Word" each Sunday morning at 9:30 am. Admission is free. Guests must be seated by 9:15 am. Thursday evenings the Choir rehearsals are open to the public 8:00pm to 9:30pm, and visitors may come and go as they like. The Tabernacle on Temple Square 50 West North Temple. (801) 240-3221

Pioneer Trolley
Take a free 15-minute ride on an open-air trolley while hostesses present an overview of sites to visit and things to do on beautiful Temple Square and vicinity. 6 on/off stops. Monday thru Saturday 10 am to 4 pm. Summer only. (801) 240-6279

Social Hall Heritage Exhibit
Remnants of the first public building in Utah and first theatre west of the Missouri. A glass enclosure displays the walls of the original building, along with artifacts. Located at 39 South State Street, Salt Lake City, UT; phone (801)321-8745

The Gateway
Salt Lake's premier shopping, dining, and entertainment destination including over 115 shops/restaurants. Featuring the Olympic Legacy Plaza, Clark Planetarium, and Discovery Gateway. Located at 100 South 400 West.

Rio Grande Depot / Utah State Historical Society
Built in 1910 for the Denver Rio Grande and Western Railroad, this is one of the state’s grandest buildings. It now houses state history offices, the Utah History Research Center, the Rio Gallery, and the Rio Grande Cafe. (801)533-3500

Salt Lake 2002 Olympic Cauldron Park
There is no more stunning reminder of the Salt Lake 2002 Games than the sight of the Olympic Cauldron. The spirit of Salt Lake 2002 lives on at Olympic Cauldron Park, a stunning new space set high on a city hillside. Adjacent to University of Utah Rice-Eccles Stadium, site of Opening and Closing Ceremonies, the park has preserved the very best of the XIX Olympic Winter Games.

Antelope Island State Park
The largest island in the Great Salt Lake is accessed by a seven-mile causeway. Six hundred bison, pronghorn antelope, mule deer, big-horned sheep and millions of birds make the island home. Start at the Antelope Island Visitors Center for a movie, exhibits, and the gift shop.

Hill Aerospace Museum
Located at the Northwest entrance to Hill Air Force Base, this exciting museum features over 70 military aircraft, missiles and aerospace vehicles, including an SR-71 "Blackbird" spy plane. Indoor and Outdoor exhibits.

Fort Buenaventura
Set near the Weber River, this park is the site of the first European settlement in the area. Established in 1845, the fort was intended to be a rest stop on the way to the West Coast but was purchased by the Mormons before it could serve that purpose. The original stockade and several cabins have been rebuilt, and costumed guides provide information about the mountain man era. There's also a visitors center that details the history of the park (801) 621-4808.