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BCM Sim Racing Experience Video arcade
BCM delivers a premier sim racing experience in the heart of Salt Lake City, offering both a dedicated in-house racing hub and a fully mobile simulator service. Whether you’re visiting our stationary location or bringing the action to your own event, we provide a seamless, high-end experience tailored for individuals, groups, and public activations. Equipped with top-of-the-line racing hardware, our simulators are designed to deliver the most realistic and immersive driving experience possible. Backed by real-world motorsports experience from the owner, every detail is built with performance, precision, and authenticity in mind. From private sessions and team-building events to large-scale public setups. Reservations Required
Banksy In Motion - Salt Lake City Art museum
Banksy in Motion is more than just your ordinary exhibition in Salt Lake City as part of the Art Through Experience series. With the help of modern technology, get up close and personal with the artworks and discover new aspects that you never knew existed. Go on a journey through the art world that you will never forget! Like all other unofficial Banksy-themed exhibitions, this immersive experience has not been authorized by the artist.
Broadway Centre Cinemas, operated by Salt Lake Film Society Movie theater
Home of Independent Cinema in SLC
CLACO Equipment & Service Movie theater
Claco Equipment & Service, Inc. has installed and repaired cinema projection, audio, and auditorium systems since 1980. Based in Salt Lake City, we work directly with leading manufacturers like Christie, Barco, Dolby, and QSC to sell, install, and service digital projectors, sound systems, screens, and auditorium lighting for movie theatres. Our technicians handle everything from new installations to emergency repairs, with 24-hour support and mobile service reaching theatres nationwide. Whether it's a full auditorium build-out or a single part that needs replacing, we're the team theatres call.
Chase Home Museum Museum
The Chase Home Museum of Utah Folk Arts is located in Liberty Park. It is a fine example of 19th century folk art, built more than 150 years ago in a traditional hall-and-parlor style from adobe bricks. The Chase Home Museum is always free and open to the public during posted hours. It is the only museum in the country dedicated to displaying a state-owned collection of contemporary folk art. It features objects made by Utah artists from the state’s American Indian, rural, occupational and ethnic communities. The Museum offers a snapshot of Utah’s heritage and contemporary culture.
Church History Museum Historical landmark
The Church History Museum offers interactive and engaging experiences for individuals and families to discover the history of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The museum also offers experiences highlighting the spiritual, artistic, and cultural legacies of Latter-day Saints around the world. Exhibits include films, interactive media, fine art, historical artifacts, demonstrations, and activities for children of all ages. The museum is in downtown Salt Lake City, Utah, across from the west gates of Temple Square. Admission is free.
Cinemark Sugarhouse Movie theater
Visit Our Cinemark Theater in Salt Lake City, UT. Enjoy fresh popcorn and fast food. Upgrade Your Movie with reclining Luxury Loungers! Buy Tickets Online Now!
Clark Planetarium Planetarium
Join us in experiencing the captivating world of space & science. The Clark Planetarium is Salt Lake City's go-to destination for hands-on science, learning, and fun. Visitors of all ages enjoy our science programs, educational Dome and IMAX films, and free exhibits. We have Sensory Friendly Saturday every week from 9:30–11:30 a.m., with adjusted lights and sounds in exhibits and theaters to create a welcoming space for visitors with sensory sensitivities.
Claw Zone Video arcade
Japanese inspired claw machine arcade providing; gachapon capsule toys, blind boxes, smiskis, sonny angels, pokemon cards, and more.
Deseret Hospital Historical place museum
Salt Lake City
Discovery Gateway Children's Museum Children's museum
Discovery Gateway Children’s Museum is located in The Gateway in downtown Salt Lake City. Discovery Gateway offers 60,000 square feet of interactive, hands-on fun. Come explore our engaging workshops, programs, and exhibits that invite the whole family to create, learn, and play together!
Dreamscapes Art museum
Step into a Dream at Dreamscapes – Salt Lake City’s Immersive Art Experience! Unleash your imagination at Dreamscapes, an awe-inspiring, interactive art experience in the heart of Downtown Salt Lake City. Designed by visionary artists, volunteers, and audio-visual wizards, this surreal, dream-inspired labyrinth invites guests of all ages to explore a world where art, technology, and creativity collide. Wander through vibrant, ever-changing environments, touch the impossible, and lose yourself in an adventure that redefines immersive art. Whether you're a local or visiting, Dreamscapes promises a one-of-a-kind journey you won’t forget! 📍 Location: Downtown Salt Lake City 🎟️ Get Tickets Now & Step Into the Dream!
Escape on 13th Escape room center
Salt Lake City's #1 escape rooms invite you to immerse yourself in a magical arcade, pirate ship, space station, or cursed Egyptian tomb in an escape room adventures right in the heart of the city. All our rooms are custom designed by our team. Step into a world of fun as you solve puzzles, decipher clues, and unravel mysteries with your friends, family, or colleagues. Our rooms are perfect for team building events, birthday parties, or just a fun night out. Book your escape today and discover if you have what it takes to Escape on 13th - Utah's Best Escape Rooms!
Escapology Escape Rooms Salt Lake City Gateway Escape room center
Unleash your inner detective at Escapology Escape Rooms Salt Lake City Gateway! We offer thrilling escape room adventures and exciting escape games perfect for families, friends, and team building. Solve intricate puzzles, crack cryptic codes, and work together as a team to escape our immersive themed rooms. Experience premier private escape rooms in Salt Lake City, UT– each one a unique challenge. From birthday parties to corporate events, Escapology provides unforgettable entertainment.
Flatout Sim Racing Video arcade
Utah's premier simulation racing experience for all levels of experience from novice to expert. We set the standard in realism and immersion. Our simulators are meticulously crafted to replicate the authentic feel of driving high-performance race cars. Equipped with high-definition displays that provide a panoramic view of iconic tracks worldwide, each simulator features responsive steering wheels, precise pedals, and advanced force feedback systems to convey every nuance of the road. Whether you're navigating the tight corners of Monaco or conquering the challenges of rally stages, our simulators faithfully reproduce the physics and challenges of each racing discipline.
Gallivan Center Event venue
The John W Gallivan Center Plaza in the heart of Salt Lake City. Office for concerts and events, closed to the public and available by appointment only.
Gallivan Center Ice Rink Ice skating rink
Gallivan Center Ice Skating Rink. Open November 12th 2025 through February-March as weather permits
Gittins Gallery, FMAB Art museum
Art gallery managed by the Department of Art & Art History at the University of Utah. Exhibitions rotate throughout the academic school year. Please check the department website for further details.
Golden Spike Train Club of Utah Professional and hobby associations
We moved August 2025 to reopen the Trolley Square History Museum at 600 East 600 South. Park in the underground parking north of 600 S on 600 E. Take the stairs or elevator up to the ground floor. Walk into the main building where the sign for Old Spaghetti Factory is, then up the stairs or elevator to the 2nd floor. We are NE of Old Spaghetti Factory, next to the Desert Edge Pub. The children's play area is in front of the museum. We will operate the kiddy-ride train Thursdays & Fridays 4:30-8:30, Saturdays 11:30-8:30 & Sundays 12-2 & 6-8 starting Thu Oct 2. A private 501(c)3 club of H.O. DCC model railroad modelers dedicated to sharing the results of our skills (train and layout) with the Salt Lake City community including youth.
Hellenic Cultural Museum Museum
The Hellenic Cultural museum is a people's museum, the Greeks of Utah.
Himitsu Station Escape room center
NOW OPEN! Hidden beneath an Old Japanese Train Station—is a long forgotten marketplace with cluttered shops and legends of mischievous spirits. While waiting for your train, you stumbled upon this lost world. Collect coins, befriend shop keepers, and you just might find your way out of this labyrinth.
Jump Around Utah Amusement center
Jump Around Utah, a beloved family entertainment center in Salt Lake City since 2011, provides a bounce houses, playland and jumping pillow for families and friends! With options for both private parties and open jump sessions, Jump Around Utah creates unforgettable memories in a safe and fun environment. Visit our website for details and booking information. We appreciate your patronage and look forward to seeing you jump!
Kids Empire Salt Lake City Indoor playground
Kids Empire Salt Lake City is the best indoor playground in Salt Lake City, UT for toddlers and kids up to 12. Whether you're planning a fun day out or searching for the best kids birthday party place in Salt Lake City, our indoor play park delivers unforgettable moments for the whole family. Kids can explore colorful slides, climbing zones, and a dedicated toddler area, while parents relax in a clean, climate-controlled space with plenty of seating. We’re open every day with public restrooms on-site and all-day re-entry. Come experience why families call us the #1 kids indoor playground and party place in Salt Lake City!
Land Cruiser Heritage Museum Museum
Our mission is to preserve and celebrate the history of the Land Cruiser, and to inspire adventure.
Marcia And John Price Museum Building Museum
Marcia & John Price Museum, 410 Campus Center Dr
Mary Fielding Smith Home Historical place museum
2601 E Sunnyside Ave
Megaplex Salt Lake City at The Gateway Movie theater
Find the best showtimes and tickets nearest you at our Megaplex Luxury Theatres The Gateway location. Proudly giving the Salt Lake City and surrounding areas the best luxury movie theatre experience around. Megaplex Luxury Theatres at The Gateway is the proud entertainment hub of Salt Lake City, Utah. This location has 9 auditoriums featuring Dolby Atmos premium sound and heated luxury recliners.
Museum of Illusions Salt Lake City Museum
Come challenge your senses at Museum of Illusions Salt Lake City. Located in the center of The Gateway in downtown Salt Lake City, our interactive museum offers over 50 immersive, hands-on exhibits to explore. Join us for a captivating adventure at the Museum of Illusions, perfect for kids activities, group activities, date night and corporate events. Our illusion rooms, installations and holograms let you defy gravity, grow and shrink your body, walk into a life-size kaleidoscope, and play tricks on your senses at every turn. It's a mind-bending journey that deceives the senses and reveals how the brain interprets reality.
Museum of Utah Local history museum
As Utah’s first dedicated state history museum, the Museum of Utah celebrates our unique history, culture, and art through world class exhibits and programming. The Museum of Utah is an extension of the Utah Historical Society, fostering curiosity about the past, informing the present, and strengthening our shared future. Housed inside the new North Capitol Building, the Museum of Utah serves as a gateway to the Capitol Complex, engaging visitors as they explore Utah’s past and consider their place in shaping Utah’s future.
Natural History Museum of Utah Tourist attraction
The Natural History Museum of Utah is one of the leading scientific research and cultural institutions in the country. Established in 1963, the Museum’s breathtaking permanent exhibitions are anchored by its state-of-the-art collections and research facilities containing almost 2 million objects. The Museum hosts approximately 300,000 visitors a year, appealing to guests of all ages, and provides one of the most spectacular private event settings in Salt Lake City. NHMU is part of the University of Utah. Its mission is to illuminate the natural world and the place of humans within it.
Nightmare on 13th Haunted House Haunted house
Nightmare on 13th, Utah’s legendary haunted house in Salt Lake City, is back for its 36th season with more scares, attractions, food, drinks, and Halloween fun than ever before. Experience three haunted attractions at one location, including the Nightmare Haunted House, Institute of Terror, and the all-new 13th Manor live scare show. New for 2026, guests can also brave the 4D Coffin Rides, enjoy Deadly Donuts, Sinister Sips souvenir drinks, The Last Drop blood bags, and shop all-new Nightmare merchandise. Families can visit Day Haunt for a kid-friendly Halloween experience featuring lights-on scares, friendly characters, and new trick-or-treating stops inside the haunted house. Popular nights fill up fast, so get your tickets now!
Northrop Grumman IMAX Theatre Movie theater
Located at the Clark Planetarium, this cinema shows educational movies on a huge screen.
Pioneer Memorial Museum Museum
Massive manor housing paintings, photos, manuscripts & memorabilia from Utah's earliest founders.
Red Butte Garden Amphitheatre Amphitheater
The Red Butte Garden Amphitheatre is a 3000 capacity outdoor music venue and part of Red Butte Garden & Arboretum. We feature a fantastic outdoor concert series lineup of 25-30 top-name acts every summer. Our annual spring and fall plant sales are also held in the Amphitheatre.
Room Zero Challenge Games Amusement center
Room Zero Games offers high-tech challenge room and team experiences in Salt Lake City, Utah. Explore 17 themed rooms with over 60 individual game experiences that blend immersive environments with interactive games, testing both mental and physical agility. With multiple game modes in every room, you'll enjoy active entertainment and endless replay for groups of every kind. Room Zero Games is one of the newest things to do in Salt Lake City, ideal for unique fun with friends, corporate team building, group events, birthday parties, youth groups, bachelor and bachelorette parties, and date night activities. Book now and discover a new kind of immersive experience. The fun starts at zero.
Rovada Amusement center
485 Jimmy Doolittle Rd
SRS Performing Arts Academy - Acting classes in Utah Drama school
Performing Arts Academy. 18 years in the industry. Acting for Film, Television and beyond. Stage Plays, performances, Improv classes, Acting Classes for Youth, Teens and Adults, Building rental for movies, Sound Stage for Film Productions, Parties, Guitar lessons, Vocal Training, Private Coaching, Music production for film and television. We work from a positive prospective and want our students to find the success and support they are looking for while following their dreams in the performing arts.
Salt Lake Art Museum Art museum
Opening in 2026, the Salt Lake Art Museum is dedicated to celebrating Utah’s world-class artists, from historical masters to today’s visionary creators. As the first new fine art museum in the State’s capital since 1983, we aim to bridge the gap between Utah’s thriving artistic community—home to more fine artists per capita than anywhere else in the nation—and its limited number of art museums. Housed in the historic B’Nai Israel Temple, a landmark built in 1890 to serve Salt Lake City’s Jewish community, the museum will provide a dynamic space for exhibitions, lectures, competitions, and educational programs.
Salt Lake Film Society Movie theater
Your home for independent film. SLFS, a community non-profit organization, runs the Broadway and Tower theaters.
Salt Lake Game Show Experience Amusement center
WE ARE LOCAL! Salt Lake Game Show Experience offers a live-hosted, immersive game show experience where contestants get compete in a series of games inspired by their favorite TV game shows! Great for team building, birthdays, sports teams, group events, and date night.
Ship Brooklyn Historical place museum
2601 Sunnyside Ave S
Smash it Rage Rooms Amusement center
Smash It Rage Rooms in Salt Lake City, Utah offers rage rooms, glass throwing in the Throw Zone, and Splatter It paint experiences. Visit us at 1154 S 300 W, Suite D for date nights, birthday parties, outings with friends, and company team-building events. Smash approved breakable items with the tools provided, throw glass in a designated space, or splash paint onto a canvas. Our team provides instructions and handles cleanup. Reservations are recommended; walk-in availability varies. Mobile glass throwing is available within approximately 30 miles of any of our Salt Lake City, Ogden or Orem locations. Contact us to confirm coverage for your address.
Social Axe Throwing SLC Pool hall
We are an indoor axe throwing venue that offers a great social and fun environment. We have a large selection of beer, soft drinks, we cater food in with Bad Caddy Golf Pizza. we are great for date night large groups and more. Reserve your event with us at our website or walk in.
TeePee Historical place museum
2306 E Sunnyside Ave
Test Movie theater
370 1530 E
The Gateway Shopping mall
The Gateway isn’t a mall. It’s Salt Lake City’s downtown destination for chef-drive dining, shopping, entertainment, community-driven events, urban living, and creative office space. With direct access to public transit, and a pedestrian-friendly district. The Gateway is always serving up a one-of-a-kind blend of unique retail, hip nightlife, a cutting-edge arts and culture scene, alongside an innovative technology hub, come find your spot because there’s no place quite like The Gateway.
The Little Gym of Salt Lake City Gymnastics center
The Little Gym of Salt Lake City is the worlds premiere enrichment and physical development center for kids 4 months through 12 years. Our trained instructors nurture happy, confident kids through a range of non-competitive programs including parent/child classes, gymnastics, dance, sports prep, and pre-school prep, plus enjoyable extras like camps, Parents Survival Nights and Awesome Birthday Bashes. Each week, progressively structured classes and a positive learning environment create opportunities for your child to try new things and build self-confidence, all with a grin that stretches from ear to ear.
Trolley History Museum Museum
602 E 500 S
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