I'm a New Yorker who went to Salt Lake City for the first time. 9 things surprised me.
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I'm a New Yorker who went to Salt Lake City for the first time. 9 things surprised me.
"When the snow-topped mountains and frozen streams turned into red canyons and flowing brooks on the train from Colorado to Utah, I knew I must be close to Salt Lake City. In January 2025, I left my home in New York City and headed to the American Southwest, where I spent three days in Salt Lake City for the first time."
"The city and its surrounding areas are renowned for their high-end ski scene, thriving tech hub, and affluent residents. I expected to find luxury hotels and homes, active slopes, and tech offices with startup vibes. I found all that - but there were nine surprises during my three-night trip exploring Salt Lake City and the nearby towns of Park City and Draper."
I traveled in January 2025 from New York City to Salt Lake City, arriving by train as the landscape shifted from snow-topped mountains and frozen streams to red canyons and flowing brooks. I spent three days exploring Salt Lake City and nearby Park City and Draper. The region features high-end ski resorts, a thriving tech hub, affluent neighborhoods, and unexpected urban amenities. I encountered an active tech scene, a downtown ski lift, and an affordable five-star hotel. Luxury hotels, busy slopes, and startup-style tech offices were present alongside nine surprising discoveries during a three-night visit.
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