Great Date Ideas In Salt Lake City Utah

With picturesque scenery, fresh mountain air, vibrant nightlife and cozy wine bars, it’s easy to see how Salt Lake City is the ideal romantic getaway and ultimate date-night experience. Whether you’re looking to rekindle the magic, propose to your sweetie or pamper your new flame, Culture Trip’s local insiders share their beloved date-night spots in the Utah capital that will spark magic and romance for all couples.

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Neon sign in Salt Lake City, Utah that says “Salt Lake City is for Lovers”

The Kura Door Couple’s Massage

Want to enjoy a little R&R while reconnecting with your partner? If so, the Kura Door offers a magical way to leave your worries behind. This holistic Japanese spa offers a couple’s retreat package, complete with two hours of pure bliss: a one-hour signature Kura massage and a traditional Japanese ofuro bath experience. Listen to soothing music and enjoy relaxing scents of essential oils and herbs as you soak side by side in the healing waters. Recommended by local insider David Smurthwaite

Ruth’s Diner

Grab some grub at Ruth’s Diner, a beloved fixture of the local community since 1930. This trolley car-turned-restaurant, nestled in a canyon, boasts scenic views and serves various spins on the classic eggs benedict, along with several other tasty options – don’t forget to try Ruth’s signature Mile High biscuits. During the summer months, it often hosts live music. Enjoy a casual dinner and perhaps a little night music with your sweetie under a canopy of oak trees and twinkle lights. Recommended by local insider Whitney Brown

Gallivan Center

This sprawling outdoor amphitheater in the city center offers up cool things to do in Salt Lake City all year long. The summer months bring free concerts, swing dancing and fun food events, such as Food Truck Thursdays. During the winter, Gallivan Center turns into a popular outdoor ice-skating rink. Whether you’re looking to sway to live music with your other half or hold hands and skate, it is sure to turn your romantic vacation up a notch. Recommended by local insider Whitney Brown

Hale Centre Theatre

Who says you need to go to New York City to see a Broadway show? Just 15mi (24km) south of Salt Lake City, you’ll find Hale Centre Theatre, among the country’s highest attended professional theaters. It offers a variety of Broadway and off-Broadway classics that will provide you with an evening of entertainment and spectacle that is unforgettably romantic. If your sweetheart is a bona fide theater lover, surprise them with a backstage tour, which takes place every Wednesday (for a nominal fee). Recommended by local insider Whitney Brown

Brewvies Cinema Pub

Want to revamp the typical night of curling up on the couch and watching a movie? If so, Brewvies Cinema Pub is the perfect relaxed evening for two, where you can catch a new release while eating delicious pub food and sipping craft beer. It even has a full bar, so you can enjoy a fancy cocktail with your evening movie if you wish. Planning a romantic staycation or enjoying a mid-week escape? If so, visit Brewvies on Tuesdays when movies are only $5.39. Recommended by local insider David Smurthwaite

Caputo’s Cooking Classes

If you’re looking to add a little amore to your date night, what better way to do it than by taking a cooking class at Caputo’s, the city’s oldest Italian deli? If you think Italian food is the food of love, you’re in for a real treat. Caputo’s offers a variety of classes, including food and wine pairings and Tuscan-style cooking. You can also learn how to make a decadent pasta sauce that is guaranteed to wow the next time you cook for that someone special. Recommended by local insider David Smurthwaite

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Culture Trip launched in 2011 with a simple yet passionate mission: to inspire people to go beyond their boundaries and experience what makes a place, its people and its culture special and meaningful — and this is still in our DNA today. We are proud that, for more than a decade, millions like you have trusted our award-winning recommendations by people who deeply understand what makes certain places and communities so special.

Increasingly we believe the world needs more meaningful, real-life connections between curious travellers keen to explore the world in a more responsible way. That is why we have intensively curated a collection of premium small-group trips as an invitation to meet and connect with new, like-minded people for once-in-a-lifetime experiences in three categories: Culture Trips, Rail Trips and Private Trips. Our Trips are suitable for both solo travelers, couples and friends who want to explore the world together.

Culture Trips are deeply immersive 5 to 16 days itineraries, that combine authentic local experiences, exciting activities and 4-5* accommodation to look forward to at the end of each day. Our Rail Trips are our most planet-friendly itineraries that invite you to take the scenic route, relax whilst getting under the skin of a destination. Our Private Trips are fully tailored itineraries, curated by our Travel Experts specifically for you, your friends or your family.

We know that many of you worry about the environmental impact of travel and are looking for ways of expanding horizons in ways that do minimal harm - and may even bring benefits. We are committed to go as far as possible in curating our trips with care for the planet. That is why all of our trips are flightless in destination, fully carbon offset - and we have ambitious plans to be net zero in the very near future.