Gallery Stroll
This weekend, one of my favorite SLC events is happening. It's Gallery Stroll time! I love walking around the city from gallery to gallery taking in the talent of local artists, the lovely old buildings, and especially at this time of year the glorious weather. Two of my favorite galleries are listed on this month's event page. Anthony's Fine Art & Antiques is an amazing place to wander. I could spend the whole evening just exploring their vast collection. (Just FYI, this is NOT a place I would take children... too many breakables!) The Hope Gallery is my favorite in the heart of downtown. Their collection is incredible, and don't miss the beautiful stained glass ceilings on the 3rd floor! 
Excellence in the Community Concerts
This free concert series takes place all around the Salt Lake Valley, but many of their concerts are slated for the Gallivan Center in downtown SLC. There's a floor for dancing, and I promise if you enjoy great music and dancing, you'll love this concert series. The schedule for upcoming events is jam-packed with concerts I'd love to see!
Temple Square
No visit to SLC is complete without enjoying the scenery around Temple Square. It's a lovely place for a quiet stroll with the family, and there are some hidden gems that make it one of my favorite places in the city... Even if you've visited Temple Square several times, you may have missed some of my favorite offerings.
If you visit on a weekday, be sure to take a trip to the 26th floor of the Church Office Building for incredible views of the city from the observation deck. (That's where I snapped the picture of the Capitol building above.)
This is a great time of year to explore the Pioneer history of SLC. Check out the Church History Museum for artifacts and artwork. In mid-July there will be a new Pioneer focused exhibit opening.
Near Temple Square, there are tiny little gravesites for Brigham Young and Heber C. Kimball, both pretty little spots to visit if you're up for a short walk.
Salt Lake City Cemetery
When I was a kid, my grandma lived just blocks away from the Salt Lake City Cemetery. It probably seems weird to a lot of people that I'd include this on my list of places to visit, but I think because I loved to stroll the grounds as a child, it has a special place in my heart. It's a beautiful cemetery, and a great place to tackle a really easy service project as a family. There are over 300 photo requests for this cemetery on FindaGrave.com. Bring a camera with you, and help someone find the headstone of one (or many) of their ancestors!
Ensign Peak
My favorite thing about Ensign Peak is the view. For a particularly spectacular view, hike up on an evening around July 4th and you'll be able to see fireworks all over the Salt Lake Valley. If you don't feel up to hiking, bring a blanket to spread out in the park just below the peak.
There are so many fun places to visit in Salt Lake, my little list can't contain them all. Other things on my bucket list include Memory Grove, Gilgal Sculpture Garden, This is the Place, and the International Peace Gardens.
What's on your list?
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