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City in Salt Lake County, Utah, United States
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Sandy is a city just south of Salt Lake City in Utah's Wasatch Range. It is one of the major suburbs of Salt Lake City.
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If you are in Sandy during August, you should check out the city's annual Balloon Festival. The sky literally fills with hot air balloons.
Also during the summer, various parks throughout the city host "Movies in the Park." The city places big screens and projects movies for people to come and see.
A great place to go. Plenty of restaurants, a movie theater, an arcade, and office buildings.
It was renamed from Rio Tinto Stadium in 2022. America First Field is home to Real Salt Lake of Major League Soccer. Two different teams in the National Women's Soccer League, both bearing the Utah Royals name and owned by Real, have played here. The first version played from 2018 until being shut down after the 2020 season, and the revival started play in the 2024 season. The stadium has hosted Paul McCartney, KISS and Neil Diamond. The stadium has hosted other events, including, in 2012, the USA Rugby Championships.
The concert experience at the Amphitheater is truly unique and one you will not find anywhere else in the area. The view is breathtaking as the sun sets in the west and the moon rises over the Wasatch Mountains to the east. Enclosed by an abundance of natural plant life and accented with water features, the amphitheater beautifully blends in with its surroundings. The Sandy Amphitheater holds a capacity of 2,750: 966 theater seats up close to the stage, while the lawn seats about 1,800 with designated lawn chair and blanket areas. Either way, patrons will enjoy an intimate concert experience with plenty of room to stretch out and enjoy an evening of music under the stars. Past acts the amphitheater include: Glen Campbell, Easton Corbin, and Olivia Newton-John.
The museum is located at the original Sandy train station in a historic ZCMI building with two levels of displays, a gift shop and an outdoors exhibit.
The Living Planet Aquarium highlights animal habitats in Utah waters, Earth's oceans and South American species. learn about our interdependence with the fragile ecosystems of our planet through entertaining, interactive educational exhibits and programs.
Snowbird and Alta were named the No.1 Ski Resort in North America by Outside Magazine in 2008. Snowbird offers 882 lodging rooms between four lodging properties. There are also a variety of restaurants and dining options, a relaxing spa, and a helpful staff. Snowbird is also available for summer, spring, or fall activities, such as hiking or the famous Alpine Slide.
One of the best Indian food experiences in town.
Great Thai food.
Across the street from Jordan High School.
Good, fresh pizza.
Great fast Mexican.
This is the only one outside of Texas. Great Tex-Mex!
It really is.
La Caille is the most exquisite, ultra-luxurious restaurant in the state of Utah. The restaurant is located on 22 acres in the mouth of Little Cottonwood Canyon. Expect to pay $50-100 per plate. Also known for banquets and events such as weddings and receptions.
Delicious fine dining. On the pricey side.
Enjoy the elegance of yesteryear with the conveniences of today at the 1887 Hansen House. This Victorian mansion, listed on the National Historic Register, is surrounded by rock gardens, fountains, and 100-year-old trees.
A castle-themed B&B with 10 individually decorated rooms, each with whirlpool tub, fireplace, and WiFi.
A moderate sized mall, with standard offering of shops, and a kids carousel It is pleasant enough, but has no significant features to distinguish it from any other shopping mall. To walk from the Sandy TRAX station, walk out of the station, and to the Sandy Civic Center down Sego Lily Drive. Walk the full length of the grass mall in front of the Town Hall to the shopping mall.
By train
TRAX is a light rail line administered by the Utah Transit Authority (UTA) located in the Salt Lake Valley.
By bus
UTA also operates an extensive bus system which covers the entire Wasatch Range. Sandy has easy and extensive access to many of these bus lines, many of which also stop at the TRAX stations.
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