The Avenues, Salt Lake City
SLC's historic hillside neighborhood — Victorian architecture, canyon trail access, panoramic valley views, and a quiet residential character just minutes from Downtown.
Memory Grove Park
ParkA serene canyon park at the base of the Avenues, dedicated as a war memorial. Trails lead up City Creek Canyon, one of the few urban canyons closed to vehicles year-round.
Urban canyon escapeCity Creek Canyon Trail
HikingA paved trail running up City Creek Canyon, closed to motor vehicles year-round (bikes alternate days). One of the best easy hikes accessible directly from the city.
Best city hike accessThe Avenues Proper
RestaurantA beloved neighborhood restaurant known for approachable American comfort food, craft cocktails, and a welcoming patio. A true neighborhood institution.
Neighborhood institutionEnsign Peak
HikingA short but steep hike just north of the Avenues offering panoramic views of the entire Salt Lake Valley, the Great Salt Lake, and the Wasatch Range. One of SLC's best viewpoints.
Best valley panoramaRose Establishment
CoffeeA minimal, design-forward coffee shop in the lower Avenues that serves exceptional espresso and coffee in a serene setting. One of the city's finest specialty coffee spots.
Exceptional specialty coffeeUtah State Capitol
LandmarkPerched at the northern edge of the Avenues, the beautifully restored Capitol building offers free tours and commanding views of the valley from its surrounding grounds.
Architectural landmark with viewsSLC's Most Historic Neighborhood
The Avenues is where Salt Lake City's history is most visible in its built environment. Walking the alphabetically named streets — A Street, B Street, C Street — you'll pass Victorian homes, Craftsman bungalows, and early 20th century apartments that date to the city's first great growth period.
The neighborhood climbs steeply from Capitol Hill into the Wasatch foothills, which creates spectacular views but also demands some effort. Higher Avenues residents often joke that visiting friends requires a certain level of fitness. The reward is quiet streets, mature trees, and a genuine neighborhood feel.
The 9th and 9th commercial district at the neighborhood's southern edge is one of SLC's most charming — a small cluster of independent restaurants and cafes that serve as a neighborhood anchor. Pago, one of SLC's finest restaurants, is here.