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Salt Lake City

The city was established by Mormons crossing from the east. Brigham Young saw the lake (probably not knowing it was salty) and decided to build here.

Major Events: Sundance Film Festival, Utah Blues Festival, Utah Arts Festival

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Utah State Capitol: The building was completed in 1916. It underwent significant renovations from 2004-2008 to install anti-earthquake footings (an impressive feat of engineering). The artworks display several Mormon events from the founding of the state.

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Bohemian Brewery and Grill: A two-fer, where you get a restaurant and brewery. Having been to Oktoberfest in Munich (and a few other ‘fest’ style events across the world, I’m a fan of Schweinshaxen! That delicious pork knuckle with crispy skin and juicy meat is a crave-worthy entree. This version has gravy, spätzle, and red cabbage. Delicious.

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Liquor stores in Utah are run by the state. Beer, wine, and hard liquor must be procured from these stores.
Pro Tip: Utah probably want to limit drinking so they sell beers individually, rather than in six-plus packs. This means you can try several beers a la carte instead of committing to one beer six-plus times each.

Bohemian Brewery and Grill: The Cherny Bock was a nice light pairing with a heavy but tasty meal.