Food
A list of local spots that our family, friends, and other guests have enjoyed. Please message me any of your favorite discoveries.
A visit to Lehi is made complete with a trip to the Lehi Bakery on Main Street - best known for its square glazed donuts. The bakery is closed Sunday and Monday, but opens all other days at 7am. Due to popularity selections are often scant toward closing hours, so best to go early.
10 minute drive from home
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Lehi Country Bakery
172 W Main StA visit to Lehi is made complete with a trip to the Lehi Bakery on Main Street - best known for its square glazed donuts. The bakery is closed Sunday and Monday, but opens all other days at 7am. Due to popularity selections are often scant toward closing hours, so best to go early.
10 minute drive from home
Famous to many Utahans, this store originated in St. George in 2010. Best known for its pink-frosted sugar cookies and flavored sodas (dirty Dr. Pepper and Paradise [off-menu item] among our family favorites).
5 minute drive from home
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Swig
1881 W Traverse PkwyFamous to many Utahans, this store originated in St. George in 2010. Best known for its pink-frosted sugar cookies and flavored sodas (dirty Dr. Pepper and Paradise [off-menu item] among our family favorites).
5 minute drive from home
One of Lehi's more upscale dining options suitable for a celebration or date night. Menu items to please even those who don't love seafood or fish: https://www.tsunamiutah.com/menus
5 minute drive from home
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Tsunami Restaurant & Sushi Bar - Traverse Mountain
1616 W Traverse PkwyOne of Lehi's more upscale dining options suitable for a celebration or date night. Menu items to please even those who don't love seafood or fish: https://www.tsunamiutah.com/menus
5 minute drive from home
Sightseeing/Activities
Lehi is home and gateway to many beautiful places. You won't have to travel far to enjoy most of these experiences.
This is one of the great gems of the Lehi area. The entrance fee is $6 per vehicle for a 3-day pass (annual national park pass holders get in free with card). The canyon is relatively quiet in the winter and on spring/summer fall weekdays. Weekends are jam packed, especially during fall colors.
Activities in the canyon:
- Hiking/snowshoeing
- Mountain biking (my favorite ride originates from Timpooneke Trailhead)
- Road biking (Alpine Loop in summer - a ~50 mile bike ride)
- Scenic drive (Alpine Loop [full loop closed during winter, gates open depending on snow levels, usually open by mid-May]: https://utah.com/scenic-drive/alpine-loop
- Fire pits (various benches near riverbed) - be sure to pack own wood (can buy from local grocery store)
- Tibble Fork Reservoir (great for picnic, non-motorized vessels (SUPs and kayaks most popular)
-Timpanogos cave (additional fee required closed during winter; reservations strongly suggested: https://www.nps.gov/tica/planyourvisit/fees.htm)
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American Fork Canyon
This is one of the great gems of the Lehi area. The entrance fee is $6 per vehicle for a 3-day pass (annual national park pass holders get in free with card). The canyon is relatively quiet in the winter and on spring/summer fall weekdays. Weekends are jam packed, especially during fall colors.
Activities in the canyon:
- Hiking/snowshoeing
- Mountain biking (my favorite ride originates from Timpooneke Trailhead)
- Road biking (Alpine Loop in summer - a ~50 mile bike ride)
- Scenic drive (Alpine Loop [full loop closed during winter, gates open depending on snow levels, usually open by mid-May]: https://utah.com/scenic-drive/alpine-loop
- Fire pits (various benches near riverbed) - be sure to pack own wood (can buy from local grocery store)
- Tibble Fork Reservoir (great for picnic, non-motorized vessels (SUPs and kayaks most popular)
-Timpanogos cave (additional fee required closed during winter; reservations strongly suggested: https://www.nps.gov/tica/planyourvisit/fees.htm)
Fantastic trail, paved, 18 miles point to point. Many access points, including from our home's neighborhood. Ideal for walks, running, bike rides, long boards; great for exercise or leisure. One of our favorite activities is a bike ride to one of the various parks along the route.
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Murdock Canal Trail
Fantastic trail, paved, 18 miles point to point. Many access points, including from our home's neighborhood. Ideal for walks, running, bike rides, long boards; great for exercise or leisure. One of our favorite activities is a bike ride to one of the various parks along the route.
Ideal for family fun (especially the pool), and fitness (dedicated lap pool, gym and cardio equipment, indoor track).
Rates and schedules here: https://www.lehi-ut.gov/legacy-center/
10 minute drive from home
* Near Lehi Country Bakery
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Lehi Legacy Center
123 N Center StIdeal for family fun (especially the pool), and fitness (dedicated lap pool, gym and cardio equipment, indoor track).
Rates and schedules here: https://www.lehi-ut.gov/legacy-center/
10 minute drive from home
* Near Lehi Country Bakery
One of Lehi's greatest gems: 55-acre gardens, 3 distinct museums (very kid friendly), movie theaters, restaurants, golf, seasonal activities. See website for more information: https://thanksgivingpoint.org/
10 minute drive from home
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Thanksgiving Point
3003 N Thanksgiving WayOne of Lehi's greatest gems: 55-acre gardens, 3 distinct museums (very kid friendly), movie theaters, restaurants, golf, seasonal activities. See website for more information: https://thanksgivingpoint.org/
10 minute drive from home
Grocery
2 miles from home. 5 minute drive. May easily be accessed from Murdock Canal Trail.
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Smith's Food and Drug
1550 East 3500 North2 miles from home. 5 minute drive. May easily be accessed from Murdock Canal Trail.
5 minute drive. Known for great produce.
*near Tsunami and Swig
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Harmons Grocery - Traverse Mountain
1750 W Traverse Pkwy5 minute drive. Known for great produce.
*near Tsunami and Swig
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Medical attention
In the event of a medical emergency:
- Lehi Clinic Instacare (3249 North 1200 West, Lehi) is open 8am-8pm. Urgent care facility. Less than 2 miles from home.
- American Fork Hospital (170 North 1100 East, American Fork). 15 minute drive from home.
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Sporting events
- Utah Jazz (NBA basketball): Downtown Salt Lake (35 minute drive)
- Salt Lake Bees (AAA baseball): downtown Salt Lake (30 minutes)
- University of Utah (east of downtown Salt Lake): football, basketball, women's gymnastics [perennial top 5 nationally] (40 minute drive)
- Professional soccer: Real Salt Lake (Men's team)/FC Royals (Women's team) - Rio Tinto Stadium in Sandy (20 minute drive)
- BYU (Provo): football, basketball, volleyball [perennial top 10 nationally in women and men teams] (35 minutes drive)
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Theater
- Hale Center Theater: Locations in Orem and Sandy. Year round operation. ~20 minute drive to both locations.
- Eccles Theater: Downtown Salt Lake City. Broadway level theater. 30 minute drive.
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Snow/Ski resorts
Provo Canyon:
- Sundance Mountain Resort: 40 minute drive
Little Cottonwood Canyon:
- Snowbird Ski and Summer resort: 45 min drive
- Alta Ski Area: 60 min drive
Big Cottonwood Canyon:
- Solitude Mountain Resort: 45 min drive
- Brighton Ski Resort: 50 min drive
Wasatch Back:
- Park City Mountain Resort: 55 min drive
- Deer Valley Resort: 60 min drive
Notes:
1) Drive times can vary significantly based on weather, traffic. 2) Some canyons may requires 4x4 drive or chains pending weather conditions.
3) Locations also provide tremendous hiking and/or mountain biking during summer months.