Pioneer Park was settled in 1847 and is known as the "Old Fort" settlement. It is the site of the first pioneer campsite in Salt Lake City, and the site of the first pioneer fort. Now features on-site tennis court, volleyball, basketball, and playground. Free wireless Internet access.

Pioneer Park

J Wong's Thai & Chinese Bistro opened near the end of 2009 in the historic Patrick Lofts building and just steps away from the Salt Palace.

- J. Wong’s offers downtown diners fresh and sophisticated Thai and Chinese cuisine in a stylish, contemporary setting.
- The menu honors the Wong family’s Thai and Chinese roots, and features traditional dishes such as Peking duck along with modern interpretations such as Thai Spicy Lamb plus an array of curries and noodle dishes.
- There’s a modern bar and full liquor license for the urban cocktailing crowd and those that want a drink after work or conventions.
- A banquet room for private parties and corporate entertaining with A/V at the ready.
- Open Monday-Saturday for lunch, and every day for dinner.
- Take Out and Delivery are available, order online at [J Wong's Thai & Chinese Bistro](https://jwongs.com)
- For large groups or reserving the banquet room call [801-350-0888](tel:1-801-350-0888)

J Wong's has been recognized since opening throughout the Salt Lake area and Utah as being the best Chinese restaurant and among one of the best restaurants around. J Wong's has been recognized with many since opening which include: 2009-2016 Salt Lake Dining Awards Winner. 2012-2017 Best of State.

J Wong’s Thai & Chinese Bistro

Lake Effect isn't your average bar.

Located directly across the street from the Salt Palace Convention Center, Lake Effect is one of downtown Salt Lake City's favorite destinations for great food, craft cocktails, [live music](https://www.lakeeffectslc.com/calendar), and nightlife. Open every day from 11:00 AM to 1:00 AM, it's the perfect place for [lunch, dinner, late-night drinks](https://www.lakeeffectslc.com/menus), or everything in between.

Known for having the largest liquor selection in Utah, Lake Effect also offers an extensive wine collection, rotating draft beers, elevated Mexican-American cuisine, and an award-winning cocktail program, all served in a space unlike anywhere else in the city.

There's something happening every night of the week, with live music daily, Jazz Nights every Wednesday in The Rabbit Hole, and DJs and dancing upstairs in The Church every Thursday through Saturday.

Planning an event? Lake Effect offers several private and semi-private event spaces for everything from business dinners and networking mixers to holiday parties, weddings, receptions, and large corporate events. Our experienced event team will help customize the perfect experience for your group.

For private events, venue tours, or more information, contact Connor Drazin at connor@lakeeffectslc.com or Chelsea Bryant at chelsea@lakeeffectslc.com.

155 W 200 S, Salt Lake City, UT 84101

801.532.2068

[lakeeffectslc.com](https://www.lakeeffectslc.com/)

Lake Effect

Discovery Gateway Children’s Museum, located within the vibrant shopping and entertainment district of downtown Salt Lake City, offers over 60,000 square feet of interactive, one-of-a-kind, hands-on exhibits designed to inspire children of all ages to imagine, explore, and discover. From daily science and art programming to imaginative play, the museum provides a dynamic environment where kids can learn life-long skills, and families can learn and grow together. [Learn more here](http://discoverygateway.org)  
  
**Enjoy Interactive Exhibits For All Ages:**  
  
**Stillson River Railroad**

- All aboard for an unforgettable journey through Discovery Gateway’s *Stillson River Railroad*, the largest model train exhibit in the Intermountain West! Spanning 3,000 square feet and built to a precise O-scale (1:48), this miniature world features over 1,200 feet of track winding through handcrafted landscapes, more than 4,500 trees, 200 buildings, 200 cars, and 1,000 figurines—each detail telling a story of a bustling Virginia port city. Children and families can enjoy hands-on interactive elements, dive into a scavenger hunt, and explore the creative intersection of history, engineering, and imagination in this immersive experience.

  
**I Dig Dinos**

- Step into the shoes of a paleontologist at *I Dig Dinos*, an immersive, one-of-a-kind, hands-on dinosaur exhibit in downtown Salt Lake City! Kids can suit up with lab coats and goggles, then use tools (kid-safe versions) to dig for fossilized bones in the Dig Pit—featuring life sized dinosaur remains. Get up close with over 600 fossil and geologic specimens, examine fossils under microscopes, and explore mounted replicas of a life-size Utahraptor (the most accurate in the world!), a half-scale Pteranodon, and a mini Tyrannosaurus rex. With interactive stations, authentic tools and a vast collection of real specimens donated by renowned paleontologist Joe Dabelko, this exhibit brings science, adventure, and prehistoric discovery to life!

  
**Mark Miller Subaru Express Service**

- Get under the hood and discover the science and engineering that make cars move! In this hands-on exhibit, kids can explore how vehicles work by changing the oil, making repairs, charging the car, and even learning how solar power can help fuel the future. Supported by Mark Miller Subaru, this interactive space sparks curiosity and inspires the next generation of innovators through playful, real-world learning.

  
**Staker Parson Construction Zone**

- Grab your hard hat and get to work in the *Staker Parson Construction Zone*! This dynamic, hands-on exhibit lets kids explore the science behind building roads, moving materials, and shaping our world. Operate kid-friendly cranes, sort rocks on a working conveyor belt, climb through an underground tunnel, and build towering structures with foam blocks. With features like an upper-level deck, light-up control panels, and real construction concepts—like how recycled materials help build roads—this exhibit sparks problem-solving, teamwork, and big dreams in every young builder.

  
**Associated Food Stores Semi Truck**

- Climb into the driver’s seat of a 17-foot-long semi-truck and discover how fresh food gets from farm to table! In this interactive exhibit kids can take the wheel, turn on the lights, talk on the radio, and then get to work unloading fruits and veggies at the loading dock. Sort produce by color, push carts along conveyor belts, and deliver food straight into the popular Macey’s Grocery Store exhibit. Along the way, children learn how farmers, drivers, and grocery teams work together in a fast-paced supply chain that keeps communities fed—and how trucks play a vital role in the journey.

**See a map of the museum [here](https://www.discoverygateway.org/exhibit-maps/).**  
  
**See the calendar for daily programming and special events [here](https://www.discoverygateway.org/calendar/).**

**Have questions about parking?** **Get detailed parking information [here](https://www.discoverygateway.org/parking/).  
  
  
Enjoy Unique Events Happening in October:**

- [**Reading With Raptors**](https://www.discoverygateway.org/event/reading-with-raptors-4/)
- [**Witches & Wizards Tea Party**](https://www.discoverygateway.org/event/witches-wizards-tea-party/)

  
**Keep The Learning & Fun Going All Summer Long With Summer Camps**

Looking for the perfect place for your kids to learn, play, and explore this summer? Whether you're a working parent or you just need a mental break & some personal time, Summer Camps are perfect for your family! Camps are perfect for ages 5-10 years old, and each week is packed with hands-on STEAM activities, creative experiments, exciting themes, and more — all in a **safe, supervised environment** led by trained educators who know how to keep kids engaged and having a blast!

Sign your kids up for unforgettable summer camps [here.](https://www.discoverygateway.org/summercamps/)

**Make The Next Birthday Or Company Party One To Remember**

With 60,000 square feet of interactive, hands-on exhibits, Discovery Gateway Children’s Museum offers a one-of-a-kind venue for birthday parties, family gatherings, and large group events. Whether you're planning your child’s next unforgettable birthday celebration or organizing a corporate event for your team and their families, our flexible rental options can accommodate groups of all sizes.

The museum can host up to 600 guests, with options to rent the entire facility or reserve specific areas for smaller groups.  
  
Birthday rentals come with your choice of 7 different birthday themes, your own private birthday room, a dedicated Birthday Coordinator to handle everything from start to finish, and all day access to hands-on fun throughout the museum.  
  
**Book a Birthday Party [here](https://www.discoverygateway.org/birthday-rentals/).**  
**Book a facility rental [here](https://www.discoverygateway.org/facility-rentals2/).**

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Discovery Gateway Children's Museum

Soundwell is one of Salt Lake City’s most unique event venues. Soundwell is located next to the Convention Center, and multiple neighboring Hotels; AC Hotel, TownhomeSuites, Holiday Inn Express, Hilton, and Marriott City Creek. Soundwell’s location and open layout make it the perfect location for your upcoming corporate event, fundraiser, holiday party, or business gathering. Our space can accommodate groups all the way up to 650 guests.

- Accommodating groups up to 650
- Across from Salt Palace Convention Center
- Open layout + flexible floor plan
- 3 full service bars
- Separate patio space
- Large stage with full access green rooms
- State of the art sound system
- Unique branding opportunities
- Personal event coordinator

Soundwell

The Bistro located inside the new Courtyard by Marriott Downtown

Grab 'n go snacks. Sit-down meals. We've got tastes to suit your speed.

- Take It To Go or Sit and Be Served
- We Proudly Serve Starbucks® Coffee
- Enjoy Seasonal Food and Cocktail Selections

The Bistro

***You had us at Brunch!*** We brought our high-energy, good vibes, chef-crafted, Tropical Brunch Oasis to Downtown Salt Lake! We couldn’t think of a better venue than partnering with the Post District community who’s reimagining shopping, dining, nightlife, and new elevated experiences to our beloved Salt Lake City. Get ready to take pleasure in the best brunch resaurant enjoying breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner of the best by escaping to a sun shining, birds chirping, DJ spinnin, champagne poppin’ destination. Our new location stands 2 Floors high, filled with lush interiors and rich textures, lively dance floor, awe-inspiring outdoor atrium overlooking our cityscape, and an upscale, never done before Brunch Club and Rooftop Palate Parlor!

Latest events happening at Sunday's Best:

- Brunch with Santa
- Early Bird Menu
- Rooftop Tasting Tour
- Hookah Nights
- Live DJs

Sunday's Best Downtown

Steak, Seafood & the ultimate VIBE dining experience STK Salt Lake City seamlessly blends a modern steakhouse with a chic lounge, delivering a dynamic fine dining experience with the superior quality of a traditional steakhouse.

STK Steakhouse

Escape the ordinary, discover your new local spot: 3 Floors, 3 Bars, Endless Fun! Poplar Street Pub offers a vibrant atmosphere, delicious food (including amazing vegetarian options!), and endless entertainment - from pool tables to sports on 18 TVs. Get your brunch fix on Sundays, enjoy daily specials, and unwind on our fire-pit patios.

Late-night cravings welcome - our kitchen stays open late! [Book a Private](https://poplarstreetpub.com/about/corporate-events/) Party or Event in Downtown SLC Planning a party or corporate event? We have the perfect spot and a flexible menu. Book Now.

Poplar Street Pub

A contemporary interpretation of classic Italian fare in a room of flourishing greenery and natural woods. With a focus on hand crafted pasta highlighting local produce, artisanal bakery, primes steaks and seafood.

Lupessa

Visit Salt Lake

Salt Lake is the place where the Wasatch mountain peaks frame city streets. Sure, Salt Lake's famed for our winter powder ([four legendary ski resorts](https://www.visitsaltlake.com/things-to-do/skiing-snowboarding/) just 30 minutes from downtown), but that's just one season's story. Summer brings families [hiking through wildflower meadows](https://www.visitsaltlake.com/things-to-do/outdoor-recreation/) before cooling off at a Jazz game or the Gateway fountains. Autumn paints our mountain canyons in gold, perfect for morning strolls that end at local coffee shops. Spring? That's when you might spot baby bison on Antelope Island before heading to the Eccles Theater for a Broadway show. Our soaring Wasatch Mountains rise dramatically from downtown Salt Lake, creating a place where every day offers both natural wonders and urban energy. And while we sit perfectly between the [national parks](https://www.visitsaltlake.com/things-to-do/outdoor-recreation/state-national-parks/) with Yellowstone's geysers and Utah's red rock country, the real magic happens right here, where everyone can [discover the history](https://www.visitsaltlake.com/plan-your-visit/about-salt-lake/) of the city as they find their own rhythm between mountain adventure and city life.

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