Name: Foothill Forum Book Club
Start: 2026-11-23
End: 2026-11-24

The Living Room trail is a must-do hike located right in the heart of downtown with a beautiful overlook of Salt Lake City.

This popular, well-trafficked hike is perfect for anyone looking to get outdoors but that still wants to remain close to the city. Its infamous name comes from the red rock "couches" & "chairs" that can be found at the end of the hike, where you can sit and enjoy a snack or beverage while overlooking the city. Located in the foothills of Salt Lake, right above The Natural History Museum of Utah, The Living Room Hike is a must-try hike for anyone visiting! It is an out-and-back trail that will take you approximately 1.5-3 hours hiking time, and is doable for any level hiker.

**Author’s recommendation**  
If you're feeling adventurous, bring a headlight and head up to watch sunset from the best living room in town!

**Tips and suggestions**  
It can be incredibly hot in the summer months to hike this trail as there is direct sunlight and no cool canyon air. Be on the lookout for rattlesnakes and other wildlife, and always keep your distance from the animals. Ideal times to hike are spring or fall. If you enjoy winter hiking, it is a great trail to experience (you may even get lucky and see moose during less crowded winter months)

The Living Room Hike

Looking for things to do in Salt Lake City? Visit Foothill Cultural District during your next trip to Utah and discover the heart of Salt Lake City's cultural life. With trails to hike, zoo animals to watch, trains to ride, dinosaur bones to dig, beds to sleep in, gardens to stroll, Olympic sports to remember, Buffalo Soldiers to visit, and fine art to enjoy, there's something for everyone. And it's all within three square miles in Salt Lake's foothills. The districts nine venues include: Utah's Hogle Zoo, This is the Place Heritage Park, Red Butte Garden, Fort Douglas Museum, Natural History Museum, Utah Museum of Fine Arts, The Tracy Aviary, The Tower at Rice Eccles Stadium and University Guest House. More information and attraction coupons can be found at http://www.foothillcd.com. The Salt Lake Tribune hailed Foothill Cultural District as its “Editor’s Choice” first runner up and the “People’s Choice” second runner up as the state’s Tourism Top Spot. Read more here: http://www.foothillcd.com. https://www.hoglezoo.org;

Foothill Cultural District

Combined with exceptional views of the Wasatch and Oquirrh Mountains, Glendale creates the ideal golfing experience. The course offers large wonderfully maintained greens with lake and wetland lined fairways that attract an abundance of waterfowl. There is a great view of the Salt Lake City skyline and the state capitol building from the 9th green.

**Course Amenities:**

Driving Range

Retail Proshop

Rental Pull Carts

Cafe

Practice Greens, chipping area

Motorized Rental Cars

Handicap cart - provide 24 hour notice

PGA & LPGA Certified Instructors

**Course Stats:**

| Tee | Par | Rating | Slope | Yardage |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Black - Men | 72 | 70.9 | 117 | 6908 |
| Blue - Men | 72 | 69.3 | 114 | 6380 |
| Blue - Women | 72 | 73.6 | 120 | 6380 |
| Silver - Men | 72 | 66.8 | 108 | 5812 |
| Silver - Women | 72 | 71.0 | 114 | 5812 |
| Gold - Women | 72 | 64.6 | 102 | 4789 |

[Course Scorecard](http://www.slc-golf.com/sites/www.slc-golf.com/files/Glendalescorecard.pdf)

Glendale Golf Course

The award-winning Pioneer Theatre Company is Utah’s premiere professional theatre company and a leading arts organization of the West. Led by Artistic Director Karen Azenberg and Managing Director Adrian Budhu, PTC presents world-class productions that celebrate diversity in culture and society, and serve as the connecting bridge between art and scholarship as an affiliate of the University of Utah. Notable productions include the regional premieres of *Les Misérables*, Sting’s *The Last Ship*, and Frank Wildhorn’s *The Count of Monte Cristo*, as well as the world premieres of *Shucked* (the first-ever Broadway tryout in Utah), *A Distinct Society* by Kareem Fahmy, *Alabama Story* by Kenneth Jones, *The Messenger* by Jeff Talbott, and *Ass* by Ellen Simon. For more information, visit PioneerTheatre.org.

[Check out our season lineup here.](https://pioneertheatre.org/season/)

Pioneer Theatre Company

The Pie Pizzeria, a valley landmark and local hangout since 1980, continues to reign atop the “Best Pizza” lists because of the business philosophy that consistency, quality, equitable pricing and great service are the keys to success. The Pie takes no short cuts! We believe that quality takes time. It would be a MIRACLE if you get your pizza in less than five minutes! We like to consider ourselves old school, no frozen dough or pre-shred bagged pizza cheese here. Everything at The Pie is made to order. Pizza dough is hand rolled and hand tossed the traditional way. We slice our meats, cheeses and vegetables fresh every morning. Our sauces and dressings are made in house too. We do this not because it's the new culinary trend, we do this because we have done it that way for over 40 years. To us it's more about the interaction than the transaction. Relax and let's break bread together...

The Pie Pizzeria, voted Utah's best pizza!

Inspiring Tomorrow's Industry Leaders We welcome students and community members to join our growing community at the J.W. Marriott, Jr. Institute at the University of Utah. We are passionate about the hospitality industry, helping students build meaningful careers, and connecting with industry partners. About the Institute The J. W. Marriott, Jr. Institute honors the visionary legacy of Bill Marriott by inspiring students to develop a mindset rooted in hospitality for an experience-driven world. Through diverse, co-curricular programs it connects students with industry, engages disciplines across campus, and cultivates skillsets all students need to lead with care, empathy, and ingenuity.

J.W. Marriott, Jr. Institute

Welcome to U Club Salt Lake City's exclusive private business club and premier events venue located at the University of Utah's Ken Garff Red Zone at Rice-Eccles Stadium. This elite club offers premium dining, personalized events and meeting spaces, engaging programming and spirited game-day celebrations designed to bring fans, faculty, alumni and the business community together. Bringing College and Community Together Our Club is where members of the community will come together to make meaningful connections and enrich their personal and professional lives. Entertain your clients or business associates in our unique stadium setting or take advantage of our stimulating programming, exclusive events and social clubs built around mutual interests. Exceptional Dining Offering innovative, upscale cuisine served up with amazing stadium or mountain views, the culinary experience at the U Club will be unrivaled in the Salt Lake City area.

Ken Garff University Club

Where it Started!  
Too many palm trees….. said no one ever! We brought Coco Art & Spa to life to fulfill our ever-present need to connect to that island vibe. Sunshine, ocean breezes, and all the beauty that nature provides. We want you to get lost in relaxation at our island-style resort in the comfort of your own neighborhood. ​  
  
Coco offers you a place to lift your vibration, learn about health and celebrate caring for yourself. ​  
  
Splash in a sparkling water or hot tea with your favorite spa treatment and you’ll be walking on sunshine!

[Services](https://www.cocoartspa.com/book-online)

[Spa Packages](https://www.cocoartspa.com/plans-pricing)

[Art](https://www.cocoartspa.com/art)

Coco Art & Spa

SAME AMAZING COFFEE. EVEN MORE TOAST. We took our already too good to be true toast to the next level. Our kitchen location brings the 9th and 9th neighborhood THE brunch spot with Toast and Gravy, French Toast and Hash to appease those mid-morning hunger. We also have your favorite B.L.T. and Chicken Salad Melt to make any lunch better and tastier. With all our local partners, we bring you the freshest food to one of your favorite Salt Lake neighborhoods.

Publik Kitchen

The Griffins of Westminster College offer exciting action as they compete in ski/snowboard, golf, track, cross country, basketball, lacrosse, and soccer. Single game tickets and season tickets available.

Westminster College Athletics

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.

Sports Salt Lake

This book club examines contemporary socio-political issues through nonfiction books, thought-provoking questions, and civil discourse. Held on select Mondays and the last Tuesday of each month.This book club examines contemporary socio-political issues through nonfiction books, thought-provoking questions, and civil discourse. Held on select Mondays and the last Tuesday of each month.Foothill Forum meets on select Mondays and the last Tuesday of each month from 6:30-7:30pm. Books can be picked up at the Anderson-Foothill branch one month prior to the meeting, while supplies last.Tue, Jan 27, 6:30pm · Hope for Cynics: The Surprising Science of Human Goodness by Jamil ZakiTue, Feb 24, 6:30pm · AI Snake Oil: What Artificial Intelligence Can Do, What It Can’t, and How to Tell the Difference by Arvind Narayanan & Sayash KapoorMon, Mar 30 & Tue, Mar 31, 6:30pm · The Authority Gap: Why Women Are Still Taken Less Seriously Than Men, and What We Can Do About It by Mary Ann SieghartMon, Apr 27 & Tue, Apr 28, 6:30pm · Gunfight: My Battle Against the Industry that Radicalized America by Ryan BusseTue, May 26, 6:30pm · Biting the Hand: Growing Up Asian in Black and White America by Julia LeeMon, June 29 & Tue, June 30, 6:30pm · The Genome Defense: Inside the Epic Legal Battle to Determine Who Owns Your DNA by Jorge L. ContrerasMon, July 27 & Tue, July 28, 6:30pm · The Wrong Stuff: How the Soviet Space Program Crashed and Burned by John StrausbaughMon, Aug 24 & Tue, Aug 25, 6:30pm · Abundance by Ezra Klein & Derek ThompsonMon, Sep 28 & Tue, Sep 29, 6:30pm · Ultra-Processed People: The Science Behind Food That Isn't Food by Chris Van TullekenMon, Oct 26 & Tue, Oct 27, 6:30pm · White Poverty: How Exposing Myths About Race and Class Can Reconstruct American Democracy by Rev. Dr. William J. Barber IIMon, Nov 23 & Tue, Nov 24, 6:30pm · Determined: A Science of Life without Free Will by Robert M. SapolskyThis calendar listing is brought to you by NowPlayingUtah.com, Utah's one-stop, online website for arts and entertainment events, powered by the Utah Cultural Alliance.

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