Name: Bank of America– Museums on Us
Start: 2026-10-03
End: 2026-10-04

To reach Big Cottonwood Canyon from Salt Lake City, take I-215 to the 6200 South "Canyons" exit and then continue east on U-152, following signs to Solitude and Brighton. This 15-mile scenic byway takes about one hour round trip. From the main road, this canyon narrows almost immediately into dramatic alpine scenery. This 15-mile drive provides access to excellent hiking, fishing, picnicking, rock climbing, and camping. During the mid-1800s, Old West miners sought their fortune in gold and silver ore here. Remnants of old mines can be spotted from trails winding up the slopes. Located in the Uintah-Wasatch-Cache National Forest, Big Cottonwood Canyon is home to Solitude and Brighton ski resorts. Both have full-service, year-round facilities. From Brighton there are several easy trails leading to various lakes, including Twin Lakes, Lake Mary, Lake Martha, and Dog Lake. The canyon is a protected watershed area and no dogs are permitted. Wilderness areas are located to the north and south.

Big Cottonwood Canyon

It's the heart of [Gardner Village](https://www.visitsaltlake.com/listings/Gardner-Village/54342/) and where our story began. Archibald’s Restaurant is located in a historic flour mill that was built in 1877 by one of the original pioneer settlers to the Salt Lake Valley, [Archibald Gardner](https://www.gardnervillage.com/archibald-salt-lake-temple), who was also instrumental in building the Salt Lake Temple. The mill was originally powered by turbin driven water and many of the original equipment remains today. The [mill](https://www.gardnervillage.com/gardner-village-history) is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and is a special part of Utah’s history. If you’re looking for a unique dining experience rich in history and great food, Archibald’s in the place.  
  
Archibald’s Restaurant opened in 1990 and serves [lunch and dinner](https://www.gardnervillage.com/archibalds-restaurant). It has a delicious menu serving a variety of dishes. Salads, sandwiches, pastas, steaks and seafood. The pot roast in pan dripping gravy has been a staple for over 30 years. Alongside our impressive menu of entrees, we're known for our signature Fried Green Tomatoes. The popular and longtime appetizer has been on the menu since the restaurant opened. For dessert, the carrot cake and white chocolate bread pudding are a must. Archibald's has built a reputation of serving fresh food, made in-house daily. Pay us a visit, and you’ll feel as if you’ve stepped back in time as you mill around in a restaurant unlike any other in Utah.

You'll also find [unique venues](https://www.gardnervillage.com/host-your-event) within Archibald's for your next event - Mill Plaza, the Gear Room, the Silo, the Wheel Room, The Cottage, Miller's Office and the Cellar Bar. With the backdrop of the historic Gardner flour mill, you'll discover all the modern amenities of a heated floor, fire pits and a cozy fireplace to warm your guests as they mingle with friends and family on the Mill Plaza. You'll enjoy an outdoor space with a stunning setting that has the versatility to have a tent on the plaza or easily create flow to include the[indoor event spaces](https://www.gardnervillage.com/archibalds-restaurant-event-spaces) of Archibald's Restaurant. Event coordinators will take care of the details so you can focus on the things that matter most.

  
Before or after your meal, wander brick-lined paths and explore locally owned shops and businesses surrounding the iconic mill and silo at [Gardner Village](https://www.gardnervillage.com/). With its picturesque setting and variety of experiences, a visit to Archibald’s offers a one-of-a-kind destination you won’t find anywhere else in Utah.

Come for the food and stay for [WitchFest](http://www.gardnervillage.com/witch-fest) during October each year.

**Open for lunch and dinner, Monday-Saturday**

Archibald's Restaurant at Gardner Village

All photos by Outdoor Project Contributor, Kyle Jenkins

| **Pros:** Amazing views down canyon. Beautiful lake. Wildfowers. Easy access to the trailhead. **Cons:** Steep. Can be a little crowded. No dogs. Exposed at times. **Congestion:** Moderate **Preferable Season(s):** Summer, Fall **Day-Use/Parking Pass Required:** Not Required **Dogs allowed:** No | **Total Distance:** 5.60 mi (9.01 km) **Trailhead Elev.:** 6,300 ft (1,920 m) **Net Elev. Gain:** 2,600 ft (792 m) **Trail Uses:** Hiking **Trail type:** There-and-back |
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An absolute must-see for the aspiring Wasatch adventurer, Lake Blanche Trail is the perfect mix of challenge and accessibility. The ascent is steep, as is the case with many trails in the Cottonwoods, but the reward at the end of the hike keeps a steady stream of people coming to give it a try. Nearly 4 miles up the trail lies a serene lake with a towering peak known as the Sundial. The jagged dual-spire reflecting in the water below creates a unique and breathtaking scene.

From the parking lot the trail begins a few hundred yards up a paved pedestrian road heading east. The start of the actual trail is on the right and is easy to miss; if you reach the waterfall at the end of the road you have gone just a bit too far. The waterfall is worth checking out, however, if you are visiting for the first tim

Lake Blanche Trail

Known for the 'Fastest Ice on Earth', Utah Olympic Oval is home to over 100 world records in speed skating. Built in 2001, this amazing venue has transformed from a high-performance competition venue to a community recreational resource for Utah residents from all over Salt Lake Valley. Today, the Olympic Oval continues to host world-class speed skating races annually and provides learn-to-programs for aspiring figure skaters, speed skaters, hockey players and more

Utah Olympic Oval

The Element Event Center is a unique, shared vision come to fruition. With the planning and execution of several organizations – including the Utah Olympic Legacy Foundation, Kearns Oquirrh Park Fitness Center, US Speedskating, Salt Lake County, and the State of Utah – the $12M multi-use Element Event Center is a model of cooperation and innovation between government, non-profit and community partners that individual stakeholders couldn’t have achieved independently.

Element Event Center

Our purpose is to establish a place where the native Hawaiian community can learn, share and experience their culture and unique lifestyle of the "islands" right here in Utah. We welcome the community-at-large to come experience and appreciate the cultural experiences and island warmth each time they visit.

Hawaiian Cultural Center

Buca di Beppo offers modern Italian cuisine in an eclectic, vintage setting. Buca di Beppo is the perfect place for celebrating a special occasion, planning a group event or having a night out with family and friends. Come celebrate at Buca and enjoy the Italian traditions of food, friendship and hospitality

Buca di Beppo, Midvale

A large regional park with many amenities, including a pavilion, disc golf course, exercise track, outdoor basketball complex, four-field softball complex, large, grassy areas and pool.

Valley Regional Softball Complex

Finding a spa that delivers both genuine warmth and professional, therapeutic results shouldn’t be hard. At Palm Massage Spa, we blend top-tier hospitality with skilled bodywork tailored exactly to your needs—from deeply therapeutic pain relief to pure, restorative relaxation.

We explicitly invest in premium, high-quality professional products because we want to truly nourish and transform your skin. There is nothing we love more than seeing our clients check out the mirror after a session with a huge smile and that beautiful, healthy post-facial glow that lasts.

Palm Massage Spa

\* Tsunami is locally owned and operated since 2002.

\* We are dedicated to providing guests with extraordinary dining experiences and procure the freshest, finest quality ingredients available.

\* Our delicious cuisine is paired with exquisite service in a relaxing and enjoyable dining environment.

\* We offer a separate gluten free menu, as well as vegetarian options.

\* Our sushi is of the highest quality and our menu also includes U.S. Wagyu beef and organic chicken options.

\* Join us for Happy Hour Monday through Friday from 2:00 - 5:00 and enjoy small plates and specialty "Saketinis".

\* With the exception of the Teriyaki sauce, all sauces are made in-house as is our ice cream.

\* For a complete menu, see tsunamiutah.com/menus.

Tsunami Restaurant and Sushi Bar - Union Heights

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

Bank of America Merrill and Bank of America Private Bank credit and debit cardholders can receive FREE general admission to the Utah Museum of Fine Arts at the University of Utah from Saturday through Sunday, October 3rd–4th.Through the Museums on Us program, Bank of America is able to provide its cardholders with free access to more than 225 artistic and cultural experiences across the United States at celebrated institutions ranging from art, children’s, and history museums to aquariums, botanical gardens, and science centers.Present your Bank of America, Merrill or Bank of America Private Bank credit or debit card along with a photo ID to gain free general admission.This 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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