Coming to Salt Lake City on a business trip?

• Position: Work

Utah is securing its place as a hot spot for national and international conventions thanks to events such as the Outdoor Retailer Winter / Summer Markets, Salt Lake Comic Con and Fan Xperience, the Sundance Film Festival, and more putting up shop in the heart of Salt Lake City at the Salt Palace Convention Center.

HOW TO GET AROUND

You can ride the TRAX light rail system straight from the airport into downtown Salt Lake City in just 20 minutes, and beyond as well. The Free Fare Zone of TRAX is centered in downtown and can get you to anything you need at absolutely no charge within the area. Then, once downtown, with GREENbike, SLC's fast-growing bike share program, you can hop a bike and get from point A to point B in a fun and active way--no activewear required.

WHERE TO STAY

A handful of hotels are within short walking distance of the Salt Palace Convention Center and even more call downtown home. With more than 7,000 rooms available, there's no shortage of space for visitors, whether for business or leisure, from motels, bed and breakfasts, and even the fanciest of hotels. Hotels that come highly recommended include Hilton Hotel Salt Lake City Center, Salt Lake Marriott Downtown at City Creek, Hotel Monaco, the Grand America and Little America Hotel.

WHERE TO EAT

Salt Lake City is expanding its palate one restaurant at a time, and so can you on your trip. From the seafood delights at Market Street Grill and Oyster Bar, sushi at Naked Fish, Bambara's American cuisine to Copper Onion's locally sourced contemporary goodness and beyond, you're bound to find a restaurant close by to close your business deal--all over a delicious lunch.

HAPPY HOUR AND BREWS

Wind down after a busy day with some locally made brews at the likes of Squatters and Red Rock Brewery. If you want more spirit-based drinks, Bar X provides a relaxed speakeasy ambience with wonderful...