Something in store: for being a "little" big city, Salt Lake City has all you can ask for when it comes to retail therapy, from big national chains to small boutique shops.

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Utah's emerging status as a business-friendly state has resulted with national retailers making their way to the Beehive State, and also allowed small boutique stores to open and flourish.

From the outdoor shopping and entertainment experience at The Gateway to the high-end elegance at City Creek Center in downtown Salt Lake City to all the little boutique shops in between, there's nothing you can't find. Even a short TRAX ride away can lead you to Trolley Square, a multi-use shopping facility with its own unique shops and businesses as well.

You'll find many specialty and homegrown stores right in Salt Lake City at growing communities like 9th & 9th, 15th & 15, Sugar House and around Main Street and roads extending off of it.

The downtown urban center is also home to the seasonal agricultural and artisian meccas of the Downtown Farmers Market, Art & Craft Market, Harvest Market and Winter Market. These markets are perfect for finding locally produced food and goods.

If you want a complete shopping experience, destinations like The District in South Jordan, Jordan Landing in West Valley City and Station Park in Farmington offer all the shops, restaurants...