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Sandy is a city of about 95,000 people in the southeast Salt Lake Valley, right at the foot of the Wasatch Mountains and the mouth of Little Cottonwood Canyon. Named for its sandy soil, it began as a mining and railroad town in the 1870s and is now one of Utah's largest suburbs, with some of the best mountain access in the state.
Rio Tinto Stadium is home to Real Salt Lake of Major League Soccer, and the Sandy Museum tells the city's mining and pioneer story in a historic home. The Hale Centre Theatre has a state-of-the-art stage, and the South Towne area has shopping and dining.
The mountains are the main draw. Bell Canyon's trail climbs past a reservoir to waterfalls, the Rocky Mouth Falls trail leads to a canyon waterfall, and Dimple Dell Regional Park runs a long natural ravine through the city. In winter, the world-famous ski resorts of Snowbird and Alta are only about 20 minutes up Little Cottonwood Canyon.
America First Field, formerly Rio Tinto Stadium, is the home of Real Salt Lake of Major League Soccer and the Utah Royals of the women's league. The stadium has views of the Wasatch Mountains from the stands. Buy tickets ahead for weekend matches and use the nearby TRAX station to avoid parking traffic.
Hale Centre Theatre in Sandy is a large professional theater known for its family friendly Broadway musicals and plays, staged in a round theater with advanced stage effects. Its annual A Christmas Carol is a local tradition. Book tickets early, as many shows sell out weeks ahead.
Sandy Amphitheater is an outdoor concert venue with lawn and seat sections, hosting summer concerts by touring bands, tribute acts and community events. The setting looks toward the mountains. Bring a blanket or low chair for the lawn, and arrive early for good spots on busy nights.
The Sandy Museum is a small local history museum in a historic building in old Sandy, with displays on the town's mining, railroad and pioneer past. Volunteers share stories about early residents and the smelters that once operated here. Admission is free, and hours are limited, so check ahead.
Dimple Dell Regional Park is a large natural ravine running through Sandy, with miles of sandy trails for hiking, biking and horseback riding. It feels wild despite being surrounded by neighborhoods. Wear good shoes, bring water, and watch for horses and riders on the shared trails.
Bell Canyon Reservoir is a small mountain lake reached by a steep trail from the Granite trailhead on the east side of Sandy. The hike is about two miles round trip, with views over the valley, and the trail continues to waterfalls higher up. Start early in summer and bring plenty of water.
Rocky Mouth Falls is a short hike in east Sandy that ends at a narrow canyon with a waterfall, best in spring when snowmelt is high. The trail is under a mile each way but has stairs and rocky sections. Parking at the trailhead is small, so come early on weekends and be careful on wet rocks.
Temple Quarry Trail is a short paved loop at the mouth of Little Cottonwood Canyon where pioneers quarried the granite used to build the Salt Lake Temple. Signs explain the quarry work and you can see split boulders. It is easy for all ages and is a good first stop before driving up the canyon.
Little Cottonwood Canyon starts at Sandy's east edge and climbs steeply between granite walls to the Snowbird and Alta ski areas. In summer it offers hiking, climbing and wildflowers; in winter it has deep powder snow. Check road conditions in winter, as traction rules and closures are common.
The Shops at South Town is Sandy's large shopping mall, with department stores, national retailers, restaurants and an indoor play area. It is near the freeway and the Expo Center. Use it for a rainy day or winter outing, and look for seasonal events and holiday activities inside.
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