Sugarhouse Park / Wasatch Mountains
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Like to bicycle? You are close to great trails whether in Millcreek Canyon or the Bonneville Shoreline Trail
From many streets in Sugarhouse, you can bike or walk to Salt Lake City attractions: Sugarhouse Park, Hogle’s Zoo – 42 acres, SLC Sports Complex for swimming and skating at 645 S. Guardsman Way – 1580 East.
Sugarhouse Park – 110 acres is located between I-80, 2100 South, 1300 East, and 1700 East in Salt Lake City, Utah. The park is at the heart of the Sugarhouse neighborhood and is the site of a fireworks show and concert every July 4th and a popular sledding location in the winter.
Located just north of Sugarhouse is the University of Utah (U of U) – the oldest university west of the Mississippi and its medical complex, Research Park.
The oldest buildings are on President’s Circle (North on University St. and right on President’s Circle) including the Museum of Natural History, 1390 President’s Circle (Well-known for its Jurassic-era dinosaur skeletons) and across from it at 1395 President’s Circle - Kingsbury Hall http://www.kingsbury.utah.edu/.
Visit historic Fort Douglas founded 1862 located on the U of U campus. From Downtown, go east on 400 South which changes to 500 South. Turn left on S. Campus Dr. and follow it up the hill. Open Tues. – Sat. 12:00 - 5:00. Closed Sun. and Mon., Federal Holidays.
Veterans’ Regional Medical Center is on 500 Foothill Drive across from the U of U. Coming from the west, follow I-80 east to Foothill Dr.- exit 129. Stay on Foothill Drive, head north for approximately three miles to 500 Foothill Dr. Phone: 1-801-582-1565 - Veterans living in Utah and Salt Lake Valleys within specified area
Destinations: Salt Lake City’s neighborhoods – Sugarhouse, Downtown; University of Utah; Veterans’ Regional Medical Center
Suggested Books for Reading: “The Seasoned Traveler” by George Bauer 2006 –
A travel guide for Baby Boomers and Beyond (PBS Series) Includes the different stages of travelers i.e. 60-70 - "active elders"....
