Getting There
Plane
You will arrive at the Salt Lake City International Airport.
Train
Amtrak has a station in downtown Salt Lake City. Salt Lake City has a light rail system throughout the downtown area.
Automobile
This is the most convenient way to get around. The freeway system is efficient.
St. Thomas More has a large parking lot.
Millcreek Inn is accessible by car and will provide free passes to exit the canyon.
Staying There
Accommodations
We recommend staying at Hyatt Place Salt Lake City/Cottonwood, which is convenient to both the ceremony and reception. We have reserved a block of rooms at a special rate available for the dates July 13 through July 16. Secure the discount by booking on or before June 23, 2017 by using this link to book online or calling 1-800-993-4751 and asking for Johnston/McDonough wedding, group code “JOHN.”
What to Wear
Formal/semi-formal. The evening reception will be held mostly outdoors in a canyon. Summer evenings can be cool; please plan accordingly.
While There
Salt Lake City and the surrounding area has many attractions.
Eat
- Red Butte Café
- Kyoto
- Thai Orchid
- Porcupine Pub & Grille
- Cafe Rio
- Millcreek Eggworks
- SOMI Vietnamese Bistro
- Mellow Mushroom
- Spitz Downtown
- Squatters Pub Brewery
- Red Rock Brewery
- Garden Expresso
See
In & Around Salt Lake City
- Temple Square
- Mormon Tabernacle Choir (on Sunday morning)
- Great Salt Lake & Antelope Island
- Red Butte Garden
- Park City
Within Utah
- Arches National Park
- Zion National Park
- Bryce Canyon National Park
- Canyonlands National Park
- Moab, Utah
Do
- Hiking
- Easy: Silver Lake (park at Solitude Nordic Center)
- Medium: Brighton Lakes
- Difficult: Mount Olympus
- Drive up Big Cottonwood Canyon
- Utah Olympic Park
- Snowbird's Tram & Alpine Slide
Miscellany
The Weather
Salt Laky City is hot in July. Expect low humidity and daytime temperatures of 95°F/35°C, with significantly cooler temperatures at night (65°F/18°C).
Electronics
There is no cell coverage at Millcreek Inn or in its canyon. Please plan accordingly.
We appreciate your participation in our unplugged ceremony. Please be in the moment without the distraction of your electronics, cameras, and other devices. A professional photographer will record the event for us, and we will share the pictures with everyone.