Salt Lake City: Visiting The City I Left 35 Years Ago - Easily Among The Most Beautiful In The US
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Date: 2024-01-28
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danieljames4405
Thank you for highlighting my home city of Salt Lake City where I live for 62 years before moving to Kentucky 3 years ago. Even in the winter time where you don't have the foliage it's still a beautiful city and even more so during the spring or summer it just radiates. Wish you could have filmed Trolley square and possibly drive around the Federal heights area. Just to let you know Salt lake City as in most other large cities has become very liberal it hasn't had a Republican mayor in 25 to 30 years and I do believe all the city council are Democrats but the further you get out away from the city itself and into the suburbs it becomes more conservative. Nice video look forward to seeing more videos from you guys thanks!
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Thank you for highlighting my home city of Salt Lake City where I live for 62 years before moving to Kentucky 3 years ago. Even in the winter time where you don't have the foliage it's still a beautiful city and even more so during the spring or summer it just radiates. Wish you could have filmed Trolley square and possibly drive around the Federal heights area. Just to let you know Salt lake City as in most other large cities has become very liberal it hasn't had a Republican mayor in 25 to 30 years and I do believe all the city council are Democrats but the further you get out away from the city itself and into the suburbs it becomes more conservative. Nice video look forward to seeing more videos from you guys thanks!
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Tchild2
I was born in Bountiful, UT 1967. Moved back, living in Midvale Utah in 1978. As a kid, we would walk over to the Fashion Place mall and walk through the construction area of what is now I-215. In those days, the SLC metro area basically ended at 7200S and afterward, there were mostly separate and unconnected cities; Sandy, Draper, Riverton etc, on the fringes.
Over the years, SLC has grown, but the changes have been slow and mostly imperceptible. Back in the spring of 2022, I was downtown and all of sudden, it felt like a completely different city - new highrises and new multi-story apartments everywhere. The energy and vibe of Salt Lake City has changed. It now is beginning to feel like a large city.
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I was born in Bountiful, UT 1967. Moved back, living in Midvale Utah in 1978. As a kid, we would walk over to the Fashion Place mall and walk through the construction area of what is now I-215. In those days, the SLC metro area basically ended at 7200S and afterward, there were mostly separate and unconnected cities; Sandy, Draper, Riverton etc, on the fringes.
Over the years, SLC has grown, but the changes have been slow and mostly imperceptible. Back in the spring of 2022, I was downtown and all of sudden, it felt like a completely different city - new highrises and new multi-story apartments everywhere. The energy and vibe of Salt Lake City has changed. It now is beginning to feel like a large city.
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ronniefranks4351
I lived in Sunset, Utah (31 mi. north) of SLC for 7 1/2 years starting in 1988 and have very fond memories of my time there. I planned to move back to the area from Alabama when I retired quite a few years ago. However, with the massive influx of people, the area isn’t what it once was. I can’t afford housing at the elevated rates they’ve experienced. Add to that the water issues they’re experiencing and my moving back will never happen. I hate it. It’s a beautiful area and the skiing was wonderful. I’ll always think of it as my second home. I wish everyone there the best and regret I’m not one of you!
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I lived in Sunset, Utah (31 mi. north) of SLC for 7 1/2 years starting in 1988 and have very fond memories of my time there. I planned to move back to the area from Alabama when I retired quite a few years ago. However, with the massive influx of people, the area isn’t what it once was. I can’t afford housing at the elevated rates they’ve experienced. Add to that the water issues they’re experiencing and my moving back will never happen. I hate it. It’s a beautiful area and the skiing was wonderful. I’ll always think of it as my second home. I wish everyone there the best and regret I’m not one of you!
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larryjex6485
Salt Lake is my hometown, and I went to Murray High School (Go Spartans) until moving to California. We used to drag state almost every weekend and I hung out at Fashion Place Mall, Cottonwood Mall, the 49th Street Galleria, and all the big parks, including Murray, Liberty and Sugarhouse. I'm back in Utah, but I have no interest in moving to the Salt Lake area. Irresponsible growth has spoiled this city as far as I'm concerned, and it's just not the fun place that I grew up in. I'd advise anyone moving to Salt Lake to bring their own clean air and water because it's now in short supply in Salty Town.
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Salt Lake is my hometown, and I went to Murray High School (Go Spartans) until moving to California. We used to drag state almost every weekend and I hung out at Fashion Place Mall, Cottonwood Mall, the 49th Street Galleria, and all the big parks, including Murray, Liberty and Sugarhouse. I'm back in Utah, but I have no interest in moving to the Salt Lake area. Irresponsible growth has spoiled this city as far as I'm concerned, and it's just not the fun place that I grew up in. I'd advise anyone moving to Salt Lake to bring their own clean air and water because it's now in short supply in Salty Town.
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usa-by-car
I enjoy looking at the counter culture. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. Not everything needs to look perfect and orderly, people with all walks of life, culture, and heritage make place wherever they want to be. Graffiti, or murals, are a way of expression. It is art.
I also thoroughly enjoy your videos of traveling and looking at the US cities in a fairly objective viewpoint. Just be aware that we are all human and we express ourselves with art in various ways, from beautiful, modern or historical architecture to graffiti on the walls. It is all the same. art. :)
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I enjoy looking at the counter culture. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. Not everything needs to look perfect and orderly, people with all walks of life, culture, and heritage make place wherever they want to be. Graffiti, or murals, are a way of expression. It is art.
I also thoroughly enjoy your videos of traveling and looking at the US cities in a fairly objective viewpoint. Just be aware that we are all human and we express ourselves with art in various ways, from beautiful, modern or historical architecture to graffiti on the walls. It is all the same. art. :)
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islamorealist5801
Like most people commenting, I love Salt Lake City, my birth state.
I particularly liked that you had Feb 27th, as the filming date. It's my birthdate, and I'd forgotten it had snowed all day. One of the only days, it happened to of snowed.
We are in a severe drought here. So the snow, was a welcoming occurrence.
Keep up your work, it's very fun traveling with you both.
And don't be such a stranger. We must be about the same age, I probably raced you, on State Street during 79, or even 80 or 81.
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Like most people commenting, I love Salt Lake City, my birth state.
I particularly liked that you had Feb 27th, as the filming date. It's my birthdate, and I'd forgotten it had snowed all day. One of the only days, it happened to of snowed.
We are in a severe drought here. So the snow, was a welcoming occurrence.
Keep up your work, it's very fun traveling with you both.
And don't be such a stranger. We must be about the same age, I probably raced you, on State Street during 79, or even 80 or 81.
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Nikolai356
Hey you guys! Awesome video! I lived in Draper from second grade to my high school graduation. I now live in Everett, MA just outside of Boston. It was a great childhood state and I still connect with people from Draper to this day. I have a lot of memories from UT. I actually haven’t been there since 2017, so gotta get back and visit. It was great that you guys visited SLC again! Keep up the great work!
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Hey you guys! Awesome video! I lived in Draper from second grade to my high school graduation. I now live in Everett, MA just outside of Boston. It was a great childhood state and I still connect with people from Draper to this day. I have a lot of memories from UT. I actually haven’t been there since 2017, so gotta get back and visit. It was great that you guys visited SLC again! Keep up the great work!
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meyer7312
My wife and I were driving home to California from Wyoming a few years back. stopped in Salt Lake city to check it out.
The whole mormon/temple Square area gave us the creeps for sure. Weird and almost demonic vibes. Same feeling walking around BYU's campus in provo.
Other than than those areas, super cool city, ended up staying the night and had a great time.
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My wife and I were driving home to California from Wyoming a few years back. stopped in Salt Lake city to check it out.
The whole mormon/temple Square area gave us the creeps for sure. Weird and almost demonic vibes. Same feeling walking around BYU's campus in provo.
Other than than those areas, super cool city, ended up staying the night and had a great time.
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zekearchuleta6061
Your talking about your State St there in Salt Lake, Reminded me of our Drag Racing on Whittier Blvd in Whittier Ca. Same years as yours, So we're close in age, Really enjoy your videos, We're off later this year for a grand trip, You really help sharing your ventures, Kinda nice to know what we'll find, Blessings to You and Her Safe Travels.
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Your talking about your State St there in Salt Lake, Reminded me of our Drag Racing on Whittier Blvd in Whittier Ca. Same years as yours, So we're close in age, Really enjoy your videos, We're off later this year for a grand trip, You really help sharing your ventures, Kinda nice to know what we'll find, Blessings to You and Her Safe Travels.
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josephyoung6749
NYC is the most beautiful city in the US, mostly because its the largest city and attracts trade and wealth from all over the world to a degree which no other US city comes close to. If NYC were to disappear, my guess would be that landlocked places like this far from economic centers would quickly be abandoned as people search for a living.
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NYC is the most beautiful city in the US, mostly because its the largest city and attracts trade and wealth from all over the world to a degree which no other US city comes close to. If NYC were to disappear, my guess would be that landlocked places like this far from economic centers would quickly be abandoned as people search for a living.
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elperinasoswa6772
Salt Lake is beautiful. My friend, a Mormon invited me to move to SL and I almost did. I think what stopped me was thinking it mostly Mormons there and wondering if I would enjoy myself there as a non-Mormon. I probably would, granted Mormons are the nicest ppl in the world. But they probably would want to convert me every day.
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Salt Lake is beautiful. My friend, a Mormon invited me to move to SL and I almost did. I think what stopped me was thinking it mostly Mormons there and wondering if I would enjoy myself there as a non-Mormon. I probably would, granted Mormons are the nicest ppl in the world. But they probably would want to convert me every day.
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roybrewer6583
It's nice and clean and has a big city look, but I find it quite boring and certainly not beautiful. I really don't like the grid street layouts or modern office blocks, far too faceless and bland for my British taste. I am not saying there is anything wrong with your cities, they are just not to my taste.
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It's nice and clean and has a big city look, but I find it quite boring and certainly not beautiful. I really don't like the grid street layouts or modern office blocks, far too faceless and bland for my British taste. I am not saying there is anything wrong with your cities, they are just not to my taste.
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wtulin1970
grew up there. great shots here of the city in winter, although spring and summer are really where this city shines. Looks like maybe the air quality has improved, or maybe you just caught a good day. I remember winter air being beyond vile, and often ranked worst in the country. a shame.
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grew up there. great shots here of the city in winter, although spring and summer are really where this city shines. Looks like maybe the air quality has improved, or maybe you just caught a good day. I remember winter air being beyond vile, and often ranked worst in the country. a shame.
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usa-by-car
Very interesting to see that video, a city that I always heard about as a child, my uncle emigrated there at the end of the 1970s. It looks very neat and clean. It looks nice, but I don't know what it will be like to live and inclusion for those who do not believe in Mormonism
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Very interesting to see that video, a city that I always heard about as a child, my uncle emigrated there at the end of the 1970s. It looks very neat and clean. It looks nice, but I don't know what it will be like to live and inclusion for those who do not believe in Mormonism
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lexadams4259
Get out there quick before libs ruin it bc now it’s trying to be like SF. There’s all these college folks coming in and there’s rainbows everywhere. Plus New Yorkers and Cali expats are moving out there and to Sandy driving up real estate.
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Get out there quick before libs ruin it bc now it’s trying to be like SF. There’s all these college folks coming in and there’s rainbows everywhere. Plus New Yorkers and Cali expats are moving out there and to Sandy driving up real estate.
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usa-by-car
Thanks for posting this interesting tour of an impressive city near the Great Salt Lake. Unusual perspective seeing the city in snowfall! Fun fact: the Mormon trek west to Utah started from Nauvoo, Illinois (not far from St. Louis.
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Thanks for posting this interesting tour of an impressive city near the Great Salt Lake. Unusual perspective seeing the city in snowfall! Fun fact: the Mormon trek west to Utah started from Nauvoo, Illinois (not far from St. Louis.
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BillKing3456
Cool to hear and see a city from a native's perspective. It's the way I view Chicago (where I grew up in the suburbs. It influences the way you film it and you did a great job. I really have to go back and film Chicago.
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Cool to hear and see a city from a native's perspective. It's the way I view Chicago (where I grew up in the suburbs. It influences the way you film it and you did a great job. I really have to go back and film Chicago.
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archstanton9182
Enjoyed the video. You mentioned that you were here in the winter, but which actual day of the year was it I'm just curious if it was the beginning of winter or near the end of winter.
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Enjoyed the video. You mentioned that you were here in the winter, but which actual day of the year was it I'm just curious if it was the beginning of winter or near the end of winter.
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bcool2044
After the 5. 7 magnitude earthquake we had in 2020, they started construction on the temple. I lived about 30 miles north of the epicenter and it had my apartment rattling pretty good.
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After the 5. 7 magnitude earthquake we had in 2020, they started construction on the temple. I lived about 30 miles north of the epicenter and it had my apartment rattling pretty good.
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marcbyrnes293
Only been through SLC a few times. Mostly travelling through on I 80 to other places. My impression of it is that its really clean and well planned. Not at all like Denver.
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Only been through SLC a few times. Mostly travelling through on I 80 to other places. My impression of it is that its really clean and well planned. Not at all like Denver.
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Robertlynschultz
Hey Now. SLC is a regular trip for me, you see I live in literally the middle of nowhere Elko NV and SLC is the quickest & easiest major airport to get to from Elko.
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Hey Now. SLC is a regular trip for me, you see I live in literally the middle of nowhere Elko NV and SLC is the quickest & easiest major airport to get to from Elko.
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Tommy-mq9xs
Thank you for sharing this amazing video! I sure do miss BeUTAHful. A swede who used to live there up in Cache valley or Logan. Love Salt Lake City it’s amazing city
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Thank you for sharing this amazing video! I sure do miss BeUTAHful. A swede who used to live there up in Cache valley or Logan. Love Salt Lake City it’s amazing city
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walcoman
I remember when an excommunicated Momo walked up to the World Mormon headquarters, pulled out his 44 magnum then emptied it all over the exterior of the building.
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I remember when an excommunicated Momo walked up to the World Mormon headquarters, pulled out his 44 magnum then emptied it all over the exterior of the building.
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jameswest8280
When the Salt Lake Temple was jacked up to install the seismic isolators, they were able to weigh it for the first time. It weighs about 187 million pounds.
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When the Salt Lake Temple was jacked up to install the seismic isolators, they were able to weigh it for the first time. It weighs about 187 million pounds.
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loriwhalen2321
Thank you for making these great videos!
I feel like I'm really on a great vacation and learning a lot, and you do the driving!
You folks rock!
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Thank you for making these great videos!
I feel like I'm really on a great vacation and learning a lot, and you do the driving!
You folks rock!
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stevetessier8532
Another wonderful video. We thank you for educating us, and taking us to all these destinations. Best wishes to you Lord Spoda, and Nicole!
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Another wonderful video. We thank you for educating us, and taking us to all these destinations. Best wishes to you Lord Spoda, and Nicole!
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sg1770
I was in Salt Lake City about 2 months ago and I noticed how clean it was. With so many filthy disgusting cities in the US now, it was nice to see.
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I was in Salt Lake City about 2 months ago and I noticed how clean it was. With so many filthy disgusting cities in the US now, it was nice to see.
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notapplicable4185
What a beautiful capital bulding in SLC. You can tell the people are proud of their city. Wish more of our cities were as clean and nice.
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What a beautiful capital bulding in SLC. You can tell the people are proud of their city. Wish more of our cities were as clean and nice.
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clifton1943
Moved from SLC in 1966. Please note, State Street begins at the Capital Bldg. SLC and extends all the way to St. George in souther Utah!
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Moved from SLC in 1966. Please note, State Street begins at the Capital Bldg. SLC and extends all the way to St. George in souther Utah!
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claudiag7266
Salt Lake City and very beautiful my daughter has a dream to meet Utha, she turned 15 and I will try very hard to give her this gift.
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Salt Lake City and very beautiful my daughter has a dream to meet Utha, she turned 15 and I will try very hard to give her this gift.
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michaelkurz9067
I travel to Utah at least twice a year but never been to the most beautiful city in the world Salt Lake City. i will fit right in
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I travel to Utah at least twice a year but never been to the most beautiful city in the world Salt Lake City. i will fit right in
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sharonatl
I’m the book of Revelation it says the Antichrist will cause statues to come to life to deceive people Maroni may be one he uses
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I’m the book of Revelation it says the Antichrist will cause statues to come to life to deceive people Maroni may be one he uses
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shanemarkus6824
After the Olympics Utah has became the New California with a Police State and Expensive. Beautiful if you can afford to visit
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After the Olympics Utah has became the New California with a Police State and Expensive. Beautiful if you can afford to visit
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rileyorton100
21: 03 How unfortunate that the weather stopped you from being able to showcase our beautiful mountains!
Edit: 26: 10 lol
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21: 03 How unfortunate that the weather stopped you from being able to showcase our beautiful mountains!
Edit: 26: 10 lol
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