This may be a shock to many, but when big-city cosmopolitan meets rugged adventure in this clean, safe, and beautiful city, Salt Lake City has become home to a large, organized, and politically supported GLBT community. Nestled between the Great Salt Lake and a dramatic Rocky Mountain range, Salt Lake’s broad streets end with dramatic views of majestic peaks.

Canyons serpentine through the city’s neighborhoods, creating a park-like atmosphere all year. In the midst of a major urban renaissance, creature comforts and metropolitan amenities complete the picture. Salt Lake is booming with new attractions, hotels, spas, clubs, bars, and funky shopping neighborhoods. New cooking trends are taking off in Salt Lake, introducing visitors to the flavors of the Rockies. And the city continues to shine as one of the brightest stars of the new American West. Strong economic growth during the past 20 years encouraged thousands of 21st-century pioneers to relocate to Salt Lake to build their own lives in the Rockies.

Modern settlers are more likely to be young, outdoor-minded professionals attracted to close mountain recreation. Today, Salt Lake is a diverse community embracing a wide spectrum of religious, cultural, and ethnic groups.

Reprinted, with permission of the publisher, from 50 FABULOUS GAY-FRIENDLY PLACES TO LIVE (www.FabCities.com) © 2005 Gregory A. Kompes. Published by Career Press, Franklin Lakes, NJ. 800-227-3371. All rights reserved.