4 Salt Lake City Attractions to Visit During All-Star Weekend 2023

While most people consider every weekend to be an all-star weekend, we get a little excited about the All-Star Weekend that is prefaced by "NBA." Three days of all things all-star will be happening in Salt Lake City in February 2023!

March 2, 1951 marked a day to rejoice for NBA fans everywhere, as the first All-Star Game was played at the Boston Garden with erupting cheers around the arena.

The All-Star Game continues with dunking contests, celebrities, and the best players from the Eastern and Western conferences battling it out as the NBA celebrates its 72nd anniversary during All-Star Weekend 2023.

For those attending All-Star Weekend 2023, Salt Lake City has lots to offer during this quintessential celebration.

1. Visit the Best Bars in Downtown

Salt Lake City has no shortage of bars, cocktails and celebrations! Why not visit Purgatory, located downtown, this Salt Lake City bar offers so much variety views of Downtown Cleveland and beautiful Lake Erie.

2. Enjoy the Scenic Outdoors

Whether it's taking a stroll at Liberty Park or taking a hike up the scenic summit trail of Ensign Peak, this city has more to offer than its charming urban landscape. Don't worry about the season, as these parks are open to everyone year-round!

3. Visit the Gardner Village

This beautiful outdoor shopping mall is inside the historic Gardner Mill, a flour- milling site from the 1870s. The original buildings that once housed a blacksmith and mattress factory, stand as a reminder that the place played an important role in the development of Salt Lake City. Stroll along the brick-lined paths and shop at boutique-style stores and locally-owned restaurants. A worthy stop is the Chocolate Covered Wagon, a well-known candy store where you can sample some delectable candies.

4. Tour Salt Lake City's Finest Museums

Bringing the kids or a date along for the weekend? Take a trip to the Natural History Museum of Utah, or better yet, visit the Hogle Zoo, or even the Utah Museum of Contemporary Art. Learn something new-besides who has the best dunk!

Contact our team at Xenia Events for a customized schedule and planning for any large sporting event or music event you want to attend, including where to stay, reservations at top dining spots, and transportation wherever you need to go.