Under $100: Salt Lake City

To start your journey in the Crossroads of the West, consider grabbing breakfast at the Blue Plate Diner. This 50s-inspired partially open-air design invites both locals and visitors to park their bicycles and eat some folksy-hipster chow. Try the pork chili verde — onions, cheddar cheese and black beans — for $7.99.

Next, head over the Museum of Contemporary Art. Here, guests can explore the many progressive inspirations in the midst of the traditionally conservative town. While the admission is free, a $5 donation is encouraged.

Utah Museum of Contemporary Art, Salt Lake City © Anna C. Brandawo Alves | Flickr

For lunch, the Copper Onion in Central City is the place to be. Located next to Sundance Film Festival regular Broadway Centre Cinemas, this chic city bar has a small, but precise menu. Their BBQ Brisket Sandwich on a baguette runs for just $12.

If you find yourself in the valley, just northwest of the city, you might consider visiting Miller Motorsports Park. Here, $30 will buy an all-day pass to experience off-road events like motocross and off-road buggy racing, as well as paved-course attractions.

Miller Motorsports Park, Salt Lake City © Mike Renlund | Flickr

About a block from Sugar House Park is one of Salt Lake City’s best bar restaurants — The Fiddler’s Elbow. This lively pool bar has an extensive menu that might be difficult to choose from, but their garlic burger on ciabatta may stand above the rest at $8.95.

Finally, end your night at the Gallivan Center, Salt Lake City’s cultural mecca. This park and amphitheater regularly holds popular concerts throughout the summer. For those visiting in the winter, a relaxing nighttime skate might be the right choice at the beautiful ice-skating rink.