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By Citysearch Staff, Utah

The Olympic flame burned bright in 2002. Photo by Simon Blundell
The Olympic flame burned bright in 2002. Photo by Simon Blundell
Summer or winter, re-live the hoopla of the 2002 Winter Olympics.
On This Page: What to Do, Where to Eat, Where to Stay

What to Do

What to Do
Many of the Olympic venues are open to the public so you can get a close-up look at where the action took place.

  1. Soldier Hollow

    2002 Olympic Dr, Midway, UT
    Take a mountain hike and check out the home of Olympic cross-country skiing.

  2. Utah Olympic Oval (Oquirrh Park)

    5662 S 4800 W, Kearns, UT
    Speed-skating lessons are available all year-round for those who already know the basics.

  3. EnergySolutions Arena (formerly Delta Center)

    301 W South Temple, Salt Lake City, UT
    Home of the Olympic figure-skating soap opera--and now to the Jazz and Starzz.

  4. Rice-Eccles Stadium

    451 South 1400 East, Salt Lake City, UT
    Catch a glimpse of the Olympic cauldron on the University of Utah campus.

  5. Weber County Ice Sheet

    4390 Harrison Blvd, Ogden, UT
    Home to curling during the Olympics, the Ice Sheet now has public skating, lessons and drop-in hockey.

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Where to Eat

Where to Eat
These places were packed during the games, but now there are tables available and you can eat like a gold medalist.

  1. Metropolitan

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    173 W Broadway, Salt Lake City, UT
    Creative takes on New American cuisine, exquisite presentation and cutting-edge design make this one of SLC's culinary treasures.

  2. La Caille

    9565 Wasatch Blvd, Sandy, UT
    Stunning scenery--and menu prices to match--make this French country chateau a luxurious place for an intimate dinner.

  3. Red Rock Brewing Company

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    254 S 200 W, Salt Lake City, UT
    Outstanding brews and good food in a stylish, contemporary pub.

  4. Red Iguana

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    736 W North Temple, Salt Lake City, UT
    Got mole on your mind? Broaden your horizons beyond the usual Tex-Mex.

  5. Ruth's Diner

    2100 Emigration Cyn, Salt Lake City, UT
    Classic American food served in an old-school roadside diner.

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Where to Stay

Where to Stay
Put your feet up in posh surroundings after a day of playing in the mountains.

  1. Hotel Monaco

    15 W 200 S, Salt Lake City, UT
    Colorful boutique hotel mixes sumptuous decor, romantic touches and fine amenities.

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  2. The Grand America Hotel

    555 S Main St, Salt Lake City, UT
    "Grand" only begins to describe Salt Lake City's most luxurious hotel.

  3. Peery Hotel

    110 W 300 S, Salt Lake City, UT
    This downtown boutique-style hotel radiates classic elegance.

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  4. Cliff Lodge at Snowbird

    Little Cottonwood Canyon, Snowbird, UT
    Heaven on earth for skiers and non-skiers alike.

  5. Alta Lodge

    10230 E Little Cottonwood Rd, Alta, UT
    A rustic, family-run country inn in the rugged Wasatch Mountains.

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