Why you'd want to live in Cottonwood Heights

Tourists may gravitate to ski resort villages, but Salt Lake locals know where the smartest place is for a mountain-lover to set up camp: Cottonwood Heights. This laid-back suburban landscape offers more than cozy casas and the city’s most-loved taco joint—Cottonwood Heights is nestled right against the Wasatch mountains. The neighborhood is the gateway to Big Cottonwood Canyon, Ferguson Canyon, Little Cottonwood Canyon, and Mount Olympus. Here, you’re steps away from the outdoor sports scene Salt Lake is so famous for. Whether you’re a hardcore skier, climber, biker, hiker, runner, or boarder, or you prefer a more low-key approach to your nature time, there’s access for everyone from this unassuming ‘hood. More and more outdoor sports lovers are moving in—and visitors are taking notice too. via Visit Salt Lake