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The Best Places To Cry in Salt Lake

Posted on August 25, 2023   |   Updated on September 30, 2025
Terina Ria

Terina Ria

Crying in Salt Lake. (Google Maps)

Crying in Salt Lake. (Google Maps)

We put out a call to ask about your favorite places to cry in Salt Lake and, boy, did you deliver. Whether you’re seeking solace or comfort from a stranger, here are just a few of the best spots to shed a tear in the valley.

📚 The City Library

“The outside stairs to the top of the City Library.” — @krn_grl

  • Related: There’s a lot you can do at the library. [City Cast Salt Lake 🎧]

🌳 Avenues/Popperton Park

“Up in the Avenues anywhere but especially by Popperton Park and the road leading up.” — @alisonshimko

🚙 Parking Garages

“Empty parking garage or one with cars in it, I don’t get too picky.” — @kenza.roo

✈️ SLC Airport

Salt Lake City airport. I love the drama of it. Airports just make me feel all the feelings.” — @llpooljandthegang

🦆 Liberty Park

“The hill above Liberty Park pond — Ducks! Dogs! Drums? I’m feeling better already.” — @segolilly

I joined City Cast Salt Lake host Ali Vallarta and producer Ivana Martinez to share where I prefer to shed a tear. Listen to the episode below 👇

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