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Sandy [1] is a city located just south of Salt Lake City in Utah's Wasatch Front. It is one of the major suburbs of Salt Lake City.

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Sandy is the fourth largest city in Utah, with a population of approximately 90,000. It is a bedroom community of Salt Lake City. It lies in the south-central portion of Salt Lake Valley, a large valley located between the Oquirrh Mountains to the west and the Wasatch Mountains to the east, where the Great Basin and Rocky Mountain regions meet. The city is largely residential, but commercial areas lie in the west part of the city and along major roads through the city, inluding South Town Mall and the Jordan Commons shopping center. The eastern residential regions lie along the western slopes (benches) of the Wasatch Range, and the residences become more affluent as you climb the bench. Sandy lies along the Wasatch Front, the region of nearly continuous urbanization from Brigham City south to Payson, including the cities of Ogden, Salt Lake City, and Provo.

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Sandy, as well as all of Salt Lake Valley, lies on what is known as a grid system. See Salt Lake City for helpful information on the grid system used in Utah. The easiest way to get to Sandy from the international airport is to take I-80 East until it merges with I-15 south west of Downtown Salt Lake City, and keep going south until you reach Sandy. Sandy can be accessed from the 9000 South (Exit #298) and 10600 South (Exit #297) exits. From Downtown Salt Lake City, you can also take State Street, 700 East, or 1300 East straight south.

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TRAX is a light rail line administered by the Utah Transit Authority (UTA) located in the Salt Lake Valley. The southern terminus is located in Sandy, which you can board at 10000 South near Jordan High School. It runs north through downtown. Fares and schedules available at: Ride UTA

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UTA also operates an extensive bus system which covers the entire Wasatch Front. Sandy has easy and extensive access to many of these bus lines, many of which also stop at the TRAX stations.

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• Jordan Commons. Located on State Street at 9400 South. A great place to go. Plenty of restaurants, a movie theater, an arcade, and office buildings.

• Sandy City Library.

• SoutheTowne Mall.

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[edit] Fry sauce

Fry sauce is a Utah specialty. What is it? Fry sauce is a mixture of ketchup and mayonnaise eaten on French fries. Fry sauce was created many years ago by the local fast food restaurant Arctic Circle and has since spread to the rest of Utah, as well as eastern Idaho. Almost any local (and many chain) restaurants will serve this tasty pink concoction. For more on Arctic Circle locations see: Arctic Circle Restaurants *Known elsewhere as "Russian Dressing".

[edit] The Mayan

The Mayan! inside Jordan Commons.

[edit] Crownburger

Crownburger across the street from Jordan High School.

[edit] Taco Time

TacoTime it really is.

[edit] Johanna's Kitchen

Johanna's Kitchen it's been there forever. It's really good home-cooked food. It's next to Jordan High School.

[edit] Sconecutter

Sconecutteris open 24 hours.

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Utah's liquor laws are known as one of the more peculiar things about the state. Liquor is sold only in state-owned stores and generally costs more than in other states. Near-beer (3.2% alcohol, as opposed to the standard 4-5%) replaces the usual brew, which is available in stores and restaurants. "Full strength" beer is available in bars and liquor stores. Also, state law prohibits the serving of more than one ounce (shot) of alcohol as the primary liquor in a mixed drink. This can be circumvented with the purchase of a "sidecar" (a separate shot of liquor). Secondary alcoholic flavorings may then be added to a mixed drink as the recipe requires.

Although liquor laws in Utah are more strict, they are not impossible. There are several kinds of establishments to know about:

• Private club. Sometimes seen with the tag "for members only" added to the end. Don't let this intimidate you. This is code for a full service bar serving hard drinks as well as beer. There is a small temporary "membership" fee required at these locations, but anyone can be a member and this is analogous to a cover charge. Most only run a few dollars, and most members can then bring "guests".

• Tavern. A tavern is a bar that serves only beer and requires no "membership".

• Restaurants. Many restaurants serve beer as well as hard liquor. No "membership" is required, but you must order food.

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• Best Western Cotton Tree Inn, 10695 Auto Mall Drive, +1 801 523-8484, Fax: +1 801 523-8989, [2].
• Country Inn and Suites
• Courtyard Salt Lake City Sandy, 10701 S Holiday Park Drive, +1 801 571-3600, Fax: +1 801 572-1383, [3].
• Residence Inn Salt Lake City Sandy, 270 West 10000 South, +1 801 561-5005, Fax: +1 801 561-9672, [4].

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