Millcreek/Holladay

Ideal for those who love the great outdoors — and don’t we all — the Millcreek/Holladay neighborhood boasts a prime setting at the base of the magnificent Wasatch Mountains. This snow-sport gateway is not only close to the majestic mountains and all that they have to offer, it also features plenty of indoor pursuits ranging from rock-star rock-climbing hangouts to cozy eateries and breakfast spots to funky boutiques and romantic dining venues. Something-for-everyone homes include sprawling ranch-style residences with spacious fenced yards, hipster townhomes and condos plus an impressive lineup of big colonials and million-dollar mansions in a variety of well-established neighborhoods.

Thanks to its spectacular mountainside setting, Millcreek/Holladay wows the senses with its wealth of amenities for alfresco aficionados. Folks here include the requisite skiers and snowboarders as well as those who love to hike, bike, snow-shoe, sled and fly-fish. A plethora of lush parks mean that taking Fido for an afternoon walk can easily turn into a longer-than-planned view-rich jaunt, especially if your frisky canine can’t help herself from sniffing every blade of grass, jumping after every windborne leaf and straining to chase those dang-nabbit you’ll-never-catch-me squirrels. (We’re not complaining — we love our very-good-boy doggoes!) What’s more, numerous seasonal patio-dining spots ensure that you can savor the area’s crisp clean fresh air pretty much year-round … albeit, sometimes with a sweater and an outdoor heater. The nature-loving community is very conservation-minded, even offering a free tree giveaway in 2021. Major parks include the 6.5-acre Holladay City Park and the 7.5-acre Knudsen Park Historic and Nature site, which among many other amenities, includes a hammock garden.

ADJECTIVES

• Mountainside setting
• Snow-sport gateway
• Nature-loving
• Park-rich
• Fido-friendly