1. The Fact That They Introduced You To Fry Sauce Is Reason Enough To Love A Utahn Forever
This combination of ketchup, mayonnaise, and a special changing blend of spices is about to be your go-to condiment for everything.
2. Your Valentines Day Just Got A Whole Lot Sweeter
Forget last minute chocolates from the drug store down the street. The local Hatch Family Chocolates are about a billion times more delicious and make a way sweeter Valentine’s Day gift.
3. You’ll Never Have Trouble Getting Along With Their Friends
People from Utah are nice… like, seriously nice. A Utahn will introduce you to all of their friends, who are sure to welcome you with open arms.
4. Dairy Keen—Yeah, You Read That Right—Is The Best Budget Date Ever
Not Dairy Queen, but Dairy Keen, reigns in Utah. Once you share one of their famous shakes out of two straws with your partner, you’ll totally understand why.
5. The Twilight Concert Series Shows Off Utahns’ Seriously Great Musical Taste
Lauryn Hill? TV On The Radio? Beck? Check, check, and check. All have played at the Twilight Concert Series in Salt Lake City. A partner from Utah knows a thing or two about good music.
6. After Sundance, Every Other Movie Date Will Be Disappointing
Utah residents get first pick of Sundance Film Festival tickets, so skip that new superhero movie and head to see the indie flick everyone’s going to be talking about a couple months from now.
7. Utahns Come Up With Way More Creative Date Ideas Than Grabbing A Drink
Utah liquor laws can be tricky to navigate, so Utah partners are pros at finding fun dates that don’t involve drinking. They know all the best hiking spots, so you’ll get fit instead of getting a hangover.
8. But If You Are A Fan Of A Night At The Pub, Your Utah Sweetie Has You Covered
With Wasatch Brew Pub, Epic Brewing, and Red Rock Brewery nearby, there are still plenty of places to grab a drink when you want one.
9. Utahns Don’t Wither During Winter—They Thrive
Skiing, snowball fights, snow angels—that’s what winter means to a Utahn. They know how to appreciate the fact that they get the greatest snow on Earth.
10. There’s Nothing Like Star Gazing In Canyonlands
Canyonlands National Park is a totally romantic place to curl up in your lover’s arms and enjoy Utah’s beautiful night sky.
11. Honey Is Not Just A Term Of Endearment In Utah
With a beehive as a the state symbol, it’s no surprise some fantastic honey comes out of Utah. The Honey Jar in Honeyville is the perfect place to pick up that anniversary gift for your Utah honey.
12. A Show By The Utah Shakespeare Festival Is The Perfect Highbrow Date
The Utah Shakespeare Festival is top notch. They even won a Tony for their work. If you’re looking for a way to appreciate the arts with your partner, you just found it.
13. Utah Scones Will Beat Any Breakfast In Bed You’ve Ever Had Before
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Forget those dainty things you usually think of when you think of scones. Utah scones are much more similar to fry bread, but covered in honey or syrup, of course.
14. Utahns Have Got An Amazing Sense Of Humor And The Comedy Clubs To Prove It
Couples who laugh together stay together. So it stands to reason that after a date night at a local comedy club like Wiseguys, you shouldn’t have any trouble.
15. Utahns Know The Importance Of Expressing Yourself
Utah Arts Festival in Salt Lake City is full of amazing artists and performers expressing themselves, which just may rub off on you and your Utah sweetheart after your super artsy date.
Did we miss anything? Tell us what you like about dating a Utahn in the comments below!
