Salt Lake City
Your getaway to Salt Lake City
Start at Temple Square — an easy hour that grounds you in the city's story. Coffee and a slow wander through the Avenues, porch-lined and leafy. Lunch at Red Iguana, because the mole really is that good. An afternoon at the Natural History Museum, dinosaurs and desert light. A stroll through Liberty Park when the day softens. Up to Ensign Peak before dinner for the full valley view. Downtown for dinner, fry sauce on the side, just to say you did. A local IPA somewhere unpretentious to close the evening. Mountains on every horizon, whatever direction you walked. A little of everything, and all of it good.
Places to love in Salt Lake City
Temple Square
The historic 10-acre religious and cultural complex at the heart of Salt Lake City, centered on the Salt Lake Temple and Tabernacle. A major landmark and the city's most recognized destination for history, architecture, and gardens.
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Natural History Museum of Utah
A major museum in Salt Lake City showcasing Utah's natural history, including fossils, geology, and Native American culture, housed in a striking building near the foothills. A leading destination for science and nature exhibits.
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Utah State Capitol
The neoclassical seat of Utah's government, set on a hill with commanding views of the Salt Lake Valley. Travelers come for the architecture, historical exhibits, and grounds.
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Loki Coffee - Salt Lake, Utah
A specialty coffee shop in Salt Lake City serving espresso and pour-over drinks in a relaxed setting. A good stop for quality coffee.
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Salt Lake Tabernacle
Home to the world-famous Mormon Tabernacle Choir and the Tabernacle Organ.
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Big Cottonwood Canyon
Located in the Wasatch Mountains, this wilderness region offers a limitless range of recreation for outdoor enthusiasts.
Great Salt Lake Base and Meridian
The initial survey point from which land in Utah is measured, marked as a historical geodetic reference. Travelers with an interest in surveying history or landmarks stop to see the marker.
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Utah's Hogle Zoo
A large zoo home to animals from around the world, with habitats and family exhibits. Travelers visit to see wildlife up close and enjoy an outdoor day out.
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City Creek Park
A downtown Salt Lake City park with landscaped grounds, a creek, and walking paths. Travelers visit for a peaceful green break in the city center.
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