Travel Guide of Salt Lake City in United States by Influencers and Travelers

Salt Lake City is the capital and most populous municipality of the U.S. state of Utah, as well as the seat of Salt Lake County, the most populous county in Utah.

The Best Things to Do and Visit in Salt Lake City

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1 - Temple Square

Temple Square is a 10-acre complex, owned by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, in the center of Salt Lake City, Utah.

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2 - Salt Lake Temple

The Salt Lake Temple is a temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on Temple Square in Salt Lake City, Utah, United States. At 253,015 square feet, it is the largest LDS temple by floor area.

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3 - Mountain Bike Tours in Salt Lake City

Get a comprehensive look at Salt Lake City with the Big City Loop Tour, an exploratory, 3-hour bicycle ride at the 'Crossroads of the West.' Groups will ride bikes to all points of interest in the greater Downtown Salt Lake City area, both historical and current. Make multiple stops along the way for breaks, photos, and good old rest. Questions are fielded by a personal, friendly, and locally based tour guide. Stopping for a bite to eat is always an option. Use of a bicycle and helmet are included.

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4 - Salt Lake City International Airport

   8 km away

Salt Lake City International Airport is a civil-military airport located about 4 miles west of Downtown Salt Lake City, Utah in the United States.

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5 - Utah State Capitol

The Utah State Capitol is the house of government for the U.S. state of Utah. The building houses the chambers and offices of the Utah State Legislature, the offices of the Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Attorney General, the State Auditor and their staffs.

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6 - Lion House

The Lion House is a large residence built in 1856 by Brigham Young, second president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, in Salt Lake City, Utah.

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7 - Liberty Park

Liberty Park is a popular public urban park in Salt Lake City, Utah. It is the city's second-largest public park, at 80 acres, being surpassed only by Sugar House Park which has 110.5 acres.

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9 - Millcreek Canyon

   12 km away

Millcreek Canyon is a canyon in the Wasatch Mountains and part of Millcreek City on the east side of the Salt Lake Valley, Utah. It is a popular recreation area both in the summer and in the winter.

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10 - Big Cottonwood Canyon

   18 km away

Big Cottonwood Canyon is a canyon in the Wasatch Range 12 miles southeast of Salt Lake City in the U.S. state of Utah. The 15-mile-long canyon provides hiking, biking, picnicking, rock-climbing, camping, and fishing in the summer.

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11 - Sundial Peak

   24 km away
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12 - Mill D North Fork

   25 km away

Walnut Cove is a town in Stokes County, North Carolina, United States. The population was 1,425 at the 2010 census. It is the home of Family Pharmacy and the Walnut Cove Springfest which draws many visitors to the area.

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13 - Lone Peak

   28 km away

Lone Peak, a mountain peak southeast of Salt Lake City, Utah, United States is the center of the Lone Peak Wilderness, established in 1978.

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14 - Snowbird

   28 km away

Snowbird is an unincorporated community in Little Cottonwood Canyon in the Wasatch Range of the Rocky Mountains near Salt Lake City, Utah, United States.

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15 - Alta Ski Area

   29 km away

Alta is a ski area in the western United States, located in the town of Alta in the Wasatch Mountains of Utah, in Salt Lake County.

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16 - Pfeifferhorn

   30 km away

The Pfeifferhorn is the 11,331 feet triangularly-shaped peak located in the most isolated part of the Lone Peak Wilderness Area of the Wasatch Mountains in northern Utah, United States.

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17 - Antelope Island

   35 km away

Antelope Island, with an area of 42 square miles, is the largest of ten islands located within the Great Salt Lake in the US state of Utah.

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18 - Park City

   36 km away

Park City is a city in Summit County, Utah, United States. It is considered to be part of the Wasatch Back. The city is 32 miles southeast of downtown Salt Lake City and 20 miles from Salt Lake City's east edge of Sugar House along Interstate 80.

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Why should you visit Salt Lake City ?

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Located in the western United States and capital of the state of Utah, discover Salt Lake City. 

Founded by Mormon pioneers in the 19th century who had fled religious persecution, the city is the main industrial and commercial centre of the state of Utah, notably with the mining of the famous Bingham Canyon mine. It is the 2nd largest producer of copper in the United States.

You can start your visit by visiting the Seagull Monument. Built in 1913 and as its name suggests, it is a building dedicated to the seagulls that are true symbols of Utah.

Of course, you must also pass by the famous Great Salt Lake. It is the largest in the Americas, with a surface area of 4400 square kilometres. The lake is bordered by hills and small valleys. Because of its salinity, it allows you to float, so you can have fun swimming in it.

Not far from the lake is Antelope Island. This is a nature park where you can find various animals such as antelopes, bison and sheep. A real zoo in its purest form, where you can go on beautiful walks along the paths. 

Don't forget the famous Temple Square, which is very popular in Salt Lake City. It is a garden of about 14 hectares where you can find various historical sites, starting with the Mormon Temple or the Assembly Hall.

The city also has a capitol, the State Capitol. The capitol is similar in architecture to that of the American capital, Washington. 

As mentioned above, Salt Lake City is also famous for the Bingham Canyon mine, so don't hesitate to walk around it. 

Finally, if you want to relax a bit and continue to discover the soothing, flowery landscape, head to the Red Butte Garden. This is a large botanical garden owned by the city's university. Founded in 1930, the garden has several green areas and paths. 

Salt Lake City is full of other activities, especially around the city. 

Frequently Asked Questions by Travelers planning a trip to Salt Lake City

How to get to Salt Lake City?

To get to Salk Lake City, you'll need to land at the city's airport, located about 7km from the city centre. 
By bus and car, it's a very easy city to get to. 

Can we go to the Bingham Canyon mine, in Salt Lake City?

You will not be able to enter the mine. However, you can reach a lookout not far from the edge of the pit, from which you will have a breathtaking and lunar view of the mine. 

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