Exploring Salt Lake City Salt Lake City is one of America’s under-appreciated gems. In the heart of Utah Valley, Salt Lake City is surrounded by incredible landscapes, within striking distance of 15 national parks! The city itself is filled with historical sites, excellent shopping, beautiful squares, and exciting activities. It’s a city large enough to fill your days with excitement, but small enough that you feel comfortable and relaxed. Come check into one of Salt Lake City’s Hotels and begin a vacation you’ll never forget!
Heart of the City
Within the heart of Salt Lake City, there is something for everyone. For shopping enthusiasts, visit City Creek Center or the Gateway for some top notch shopping in a beautiful location – complete with fountains, lights, and some delicious food! If you are a sports fanatic, visit some of the world-famous Olympic arenas from the 2002 Winter Olympic Games or attend a Utah Jazz basketball game. If you like architecture or history, Temple Square is home to the beautiful Salt Lake Temple, the impressive LDS Conference Center, the world’s largest family history library, and absolutely stunning grounds. Tours are free and offered daily. If you have a soft spot for science, check out the Clark Planitarium, stuffed with all sorts of fun, alien, and, educational adventures. For those night owls – visit one of Salt Lake’s many clubs or theaters and enjoy an entertainment-filled evening. But don’t forget to grab some dinner first from one of Salt Lake’s many top-notch restaurants. From American to Thai to Mexican to German, no matter what kind of food you want, you can find it in Salt Lake City!
Straying Out Farther If you’ve got some extra time, make sure you reach your feelers out beyond the downtown excitement. For outdoor sports and nature lovers – Utah is THE place to be.
Utah’s mountains are home to the greatest snow on earth. Don’t miss out on the unbeatable skiing, snowboarding, tubing, and snowshoeing. Or, if hiking is more your thing, explore some of the world’s greatest trails. And make sure you visit the amazing Timpanogos caves while you’re at it! If you like animals, visit the Hogle Zoo, the Tracy Aviary, and the Living Planet Aquarium. If you are a big soccer fan, don’t miss out on one of 2009 National Champion Real Salt Lake’s thrilling soccer games. Other popular sporting events include Salt Lake Bees baseball, top-notch college sports at the University of Utah and Brigham Young University, as well as rock climbing, camping, fishing, river rafting, boating, swimming, and so much more!
The Attractions continue There is so much to do in Salt Lake City and the surrounding areas, it’s hard to list them all. However, some of the other top attractions include Lagoon (Utah’s ultimate theme park), 7 Peaks Water parks, Antelope Island (float in less than 1 foot of water!), the Utah Salt Flats (fastest car racing on earth), cultural festivals, Bear Lake, Sundance (ever heard of the Sundance Film Festival?), and of course the amazing Red-Rock parks in Zion, Moab, and the Grand Canyon. Book your hotel in Salt Lake City today and start the adventure of your lifetime! Photo Credit: Photo Dean, Zach Dischner