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Salt Lake City Destination & Weather

Salt Lake City is Utah's capital and gateway to the state's renowned ski resorts, scenic national parks and recreational areas. The city is set against the towering Wasatch Mountains, which are buried under deep snow every winter. Salt Lake is well-known as a ski destination, having hosted the 2002 Olympic Winter Games. Skiers continue to flock here to enjoy world-class facilities and the "greatest snow on earth." The city also offers lively entertainment and nightlife.

Centrally located between Grand Canyon and Zion national parks to the south and Yellowstone/Grand Tetons to the north, Salt Lake City makes a great base camp for outdoor recreation. The city is a major regional business center and is the world headquarters of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and the world-renowned Mormon Tabernacle choir. Visitors may tour historic Temple Square or attend a free concert by the choir. The University of Utah is also located in Salt Lake City.

Top 10 Things to do in Salt Lake City, Utah
(Taken from Utah Travel Industry Web site)

  1. Ski Resorts - Snowbird, Alta, Brighton and Solitude all provide fabulous skiing during winter and a multitude of activities during summer.

  2. Historic Temple Square - Tour LDS Temple Square, which is home to the world-famous Mormon Tabernacle Choir. View the summer gardens and Christmas lights displays.

  3. Family History Library - Learn about your ancestors at this extensive facility, which is open for public use.

  4. Professional Sports - Take in an NBA game with the Utah Jazz, Major League Soccer with Real Salt Lake, baseball with the Salt Lake Bees, or hockey with the Utah Grizzlies. Also, see the Olympic Sites where the 2002 Winter Games were held.

  5. Entertainment/Night Life - Whether it's plays, concerts, night clubs or shopping, experience how the city comes alive after dark.

  6. Tooele County/Bonneville Salt Flats - Visit the many attractions in Tooele County, just minutes from Salt Lake, and see one of the flattest places on earth.

  7. Lagoon Park - Ride the roller coasters and other amusement park rides, enjoy the midway performances and games, and tour Pioneer Village.

  8. Heritage Sites - Explore the State Capitol, Governor's Mansion, historic homes along South Temple, This is the Place Heritage Park, and the Lion House, plus area museums.

  9. Kennecott Copper Mine - offers extensive displays showing mining equipment and history. The mine, the world's largest man-made excavation, is 2 ½-miles across and ¾-mile deep - so big it can be seen from outer space. Copper is the primary product but the mine also yields significant quantities of gold, silver and molybdenum. There is a visitor center on-site.

  10. Hogle Zoo and Tracy Aviary - Observe animals, birds and reptiles, many in natural-style settings.