Salt Lake City walking tour & city guide
A mountain city near the Great Salt Lake.
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Salt Lake City, Utah's capital, lies in a valley beneath the snowy Wasatch Mountains, near the vast Great Salt Lake. Founded by Mormon pioneers in 1847, it is a clean, wide-streeted city and a gateway to world-class skiing and Utah's national parks.
Downtown
Temple Square, the headquarters of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, has the granite Salt Lake Temple, the Tabernacle with its famous choir and peaceful gardens. The Utah State Capitol, on a hill above downtown, offers views across the valley.
City Creek Center is an open-air shopping area with a creek running through it.
Mountains and lake
Ski resorts such as Alta, Snowbird and Park City are less than an hour away, and the 2002 Winter Olympics were held here. The Great Salt Lake, saltier than the ocean, is best seen at Antelope Island State Park, home to bison. Arches, Zion and Bryce Canyon national parks are within a day's drive.
Visiting tips
The city's grid system makes addresses easy to find. Winters bring excellent powder snow, while summer is hot and dry, perfect for hiking in the canyons.
Top sights in Salt Lake City
- 1
Temple Square
The temple, Tabernacle and gardens.
- 2
Utah State Capitol
A domed capitol with valley views.
- 3
Great Salt Lake
A huge salty lake.
- 4
Antelope Island
Bison and lake views.
- 5
Park City
A ski town in the mountains.
- 6
Natural History Museum of Utah
Dinosaurs and mountain views.
Food markets & where to eat in Salt Lake City
9th and 9th
A neighborhood of cafés and shops.
Downtown Farmers Market
A Saturday market in Pioneer Park.
Sugar House
Local restaurants and breweries.
Food to try in Salt Lake City
Fry sauce
Utah's mix of ketchup and mayonnaise for fries.
Funeral potatoes
A cheesy potato casserole.
Utah scones
Fried dough with honey butter.
Opening hours and prices change often. Please check with each place before you visit.
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