Must See Sights & Attractions in Salt Lake City!
Olympic Cauldron Park
Home to the 72-foot-high 2002 Olympic Winter Games Cauldron, a state-of-the-art visitors center, and the Hoberman Arch-the spectacular structure under which athletes received their medals. Large outdoor panels tell the story of the 17 days of the Games.
The Children's Museum of Utah - "The Doing Place"
Hands-on discovery museum with 140 interactive exhibits including a Boeing MD-11 and canyon flash flood. Learn, play, and explore.
Historic Temple Square
The centerpiece of this beautifully landscaped 10-acre plot in the heart of downtown is the 6-spired Salt Lake Temple. Also on the Square is the domed Tabernacle, home of the world-famous Mormon Tabernacle Choir; the Assembly Hall where free concerts are given most weekends; 2 visitor centers; a 53-minute film, Legacy, portraying pioneer faith and courage; and more. Free tours are given daily in 30 languages, and start every few minutes at the flagpole.
ZCMI Center Mall
Downtown enclosed shopping center with 2 floors of stores and restaurants, and walkway to Social Hall Heritage Exhibit
Winter Sporting
With seven canyons surrounding Salt Lake Salt Lake's Unparalleled scenery and well marked trails make it an outstanding destination for Nordic skiing, snowshoeing, snowmobiling, and more.
A Few Minutes Outside of Salt Lake City
The Great Salt Lake
Approximately 17 miles west of Salt Lake The largest lake west of the Mississippi, covering 2,100 square miles, with an average depth of 13 feet. The deepest point is 34 feet. Only the Dead Sea has a higher salt content than the Great Salt Lake. The lake's salinity varies, but percentages have been as high as 27%. Yes, you really can float in the Great Salt Lake!
Utah Olympic Oval
With a unique cable-suspended roof, this 2002 Olympic speed skating venue houses a 400-meter speed skating oval, 2 full-size hockey sheets, and an aerial bungee system. Public skating is available.