While you are here.
Salt Lake City is a great place to visit and stay. We have created a short list of things to do and see while in the area. If you need suggestions or help finding your way around, please feel free to ask!
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Temple Square - This 10-acre block located in the middle of downtown Salt Lake City is one of the most popular tourist spots in Utah. Temple Square features two visitor centers, the Tabernacle, the Assembly Hall, and several monuments and statues. Forty-five-minute free tours of the square begin every 5 to 10 minutes at the 100-foot flagpole in the center of the block. Located: Main Street and South Temple
Utah’s Historic Governor’s Mansion - This elegant 1902 building was once owned by the late Thomas Kearns, a U.S. senator who made millions in the mining industry. The building now houses the current governor, and features a three-story staircase, domed ceiling, and the famous upstairs ballroom. The governor’s mansion is open for public tours Tuesdays and Thursdays from 2-4 p.m. at no cost. No reservations are required. Located: Address: 603 E. South Temple
Cathedral of the Madeleine - Historic gothic-inspired building, with delicate stained-glass windows and paintings that have been preserved and restored. Free tours are given at 1pm Tuesday, Friday, and Sunday. Located: 331 E. South Temple
Utah State Capitol - The Utah State Capitol building on its hilly perch can be seen from far away. The main floor houses interesting exhibits, including pioneer exhibits and a race car that once set a land speed record on the Bonneville Salt Flats. Located: 350 N. State Street
Mormon Tabernacle Choir - As its name implies, the Mormon Tabernacle Choir makes its home in the Tabernacle on Temple Square. Visitors can hear the choir at free performances inside the Tabernacle twice a week. The performance each Thursday from 8:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. is a rehearsal, but is open to the public. On Sunday, the Tabernacle doors open at 8:15 a.m. for the weekly live broadcast of Music and the Spoken Word. The program begins at 9:30 a.m., but the audience must be seated by 9:15 a.m. to avoid interrupting the broadcast. Located: Temple Square, Main Street and South Temple.
Shopping
The Gateway - Salt Lake City’s only open-air contemporary destination that delivers the ultimate in shopping, dining and entertainment. Enjoy the Olympic Legacy Plaza featuring the “dancing waters” of the Olympic Snowflake Fountain. Located: The Gateway is located in the heart of Salt Lake City, Utah, along 400 West, between 200 South and South Temple, 801.456.0000
The Gateway features more than 130 stores and restaurants as well as premiere entertainment venues, for everything from family activities to live music.
Clark Planetarium - Clark Planetarium is the perfect place to “See what’s out there.” Explore 10,000 square feet of exhibits and experience incredible visuals in the ATK 3D IMAX® Theatre or Hansen Dome Theatre. Be sure to visit the Planet Fun Clark Planetarium Store for a vast assortment of science toys, books, videos and, of course, telescopes. For show schedules, group reservations, and facility rental, call 801-456-STAR (7827) or visit www.clarkplanetarium.org
The Depot - As a state-of-the-art concert venue, the Depot features live music and entertainment, bringing nightlife to The Gateway. With an unmatched sound system and a unique location in the Union Pacific Station, the Depot is Salt Lake’s premiere place to see live music, shows, and host events. For show schedule and tickets, visit www.depotslc.com.
Megaplex 12 - The Megaplex 12 at The Gateway offers a premiere cinematic experience with reserved seating and digital cinema sound and technology. For all showtimes and tickets, visit the Megaplex 12 website.
Trolly Square - Utah’s premiere destination for an incomparable shopping, dining and entertainment experience! You’ll find a multitude of shops, services and eateries in the converted trolley carbarns and adjoining buildings. Scheduled events and activities frequent our campus at the only festival marketplace found in the state. Located: on 600 South and 700 east, in Salt Lake city. For more info call their shopping line @ 801-521-9877.
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