The largest city in the state of Utah, Salt Lake City is a sprawling metropolis among mountains and the lake for which it’s named, a great balance of wild nature and a metropolitan city. Serving Salt Lake City and the rest of Utah, as well as Mexico and Canada,
Salt Lake City International Airport is a busy travel hub.
Salt Lake City is most famous for being the home base of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, also known as the Mormons. Because of the general public fascination with this group, it’s no wonder that Temple Square is one of the most popular tourist attractions in the city. Located right in the middle of the city center, Temple Square is home to iconic landmarks that are related to the Mormon faith, including the
Tabernacle, home of the world-famous Mormon Tabernacle Choir. There are several opportunities for tours around this square, the perfect way to see some of the monuments and landmarks that are directly related to the history of the church in Salt Lake City.
Of course, outside of the city center is the
Great Salt Lake State Park, where it is possible to explore the lake for which this city is named. The shallow and salty lake never freezes, even in the depths of winter, so boating and sailing tour groups operate out of there year-round. The area is one of the most beautiful in the state, the water sitting just below the vast skies, the stars uninterrupted by skyscrapers or pollution.
For more information on hotels and landmarks in the different areas of Salt Lake City, take a look at the interactive map on this page and start planning the perfect vacation.
