Salt Lake City

Recommended Tours

Salt Lake City offers something for every traveler, from skiing in the mountains to exploring the shops and restaurants of downtown.

Temple Square
Temple Square was once the middle of Salt Lake City. Tabernacle is the home of the famous Mormon Tabernacle Choir. Excellent historical displays comprise the Museum of Church History and Art next door. Also in this area is the Gothic Cathedral of the Madeline. Once you're finished having a look, dine at the Fresco Italian Cafe.

Joseph Smith Memorial Building
Walk through Temple Square to the Beehive House. Once home to Brigham Young, this luxurious abode is now open to visitors. If you are hungry, the Lion House Pantry next door serves traditional pioneer cuisine that never fails to please. Head to the nearby Joseph Smith Memorial Building. Here, you can view a film depicting the immigration of the Mormon pioneers or use the FamilySearch Center computers to track your ancestors, if you're from the Salt Lake City area.

Pioneer Memorial Museum
The Pioneer Memorial Museum contains many treasures of the first settlers in Utah. Memory Grove Park is right next door. Nearby are the ZCMI Center, America's first department store, and the Gateway Center mall. Browse the many shops and grab a bite at Granato's, famous for its sandwiches.

University of Utah
The area around the University of Utah is filled with cultural attractions like the Utah Museum of Natural History, the Fort Douglas Military Museum and the Utah Museum of Fine Arts. The Hogle Zoo, also located in this area, is the state's largest. Take a stroll through Red Butte Gardens and dine at nearby Cucina.

Liberty Park
Liberty Park is the city's most popular. Explore the grounds and the exhibits at Tracy Aviary and the Chase Home Museum of Folk Art. When you're through, enjoy a meal at P.F. Chang's China Bistro, then catch a show at the Repertory Dance Theatre.

Contacting a professional tour company is a good idea if you're visiting Salt Lake City. See the city's main attractions on foot, go on an adventure down the Colorado River or fly on a helicopter.

Walking Tours
Salt Lake Historical Tours Inc ( +1 801 582 6269 )‎
Salt Lake City Tours ( +1 801 534 1001/ http://www.slctravel.com/tours.htm/ )
Western Leisure Inc ( +1 800 532 2113 )

Air Tours
Brice Canyon Helicopter Tours ( +1 435 834 8060/ http://www.rubysinn.com/bryce-canyon-airlines.html/ )

Bus Tours
Utah Trailways ( +1 800 876 5825/ http://www.utahtrailways.com/ )

Boat Tours
Salt Island Adventures ( +1 801 252 9336/ http://www.gslcruises.com/cruises.html/ )

Rafting Tours
Dinosaur River Expeditions ( +1 800 345 RAFT )
High Country Rafting ( +1 801 224 2500 )

Horsedrawn Carriage Tours
Carriage For Hire ( +1 803 363 8687/ http://www.carriageforhire.net/ )

Adventure Tours
Ski Utah Interconnect Adventure Tour ( +1 801 534 1907/ http://www.skiutah.com/resorts/interconnect/ )
Interconnect Adventure Tour ( +1 801 534 1907 )
Colorado River and Trail Expeditions ( +1 800 253 7328/ http://www.crateinc.com/ )
Adrift Adventures ( +1 800 824 0150 )

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