Salt Lake City, Utah - Things to See and Do

What to see and do in Salt Lake City, Utah

Visited October 2008

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Salt Lake City is the capital city of the state of Utah in the western United States.

It is situated in a valley surrounded by mountains, including the Wasatch Range to the east and the Oquirrh Mountains to the west. The first American explorer in the Salt Lake area was Jim Bridger in 1825. The Great Salt Lake is separated from Salt Lake City by extensive marshlands and mudflats.

on 10/18/2008, I spent several days in the Salt Lake City. While visiting the city, I visited the Temple Square, the capitol, Union Pacific Depot, and the Salt Lake City visitor center.

Salt Lake City is the capital of Utah and was founded in 1847 by Mormon pioneers led by Brigham Young. At the time of Salt Lake City's founding, the valley was within the territory of the Northwestern Shoshone. Four days after arriving in the Salt Lake Valley, Brigham Young designated the building site for the Salt Lake Temple. The temple took 40 years to complete. The city has a strong Mormon influence and the famous Temple Square is a popular tourist attraction for visitors to the city.

Salt Lake City is known for its outdoor recreation opportunities, with skiing and snowboarding being particularly popular in the winter months. The city is home to several ski resorts, including Park City, Deer Valley, and Alta, which are all within an hour's drive of downtown Salt Lake City. In the summer, the city's residents and visitors enjoy hiking, biking, and camping in the nearby mountains and canyons.

The city has a thriving arts and culture scene, with many museums, galleries, and performance venues. The Utah Museum of Fine Arts and the Natural History Museum of Utah are both popular destinations for visitors, as is the historic Red Butte Garden, which hosts concerts and events throughout the year.

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