Salt Lake City

Salt Lake City
Salt Lake City Surrounded by mountains reflects a remarkable combination of history, culture and recreation. The city settled in 1847 by pioneers seeking an escape from persecution, the city is the worldwide center of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, also known as the Mormons.

Mountain vistas with snow-capped peaks and seven year-round resorts within an hour's drive from the city's international airport provide non-stop recreation. In the winter, locals and visitors alike flock to the destination resorts to ski and snowboard. Nearby resorts include Alta, Brighton, The Canyons, Deer Valley, Park City Mountain Resort, Snowbird, and Solitude.

A visit to these or any other Utah resort will lead you to discover that the saying is true - Utah really does boast of the Greatest Snow on Earth. In the summer, the same resorts welcome visitors seeking outdoor adventure or pampering. The resorts offer splendid lodging, outdoor dining, fields lush with wild flowers and more hiking and mountain biking than you could possibly cover over just one visit.

Great Salt Lake
The Great Salt Lake and its islands provide outstanding scenery and recreational opportunities in northern Utah. Sunsets over the lake can be breathtaking. Amazing red, orange, lavender and magenta hues slowly dissolve in the evening sky.

The lake's turquoise waters attract sailors, its white sand beaches are popular with swimmers and sunbathers, and craggy outcroppings on Antelope Island and some shoreline areas draw hikers and mountain bikers. The Great Salt Lake is one of the most asked-about tourist destinations in Utah.

A remnant of the massive ancient Lake Bonneville, the lake is now landlocked and its waters are salty. It is the largest lake between the Great Lakes and the Pacific Ocean, and is the largest saltwater lake in the Western Hemisphere. Swimming Sailing and sunbathing are popular on the clean, white sand beaches at Antelope Island State Park. The salinity of the water averages about 12%, making it much saltier than the ocean. The water is so buoyant that people can easily float. Freshwater showers are available to rinse off after swimming.

Places to See
The Mormon (LDS) Temple and adjacent building are key historic attractions in Salt Lake City. State Capitol, Council Hall, Marmalade District: Memory Grove ,Cathedral of the Madeleine, Presbyterian Church, Governor's Mansion St Mark's Cathedral City/County Building, Greek Orthodox Cathedral and Eagle Gate are some other place of great architectural interest for the visitors.

Temple Square
Temple Square in Salt Lake City, is Utah's most popular tourist destination. Part of its appeal lies in its accessibility: three city blocks in downtown Salt Lake City contain nearly 20 attractions related to Mormon pioneer history and genealogy, including the Salt Lake Temple, the Tabernacle, and the Family History Library.

This means that visitors can see all or most of these attractions in a relatively short period of time. Salt Lake Temple This building is a worldwide icon of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and the heart of Temple Square.

The massive granite edifice was constructed in a neo-gothic style over the course of an astounding 40-year period between 1853 and 1893; the pioneers who settled the valley sacrificed both time and material goods to the building of the temple, which stands as a testament to their faith and devotion.

Skiing and snowboarding:
Salt Lake City area resorts get an average of 500 inches of the driest, lightest powder snow each year. Alta, Snowbird, Brighton and Solitude resorts are located perfectly in the path of Utah's snow phenomenon call the lake effect. When winter hits Utah, a combination of cold air moving across the Great Salt Lake and Utah's dry air causes an incredible amount of snow to fall in the canyons where these resorts are located. Utah has been branded with the Greatest Snow on Earth, which brings skiers and snowboarders from around the globe to make fresh tracks in this fluffy deep powder.

Salt Lake City resorts are located in beautiful, steep canyons that provide spectacular views of the Salt Lake Valley and they are just minutes from each other and downtown Salt Lake City. Salt Lake City's selection of fine restaurants is a good reason to stay downtown during your ski vacation. There are also some great night clubs and bars to keep you going all night, if skiing didn't tire you out.

Bonneville Salt Flats:
Imagine a place so flat you seem to see the curvature of the planet, so barren not even the simplest life forms can exist. Imagine the passing thunder of strange vehicles hurtling by on a vast dazzling white plain. This is not an alien world far from earth; it is Utah's famous Bonneville Salt Flats.

The Bonneville Salt Flats is one of the most unique natural features in Utah. Stretching over 30,000 acres, the Bonneville Salt Flats is a fragile resource administered by the Bureau of Land Management. It is located along I-80 near the Utah-Nevada border. Wendover is the closest city.

Thousands of visitors, commercial filmmakers, and of course, high speed auto racers, make the Bonneville Salt Flats a world famous destination. We hope you enjoy your visit to this natural wonder on Utah's public land.

Kennecott Copper Mine
The world's largest man-made excavation and first open-pit Kennecott is the second largest copper producer in the United States - providing approximately 15% of the country's copper needs. Groups and individuals are invited to come visit the mine.

The mine has a visitors' center where guests can watch mining in action. The Kennecott Copper Mine is dedicated to educating the public about safe and environmentally friendly mining, in addition to teaching the value of copper and other mined products.

Miller motor sports Park:
Miller Motorsports Park is a state-of-the-art road racing facility located just 30 minutes from downtown Salt Lake City in Tooele. It is considered the finest facility of its type in North America. Salt Lake City with its rich art and cultural setting is a perfect place to spend your vacation. Its set of myriad activities ranging from visiting historical places to outdoor sports offers you a complete family entertainment that you would covet for.