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Salt Lake City Family Travel Tips

By Candyce H. Stapen

  • Tour historic Temple Square and hear the Mormon Tabernacle Choir.
  • Design a web page and animate your own film at Discovery Gateway.
  • Travel through space at the Clark Planetarium.
  • Float in the Great Salt Lake.
  • Ski, hike, bike, and enjoy the scenery at four area ski resorts.
  • Zoom down the world's steepest zipline at speeds of up to 50 mph.

Family Overview: Salt Lake City, Utah

By Candyce H. Stapen
Located in northern Utah at the base of the adventure-filled Wasatch Mountains, Salt Lake City has a spectacular setting and family-friendly lifestyle that make it a welcoming spot for adults and kids. Settled in 1847 by Mormon pioneers, the city takes its name from the close-by Great Salt Lake that features white-sand beaches, pink-streaked sunsets, and many species of migratory birds. Read More

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Hotels

from: $155

Grand America Hotel

555 South Main Street
Salt Lake City, UT 84111 Map

Distance: 0.2 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: 5 class stars

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Expert Rated & Recommended
5.0
from: $109

Salt Lake City Marriott Downtown

75 South West Temple
Salt Lake City, UT 84101 Map

Distance: 0.5 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: 4 class stars

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Expert Rated & Recommended
5.0
from: $99

Embassy Suites Salt Lake City

110 West 600 South
Salt Lake City, UT 84101 Map

Distance: 1.0 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: 3 class stars

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Attractions

Tracy Aviary

expert favorite attraction
589 East 1300 South
Salt Lake City, Utah 84105

Distance: 1.6 mi. (from destination center)
Expert Rated & Recommended
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Red Butte Gardens

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University of Utah
300 Wakara Way
Salt Lake City, Utah 84108

Distance: 3.4 mi. (from destination center)
Expert Rated & Recommended
5_0

Wheeler Historic Farm

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In Cottonwood Regional Park, (just north of I-215 exit 9)
6351 S. 900 East
Salt Lake City, Utah

Distance: 8.7 mi. (from destination center)

Description:

This living-history dairy farm, where you can see demonstrations of farming and daily activities... Read More

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Airports

Major Airports near Salt Lake City

Distance (mi.)
Salt Lake City International Airport 4.3 map
Boise Air Terminal Gowen Field 294.7 map

Other Smaller Airports near Salt Lake City

Distance (mi.)
Rock Springs Sweetwater County Airport 158.0 map
Moab Canyonlands Field 178.8 map
Twin Falls City County Airport 179.3 map

Flight Deals to Salt Lake City

Originating From
Denver (DEN) to Salt Lake City (SLC) $106
Las Vegas (LAS) to Salt Lake City (SLC) $140
San Diego (SAN) to Salt Lake City (SLC) $157
Kansas City (MKC) to Salt Lake City (SLC) $168
Oakland (OAK) to Salt Lake City (SLC) $177

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Salt Lake City Vacation Rentals

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from: $184

Downtown Den

Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 1
Sleeps: 6
Amenities: Air Conditioning, BBQ, Cable/Satellite TV, Coffee Maker, DVD Player, Dishwasher, Fireplace, Full kitchen, Hair Dryer, Hot Tub, Laundry, Linens, Microwave, Non-Smoking, Patio, Pets OK, TV, Video Game Console, Wireless Internet Access
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from: $259

Three Bedroom House

Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2
Sleeps: 8
Amenities: Air Conditioning, Balcony, Coffee Maker, DVD Player, Dishwasher, Fireplace, Full kitchen, Internet Access, Laundry, Microwave, Non-Smoking, Pets OK, Phone, Refrigerator, TV, VCR, Video Game Console
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from: $129

Deseret Hideaway

Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 1
Sleeps: 4
Amenities: Air Conditioning, BBQ, Coffee Maker, DVD Player, Dishwasher, Full kitchen, Hair Dryer, Hot Tub, Laundry, Linens, Microwave, Non-Smoking, Oven, Patio, Pets OK, Refrigerator, Stove, TV, Wireless Internet Access
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