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  • Visit the temple in the heart of downtown whether you belong to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints or not. Complimentary tours run in 40 different languages.
  • Shred it up in Big or Little Cottonwood canyons, just 15 minutes from downtown. Big Cottonwood is home to snowboarder-favorite Brighton and family-friendly Solitude. Little Cottonwood houses the ultra-steep Snowbird and the skiers-only Alta.
  • Forget about joining the club. Utah's wacky liquor laws were overhauled in July 2009, to the effect that the Utah Legislature no longer requires clubs and bars to charge their customers a "membership" fee for entry.
  • Float in the buoyant waters of the Great Salt Lake, but beware the huge black brine flies that feed on the lake's brine shrimp. Antelope Island is usually a safe bet to avoid them.
  • Wander around the outdoor Gateway mall, west of downtown. It's Salt Lake's most recent addition and home to numerous shops and restaurants.

Salt Lake City Travel Guide

Nestled between the Wasatch Mountains on the east and the Great Salt Lake on the west, at an elevation of 4,330 feet, lies Salt Lake City. Utah's capital and major population center is small as far as American cities go, with a population of just over 180,000. But travelers come from around the world to visit magnificent Temple Square, world headquarters of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS), and to hear the inspired voices of the unequaled Mormon Tabernacle Choir. Read More

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Hotels

from: $167

Stein Eriksen Lodge

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7700 Stein Way
Park City, UT 84060 Map

Distance: 23.0 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: 5 class stars

from: $66

Cliff Lodge & Spa

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PO BOX 929000
Snowbird, UT 84092-9000 Map

Distance: 14.3 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: 4 class stars

Expert Rated & Recommended
5.0

The Alta Peruvian Lodge

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P.O. Box 801
Alta, UT 84092-8017 Map

Distance: 17.8 mi.
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Hotel Class: Not Yet Rated
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Attractions

Tracy Aviary

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589 East 1300 South
Salt Lake City, Utah 84105

Distance: 1.6 mi. (from destination center)
Expert Rated & Recommended
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Antelope Island State Park

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4528 West 1700 South
Syracuse, Utah 84075-6868

Distance: 25.6 mi. (from destination center)

Description: Antelope Island State Park is the largest island in the Great Salt Lake and is home to a roaming... Read More
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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
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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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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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Spacious, Open Foor Plan, 10-Person Spa, Views

Bedrooms: 6
Bathrooms: 5
Sleeps: 8
Amenities: Air Conditioning, BBQ, Balcony, Blender, Breakfast Bar, CD Player, Cable/Satellite TV, Ceiling fans, Coffee Maker, DVD Player, Dishwasher, Fireplace, Full kitchen, Garage, Hot Tub, Internet Access, Laundry, Linens, Microwave, Non-Smoking, Oven, Patio, Pets OK, Phone, Playground, Refrigerator, Smoking OK, Stereo, Stove, TV, Utensils, VCR, Wireless Internet Access
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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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