#1 Temple Square
Temple Square's three-block plaza is home to nearly 20 attractions related to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. It's anchored by the towering Salt Lake Temple ... Read more »
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#2 Salt Lake City Public Library
Whether you like to read or look at beautiful architecture, the stunning and contemporary Salt Lake City Public Library could be worth your while. Located in the downtown area, the ... Read more »
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#3 Great Salt Lake
Clocking in at approximately 1,700 square miles, the Great Salt Lake is the largest natural lake west of the Mississippi River. The lake's name comes from the nature ... Read more »
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#4 Liberty Park
If you're looking to enjoy the great outdoors without leaving the city limits, head over to Liberty Park's 80 acres for any number of outdoorsy activities. There's ... Read more »
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#5 Park City
Park City was made for powder hounds. Sitting about 30 miles southeast of Salt Lake City, Park City is home to two major alpine ski spots that sprawl across acres ... Read more »
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#6 Snowbird Ski & Summer Resort
The historic and cultural attractions are interesting and all, but let's face it: Skiing is one of the main reasons to visit Utah. And Salt Lake City is in ... Read more »
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#7 Salt Lake Temple
Rising a whopping 210 feet over the square, this impressive six-spire structure is the universal icon of the Mormon Church. While you are not allowed to enter the church itself ... Read more »
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#8 Family History Library
Sitting in Temple Square, the Family History Library houses millions of genealogical records profiling more than two billion deceased people, making it the largest library of its kind in the ... Read more »
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#9 Utah Museum of Fine Arts
Sitting near the center of the University of Utah campus in northeast Salt Lake City, the Utah Museum of Fine Arts houses more than 17,000 artifacts from across the ... Read more »
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#10 Red Butte Garden
Filled with meticulously landscaped plots, gurgling fountains and pleasant pathways, Red Butte Garden is a great place for budding botanists as well as visitors looking for quiet respite. Housed on ... Read more »
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#11 Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest
The Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest boasts 2.1 million acres of Mother Nature. Encompassing seven wilderness districts in total, this national park offers a diverse array of landscapes – ranging from verdant ... Read more »
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#12 Hogle Zoo
Home to more than 800 animals, Hogle Zoo allows visitors to get up-close and personal with its residents. Visitors can feed the zoo's rhinos and birds (for additional fees ... Read more »
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