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Salt Lake City [1] is the capital and largest city of Utah, a state in the United States. It is one of the largest cities in the Southwest region of the United States. It lies in a valley (sometimes called the "Wasatch Front") located between the Wasatch Range to the east, and the Oquirrh Mountains to the west, the traditional eastern edge of the Great Basin. Salt Lake City is well-known as the center of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, although less than half of the city's residents are members. The city proper has a population of approximately 179,000, but Salt Lake County in its entirety contains 935,000 residents.
Salt Lake City is well-known for the many ski resorts located in the Wasatch Mountains. They are famous for the light, fluffy snowfalls that are enhanced by the lake effect off the Great Salt Lake. In addition, some of the heaviest snowfall in the nation occurs here. These conditions make it just right for skiing, and the already world-famous resorts were made more famous by Salt Lake City's hosting of the 2002 Winter Olympics. However, summer activities, such as camping, hiking, mountain biking, rock-climbing, fishing, etc are also popular, as the mountains around Salt Lake City are full of outdoor adventure of every kind.
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- Temple Square. Located in the heart of downtown, Temple Square is the most visited location in Utah. There are numerous missionaries speaking many languages to help to show you around the temple grounds, tabernacle, assembly hall, and two visitor centers. Inside the visitor center are numerous exhibits and video presentations explaining the Mormon faith. Note that non-Mormons are not permitted inside the Temple itself. There is a free tour from the airport for connecting passengers, weather permitting. [7][8]
- Church History Museum. Just south of Temple Square this free museum has a permanent display that outlines the history of the LDS church from Joseph Smith until the arrival in Salt Lake City. There is also a rotating display of different LDS themed artwork. The church history portion takes about 30 minutes to walk through if you read the descriptions of the museum pieces. Admission is free. Hours: M-F 9AM-9PM, Sat,Sun,Holidays 10AM-7PM. [9]
- Salt Lake City main library. One of Salt Lake City's newest and most architecturally unique buildings. It includes unique uses of natural light, plenty of reading space and a rooftop garden. Location: 210 East 400 South. Hours: Monday - Thursday 9 AM - 9 PM, Friday & Saturday 9 AM - 6 PM, Sunday 1 PM - 5 PM. [10]
- Salt Lake City and County Building. Seat of city government since 1894. The building's central clock tower is topped with a statue of Columbia and rises 256 feet (78 m) from the ground.
- The building has four floors and over one hundred rooms. Onyx lines the hall of each lavishly decorated floor. The third floor houses the mayor's office in the south wing and the city council chamber in the north. Portraits of the city's past mayors up to and including Deedee Corradini line the corridor between these offices. The fourth floor features an exhibit commemorating the 2002 Winter Olympics held in Salt Lake City. Location: 451 South State Street.
- Sugar House is one of Salt Lake City's oldest and most interesting neighborhoods. In recent years it has become the home of hip shops and the fashionable youth of the city. Sugar House is a mixed-use commercial/residential region located approximately between State Street on the west, 2100 East on the east, 1700 South on the north and 2100 South on the south (2700 South east of 700 East). The area around between 1300 East and 1100 East, and down 1100 East for a short while was recently the location of many of the fashionable shops and youth culture of the region, however because of massive renovation projects in the area, many of the unique buisnesses have relocated to different parts of the city. The center of the area, which has many maps and shops, is at 1100 East and 2100 South.
- Grand America Hotel, 555 South Main Street, (801) 258-6000, [11]. A five star hotel on the south end of downtown. Often rated among the best hotels in america it is certainly one of the most beautiful city hotels in the world. Almost no cost was put on building the hotel which was built to be "the best hotel ever built". The hotel features some of the most expensive chandeliers and mirrors in the Western Hemisphere. The hotel has a million dollar mirror.
- Sugar House Park is located between 1300 East, 1700 East, 2100 South, and I-80, and is the former site of the Utah Territorial Prison. The park features walking trails, baseball fields, basketball courts, playgrounds, picnic sites, and even a small pond often inhabited by the renowned California Gull, the state bird. Every July 4, one of the largest fireworks shows in the state takes place here, so expect traffic jams around the park after the show and heavy car and foot traffic before. The fireworks are set off from the pond on the east side, so the area of 1300 East between 2100 South and I-80, including the 1300 East interchange, is closed. Fireworks usually start around 10pm and last a half hour.
- Rice Eccles Olympic Stadium [12] is located at 451 South 1400 East, and was the site of the 2002 Winter Olympic opening and closing ceremonies. The torch is located on the south end of the stadium. Currently home to the University of Utah football team, and Real Salt Lake soccer team of Major League Soccer.
- Kennecott Copper Mine is located about thirty miles southwest of Salt Lake City, and is one of the largest open-pit copper mines in the world.
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Ski or Snowboard one of the many world class ski resorts accessible within minutes of SLC.
There are a few of them:
- The Canyons, [18]. This resort is also located in Park City. About 40 minutes from Salt Lake.
- Deer Valley, [19]. Located in Park City. About 40 minutes from Salt Lake.
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Fry sauce is a Utah specialty. What is it? Fry sauce is a mixture of ketchup and mayonnaise (and other seasonings depending on what restaurant is making it) eaten on French fries. Fry sauce was created many years ago by the local fast food restaurant Arctic Circle and has since spread to the rest of Utah, as well as eastern Idaho. Almost any local (and many chain) restaurants will serve this tasty pink concoction. For more on Arctic Circle locations see: Arctic Circle Restaurants
- Moochie's Meatballs and More!, 232 East 800 South. M-Th 11AM-7PM, F,Sa 11AM-9PM. Great Italian food with an emphasis on Philly cheesesteak sandwiches.
- Squatter's, 147 West Broadway. M-Th 11AM to 12AM, F 11AM-1AM, Sa 10:30AM-1AM, Su 10:30AM-12AM. Tasty local brewpub.
- Ichiban Sushi, 336 South 400 East. Daily 4PM-10PM. Sushi restaurant in a converted lutheran church.
- Scandia Kaffe House, 1693 South 900 East. Coffee house and import store with a Scandinavian flair. Very inexpensive pastries.
- The Pi Pizzeria, 1320 East 200 South- Original location. Open M-Th 11AM-1AM; F-Sa 11AM-3AM; Su 12PM-11PM. Delivery available. Home of the 23-inch pizza. Best Pizza in Salt Lake City.[20]
- The Red Iguana, 736 West North Temple. The best Mexican food in town. Especially good mole.
- Mazza, 1515 South 1500 East. M-Sa 11AM-9PM. Excellent Mediterranean and Middle Eastern food with plenty of vegan options along with a good supply of meat.
- Cafe Trio, 680 South 900 East. M-Th 11AM-10PM, F-Sa 11AM-10:30PM. Great flatbread, pizzas and pastas with a good selection of wine. Nice ambiance.
- Porcupine Pub & Grille, 3690 Fort Union Blvd # 204. M-F 11AM-11PM, Sa 9:30AM-11PM, Su 9:30-10PM. Half price appetizers M-F 2-5PM. Après-ski hot spot. One order of nachos serves 4 people. Local beer on tap.[21]
- Market Street Grill, 48 West Market Street. Breakfast: M-F 6:30AM-11AM; Sat 7AM-12PM; Sun Brunch (Special Menu) 9AM-3PM. Lunch: M-F 11AM-3PM; Sat 12PM-3PM. Dinner: M-T 5PM-10PM; F 5PM-11PM; Sat 4PM-11PM; Sun 4PM-9:30PM. Voted best breakfast in Salt Lake City, very good seafood restaurant. [22]
- I Love Sushi, 368 South State Street. Lunch: Mon-Sat 11:00AM-02:30PM; Dinner: Mon-Thu 05:00PM-09:30PM, Fri & Sat 05:00-10:00PM. Great family run Sushi joint, less atmosphere than Ichiban, but more consistent on being good. The 007 roll is a great thing to try there. [23]
- Bohemian Brewery, 94 East 7200 South. Mon-Sat 11:00AM-Midnight, Sun 11:00AM-10:00PM. An excellent Czech (although you could confuse it for German) dining. Great beer as well, I recommend the Cherny Bock. [24]
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