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Salt Lake City Description Positioned on the southern shores of the Great Salt Lake in Utah, this western city blends all the energy of a growing metro region with the strong history and traditions of the original Mormon pioneers. Salt Lake City, Utah began in 1847 when 143 men, 3 women, and 2 children, led by founder Brigham Young, settled here. The Mormons came to Utah to find a place to practice their religious beliefs, which included polygamy at the time, without interference from the U.S. Government. The city has evolved greatly since that time and polygamy is no longer condoned by the mainstream Mormon Church. Salt Lake City is watched over by the glorious Wasatch Mountain Range, home to some of the best skiing in the United States. This Utah capital experiences the full range of four seasons with hot summers and cold, dry winters, with snow on the mountains and great skiing the year round. The Great Salt Lake and its islands provide recreational activities and the lake's waters are harvested for salt and other minerals. Fast Facts Salt Lake City is built on a grid system with almost every street going in a precise north-south or east-west direction. This western city saw the very first Kentucky Fried Chicken store in 1952. It is against the law to carry an uncovered Ukulele on the streets of Salt Lake City! More than 50% of the metro Salt Lake City population is Mormon. Skiing at Brighton, Utah Travel the World through Poster Art! Contact Us | Privacy Statement Copyrighted by Graphic Maps All rights reserved! All maps, graphics, flags and original descriptions created by Graphic Maps, a d/b/a of the Woolwine-Moen Group, unless otherwise noted and/or directly linked to the source, and use of same for any application whatsoever (with the exception of outline maps) requires written permission. We make no copyright claim on any statistical data on this page, nor on any non-original graphics, and/or pictures not produced by us. Certain statistical data is gathered from the CIA World Factbook, as well as numerous public domain reference materials. Every effort is made to be as accurate as possible when disseminating information on any worldwide destination. We are not responsible for unintentional data entry errors or omissions. If you would like to submit an addition, change or correction, or suggest a new link, please forward it to our map department and we will give it our immediate attention.

Salt Lake City Attractions There are many great things to do in Salt Lake City area for any Utah travel plan! The surrounding mountains, rivers, and rugged terrain offer visitors a wide variety of outdoor adventures like hiking, off road trucking, white water rafting, and camping. Salt Lake City attractions include great family escapes such as water parks, zoos, the homes of the Mormon founders, and great city parks, restaurants, and theaters. Read on for a few of the most interesting attractions in beautiful Salt Lake City. Temple Square at night Travel the World through Poster Art! Temple Square Temple Square, containing the country's most beautiful and historic Mormon institutions, is the most popular attraction in the entire State of Utah. Within its walls you can visit the magnificent Tabernacle, home to the world famous Mormon Tabernacle Choir. The tabernacle's towering pipe organ (11,623 pipes), and dome shaped structure produce near perfect acoustics. The Beehive House is the historical home of Brigham Young and the Joseph Smith Memorial Building. Originally the Utah Hotel, it's a moving shrine to the lifelong work of the Mormon leader. Nearby, the Salt Lake City Family History Library is the most prestigious genealogical research center in the world. Salt Lake City Skiing Salt Lake City sits at the base of the pristine Wasatch Mountains, home to world famous Utah ski resorts including Brighton, Snowbird, Solitude, and Alta. All of these excellent resorts offer ski equipment rentals, lessons, and runs from beginner to double black diamond. The area is home to a wide range of accommodations from luxury ski lodges to quaint inns to budget motels. Brighton Resort is known for its family friendliness and affordability. The ski park has 3 separate terrain layouts, unique snowboard runs, and receives 500 inches of pristine Utah snow annually. Clark Planetarium The big western skies of Utah are perfect for observing the Cosmos in all its glory. The Clark Planetarium is a renowned facility located just a couple of blocks from Temple Square in Salt Lake City. The Hansen Dome planetarium theater features a variety of star shows such as ‘Black Holes’ and 'Extreme Planets'. Enjoy the IMAX Theater for NASCAR and Space Station 3D shows; Laser Shows delivering music from Pink Floyd in psychedelic wonder; and educational programs keep amateur astronomers excited about the night skies. Wasatch Mountains, Utah Travel the World through Poster Art! Visit these city pages for more great things to do in Utah: Salt Lake City here!

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