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 Utah's biggest state zoo |
2600 East Sunnyside Ave Salt Lake City, UT 84108 United States +1 801 582 1631 / +1 801 584 1729 http://www.hoglezoo.org |
With an excellent staff and educational programs, this midsize zoo remains a favorite with kids. The zoo plays home to over 200 species. Outstanding exhibits include Elephant Encounter exhibit, the Primate Forest, and The African Savannah. The zoo remains open all year. Children two years and under are admitted free. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Photo: Heron Herodias |
 Photo: Jeffrey Pratt |
 Photo: Heron Herodias |
 Photo: Kimberly Whitaker |
 Photo: Jeffrey Pratt |
 Photo: Scott Smith |
 Photo: L Shumate |
 Photo: scott185 |
 Photo: L Shumate |
 Photo: Scott Smith |
 Photo: Scott Stringham |
 Photo: Daniel Thorp |
 Photo: Bryce Talbot |
 Photo: Nefi Gonzalez |
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Home Of The Utah Utes |
1825 East South Campus Drive Salt Lake City, UT 84112 United States +1 581 8849 8849 (Box Office) http://utahutes.collegesports.... |
Constructed in 1969, the Jon M Huntsman Center resembles a saucer from an aerial view. Don't let the pristine silver dome fool you, this place goes wild when the Utes' fans arrive to cheer the home team. Located on the campus of the University of Utah in Salt Lake City, this stadium is the home arena of the Utah Utes college basketball team, and is built to hold 15,000 chair seats for sports fanatics. Graduation ceremonies, gymnastics championships and prestigious world sports events are some of the other events held at this venue. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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The city's favorite park |
1100 South 600 East Salt Lake City, UT 84105 United States +1 801 972 7800 |
The largest and most central property of the city's public park system, this 80 acre playground offers recreational activities for all. Children applaud the Children's Garden and boating pond, playground, amusement park and snack bar. Older visitors enjoy the swimming pool and the tennis park's 16 lighted courts. Recent developments have added a well-conceived interactive map that uses pools and fountains to depict the topography of Utah. Liberty Park is also home to the ever-popular Tracy Aviary, the Chase Mill and the Chase Home Museum of Folk Art. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Photo: Jeffrey Owen |
 Photo: Sloan Schrage |
 Photo: Jeffrey Owen |
 Photo: Alina Smith |
 Photo: Katherine Humphrey |
 Photo: Nicholas Trandem |
 Photo: Angie Jantz |
 Photo: Nicholas Trandem |
 Photo: Jonathan Minori |
 Photo: Robert Murdock |
 Photo: Bryant Olsen |
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Nature's handiwork high on a hill |
300 Wakara Way University of Utah Salt Lake City, UT 84108 United States +1 801 581 4747 http://www.redbuttegarden.org/ |
Operated by the University of Utah, these botanical gardens offer visitors panoramic valley views and an extensive collection of plants, trees, flowers and shrubs from around the world. The gardens and arboretum remain open all year with displays changing to fit the season. The visitors' center offers frequent educational programs, miles of hiking trail beckon outdoor enthusiasts, and light shows, chamber concerts, and guided treks entertain guests throughout the year. Admission is $5 for adults and $3 for children between the ages of two and seventeen, U of U Staff, and seniors. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Photo: Courtney Benson |
 Photo: Amanda Bell |
 Photo: Lloyd V Nielsen |
 Photo: Robert |
 Photo: Todd Keith |
 Photo: Julie Hewett |
 Photo: Rob Goyer |
 Photo: Tiffany Holgate |
 Photo: Vamsee Koneru |
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Recreation of Utah, 1850 |
2601 E Sunnyside Ave Salt Lake City, UT 84108 United States +1 801 582 1847 http://www.thisistheplace.org |
Horses kick up the dusty road and children suck on molasses candy in the living history village called Old Deseret. Structures include a schoolhouse, stores, hotel, and many others. Interactive activities help convey the feel of an 1850 town in Utah. Plan on spending most of the day being captivated. Learn about how this park got its name by visiting the wonderful monument erected in 1947. Open Memorial Day-Labor Day. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Birds of a feather flock here |
589 East 1300 South Salt Lake City, UT 84105 United States +1 801 596 8500 http://www.tracyaviary.org/ |
Have you ever seen a human imprinted bird? Interested? Then this downtown aviary is the place to go. Housing more than 500 birds from 150 species, this is a great place to encounter birds up close and personal. Enjoy an amazing bird show during the warmer months, and gawk at the beautiful peacocks that roam the grounds. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Photo: neil kodner |
 Photo: neil kodner |
 Photo: Andrea |
 Photo: matthias shapiro |
 Photo: matthias shapiro |
 Photo: Cece Russell-Jayne |
 Photo: Rebecca North |
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 Photo: Steve Basile |
 Photo: Lisa Eller |
 Come root for the Utes |
400 South 2000 East Salt Lake City, UT 84112 United States +1 801 581 8849 http://www.utahutes.com |
The University of Utah Utes compete in many sports including football, basketball, baseball, softball, tennis, skiing, swimming, gymnastics, golf and track and field. The most popular teams with local sports spectators are football, basketball and gymnastics. Most indoor events take place in the Jon M. Huntsman Special Events Center, while Rice Stadium is home to the U of U football team. Collegiate sports seasons span the school year from August through June. Call the University for schedules and ticket information. Check the local media for game times. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Photo: Jacob Tripp |
 Photo: Jacob Tripp |
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5,000 years of world culture |
410 Campus Center Drive (on the University of Utah Campus) Salt Lake City, UT 84112 United States +1 801 581 7332 http://www.umfa.utah.edu/ |
Operated by the University of Utah, this collection holds more than 15,000 art objects from around the world. Cultures represented span 5,000 years and all seven continents. Egyptian art, Native American textiles, African artifacts, European paintings, and Oriental ceramics make the collection the finest resource for cultural studies of the city. Special educational programs, concerts, lectures, and an exceptionally knowledgeable staff complement the exhibits. Learn something new. Admission is free. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Utah's finest history museum |
1390 E Presidents Circle University of Utah Salt Lake City, UT 84112 United States +1 801 581 6927 http://www.umnh.utah.edu/ |
This museum offers you a journey into the natural world offering extensive collections of dinosaurs, Native American artifacts, rocks and minerals. It also offers exhibits specific to the Great Basin and Colorado Plateau. Located at the University of Utah, the Museum is educational as well as entertaining for adults and children alike. Special statewide outreach programs include curriculum kits for teachers, field trips, guided tours and natural history classes. See their website for prices and further information. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Photo: Mark Mauno |
 Photo: Mark Mauno |