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Over the past 150 years, various avenues of entertainment have multiplied in Salt Lake City as fast as the inhabitants of the valley. Whether you are in Salt Lake City for a day, a week, a month or the rest of your life, rest assured there is entertainment around every corner.

The Greatest Snow on Earth!

With nearly a dozen ski resorts within an hour of Downtown, you are never far from the swish. If you want to stay near the city, try Alta Ski Area, Brighton Ski Resort, Snowbird Ski and Summer Resort or Solitude Mountain Resort. If a smaller town setting is what you desire, Park City lies minutes east of Salt Lake, nestled in a gorgeous mountain valley. Park City is home to world-class resorts such as the The Canyons, Deer Valley Resort, Park City Mountain Resort and Sundance Ski Area. Whether your interest lies in downhill, cross-country, night skiing, snowboarding, sledding, snowshoeing or any other snow sport, you will find it here.

Outdoor Recreation

Even the greatest snow on earth is only here for six months a year. When you put the skis and sleds away, break out the hiking boots, picnic baskets and rock climbing gear. The numerous canyons that surround the Salt Lake valley are filled with hiking trails without number. There are five National Parks just a few hours south of Salt Lake. If you enjoy red rock vistas, enormous canyons, rock arches, bluffs, petrified sand dunes, towering plateaus or just plain breath taking scenery, do not miss Arches, Bryce, Canyonlands, Capitol Reef or Zion National Parks.

Stage and Screen

Looking for live entertainment? Consider the Capitol Theatre, home to the Utah Opera Company and Ballet West. Capitol Theatre also hosts traveling Broadway shows. Kingsbury Hall, on the campus of the University of Utah, is also a good bet for live entertainment, hosting concerts, traveling plays and student productions.

If you prefer the two-dimensional screen to the live stage, stadium seating, wall-to-wall screens, digital surround sound, plush seating, hot popcorn and all the extras, then you are in luck. With theatres like Megaplex 17 at Jordan Commons, The Century 16, The Hollywood Connection, Tinsletown, Loews Cineplex and Cinemark at Jordon Landing, to name just a few, there is always a theatre nearby. The independent film fan should plan on visiting Salt Lake in late January and early February for the world famous Sundance Film Festival, offering a chance to rub elbows with the Hollywood set.

For those who wish to be educated as well as entertained, the Hansen Planetarium offers star shows shown in a dome shaped theatre. At night the same theatre entertains with a vengeance as it lights up with a 3D-laser light show synchronized to popular music.

Sports

The biggest ticket in town is basketball, and for those who love the game Salt Lake City has a double bonus. The Delta Center in Downtown Salt Lake City is home to one of the NBA's top teams, the Utah Jazz. Less than three miles east, the Huntsman Center is home to one of the top programs in college basketball and perennial Sweet 16 power, the University of Utah Utes. Franklin Covey Field, home of the triple-A baseball powerhouse Salt Lake Buzz Baseball, is one of the most inviting baseball parks in the country. Hockey fans will enjoy a trip to the E-Center to watch the Utah Grizzlies of the IHL.

Salt Lake City is also lined from top to bottom with golf courses that are competitive and diverse. The surrounding natural beauty makes the courses works of art in their own right.

Water and Amusement Parks

There are a few places to enjoy the water as well, although surfboards will have to be traded for floating tubes, the sand for mats and the beach for a water park. Raging Waters has much to offer including a wave pool and the world's only H2O roller coaster.

Fifteen minutes north of Downtown Salt Lake, perched on the foothills of the Wasatch Mountains, you will find Lagoon, Utah's only amusement park, and a thrill seeker's delight. It boasts several roller coasters, including an old wooden roller screamer and Colossus, a high-speed roller coaster with a double loop. Other intense rides include "The Rocket" a 217-foot tower that pushes you to the top and then lets you free-fall back to the ground.

Live Music

Salt Lake's club scene has much to offer, from the intimate confines of the Zephyr Club, to the pumped-up sounds of DV8. Most local clubs are "private clubs" for members, but do not be intimated as "private club" is how we say "bar" in Utah in order to comply with the state's somewhat arcane liquor laws. You must be 21 or older to purchase a club membership, which are generally pretty cheap. Most clubs offer a two-week membership if you are in town for more than a night or two.

Pioneer Day

July 24th is a state holiday in Utah, Pioneer Day, and the day is set aside to remember the first colonists that set their sights on the West. It is the day we remember the overwhelming feat of wrestling a desert valley atop the mountains into a prosperous city and state. The festivities officially begin in the morning with one of the largest parades in the country, and continue until nighttime when several locations offer Independence Day style firework displays. Travelers to the state are welcome to join the celebration, although it is wise to make plans and reservations early as hotels fill up fast. Be warned that outer and inner-city travel is a mess the morning of the parade.

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Alta Ski Area

Utah's original ski resort

State Highway 210
(P.O. Box 8007)
Salt Lake City, UT 84092
United States
+1 801 359 1078 / +1 801 572 3939
http://www.altaskiarea.com

Proud of its inexpensive lift tickets, long-held ski traditions and ski-anywhere policy, this friendly property is a favorite among Salt Lake City locals. Although snowboarding is not allowed and slower lifts can lengthen holiday lift lines, locals prefer the resort for its high-altitude powder and pine-covered alpine terrain. Beginners praise the high percentage of easy runs, while advanced skiers appreciate the ski-anywhere policy. Check website for prices and further details.

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Ballet West

Enlighten your mind 50 W 200 South
Salt Lake City, UT 84101
United States
+1 801 323 6900
http://www.balletwest.org Founded more than 30 years ago, this company brings a variety of performances to please any ballet lover. From contemporary or classic-style ballet to a one-act or full-length performance, this ballet company caters to everyone's tastes. Seventy-five performances are offered at Salt Lake City's historical Capitol Theatre while the remaining 25 performances are toured out of state. A favorite is the annual Nutcracker, which should not be missed (even if you have seen it a dozen times already). Contact Ballet West for upcoming performances. Season passes are available.

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Brighton Ski Resort

Family focused fun Hwy 190 Star Route
(at Big Cottonwood Canyon)
Salt Lake City, UT 84121
United States
+1 801 532 4731 / +1 801 873 5512
http://www.skibrighton.com Located just 25 miles southeast of the city, this Cottonwood Canyon resort bills itself as a family-friendly resort. Catering to young families and snowboarding enthusiasts, the property's low lift pass prices, high altitude and 500 inches-per-year snowfall average keeps its runs busy. A half-pipe is available, night skiing is offered, and adapted skiing lessons are available for disabled skiers. Check website for prices and further details.

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Capitol Theatre

The city's favorite theatre 50 West 200 South
Salt Lake City, UT 84101
United States
+1 801 323 6800 / +1 801 355 2787 This venerable theatre was built in 1913 to accommodate the steady stream of vaudevillians that poured into the city off the growing rail lines. Since that time, the theatre has been host to silent movies, talking pictures, musical reviews, and now serves as the city's favorite venue for stage productions. Home to Ballet West and the Utah Opera Company, the house hosts a variety of shows, including nationally touring muscial and stage productions. Call ahead to see what is playing and to purchase tickets. Call for showtimes.

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Clark Planetarium

Gateway to the Stars 110 South 400 W
Salt Lake City, UT 84111
United States
+1 801 456 7827
http://www.clarkplanetarium.org/ Occupying an impressive limestone structure built in 1905; this interactive museum offers the young and young-at-heart an entertaining look at the universe. An ideal reward for kids who behaved well while touring nearby Temple Square, the museum encourages participation with simulated space flights, star shows, and dancing laser lights. Astronomy courses are available for all ages in the summer, and special programs are scheduled throughout the year. Call ahead to find out show timings. Exhibits are free, and shows vary from USD5-USD8.

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Deer Valley Resort

Park City's poshest resort P.O. Box 1525
Salt Lake City, UT 84060
United States
+1 435 649 1000 / +1 435 558 3337
http://www.deervalley.com With the highest lift rates in Utah and more than 500 acres of snowmaking capability, this ranks among the finest ski areas in the United States. Guests arriving by car are greeted by porters who tote skis to racks so that skiers can park and dress unencumbered. No snowboarding is allowed, but childcare and adapted ski lessons are available. Check website for prices and further details.

Review © 2007, Wcities

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Delta Center

Home of the Utah Jazz 301 West South Temple
Salt Lake City, UT 84101
United States
+1 801 325 2000 / +1 801 325 2130
http://www.deltacenter.com/ This is the home of the NBA's Utah Jazz and the WNBA's Starzz Basketball. Aside from the crowds of up to 20,000 that come to the games, the building also hosts concerts, circuses and other events. Twenty-four food and beverage stands provide a wide selection of goodies.

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Downtown

Salt Lake City
United States
The downtown area is a mixture of contrasts that situates the most modern of sports arenas, the Delta Center, across the street from the Devereaux Mansion (a fine old Victorian mansion that is now a restaurant). The stately Temple Square is flanked by high-rise office buildings and the modern Crossroads Plaza shopping center. Brigham Young's Beehive House creates a 19th-century oasis across the street from 21st-century office towers. Arranged on a logical grid pattern with Temple Square at its center, all addresses in the city can be found with little effort. Salt Lake City has been described as "visionary, vibrant, and vigorous." Business and tourism are the lifeblood of the city, but between the office buildings lay the cultural and entertainment centers that present numerous diversions at the end of the business or ski day.

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Franklin Covey Field

Home of the Buzz 1365 South West Temple
Salt Lake City, UT 84115
United States
+1 801 485 3800 Franklin Covey is home to the Utah Buzz, Utah's AAA baseball team. The stands hold 15,5000 fans, and the grass behind the outfield acts as alternative seating. Food stands offer other venues such as pizza and nachos, as well. The baseball field is used occasionally by the University of Utah baseball team. Each summer, the field plays host to "Oldies Fest", a concert featuring bands from the '50s and '60s.

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Kingsbury Hall

Come here for concerts 1395 E Presidents Circle
Salt Lake City, UT 84112
United States
+1 801 581 6261 / +1 801 581 7100
http://www.kingsburyhall.org Bringing both new and old acts to Salt Lake, this grand building has been the place for performances (musical and theatrical) for decades. Its location in the center of the University of Utah may explain its popularity with the youth of Salt Lake, but mature residents have enjoyed the shows through the years, as well. Whether it is a Broadway musical or pop concert, this is the home for all. Prices vary depending on the venue; call the ticket office for details.

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Park City Mountain Resort

Park City's premier resort 1310 Lowell Ave
Salt Lake City, UT 84060
United States
+1 435 649 8111 / +1 435 647 5449 (Snow Report)
http://www.parkcitymountain.com This resort offers more than 3,300 skiable acres, a 3,300-foot total vertical drop, 475 acres of snow making capability and 100 varied runs. Lift tickets offer access to all of the resort's upgraded lifts including four new high-speed detachable six-packs. Ski-in/ski-out lodging is offered at the base of the mountain and the Town Lift delivers Main Street lodgers directly to the slopes. The lift rates are as follows: $75 for full day (adult). $58 for half day (adult). $45 for full day (child).$39 for half day (child, 12 & under).$45 for full day (senior). Prices may vary.

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Raging Waters

Fun in the Utah sun 1200 W 1700 S
Salt Lake City, UT 84101
United States
+1 801 972 3300
http://www.ragingwatersutah.com Although waterslides are a main attraction, these traditional plunges are not the only rides here. A huge ocean-wave pool creates swells large enough for boogie boarding, a 1,000-foot river carries tubers down a winding path, and a rope swing drops flailing swimmers into Adventure Cove. A snack shop offers all the expected treats, and the main office rents out lockers and inflatable tubes. Life jackets are available free of charge. Season passes are available. Check website for prices and further details.

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Snowbird Ski & Summer Resort

All-season mountain fun Little Cottonwood Canyon
(P.O. Box 929000)
Salt Lake City, UT 84092
United States
+1 800 385 2002 / +1 800 933 2100 (Snow Report)
http://www.snowbird.com The lodge facilities are the most comprehensive in the Cottonwoods, with meeting rooms, a variety of shops and an extra large dining patio featuring popular mid-day barbeques. The Wasatch Range's largest gondola totes guests up the mountain to 89 runs tha t encompass 1,800 skiable acres and span a 3,240-foot total vertical drop. Runs wind through impressive alpine terrain and drop over the backside of the mountain into Mineral Basin. Check website for prices and further details.

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Solitude Mountain Resort

A peaceful Cottonwood Canyon retreat 12000 Big Cottonwood Canyon
Salt Lake City, UT 84121
United States
+1 801 534 1400 / +1 801 748 4754 / +1 801 536 5777 (Snow Report)
http://www.skisolitude.com More than 60 runs, 1,200 acres of skiable terrain, night skiing and 90 acres of snowmaking capability make this little resort popular with locals. Savvy tourists come for the newly developed lodging designed after the ski hamlets of the European Alps. A few shops, a ski school, fine dining establishments are available activities. Check website for prices and further details.

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Sundance Ski Area

Winter recreation at Sundance Resort North Fork Provo Canyon
(Hwy 92 at Hwy 189)
Salt Lake City, UT 84604
United States
+1 801 225 4100
http://www.sundanceresort.com Inexpensive by local standards, this ski resort boasts uncrowded ski slopes and alpine terrain. With just 450 skiable acres and only 320 inches annual snowfall, this resort is one of the smallest in the area and has one of the shortest seasons as well. Skiers have access to 41 runs, childcare and some lighted slopes for nighttime skiing. Check website for prices and further details.

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The Canyons

Utah's largest ski resort 4000 The Canyons Dr
Salt Lake City, UT 84098
United States
+1 435 649 5400 / +1 435 226 9667
http://www.thecanyons.com Located on the outskirts of Park City, this resort boasts 3,700 skiable acres, the highest number of any resort in Utah and plans continued expansion. With 125 runs, the property offers a wide range of terrain and snow conditions for any level of skier but is best known for its high percentage of advanced runs. Check website for further details including prices.

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University of Utah

Salt Lake City
United States
The university district and the university itself offer a number of delights. On the campus of the University of Utah are the Utah Museum of Natural History and the Utah Museum of Fine Arts. Newly remodeled Kingsbury Hall is a concert and performance venue that is a special pleasure for jazz performances, dance productions and theatre. The University's Huntsman Center hosts the sporting exhibitions of the University of Utah Utes, while the nearby Red Butte Gardens is a four-season experience that, once again, integrates the city with Utah's diverse natural environment.

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Utah Opera Company

Make dreams a reality 123 W South Temple
Salt Lake City, UT 84101
United States
+1 801 355 2787
http://www.utahopera.org This company continues to entertain with returning favorites and fresh new pieces. Since 1978, more than 130,000 people come to Capitol Theatre each year to hear beautiful opera. The company mesmerized audiences with the 1996 premiere of Dreamkeepers, which has been noted as a incontrovertible success story by Rodney Milnes of The Times in London. Other past performances include 'Rigoletto' by Verdi and, 'Madame Butterfly' by Puccini.

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