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 A downtown architectural gem |
331 East South Temple Salt Lake City, UT 84111 United States +1 801 328 8941 |
This Roman Catholic cathedral stands majestically near the avenues in Salt Lake City. The building was renovated in 1990. The Romanesque facade, with gargoyles and stained glass, invites visitors to enter its Gothic Revival chambers within. The Eccles organ welcomes all with its reeds and diapasons booming their robust tones. The clergy holds Mass regularly. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 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. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Salt Lake City's outdoor living room |
36 East 200 South Salt Lake City, UT 84111 United States +1 801 532 0459 |
Nestled in a square surrounded by skyscrapers, this outdoor city center offers an ongoing variety of events that change with the seasons and provide activities for visitors of all ages. Artwork in bronze relief, frequent concerts, and an evolving glass-block bridge please those who like to watch their entertainment, while a giant chess board, a winter season ice-rink, and numerous festivals entice those who prefer to participate. The amphitheater plays host to varied concerts throughout the year, including the popular Twilight Series offered Thursday evenings mid-July through mid-August. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Hard rock-ers party here |
505 South 600 East (at Trolley Square) Salt Lake City, UT 84102 United States +1 801 532 7625 http://www.hardrock.com/ |
Located at the Trolley Square shopping center, this ever-popular favorite draws young crowds comprised of locals and tourists alike. Guests enter the darkened restaurant to a barrage of music memorabilia. The menu consists of traditional American dishes; burgers of various kinds are their specialty. Liquor and wine are served with a food order, and guests can enjoy meals on the patio during the summer. For those wishing to partake only of alcoholic beverages, an inexpensive temporary membership in the Hark Rock private club is required. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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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 |
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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 |
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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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Information for all visitors |
90 South West Temple Salt Lake City, UT 84101 United States +1 801 541 4955 http://www.visitsaltlake.com |
Get your info here! Utah's most extensive visitors' bureau, this center provides guests an opportunity to plan their stay in Salt Lake City. Professional information specialists provide outstanding service, and towers of brochures beckon. Exhibits introduce Utah history, and a small shop provides one-stop souvenir shopping. Tickets for the Discovery Trolley can be purchased here, and free validated parking is available in the Crossroads Plaza garage across the street. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Favorite Salt Lake City landmark |
451 South State Street Salt Lake City, UT 84101 United States +1 801 533 0858 |
Built between the years of 1891 and 1894, the structure offers the state's most exquisite sample of Richardsonian Romanesque architecture. Observant visitors will note the detailed depictions of Utah history carved above doorways in bas-relief and the faces of pioneer women sculpted atop the building's columns. Today, the building remains home to a mix of city and county offices, and the surrounding grounds are a perfect place to picnic. Guided tours are available on a limited basis. Call ahead to check the schedule. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Utah's largest meeting space |
100 S West Temple Salt Lake City, UT 84040 United States +1 801 534 4777 http://www.saltpalace.com |
This massive meeting facility spans a huge downtown city block and continues to expand with new construction. The convention center's 256,000 square feet of exhibition space boasts flexible walls that can create from one to six halls. The main ballroom encompasses 36,000 square feet, enough room to park 300 trucks, while 54 meeting rooms offer space for any size of crowd. The facility also boasts miles of fiber-optic cable enabling high-tech communications and satellite uplinks. Call ahead for events. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Serene gardens and majestic buildings |
50 West North Temple Salt Lake City, UT 84101 United States +1 801 240 3323 |
The world renowned Mormon Tabernacle Choir broadcasts its program "Music and The Spoken Word" from the historic tabernacle. Friendly guides give tours of the tabernacle and grounds, including dropping a pin at the pulpit to demonstrate the amazing acoustics. The architecture of both buildings has been nationally recognized, as has the tabernacle organ, which boasts more than 11,000 pipes and is the 12th largest in the world. Concerts of many types regularly occur in the tabernacle and adjacent assembly hall. Admission to these attractions and the square itself, is free. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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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 |
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 Utah's most unique mall |
602 East 500 South Salt Lake City, UT 84102 United States +1 801 521 9877 |
This unique collection of shops is housed in a renovated, turn-of-the-century trolley barn. Brick pathways wind through trendy shopes like Williams-Sonoma, Gap, Pottery Barn, Restoration Hardware, and Banana Republic. Featured restaurants include Tony Roma's, Desert Edge Brewery at the Pub, Rodizio Grill, and a Hard Rock Cafe adds nightlife. This is the place with everything, the convenience of a mall, but the atmosphere of a specialty boutique. Wander through the maze of cobblestone and enjoy the shopping experience. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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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 Review © 2007, Wcities |
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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 |
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America's first department store |
36 South State Street Salt Lake City, UT 84111 United States +1 801 321 8751 |
The ZCMI Center original lays claim to the distinction "America's first department store" and proudly wears its 1868 facade on the mall's western entrance. Other shops tend toward services and supplies with popular stops including Franklin Covey, Office & Things, and The Metro Sports Club. Splashing fountains accompany a pianist in the central courtyard where lunchtime crowds gather in the atrium food court. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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