Salt Lake City, UT

Answer 1

Salt Lake City, Utah is the capital of the state of Utah, and with a population of around 180,000 residents, it is also the most populous city in the state. The city was originally founded in 1847 by a group of Mormon pioneers, and today still has a strong Mormon influence. Due to the mining boom and construction of the transcontinental railroad, the city quickly developed in the late 1800s and 1900s. Today, Salt Lake City has many tourist attractions, and is a great place to spend a vacation.

One of the most popular reasons why people travel to Salt Lake City is to take advantage of the skiing options that the area has. Within 50 miles of Salt Lake City there are eight different ski resorts, all of which are located on the Wasatch Mountains. The most popular and trendiest ski resorts in the Salt Lake City area are the three that are located in Park City, UT.

During the summer months, the Wasatch Mountains bring further outdoor activities to residents and visitors of Salt Lake City. During the summer months, many people enjoy spending time hiking, camping, Mountain Biking, and rock climbing in the mountains. The many reservoirs located within the mountain range also provide various options for boating, swimming, and water skiing during the warm summer months.

For a sports enthusiast, Salt Lake City has many entertainment options. The city of Salt Lake is home to the Utah Jazz, who are a part of the National Basketball League. The city is also the home to Major League Soccer's Real Salt Lake, the Arena Football League's Utah Blaze, and Minor League Baseball's Salt Lake Bees. For football fans, both Bringham Young University and The University of Utah have teams that compete for conference titles each year.

Salt Lake City also has various cultural options that draw many visitors each year. Ballet West is a ballet hall that puts on over 100 shows each year. The Grand Theatre, which is located on the campus of Salt Lake Community College, offers various musicals, plays, and comedy performances each year. The Utah Symphony, which has been open for over 70 years, is world renowned for the outstanding performances that they put on.

Answer 2

Salt Lake City, UT boasts a wealth of cultural and natural destinations, nestled as it is in the Wasatch Mountains of the inner-mountain West. It is a wildly scenic outdoor enthusiast’s and skiier’s heaven, as well as home to the spectacular Mormon Tabernacle, and a wide range of museums, exhibits, monuments, and other cultural sights and sounds. Having trademarked their claim to The Greatest Snow On Earth, Salt Lake City realized long ago what people REALLY come for, from the world over. The scenery, and the fact that 3 world-class ski resorts sit within 45 minutes’ drive from downtown SLC alone make this place an unforgettable adventure.

Even if you’re not a skiier, or even an outdoorsy type, there is much to see and do in and around Salt Lake City. The Crossroads Plaza Mall downtown offers visitors a wealth of shopping opportunities, as do the many stores around the city offering everything from rare books to Scandanavian-themed items. The Capitol Building, Fort Douglas Military Museum, Clark Planetarium, Trolley Square, and Hogle Zoo are also major attractions. A family-friendly city, Salt Lake has year-round variety for families seeking adventure indoors or out.

Arts and Entertainment

The arts are alive and well in Salt Lake City, thanks to a wealth of museums and galleries, such as the Salt Lake Art Center, the Utah Museum of Fine Arts, and the Kimball Art Center in Park City. Also adding to the vibrant arts and entertainment scene are the numerous live music venues in Salt Lake, such as The Hog Wallow, Liquid Joe’s, and the Urban Lounge, and the 500 seat capacity Star Bar in Park City. Just think of the possibilities here: ski an amazing day on the world’s best snow, then cruise into town and soak up the nightlife, music, and excitement of a town that will surprise you with its artsy side. Check show listings for the Red Butte Gardens outdoor concert series as well.

Food and Drink

Of course, there is a worldly approach to food and drink in SLC. If you’re looking for a Taste of Salt Lake, then know that you can get anything here from upscale brewery/pub food to Middle Eastern cuisine, to seafood and steak houses, Japanese and sushi bars, and much more. There are Thai, Vietnamese, and French restaurants, barbeque joints and Pizza parlors, too. For families, there are kid-friendly restaurants such as the Garden, the Lion House Pantry Restaurant, the Nauvoo Cafe, and the Roof Restaurant.

Top restaurants overall include Spencer’s for Steak and Chops, located in the Hilton City Center, Al Forno’s Italian restaurant, and Lucky 13, named one of the best burger joints in Salt Lake City. For Mexican, there’s the Red Iguana; Maxwell’s in Park City has some of the best pizza; and the Market Street Oyster Bar at South Jordan River Park is tops for seafood in Salt Lake.

A stop at one of the many micro brewery pubs in Salt Lake can result in the perfect pairing of food and drink. Try the Porcupine Pub and Grill, Red Rock Brewing Company, the Bayou, or Wasatch Brew Pub in Park City for your best bets on great food and drink pairings in the city.

Have fun eating, drinking, sightseeing, skiing, and enjoying the artistic flair of a city dedicated to both the great outdoors and indoors--Salt Lake City, UT.

Answer 3

Salt Lake City, UT is a metropolitan destination with much to offer. The city is most known for being the home of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, or Mormon church. The most recognizable building in the city is the Salt Lake Temple, located in downtown Salt Lake City, UT. In addition, numerous ski resorts are located under an hour away from the middle of the city, providing what is known as the Greatest Snow on Earth.

Visitors to Salt Lake City, UT enjoy stopping at Temple Square to view the Salt Lake Temple. Grounds are open daily with performances and practices in historic locations such as the Tabernacle, which houses the world-famous Mormon Tabernacle Choir. LDS leader Brigham Young’s Lion House is also open for public tour.

Skiiers can enjoy nearby resorts such as Park City, Alta and Solitude, some of which housed 2002 Winter Olympic venues and are considered world-class ski venues.

These attractions and more make Salt Lake City, UT a full-featured destination for all types of visitors.�