Salt lake city

Known for the stunning backdrop afforded by the towering Wasatch Mountains – and the endless opportunities for outdoor recreation they provide – Salt Lake offers visitors a uniquely vibrant and dynamic urban experience. As one of North America’s most accessible destinations, Utah’s capital city offers year-round excitement and activities for the entire family, alongside a contemporary edginess and vitality that’s helped the “new” Salt Lake become a renowned culinary destination.

Quick Facts and Stats About Salt Lake The more you get to know Salt Lake, the more you want to see. Since 1847, we’ve been a destination where traditional outlooks mingle with progressive ideals. A little bit wild, a little bit refined – but always inventive and inspiring. Here are some quick numbers and handy info to help you plan your next vacation here. By the numbers Salt Lake is the largest metropolitan area in Utah. Salt Lake is used to refer to both the city and the county. The city is bordered by the Estimated Population U.S. Census Bureau - Population Estimates: July 1, 2021 Salt Lake City: 200,478 Salt Lake County: 1,186,421 Wasatch Front: 2,660,359 State of Utah: 3,337,975 Salt Lake is at a higher elevation than most cities. We strongly encourage visitors to spend a night in Salt Lake before heading to the ski resorts to help avoid elevation sickness. Because there is less oxygen in the air, you’ll also notice that alcohol may affect you more strongly than it does at home. Salt Lake City: 4,330 feet (1,320 meters) Snowbird Base: 8,100 feet (2,469 meters) Hidden Peak: 11,000 feet (3,353 meters) Salt Lake is an arid mountain desert. The air is thin, dry, and ranges between hot and freezing throughout the year. The area does experience four full seasons. (Sometimes they just all hit in one day.) On average, Salt Lake gets 20 inches of rain per year in addition to 54 inches of snow per year. Typically, there are 222 sunny days each year in Salt Lake. We strongly sug...

Whether you enjoy exploring the great outdoors, wandering through a museum, learning about your family history or experiencing Olympic activities, With a combination of city life and nearby world-class outdoor adventures, you get the best of both worlds. Salt Lake City was founded in 1847 by Brigham Young and has a history steeped in the Mormon faith. Therefore, there are plenty of interesting religious institutions and monuments to visit. It is also surrounded by a variety of landscapes and terrain that make it a We’ve put together a list of our top things to do while visiting this eclectic city. The Mormon Tabernacle with the Wasatch Mountains beyond © Alamy Stock Photo 1. Mormon Tabernacle Choir One of the most iconic things to see and do in Salt Lake City is to attend a rehearsal of the world-renowned 2. Utah Olympic Park Olympics fans will love experiencing what it’s like to be in the shoes of an Olympian at Check out the The best time to visit Salt Lake City View of Salt Lake City from Grandeur Peak © Alamy Stock Photo 13. Grandeur Peak The Wasatch Mountains offer excellent hiking and opportunities to interact with nature. Get picturesque views of Salt Lake City by hiking the six-mile loop from Church Fork Trail to Grandeur Peak East located only about 20 minutes from downtown. The steep hike, which includes a waterfall and switchbacks, leads to Grandeur Peak at 8299ft – a worthwhile way to spend some time outside of the city. 14. Tracy Aviary and Botanical Garden Lo...

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