In Salt Lake City

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Just north of the Utah State Capitol Building lies Ensign Peak, a prominent hill that offers one of the best views of Salt Lake City. The brief but steep hike to the summit takes about 30 minutes, leading to a panoramic vista of the city, the Great Salt Lake, and the surrounding mountains.

The Bonneville Salt Flats offer a surreal landscape unlike any other in Utah. This vast expanse of hard salt crust, covering over 30,000 acres, is a remnant of the ancient Lake Bonneville. The flats’ unique surface has made it a popular spot for land speed racing, with numerous records set here over the decades.

Located in the city center in Temple Square, The Family History Library is free to enter and is open to the public for people in search of their genealogy. It is one of the largest Geneology museums in the world and it is run by the Church of Latter Day Saints. They have an extensive collection with 1.3 million rolls of microfilmed genealogical records.

Step back in time at This is the Place Heritage Park, a living history museum that celebrates Utah’s pioneer heritage. Named after Brigham Young’s famous declaration when he first viewed the Salt Lake Valley, the park captures the spirit of the 19th-century Mormon pioneers.

For a day indoors with the whole family, make your way to the Natural History Museum of Utah. For science, culture, and history, this is definitely one of the top points of interest in the city. Nestled in the foothills of the Wasatch Range, the Natural History Museum of Utah is a gateway to the state’s fascinating past.

When visiting any capital city in the United States, you can’t miss seeing the capital building, they are always so grand. Situated on Capitol Hill overlooking downtown Salt Lake City, the Utah State Capitol is a striking example of Neoclassical Revival architecture.

Why go to a public library you ask? For the architecture of course. The Salt Lake City Public Library is a beautiful display of modern architecture designed by renowned international architect, Moshe Safdie. It is one of the most beautiful architectural displays in Utah.

Even as a kid I had heard of the famous Tabernacle Choir and no visit to Salt Lake City would be complete without taking in a performance at Temple Square. The Salt Lake Tabernacle has been performing for 150 years and continues to do so with live broadcasts and recitals. At certain times of the year, the choir opens its doors to the public and to let them watch their rehearsal. You can check for the full schedule here before visiting.

Temple Square is the most popular tourist attraction in Salt Lake City. Located right in downtown Salt Lake City, Temple Square covers an area of 10 acres and five city blocks with the imposing Salt Lake Temple at its centerpiece. It is the headquarters for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints (The Mormons).