About Salt Lake City, Utah   
Salt Lake City was founded in July of 1847 by about 150 Mormon pioneers led by Brigham Young, in search for a place to practice their beliefs that was free from persecution. When they happened upon the valley, Brigham Young immediately knew that this was the place. Within days of arriving, the soil was tilled, crops were planted, and plans for the city were discussed.

Boasting over 180,000 full time residents, Salt Lake City sits 4330 feet above sea level offering average summer temperatures of 86/64 degrees, about 16 inches of rain per year, 59 inches of winter snow, and over 535 inches of dry powder only 40 minutes away from the downtown in the Wasatch Range, where there is world class skiing at 4 major ski resorts. Within 200-250 miles away, there are 5 National Parks including Yellowstone, offering all of the outdoor activities you need, and with over 20,000 hotel rooms in the city’s district, visitors have plenty of places to stay while enjoying the sites.

Salt Lake City, Utah - Attractions & Activities   
Ballet West: One of America's leading ballet companies. 50 West 200 South, Salt Lake City, UT. Info: (801) 323-6900
Beehive House: Official residence of Brigham Young, built in 1854. 67 East South Temple, Salt Lake City, UT. Info: (801) 240-2681
Chase Home Museum of Utah Folk Arts: Contemporary through traditional and ethnic arts of Utah. Free. 600 East 1100 South, Salt Lake City. Info: (801) 533-5760
Clark Planetarium: State-of-the-art full-dome star theatre, 3-D IMAX® Theatre, exhibits & science store. The Gateway, 110 South 400 West, Salt Lake City. Info: (801) 456-STAR
Classic Cars Int'l: Over 100 classic automobiles on display. 355 West 700 South, Salt Lake City. Info: (801) 322-5509
Daughters of Utah Pioneers, Pioneer Memorial Museum: 6 floors of artifact exhibits from Utah's pioneer heritage. 300 North Main Street, Salt Lake City. (801) 532-6479
Discovery Gateway: Utah Children’s Museum. 444 West 100 South, Salt Lake City. Tel: (801) 456-5437
Foothill Cultural District: Experience Utah's fascinating art, culture, history, and natural resources at this group of unique attractions. Within minutes from downtown at the mouth of Emigration Canyon.
Fort Douglas Museum Association: Located in historic Fort Douglas with exhibits about Utah's military history. 32 Potter Street, Salt Lake City. Info: (801) 581-1251
Gallivan Center: Skating rink, amphitheater, public art & more. 239 South Main Street, Salt Lake City. Info: (801) 535-6110
Museum of Church History & Art: 45 North West Temple Street, Salt Lake City. Info: (801) 240-4615
Pioneer Theatre Company: Professional theatre company performing Broadway-quality plays, from September to May. 300 South 1400 East, Room 325, Salt Lake City. Info: (801) 581-6961
Real Salt Lake: A member of Major League Soccer, the highest level of professional soccer in the United States. Info: (801) 924-8560
Red Butte Garden: Botanical Gardens, Orangerie Indoor Garden, Outdoor Concert Series, classes, Children's Garden. 300 Wakara Way, Salt Lake City. Info: (801) 581-IRIS (4747
Repertory Dance Theatre: Premier modern dance repertory company. 138 West 300 South, Salt Lake City. Info: (801) 534-1000
Salt Lake Art Center: Contemporary visual art exhibitions. Bookstore, reference area, school. 20 South West Temple, Salt Lake City. Info: (801) 328-4201
Salt Lake Bees: Triple-A affiliate of the Angels Baseball Club, member of the P.C.L. Games. April through mid-September. Franklin Covey Field, 77 West 1300 South, Salt Lake City. Info: (801) 350-6900
Salt Lake County Center for the Arts: Performing Arts facilities—Capitol Theatre, Abravanel Hall, and Rose Wagner Performing Arts Center. 50 West 200 South, Salt Lake City. Info: (801) 323-6800
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints: Visit historic Temple Square and other attractions and events offered by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints—all are free. Joseph Smith Memorial Building, 15 East South Temple NE, Salt Lake City. Info: (801) 240-6615
The Grand Theatre: Utah's premier community theatre, provides fully staged productions with live orchestras. 1575 South State Street, Salt Lake City. Info: (801) 957-3322
Tracy Aviary: Over 400 birds representing about 135 different species in a tranquil wooded setting. 589 East 1300 South, Salt Lake City. Info: (801) 596-8500
Utah's Hogle Zoo: Features animals from snakes to giraffes, red pandas to elephants, and more. 2600 East Sunnyside Avenue, Salt Lake City. Info: (801) 582-1631
Utah Museum of Fine Arts: Art museum featuring an extensive collection of world art. University of Utah campus, 410 Campus Center Drive, Salt Lake City. Info: (801) 581-7332
Utah Museum of Natural History: Learn about Utah’s natural history including dinosaurs, archaeology, and the region’s first humans. University of Utah, 1390 East Presidents Circle, Salt Lake City. Info: (801) 581-6927
Utah Symphony & Opera: Classical, chamber, pops, family, and opera at Abravanel Hall, Capitol Theatre, Sundance, and Deer Valley. 123 West South Temple, Salt Lake City. Info: (801) 533-5626

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