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The state capital of Utah, Salt Lake City is a modern metropolis and a centre for industrial banking in the United States. It is known for the Mormon movement, a stunning skyline with a backdrop of looming mountains and for being the host of the 2002 Winter Olympics.

Home to the headquarters of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Salt Lake City is filled with Mormon history. There’s the Temple Square, with iconic Mormon sites like the acoustically perfect Salt Lake Tabernacle where the Mormon Tabernacle Choir performs, and the six-spired Salt Lake Temple with Gothic and Romanesque elements. While the temple is not open to the public, you can visit some of the other church-owned buildings nearby – the visitors' centres, a conference centre and the Family History Library. Another historic landmark worth visiting is the magnificent Utah State Capitol, perched on a hill overlooking the city. Here, you can admire beautiful art, stroll along cherry-tree-lined grounds and take in panoramic views of the mountains and Salt Lake Valley.

Salt Lake City offers a mixed bag of things to do, no matter your interests. Art and history lovers should head to the University of Utah, whose campus boasts the Natural History Museum of Utah and the Utah Museum of Fine Arts. The complex is also home to the Red Butte Garden, where you can wander amidst thousands of vibrant blooms, attend an outdoor concert and hike along winding trails.

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We ate at Cafe Molise, an Italian restaurant located within...

February 28, 2024

We ate at Cafe Molise, an Italian restaurant located within walking distance of the Little America.The salmon was “to-die-for” and the in-house, homemade gnocchi in light, creamy basil sauce with pine nuts was the bomb. Cool atmosphere! Our room was super comfortable with ample space in bathroom and sitting area. We loved having two separate vanities. It was a lovely, upscale place to stay right downtown. Hale Centre Theatre 🎭 in Sandy was excellent. We really enjoyed the professional rendition of “Fiddler on the Roof”. Impressive theatre. Skiing is fantastic and close!

Sam
Sam United States of America
8.0

We spent most of the time at the Salt Palace for an Outdoor...

February 21, 2024

We spent most of the time at the Salt Palace for an Outdoor Expo, which was wonderful. The downtown area had a diversified selection of restaurants and most all were great! Downtown still had Christmas lights in mid February, which made it festive in one of the dullest months. Overall, the city was clean even though there is a large homeless population that occupied one section of the city. With that being said, there wasn’t really any issues that normally come with that. Salt Lake City has a lot of concerts, professional basketball and many trade expos in addition to a great choice of restaurants and night life.

Christen
Christen United States of America
8.0

SLC was just a layover - flew in/out to drive to Moab.

October 20, 2023

SLC was just a layover - flew in/out to drive to Moab. We spent an afternoon walking around Temple Square (interesting) and the immediate neighborhood. Fair number of restaurants (and even a cocktail bar!) in walking distance. Also a couple museums we didn't have time to visit. Went to Great Salt Lake State Park before heading to airport. Stop in the Visitor's Center. Highly recommend coffee and breakfast sandwiches at Cupla Coffee on W 200 South and Pago on S 900 E for dinner. *Note: I truly don't understand the street naming system!!

Susan
Susan United States of America
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The mountains were gorgeous and the fall colors were amazing...

September 24, 2023

The mountains were gorgeous and the fall colors were amazing we took a long drive on the alpine loop! Good restaurants are plentiful, I especially loved the Délise cafe, The Kyoto and The Rio Grande cafe!

Violet
Violet United States of America
6.0

I was mostly in the Convention Center which was nice.

August 3, 2023

I was mostly in the Convention Center which was nice. Temperature in the Center was awesome. I ate at Fat Jack's Burger Emporium. It was ok. Nothig too special. Not many food chpices that didn't include spicy seasonings. I also ate at Brio Italian restaurant. The food was very good and the prices were not too pricey. I stood at the Salt Lake Plaza Hotel. In the evening many drug addicts would roam around and the homeless would go into the hotel to use the lobby bathroom, but the Hotel outside doors locked at 11pm and no one could get in without a room key.

Monique
Monique United States of America
8.0

Bookings.

August 3, 2023

Bookings. You asked me to review Bposhtels, but this survey is about the city of Salt Lake. You did NOTHING for me I spent three times the amount of money I planned to spend on accomodations because of the proprietor's misrepresentation and business structure that obscures their responsibilities. I would NEVER stay there again and I do not want to use bookings ever again

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