Salt Lake City, Utah: A Tourist’s Delight
by Aimee Larsen Stoddard on 15/07/09 at 8:43 am
Salt Lake City, Utah, is a tourist’s delight. Situated in the heart of the West, the city offers an abundance of opportunities for every traveler.
Downtown Salt Lake City Photo Source
Salt Lake City, Utah, offers something for every traveller–from the arts and culture guru; to the outdoor adventurer, both the dyed true blue and the weekend warrior; to sports fanatics of every creed; to seekers of all things worthwhile, beautiful, and inspiring.
Highlights of the city are numerous. Stroll through Temple Square, the hub of the Latter-Day Saints faith. Enjoy a performance at the historic Capitol Theater, host to first-rate Broadway theater. Treat yourself to a night of music at Abravanel Hall, home to the world-renown Utah Symphony Orchestra. Minutes from downtown, experience world-class skiing, hiking, mountain biking, rock climbing, camping, and fishing in the breathtakingly beautiful Wasatch Mountains.
Seekers of all kinds will revel at the Utah Museum of Fine Arts, Utah Museum of Natural History, the botanical paradise Red Butte Garden, and the Tracy Aviary, with its the nearly 150 species of birds. Wide-eyed kids will find their bliss at Discovery Gateway and the Clark Planetarium, where science learning is hands-on and engaging, and the Hogle Zoo, where a fascinating variety of animals make their homes.
Discovery Gateway Photo Source
The Utah Jazz, Real Salt Lake, the Bees, and the Utah Grizzles give basketball, soccer, baseball, and hockey enthusiasts the chance to give a shout-out to their heroes. The Olympic Cauldron Park, site of the closing ceremonies and now site of a visitor center, offers travelers the opportunity to relive the glory of the 2002 winter games.
Olympic Cauldron Park Photo Source
As you plan your Salt Lake vacation, consider gearing your travel around one of these annual staples of Salt Lake culture: the Utah Arts Festival, Deseret News Marathon, Days of ‘47 Parade, Utah State Fair, First Night, or the Sundance Film Festival.
The palpable beauty, adventure, and joy to be had in Salt Lake City await your arrival.
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9 Comments
Katie Marie
Jul 15th, 2009
Encircled by beautiful mountains, I\’ve always loved driving down into that city, it\’s gorgeous.
ellenhart
Jul 15th, 2009
wow.very great photos.nice
OhSugar
Jul 15th, 2009
You are correct! This is a great tourist delight. I like it. The pictures are great to view.
Mary
Jul 16th, 2009
Salt Lake City and surrounding areaa are places on my Bucket List to visit. Nice Pictures and writing. Being a writer, I still have characters waiting in Arches National Park! One day, hopefully, my dream will come true.
MjD
Aimee Larsen Stoddard
Jul 16th, 2009
Thank you all for the comments. They are much appreciated. Thank you, Mary. I love that you have characters waiting in Arches–what a beautiful way to describe the writing that awaits your attention. I’d love to read your writing. Best to all of you.
Dr Curtis Barnett
Jul 18th, 2009
Thank you WriteEditSeek.
You captured Utah’s Beauty here! I love this place and would never live anywhere else.
Josie
Jul 19th, 2009
Wonderful place, as long as you’re straight. Can’t say I was comfortable there.
Aimee Larsen Stoddard
Jul 20th, 2009
Hi Josie, thanks for your comment. Yes, I hear what you are saying. SLC proper is becoming more open-minded, slowly. And I have hope that the rest of Utah will continue to open. Best to you.
Jeremy James Noye
Aug 11th, 2009
I’d never really thought of SLC as a place I wanted to visit. You may well have changed my mind!
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