As Utah’s high-elevation capital, Salt Lake City is bordered by the snow-capped peaks of the Wasatch Mountain Range and also by Great Salt Lake, the largest saltwater lake in the Western hemisphere. Known as the Crossroads of the West, Salt Lake City is Utah’s most populous city and serves as the state’s business and industry center. The city also proudly boasts itself as the Industrial Banking Center of the United States. Salt Lake City’s cultural influence primarily comes from its Mormon roots. Originally settled by the Shoshone, Paite, Goshute and Ute Native American tribes, the ill-fated Donner Party traveled through the area before the Mormon pioneers arrived in the mid-1800s. Salt Lake City is now home to the headquarters of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints and one of the country’s leading private colleges, Brigham Young University, which is named after Salt Lake’s famed settler and leader of the Latter-Day Saint movement.
Salt Lake City is an outdoors paradise that can be enjoyed at any time of year. Host of the 2002 Olympic Winter Games, Salt Lake City has many world-class ski resorts offering countless ski and snowboarding slopes packed with several feet of fresh powder that can entertain skiers of any level. Some of the best-known ski destinations include:
- The Canyons
- Deer Valley
- Brighton
- Pack City
Salt Lake City is not only a fantastic winter destination, but also a great retreat in spring, summer and fall.
As a cultural destination, visitors to Salt Lake City tend to head downtown, where the 10-acre Temple Square is located. Headquarters of the Mormon church, the site features the 19th century Salt Lake Temple and Assembly Hall. The acclaimed Mormon Tabernacle Choir is said to often perform in the square’s domed Tabernacle.
Salt Lake City’s most sought-after hotel is the Grand America, which is the site of many large functions including conventions, weddings and balls.
Springtime in Salt Lake City is when the flowers are in bloom and you can also catch the last of the ski season when the slopes are quieter. Summertime in Salt Lake City is absolutely beautiful and is ideal for those who love outdoor activities such as:
- River rafting
- Hiking
- Sightseeing
- Canoe tours
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Robert A.
05/20/2021