The capital city of Utah, Salt Lake City is the perfect gateway to the prominent ski resorts, picturesque national parks as well as recreational areas in the state. Salt Lake is one of the well-known ski destinations in the world. The Olympic Winter Games of the year 2002 were organized here.

Skiers visit this city all through the year for enjoying the world-class facilities and also the “greatest snow around the globe”. The popular tourist attractions in Salt Lake City include the Historic Mormon Temple Square. This city provides its visitors with lively entertainment and exciting nightlife.

Few of the other stunning draws of this city include the renowned Clark Planetarium, including the very first 3-D IMAX Theater in Utah. The Downtown’s Gateway that surrounds the Planetarium is a moderately open-air shopping center spanning the blocks. The Tracy Aviary and the Hogle Zoo are the must-visit tourist attractions for the wildlife lovers. Normally the zoos in the city are extremely crowded during the weekends.

If you are art lover do visit the Museum of Fine Arts, which has a striking wide range of art works. It also encloses the performance landmarks, for instance Ballet West and Hale Theatre, which are well worth visiting.

Salt Lake City is located attractively within a valley, which is situated below the Wasatch Mountains. These mountains offer a breathtaking surroundings and a variety of grand recreational opportunities. During the winter days, you will come across loads of dry snow smothering the Wasatch, which provide outstanding downhill skiing options at 7 large resorts located within 45 mins of downtown, which include Alta, Snowbird, Brighton, and Solitude.

Events:

Various concerts and events are organized in Salt Lake City and are certainly one of its kinds. If you come across them, remember they are not to be missed ever.

Best Time To Visit:

The best time to visit Salt Lake City is anytime between mid-November and early March. The climate during this period is very pleasant and will surely fresh you up.

Getting There:

The easiest option for arriving at Salt Lake City is taking a direct flight to Sun Lake City International Airport. It is the only international airport for the state which serves good network of national and international flights. You can travel around the city is rented cabs or hired cars.