Salt Lake City - Different By Nature - Life Elevated - What To Do And Where To Go

 

Salt Lake City, the capital of the state Utah, is definitely unusual, from its location in a blazing hot desert and proximity to mountain sports to its home as one of the U.S.'s most influential native-born religions.  Salt Lake City was founded on July 1847, by early Mormon settlers.  Although Salt Lake City is a famous winter destination, it also favorable to visit during the summer which the time we are visiting.  Here are some of the places we went to during our visit.

UTAH STATE CAPITOL

One of the impressive buildings in Salt Lake City is the Utah State Capitol. You can walk around the capitol grounds and admire the majestic building.  The courtyard is also a good place to chill out.  Across the capitol, there is also a souvenir shop with cool items that you can buy.  Guide tours are also available from Monday to Friday between 10AM to 3PM.  We visited during the weekend so we just explored the expansive grounds.

Watch this YouTube video of Utah State Capitol in Salt Lake City:

Utah State Capitol

350 State St, Salt Lake City, UT 84103

TEMPLE SQUARE

Another majestic landmarks to check out in Salt Lake City is the Temple Square.  Temple Square is the five-block area surrounding the Salt Lake Temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in downtown Salt Lake City, Utah.  Temple Square is the most visited attraction in Utah, with an estimated 3 to 5 million regional, national, and international visitors each year.  The 40-acre complex is considered as one of the most beautiful markers in Salt Lake City.

Temple Square

50 North Temple, Salt Lake City, UT 84150

WORLD'S FIRST KFC

Built in 1952, Salt Lake City is home to the first ever KFC.  Although it has been renovated to a modern KFC restaurant right now, it is still cool to visit and dine at the original KFC franchise restaurant. 

First KFC Location

3890 S State St, Salt Lake City, UT 84115

CITY CREEK CENTER

The City Creek Center is the premier shopping center in Salt Lake City.  It is a world-class fashion and dining destination in the heart of Salt Lake City, offering over 100 stores and restaurants.  Definitely something worth to check out when you are visiting Salt Lake City.

City Creek Center

50 S Main St, Salt Lake City, UT 84101

BONNEVILLE SALT FLATS

When you visit Salt Lake City, one attraction that is worth the side trip is the Bonneville Salt Flats.  It is 1hr and 30 mins and 120 miles west of SLC.  The salt flats are about 12 miles long and 5 miles wide and are comprised mostly of sodium chloride, or table salt.  The flats can easily be seen as you drive I-80 between Salt Lake City and Wendover, NV.  

Watch this YouTube video of Bonneville Salt Flats:

Bonneville Salt Flats

Wendover, UT 84083

UTAH OLYMPIC PARK

The Utah Olympic Park is an attraction just 25 miles outside Salt Lake City.  It was built to host the 2002 Olympic Winter Games.  Utah Olympic Park is a dynamic multi-use facility focused on developing and growing participation in winter sports.  Some of the thrilling activities include,  Bobsled, Zipline, Alpine Slide Rides, Adventure Courses, Drop Tower, and Extreme Tubing. Park Tickets are $20 per adult and $15 per youth.  There will be additional cost for the activities, but you can purchase packages in their website: https://utaholympiclegacy.org/

Watch this YouTube video of Utah Olympic Park:

Utah Olympic Park

3419 Olympic Pkwy, Park City, UT 84098

Here are some travel tips when you are visiting Salt Lake City Utah:

1. Salt Lake City is a year round destination.  Although it is famous as a winter destination, visiting in the summer is also as pleasant.
2. Many business establishments are closed on Sundays so make the necessary preparations if needed.
3. Alcohol laws in Salt Lake City are different.  The ABV of beer sold in bars and stores, for instance, can’t exceed 4.0%, which is far below the ABV of most domestic craft beers. In order to purchase wine, liquor, and > 5% alcoholic beers, you need to visit the liquor store. These liquor stores are run by the state, have limited hours, and are closed on Sundays.  It is also important to note that shipping alcohol to Utah is illegal.
4. The best way to get around Salt Lake City is by public transportation or with a car.  The TRAX light rail system runs through the heart of downtown, putting you within an easy walk of many dining and nightlife options. And best of all, it's free in the downtown area. Although, it is not open on Sundays. Lyft and Uber are also available to get around the city.
5. Weather in Salt Lake City is colder than most states in the US.  The coldest month is on January when it can drop to 21 deg F and the warmest month is on July where the temp can rise to 90 deg F.
6. Unlike the sleepless nights in New York and Los Angeles, Salt Lake City is more of a conservative city.  Most establishments closes early and on holidays.  There are several night scenes but is limited.  If you are doing a public transport going to these night activities mare sure to book it in advance.
7. The best way to enjoy Salt Lake City is by walking and exploring, so be prepared for long walks and hikes to their famous attractions.

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