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Things to see in Salt Lake City (United States): 50 places and when to go
Salt Lake City is a city in United States with around 966,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 50 places in and around it, mainly Nature (15), Food and drink (14), History (12). The best known are Salt Lake Temple, Temple Square and Lion House. The best time to come is March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 14 h 54 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 05. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- United States · 40.777, -111.932
- Population
- About 966,000
- Places
- 50 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Nature (15) · Food and drink (14) · History (12) · Mountains (11) · Temples (5) · Wildlife (4)
- Best time
- March to October.
- Also possible
- November to February.
- Nearest airport
- LAX Los Angeles, 952 km as the crow flies
- Highest point
- Pfeifferhorn, at 3,453 m.
What to see in Salt Lake City
The places in and around Salt Lake City, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Salt Lake TempleTemple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Salt Lake City, Utah, United States3.5 km
- Temple SquareReligious complex in Salt Lake City, Utah, United States3.4 km
- Lion HouseBuilding in Salt Lake City, United States3.7 km
- Cathedral of the MadeleineChurch in Salt Lake City, Utah, United States4.3 km
- Salt Lake Assembly HallHistoric building in Salt Lake City, Utah, United States3.4 km
- This Is the Place MonumentMonument in Salt Lake City, Utah USA10 km
- Antelope Island State ParkState park in Davis County, Utah, United States32 km
- Beehive HouseHistoric building and former home to Brigham Young located in Salt Lake City, Utah, United States3.7 km
- Bountiful Utah TempleTemple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Bountiful, Utah, United States14 km
- Utah's Hogle ZooZoo in Salt Lake City, Utah, United States10 km
- Utah Museum of Fine ArtsArt museum in Salt Lake City, Utah, United States7.7 km
- East Canyon State ParkState park in Morgan County, Utah, United States29 km
- LagoonAmusement park in Farmington, Utah, United States23 km
- Lone PeakMountain in the Wasatch Range on the border of Utah and Salt Lake counties in Utah, United States32 km
- Mount SuperiorMountain in Salt Lake County, Utah, United States30 km
- Mount WireMountain in Salt Lake City, Utah, United States11 km
- PfeifferhornMountain in United States of America33 km
- Ensign PeakMountain in Salt Lake County, Utah, United States4.0 km
- Mount Van CottMountain in the Wasatch Range in Salt Lake County, Utah, United States9.1 km
- Gobblers KnobMountain in Salt Lake County, Utah, United States24 km
- Grandeur PeakMountain in the Wasatch Range in Salt Lake County, Utah, United States16 km
- Grandview PeakMountain on the Davis and Salt Lake counties in Utah, United States17 km
- Knee WeakenerMountain in Utah, United States of America23 km
- Mount AireMountain in Salt Lake County, Utah, United States21 km
And the other 26, by what you come to do:
- History: Roller Coaster, White Community Memorial Chapel, Devereaux House, Mormon Battalion Monument
- Nature: O'Sullivan Peak
- Food and drink: Dented Brick Distillery, Distillery 36, Kiitos Brewing, Level Crossing, Rabbit's Foot Brewery, Roha Brewing Project, Salt Flats Brewery, Shades Brewery, Simplicity Spirits Co., Six Sailor Cider, Sugar House Distillery, Templin Family Brewing, Uinta Brewing Company, Waterpocket Distillery
- Hiking: East Canyon Yurt #1, East Canyon Yurt #2, East Canyon Yurt #3, East Canyon Yurt #4
- Diving: The Dive Shop
- With kids: Tracy Aviary
- Stargazing: Willard Eccles Astronomy Observatory
When to go to Salt Lake City
The best time to visit Salt Lake City is March to October; also possible: November to February. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible9:23
- FebPossible10:26
- MarBest time11:41
- AprBest time13:06
- MayBest time14:16
- JunBest time14:54
- JulBest time14:39
- AugBest time13:38
- SepBest time12:15
- OctBest time10:53
- NovPossible9:41
- DecPossible9:05
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 14 h 54 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 05. In July, 49 of the 50 places are at their best.
When to go to United States in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Salt Lake City
The nearest main airport is Los Angeles International Airport (LAX, Los Angeles), 952 km as the crow flies. How to get around United States (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- South Jordan11 places24 km
- Park City13 places40 km
- Tooele6 places40 km
- Ogden, Utah14 places51 km
- Provo, Utah21 places64 km
- Logan, Utah15 places107 km
And all of United States, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Salt Lake City?
The best known: Salt Lake Temple, Temple Square, Lion House, Cathedral of the Madeleine, Salt Lake Assembly Hall. In all, 50 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Salt Lake City?
March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 14 h 54 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 05.
How do you get to Salt Lake City?
The nearest main airport is Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), 952 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Salt Lake City as the destination and these 50 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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