Salt Lake City holidays
Nestled at the foot of the Wasatch Mountains, Utah’s capital mixes the rugged beauty of the American West with the creative energy of a cosmopolitan hub. The best holidays in Salt Lake City have a taste of both. Explore world-class museums and Mormon monuments, then head to the hills for some of the best skiing, biking and rock climbing in North America.
Salt Lake City holiday highlights
The great outdoors
With four world-class ski resorts just an hour from the airport, Salt Lake City is ideal for a winter sports adventure. Shred the slopes at Park City Mountain, or go snow tubing at Woodward Park City. Booking your flights and hotels to Salt Lake City for the summer? Rock climbing at Little Cottonwood Canyon, birdwatching at Great Salt Lake Shorelands Preserve and hiking City Creek Canyon are all easily accessible from downtown.
Mormon country
Salt Lake City is headquarters to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Visit Temple Square, and marvel at the majestic 19th-century Salt Lake Temple. Learn about the history of the city and the Mormon faith at the various onsite archives and museums. Time your holiday for Christmas, when the grounds are illuminated with thousands of lights.
Where to stay
Downtown is where you want to base yourself if you’re looking to be near the heart of Salt Lake City. Shop and dine under the retractable roof of the City Creek Center, and tour the Utah State Capitol. In the evening, catch a concert at Metro Music Hall. And with plenty of bars and restaurants to choose from, you can find a new favourite haunt every day.
Things to do in Salt Lake City
Shopping
With so much great shopping in Salt Lake City, it’s hard to leave empty-handed. Seek out the latest trends at the Fashion Place shopping centre. Then browse boutiques and brand names in old streetcar barns at historical Trolley Square. Head to the Sugar House neighbourhood for the city’s best antiques. And pick up your next holiday read at one of Salt Lake City’s famous second-hand bookstores.
Places to eat
Salt Lake City’s food scene boasts international influences combined with local ingredients. You’ll find top-quality sushi bars and steakhouses, as well as eateries serving regional favourites like funeral potatoes and Navajo tacos. Stock up on picnic munchies at Saturday’s Downtown Farmers Market. Planning a dinner to remember? Book a reservation at Lamb’s Grill, the city’s oldest continually operating restaurant.
Take in the culture
From ancient fossils to contemporary art, Salt Lake City’s museums offer something for every explorer. See skeletons of dinosaurs that once roamed the region at the Natural History Museum of Utah. Or browse ancient and modern works at the Utah Museum of Fine Arts. And if you’re primed for a journey through the cosmos, the Clark Planetarium has got your ticket.
