Utah is truly nature's playground—and Salt Lake is the perfect base camp. Enjoy hiking or mountain biking in local canyons just minutes from the city center or in nearby national parks. Explore lush forests on horseback or journey aloft in a hot-air balloon. Sit back and enjoy an aerial tour of nearby canyons or North America's saltiest lake. Or, stay in town for a round of golf or any number of collegiate and professional sporting events!
With 21 National Parks and Monuments within a few hours' drive, Salt Lake is the perfect gateway for some of the world's most acclaimed outdoor escapades. Nearly 80% of Utah is managed for public use by federal and state agencies - you might say Salt Lake and Utah are a mecca for outdoor (and indoor) sports and recreation.
If golf is your game, Salt Lake has amazing golf, and the Golf Salt Lake Super Pass is the best way to experience the beauty, variety and challenge of Salt Lake's top courses for a great value. With the Golf Salt Lake Super Pass you can get access to the best tee times at any one of Salt Lake's 10 top golf courses, 18 holes of play, golf cart rental, and more.
Salt Lake is also home to unique attractions and sightseeing opportunities including the zoo and aviary, the Great Salt Lake, or concerts by the world-famous Mormon Tabernacle Choir. Other arts and culture options in Salt Lake vary from dinosaur museums, and art galleries, to world-class ballet, opera, and symphony performances. If you want to include a cultural experience that is uniquely Salt Lake, add some genealogy to your vacation. Experts at the Family Search Center will make it easy for even extreme beginners to dive in and discover your roots.
For visitors who find shopping on the top of the list of things to do, the Salt Lake Valley offers plenty of possibilities for terrific shopping excursions, including malls, shopping villages, specialty boutiques, antique and collectible shops, bookstores, factory outlet malls, and outdoor shopping and entertainment destinations.
We admit it—we’re different. Just the way our nature intended. Come visit Salt Lake City for an unforgettable experience!