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SALT LAKE CITY ★ Salt Lake City, the capital of Utah, is also the world headquarters of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (Mormons). This destination is an important stop for anyone interested in understanding this major modern religion. The city is also well known for its 2002 Winter Olympics and its surrounding mountains.
CHURCH HISTORY MUSEUM © AdobeStock, Delphotostock WHAT TO DO — TEMPLE SQUARE ★★ CHURCH HISTORY Christ of Latter-Day Saints at day from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Temple Square is a huge green MUSEUM ★★ Temple Square is a must-see. Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 5 space right in the centre of If you want to learn more Don’t miss the exhibit that p.m. Admission is free! downtown Salt Lake City. It is about the origins and evolu- tells the story of this religious 50, WEST NORTH TEMPLE STREET the sacred heart of Mormo- tion of Mormonism and its movement. from the “First Vi- SALT LAKE CITY / 801-240-3310 nism. Don’t miss the Taber- place in our modern world, the sion” in Manchester, New York WWW.CHURCHOFJESUSCHRIST. nacle with its silver dome Church History Museum ope- to the “Mormon Exodus” to ORG/?LANG=FRA and the magnificent Assem- rated by the Church of Jesus the West. Open Monday-Fri- bly Hall. Latter Day Saints (Mormon missionaries) from around the world are on hand to conduct free guided tours and talk about their faith, in many languages. The famous Mormon Tabernacle Choir gives free concerts every Thursday evening and Sunday morning. These concerts are held in the Conference Centre on Temple Square in summer (late May to early September) or in the Tabernacle in winter (September to late May). The main buildings on Temple Square are open most days from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., but may have different schedules or be closed on some holidays. 50, WEST NORTH TEMPLE STREET SALT LAKE CITY 801-531-1000 AERIAL VIEW OF SALT LAKE CITY
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“THIS IS THE PLACE” UTAH STATE was strongly inspired by that holidays from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. HERITAGE PARK ★ CAPITOL ★ of Washington. Open Mon- 350, NORTH STATE STREET When the first pioneers Not far from Temple Square you day-Thursday from 7 a.m. to 8 SALT LAKE CITY / 801-538-1800 arrived in the Great Salt Lake will find the Utah State Capitol p.m., Fridays from 7 a.m. to 6 WWW.UTAHSTATECAPITOL.UTAH. Valley during the Mormon Building, whose architecture p.m., and Saturday-Sunday and GOV exodus to the West in 1847, their leader famously de- clared: «This is the place!». This park houses several historical buildings from the early settlement, and characters in period costume perform traditional activities. Heritage Village is open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Visitor Center is open daily from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. 2601, EAST SUNNYSIDE AVENUE, SALT LAKE CITY / 801-582-1847 / UTAH STATE CAPITOL BYNIGHT
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★ Noteworthy ★★ Worth the detour ★★★ Must see NEARBY — ANTELOPE ISLAND swimming in the lake’s salty STATE PARK ★ waters (several times more This wildlife refuge is located salty than the ocean), and a on an island about 65 km visit to the Historic Fielding north of Salt Lake City. Garr Ranch. The park is open As the name indicates, it March-October from 6 a.m. is home to a large herd of to 10 p.m., November-April pronghorn antelope, which from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. The were reintroduced to the visitor centre and ranch island in 1993. Many other are open from mid-May to wild animals inhabit the park: mid-September from 9 a.m. mule deer, bobcats, coyotes, to 6 p.m. (until 5 p.m. in low many species of birds, and season). American bison. In addition 4528, WEST 1700 SOUTH, SYRACUSE to wildlife watching, many 801-725-9263 activities can be enjoyed STATEPARKS.UTAH.GOV/PARKS/ on the island such as hiking, ANTELOPE-ISLAND ANTELOPE OF ANTELOPE ISLAND STATE PARK cycling, horseback riding, © shutterstock_1436820752-Amit Satiya
AMERICAN BISONS OF ANTELOPE ISLAND STATE PARK © iStock-1177899718, krblokhin FESTIVALS — Living Traditions Festival Dates : mid-May 2021 Three days of festivities celebra- ting the city’s different cultural communities. www.livingtraditionsfestival.com
Utah Arts Festival Dates : late June 2021 Large outdoor multidisciplinary arts festival in the streets of downtown Salt Lake City. SUNSET ON SALT LAKE CITY www.uaf.org © iStock-918015130, yhelfman
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SALT LAKE CITY SURROUNDED WITH MOUNTAINS © AdobeStock, f11photo WHERE TO EAT — 1 RED IGUANA ($$) and there is also a wide salad, burgers, pork chops, or to buy European food Inside the Red Iguana, choice of à la carte dishes bavette steak, and much products or takeout. Open you can’t help but notice to accompany the beer! It more. Open Monday-Thursday Monday-Saturday from 9 a.m. the many signed celebrity serves simple but good quality from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., Fridays to 7 p.m. and Sundays from 10 photos adorning the walls: a local American cuisine. The from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m., a.m. to 5 p.m. testament to the love people menu offers, among others, a Saturdays from 10:30 a.m. 300, WEST 300 SOUTH, feel for this restaurant! selection of pizzas, sandwiches, to 2:30 p.m. and 5 p.m. to 10 SALT LAKE CITY / 801-531-8669 Try one of their signature hamburgers, pasta, soups and p.m., and Sundays from 10:30 WWW.CAPUTOS.COM Mole dishes. They have a salads. Relaxed and pleasant a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and 5 p.m. good selection of Mexican atmosphere! Open Monday- to 9 p.m. 5 BOMBAY HOUSE ($$-$$$) favourites such as Burritos, Thursday from 11 a.m. to 11 878, SOUTH 900 EAST, Discover the best of Indian Tacos, Fajitas, Tostadas, p.m., Fridays from 11 a.m. to SALT LAKE CITY cuisine at affordable prices at Enchiladas, and much more! midnight, Saturdays from 10:30 801-532-0777 this popular family restaurant. Open Monday-Thursday from a.m. to midnight, and Sundays WWW.PAGOSLC.COM The dishes are delicious, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., Fridays from from 10:30 a.m. to 11 p.m. generous, and spiced 11 a.m. to 11 p.m., Saturdays 254, SOUTH 200 WEST, 4 CAPUTO’S MARKET ET according to your taste, and from 10 a.m. to 11 p.m., and SALT LAKE CITY / 801-521-7446 DELI ($$-$$$) the service is friendly and Sundays from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. WWW.REDROCKBREWING.COM A great place to eat good courteous. You will soon 736, WEST NORTH TEMPLE Italian fare on the go and understand why the place is so SALT LAKE CITY 3 PAGO ($$-$$$) pick up a few items at the busy! Open Monday-Saturday 801-322-1489 Pago is a «Farm to Table» market. Serves up delicious from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. WWW.REDIGUANA.COM restaurant that serves quality sandwiches, salads, soups and 2731, EAST PARLEYS WAY, and organic products from hot daily specials. The food SALT LAKE CITY / 801-581-0222 2 RED ROCK local farms and local artisans. is good quality. You will also BOMBAYHOUSE.COM BREWING ($$-$$$) The menu changes with the find, among others, fresh deli This friendly brewpub is the seasons, and may include meats and high-end cheeses. *** Hours may vary *** perfect spot for beer lovers, dishes such as kale Caesar It is the perfect spot for lunch
Microbrewery $ Inexppensive $$ Moderate $$$ Upscale $$$$ Fine dining SALT LAKE CITY N UTAH STATE CAPITOL ★
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