UTAH OFFICE OF TOURISM Council Hall/Capitol Hill 300 North State Street Patti Denny Salt Lake City, UT 84114 Manager Travel Trade Program Tel. 801 538 1318 Email: [email protected] Fax. 801 538 1399 www.visitutah.com UTAH Home to five national parks, 43 state parks, national monuments, national recreation areas and ‘The Greatest Snow on Earth®’, Utah represents the best of both the Rocky Mountains and the Desert Southwest. Whether it’s heartthumping TouRISM ATTRACTIONS downhill skiing, gravity-defying rock climbing, Arches National Park thrilling white-water rafting or just communing with Bryce Canyon National Park nature, Utah has it all – holding true to the state’s Canyonlands National Park ‘Life Elevated®’ brand. Capitol Reef National Park Zion National Park New for Salt Lake City is the City Creek Center, Cedar Breaks National Monument a luxury mall across from one of Utah’s most Dinosaur National Monument popular attractions, Temple Square. The new City Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument Creek Center can be accessed by a 10-minute Hovenweep National Monument light-rail ride from the Salt Lake City International Natural Bridges National Monument Rainbow Bridge National Monument Airport. Also new to Salt Lake this year is the Timpanogos Cave National Monument Natural History Museum of Utah which showcases State Parks: Antelope Island, Bear Lake, Dead previously-unseen artifacts from Utah’s history and Horse Point, Goblin Valley, and more! prehistory. In addition to its ten individual galleries Great Salt Lake exploring the unique elements to Utah’s story, the Lake Powell museum was built as a trailhead for the Bonneville Monument Valley Shoreline Trail and the State of Utah. San Rafael Swell In 2013, Utah’s 14 ski resorts will roll out the white Services offered by the Utah Office of carpet to celebrate the 11-year anniversary of the Tourism include paleontology, adventure, 2002 Salt Lake Winter Olympics. The event shared incentive, and filmed-in Utah itineraries. the secret of Utah’s Greatest Snow on Earth® with French, German, Queen’s English, Spanish, the world. Italian, Portuguese, Japanese, Korean and Chinese Utah Travel Guides are available. For information on Utah destinations and Photo images, b-roll and contact lists also recreational opportunities visit www.visitutah.com. available. SKI TouR SALT LAKE CITY, OGDEN AND PARK CITY SKI RESORTS Did you know that Utah has 14 downhill ski resorts, 11 of which are within an hour’s drive of Salt Lake City? That means there is a full range of lodging, dining and entertainment to ensure that your days and nights off the slopes are as perfect as Utah’s “Greatest Snow on Earth®.” Whether you’re carving a turn, chest deep in our world-famous powder, or gliding through white meadows on skinny tracks, Utah’s backcountry, downhill and cross-country ski experiences will take your breath away! D AY ONE: SALT LAKE CITY Salt Lake City, Utah’s capital and largest city, lies between the slopes of the soaring Wasatch Mountains and the Great Salt Lake. Founded in the mid-1800s by the Mormon pioneers, Salt Lake rapidly grew into one of the West’s most-important commercial and transportation centers, yet it still retains much of the flavor and charm of the Old West. Its historic downtown is filled with UTAH parks, galleries, restaurants, pubs and shops. Temple Square, the city’s tree-lined center, is home to numerous attractions including the Mormon Tabernacle Choir and several museums featuring early pioneer life. Rising across the street from Temple Square is the City Creek Center. This shopping center features more than 90 stores and restaurants and bold architecture including a fully retractable skylight, a sky bridge over Main Street and a realistic re-creation of City Creek, the snow-fed stream that once coursed through the city. Salt Lake’s new Natural History Museum of Utah is an architectural icon. It exhibits thousands of previously- unseen artifacts from Utah’s history and prehistory and its ten themed galleries allow a hands-on approach to dinosaur fossils, plants, minerals and archaeological artifacts. Visit Alta Ski Resort This skiers-only paradise is the definition of a pure and unspoiled skiing experience. Respected for its classic powder skiing, challenging terrain and spectacular views, Alta also offers great beginner and intermediate skiing. Alta is a short 33 miles from Salt Lake City International Airport and is consistently rated #1 in the United States by SKIING MAGAZINE. www.alta.com Overnight: Salt Lake City www.visitsaltlake.com D AY TWO: SALT LAKE CITY TO OGDEN Depart for Ogden 39 miles / 62 km – 41 minutes Visit Snowbasin Resort True to its world-class standing, Snowbasin represents European elegance in the heart of the American West. The resort features two enclosed high-speed gondolas, first class dining and ambiance, and enough terrain to serve every level of skier. Snowbasin was home to the downhill events for the 2002 Winter Olympics. www.snowbasin.com Overnight: Ogden www.visitogden.com UTAH D AY THREE: OGDEN TO PARK CITY Depart for Park City 69 miles / 111 km – 1 hour, 15 minutes Visit Deer Valley Ski Resort Recently rated the #1 ski resort in North America by the readers of SKI magazine for the fifth year in a row, Deer Valley Resort has become known for revolutionizing ski area service. Since opening in 1981, Deer Valley has been committed to providing a level of care rarely found at a ski resort by delivering classic, consistent and quality service both on and off the mountain. Deer Valley was a venue site during the 2002 Winter Olympics, and also regularly hosts competitions for the International Ski Federation. www.deervalley.com Overnight: Park City www.visitparkcity.com D AY FOUR: PARK CITY TO SALT LAKE CITY In the morning, visit Canyons Resort Canyons Resort, a Talisker mountain destination in Park City, is the fourth-largest ski resort in North America with 182 trails across nine mountains. The resort is home to the Orange Bubble Express, which is North American’s most technologically-advanced and first heated chair lift, a lively gathering area at the base of the mountain named Ski Beach, a fast-paced zip line circuit, and 300 acres of new terrain at Iron Mountain. www.canyonsresort.com Depart for Salt Lake City 31 miles / 49 km – 42 minutes Overnight: Park City www.visitparkcity.com NEON TO NATURE SALT LAKE CITY TO NATIONAL PARKS D AY ONE: SALT LAKE CITY TO ZION NATIONAL PARK 308 miles / 496 km - 5 hours Depart Salt Lake City for Zion National Park Zion National Park When translated, Zion means the “promised land,” which is the perfect way to describe this peaceful yet dramatic landscape. Tour Utah’s oldest and most visited outdoor attraction via shuttle, bike, horse and trail. Popular hiking trails in Zion include the Emerald Pools, Angel’s Landing, Weeping Rock, The Narrows and Riverside Walk. UTAH www.nps.gov/zion Overnight Springdale www.atozion.com Bryce National Park D AY TWO: ZION NATIONAL PARK TO BRYCE CANyoN NATIONAL PARK 84 miles / 134 km - 2 hours Depart Zion for Bryce Canyon National Park At Bryce Canyon, you will find millions of years of wind and water-eroded natural amphitheaters filled with delicate red rock hoodoos and spires. Watch the colors of the canyon change with the sun, creating magical views of this surreal landscape. The park can be experienced via car, horseback or hiking. www.nps.gov/brca Overnight: Bryce Canyon City www. brycecanyoncountry.com D AY THREE: BRYCE CANyoN NATIONAL PARK TO SALT LAKE CITY Morning to enjoy Bryce Canyon. For those earlier risers, the casting light from the rising sun is a view not to be missed. Have your camera ready to take advantage of this beautiful sight at Sunrise Point. Depart for Salt Lake City 267 miles / 427 km - 4.5 hours Overnight: Salt Lake City www.visitsaltlake.com D AY FOUR: SALT LAKE CITY Salt Lake City, Utah’s capital and largest city, lies between the slopes of the soaring Wasatch Mountains and the Great Salt Lake. Founded in the mid-1800s by the Mormon pioneers, Salt UTAH Lake rapidly grew into one of the West’s most-important commercial and transportation centers, yet it still retains much of the flavor and charm of the Old est.W It’s historic downtown is filled with parks, galleries, restaurants, pubs and shops. Temple Square, the city’s tree-lined center, is home to numerous attractions including the Mormon Tabernacle Choir and several museums featuring early pioneer life. Rising across the street from Temple Square is the City Creek Center. This shopping center features more than 90 stores and restaurants and bold architecture including a fully retractable skylight, a sky bridge over Main Street and a realistic re-creation of City Creek, the snow-fed stream that once coursed through the city. Salt Lake’s new Natural History Museum of Utah is an architectural icon. It exhibits thousands of previously-unseen artifacts from Utah’s history and prehistory and its nine themed galleries allow a hands-on approach to dinosaur fossils, plants, minerals and archaeological artifacts. The Visit Salt Lake Connect Pass is an all-inclusive pass to 13 of Salt Lake’s most popular attractions including The Utah Olympic Park, This Is The Place Heritage Park, Snowbird Ski & Summer Resort, Red Butte Gardens and the new Natural History Museum of Utah. www.visitsaltlake.com/visit/connectpass Overnight: Salt Lake City www.visitsaltlake.com Salt Lake City Top OF UTAH THE MOST SCENIC ROUTE TO YELLOWSTONE D AY ONE: SALT LAKE CITY Salt Lake City, Utah’s capital and largest city, lies between the slopes of the soaring Wasatch Mountains and the Great Salt Lake.