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Your guide to the best things to do in Salt Lake City, United States.

Things to do in Salt Lake City – top Salt Lake City must-see attractions

Salt Lake City wears its history and heritage proudly, with landmarks that range from grand religious architecture to cutting-edge science museums. From ornate 19th-century buildings to sleek modern arenas and sprawling urban parks, the city's sights span centuries of stories. Visit Temple Square to walk beautifully landscaped grounds, dig into prehistoric fossils at the Natural History Museum of Utah, or explore over 110 stores beneath the retractable glass roof of City Creek Center. Check out the full list below to plan your perfect Salt Lake City itinerary.

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Architectural Buildings
Architectural Buildings
Historic Site
Historic Site
Concert Venues
Concert Venues
Churches
Churches
Parks
Parks
Museums
Museums
Temple Square
History Geeks
Temple Square
Why visit?
  • Historic 35-acre grounds
  • Visitors' center exhibits
  • Iconic Gothic Assembly Hall
Salt Lake Temple
History Geeks
Salt Lake Temple
Why visit?
  • 19th-century stonework
  • Iconic six-spire design
  • Surrounding plaza views
Natural History Museum of Utah
Families
Natural History Museum of Utah
Why visit?
  • 10 permanent galleries
  • Utah dinosaur fossils
  • Rio Tinto Center building
Utah State Capitol Building
Architecture Enthusiasts
Utah State Capitol Building
Why visit?
  • Free guided tours
  • Gold Room interior
  • Panoramic valley views
Red Butte Garden
Nature Lovers
Red Butte Garden
Why visit?
  • 4.5 miles of hiking trails
  • Outdoor summer concerts
  • Stunning mountain vistas
Liberty Park
Families
Liberty Park
Why visit?
  • Tracy Aviary bird shows
  • Historic Isaac Chase Mill
  • Large lake with two islands
Utah's Hogle Zoo
Families
Utah's Hogle Zoo
Why visit?
  • 42 acres of animal exhibits
  • AZA-accredited since 1979
  • Asian Highlands habitat
Salt Lake Tabernacle
History Geeks
Salt Lake Tabernacle
Why visit?
  • Massive 11,623-pipe organ
  • Tabernacle Choir rehearsals
  • Historic 1867 domed roof
Delta Center
Sports Enthusiasts
Delta Center
Why visit?
  • Utah Jazz & Mammoth home
  • Newly renovated seating
  • Live concerts and events
City Creek Center
Shoppers
City Creek Center
Why visit?
  • Retractable glass roof
  • Creek flowing through mall
  • 110+ stores and restaurants
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