Salt Lake City Tourist Attractions | Sightseeing in Salt Lake City, Utah | Noteworthy Sites in Salt Lake City

The Great Salt Lake: a popular attraction for tourists, boaters and people who study its unique ecosystem. Recreational opportunities include boating and kayaking.

Temple Square: the worldwide headquarters of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints features the historic temple and the Tabernacle. The Genealogy Library (just west of Temple Square) is also a popular destination.

Clark Planetarium: exhibits and entertainment focusing on science and space. The facility contains an IMAX theater and a dome theater with light shows.

Hogle Zoo: animals, exhibits and special events; located southeast of Salt Lake City, near the University of Utah campus.

This is the Place Heritage Park: a pioneer village with many events that include working craftspeople, baby animals, patriotic events and games for kids.

Utah Museum of Natural History: permanent exhibits feature Intermountain prehistory, vertebrates, hundreds of minerals, dinosaur fossils and more.

Red Butte Garden and Arboretum: located at the University of Utah; offering concerts, classes, workshops and kids camps. Red Butte Garden is a large ecological center with natural gardens and walking paths.

Wheeler Historic Farm: a restoration of a turn-of-the-century dairy farm; offering demonstrations, exhibits, wagon rides, farm chore opportunities, day camps and more.

Olympic Parks Utah: Utah Olympic Park is located near Park City and offers camps, training and corporate events. Public activities including bobsled rides, a zipline and an alpine slide. Utah Olympic Oval is located in Kearns. Public activities include curling, skating and hockey.