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Salt Lake City is famous for its pleasing atmosphere and easy going lifestyle. It provides with the ideal stop over for a couple of days of merrymaking and boasts of a fantastic setting that is overlooked by the Wasatch Front. The Winter Olympics of 2002 might have played a huge part in putting Salt Lake City on the map of international travellers, but let’s not take anything away from the beauty and diversity of sights and attractions that Salt Lake City has to offer. The city is home to the headquarters of the LDS Church and many attractions of the city are known to focus on the history of the LDS. The breathtaking Big Cottonwood Canyon, Great Salt Lake and the Wasatch Mountains ensure that there is no shortage of natural beauty or avenues for sports like skiing and snowshoeing and there are a number of rock climbing, mountaineering, mountain biking and hiking opportunities available as well. Apart from its grand outdoor sporting and adventure activities and some of the best skiing opportunities in the world, Salt Lake City also offers a flourishing arts scene, a thriving nightlife, numerous restaurants catering to different cuisines from all over the world and a hugely successful university.
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Salt Lake City
holidays - Top Places To Go
1. Temple Square
15 East South Temple
www.go-utah.com/Temple-Square |
What is it? The four-hectare (10-acre) Temple Square
complex includes the Mormon Temple, the Tabernacle and the Assembly
Hall. It is at the heart of Salt Lake City, in location and
spiritual importance, and the symbolic epicentre of the Mormon
religion or Church of Jesus Christ of the Latter-Day Saints. Temple
Square is the city's biggest attraction, particularly the majestic
six-spired Temple, topped by a golden statue of the Angel Moroni,
which forms a striking silhouette on the city's skyline. The Temple
was completed in 1893 after 40 years of heavy labour and the
expenditure of millions of dollars. It is a holy place closed to
the non-Mormon public. Confirmed believers may enter the Temple,
but only for the most sacred of religious ceremonies, and
non-Mormons can learn about temple activities at the visitor
centres. The oval shape of the Tabernacle, topped by an impressive
domed roof, is home to the world-famous Mormon Tabernacle Choir
whose weekly rehearsals and organ recitals are open to all free of
charge, and illustrate the outstanding acoustic properties of the
Tabernacle building. The Gothic-style Assembly Hall, constructed
from granite left over from the Temple, is the venue for concerts
and lectures. The two visitor centres, North and South, contain
religious murals and paintings, exhibits and presentations about
the Mormon faith, a film depicting the arrival of the first Mormon
pioneers in Salt Lake City, and photographs of the Temple
interior.
Hours of Operation: The North and South visitor centres are open daily
from 9am to 9pm. Choir rehearsals in the Tabernacle are on
Thursdays from 8pm to 9.30pm, and choir broadcasts are on Sundays
from 9.30am to 10am (last seating at 9.15am). Organ recitals take
place from Monday to Saturday between 12pm and 12.30pm, and on
Sunday from 2pm to 2.30pm. The Temple is closed to
non-Mormons
Phone:(801) 240 2534 (Temple Square Visitor Center) or (800)
537 9703 (concert schedule)
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2. Utah State Capitol
Capitol Hill, northern end of State Street
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What is it? Modelled after the national Capitol building
in Washington DC, the Utah State Capitol sits on a hill above the
city, a prominent sight surrounded by acres of beautifully
landscaped gardens. Memory Grove, to the east of the building,
contains statues honouring Utah veterans, and the grounds are a
favourite destination for joggers and walkers. The impressive
granite structure of the Capitol building is crowned by a copper
dome and fronted by columns, representing one of the greatest
examples of the Renaissance Revival style in the nation. A colossal
chandelier illuminates the interior walls that are covered with
murals illustrating Utah's history. Several busts proclaim the
state's prominent figures, including Brigham Young, leader of the
Mormon pioneers who founded Salt Lake City. Marble staircases lead
to the third floor where the Senate, House of Representatives, and
the Supreme Court of Utah are based. The state legislature meets in
January and February and visitors are welcome to sit in the
galleries overlooking their chamber. Visitors can choose to wander
through the building alone or join a guided
tour.
Hours of Operation: The building is currently under renovation until 2008
and is closed to the public, but ordinarily it is open Monday to
Saturday from 6am to 8pm (summer), rest of year 6am to 6pm. Guided
tours are Monday to Friday from 9am to 4pm
Phone:(801) 538 3000 or (801) 538 1563
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3. Pioneer Memorial Museum
300 North Main Street
www.dupinternational.org |
What is it? Devoted to objects connected with historical
events, the Pioneer Memorial Museum is crammed with photographs,
furniture, textiles, toys and a doll collection from the daily
lives of the pioneers that have been painstakingly collected by the
Daughters of the Utah Pioneers. All four storeys are full of relics
of Utah's history, including personal effects of Mormon leader
Brigham Young. A short film is shown every half
hour.
Hours of Operation: Open from Monday to Saturday between 9am and 5pm year
round, and from June to August also open on Sundays from 1pm to
5pm
Phone:(801) 538 1687
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Salt Lake City
holidays - Top Events
1. Sundance Film Festival
From 2007-01-18
To 2007-01-28
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What is it? The Sundance Film Festival is today one of
the most prestigious independent film festivals in the world. Many
major contemporary filmmakers such as Quentin Tarantino, Steven
Soderbergh and the Coen Brothers all made names for themselves at
Sundance. The wintry wonderland of Park City Utah is buzzing with
film buffs and film buyers over the 10 days as deals are made,
prizes are awarded, hearts are broken and legends are created.
Visitors pop by to do some star-gazing and preview some of the
potential future classics. The festival was started by screen icon
Robert Redford in 1981, and supposedly named after his character
from the film 'Butch Cassidy and the Sundance
Kid.'
Where is it? Park City
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