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Sightseeing Sightseeing Overview Salt Lake City’s highlights include historical and religious sights in the city centre and the scenic attractions, pioneer relics and recreational activities on offer in the Salt Lake Valley, canyons and nearby mountains. The compact Downtown area is the best place for a visitor to start exploring. Within a small radius from Temple Square, where the famous Mormon Tabernacle and the six-spire granite Temple are located, there are several historical sites dating from the pioneer era, along with shopping and cultural venues. Among the city’s museums and galleries are the Salt Lake Art Center, 20 South West Temple, Downtown (tel: (801) 328 4201), and the Utah State Historical Society in the Historic Rio Grande Depot (tel: (801) 533 3500). Beyond Downtown, other Central Salt Lake highlights include the Marmalade District of historic homes, the Utah State Capitol, This is The Place Heritage Park and Old Deseret Village, Trolley Square and several museums. The Great Salt Lake after which the city was named, lies just 27km (17 miles) west and is a ‘must-see’ sight for all first-time visitors. Tourist Information Salt Lake Convention & Visitors Bureau 90 South West Temple Tel: (801) 521 2822 or (800) 541 4955. Fax: (801) 534 4927. E-mail: slcvb@saltlake.org Website: www.visitsaltlake.com Opening hours: Mon-Fri 0800-1800, Sat and Sun 0900-1700 (summer); Mon-Fri 0800-1700, Sat and Sun 0900-1700 (winter). Other visitor information centres are located at the Salt Lake City airport (open daily 0900-2100) and at I-80 and 7200 West (open Wednesday-Sunday 0930-1700). Passes There are no sightseeing passes available. |