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Salt Lake City Utah Attractions - Temple Square, NBA Jazz
Historic Temple Square.
Surrounded by the Wasatch Mountains and the Great Salt Lake, the 35-acre Temple Square is a historic Salt Lake City landmark. Admire the beauty and architecture of the Salt Lake Temple, listen to the ear-pleasing harmonies of the Mormon Tabernacle Choir or discover spectacular flora and fauna at the temple gardens. The Museum of Church History & Art, the Church History Library and the Family History Library are open to the public. The temple grounds also feature a state-of-the-art Conference Center and the Brigham Young Historic Park. www.visittemplesquare.com.Family History Library.
Retrace your genealogical past at the Family History Library. Operated by the Church of Latter Day Saints, the Family History Library contains the world's largest archive of genealogical records, including over 2.4 million rolls of microfilm; 742,000 microfiche; 278,000 books; 4,500 periodicals and 700 electronic resources to help you build your family tree. The Family History Library also works with 4,000 family history centers in 88 countries and provides helpful research classes. www.lds.org/placestovisit/location/0,10634,1869-1-1-1,00.html. [Top]
Utah Jazz NBA Basketball.
EnergySolutions Arena (formerly known as the Delta Center) is the home of the fighting Utah Jazz NBA Basketball team. Cheer on this high-energy Western
Conference team and winners of numerous conference and division
titles. Attend a Utah Jazz home game and be dazzled by the in-arena
entertainment from the pounding rhythms of the RC Willey Drumline
to the highflying stunts of the Jazz Hoop Troop. For game schedule
and tickets visit www.nba.com/jazz. [Top]
Hogle Zoo.
Spend a day at the famed Hogle Zoo, a 42-acre sanctuary housing exotic animals from around the world. Explore the flora and fauna of the Asian Highlands at the bustling Himalayan village or catch a glimpse of the friendly giants of Africa at the Elephant Encounter. Meet Amur tigers, leopards and the Siberian lynx. Family travelers will especially love the unique educational classes, daily programs and bird shows designed to educate and entertain visitors of all ages about the exciting world of the Animal Kingdom. www.hoglezoo.org. [Top]Gallivan Center.
The Gallivan Center is Salt Lake City's ultimate public outdoor venue space featuring a myriad of entertainment activities and events. Play chess, visit the aviary or simply spend a leisurely Sunday afternoon socializing and soaking up the warm western sun. During the winter season, the Gallivan Center is transformed into a winter wonderland with a beautiful ice rink and family skate nights. The Gallivan Center is also an ideal meeting spot for the working lunch crowd and a proud host of festivals, fairs and outdoor performances. www.slcgov.com/PublicServices/Gallivan/default.htm. [Top]Clark Planetarium.
Oversized projection screens bring to life the awe-provoking world of space science and exploration at the Clark Planetarium. Located in the heart of the Gateway District, the Clark Planetarium gets out of this world with special screenings of space- and nature-related films at the Hansen Dome Theater and the ATK IMAX Theater. Many free exhibits such as the Clark Observatory allow visitors to discover the inner workings of high-tech telescopes or enjoy some of the best images taken from the Hubble space telescope. www.clarkplanetarium.org. [Top]
Utah Olympic Oval.
In 2002 Salt Lake City joined the honored list of cities to host the Winter Olympic games. Operated by the Utah Athletic Foundation, the Oval was built with the intention of hosting Olympic speed skating events. An astonishing 10 Olympic and eight world speed skating records were broken during the 2002 Salt Lake City Olympic Games, giving the Oval the name of "The Fastest Ice on Earth." Today the Oval serves as a public ice skating venue featuring sports programs like speed skating, curling, figure skating and ice hockey. The Oval also boasts a public 442-meter indoor running track that loops around the ice rink. www.olyparks.com/uoo/index.asp. [Top]Lagoon Amusement Park.
The Lagoon Amusement Park is a family-friendly entertainment venue situated less than 30 miles north of metropolitan Salt Lake City. Located in Farmington, Utah, the Lagoon Amusement Park features 40 classic thrill rides and attractions, from heart-pumping roller coasters to the treacherous waves of Rattlesnake Rapids. Explore the wild wild west at the Pioneer Village or test your limits at the Double Thunder Raceway. At Lagoon-A-Beach, visitors can splish and splash through raging slides, waterfalls and rapids. Park schedule and info at www.lagoonpark.com. [Top]Brigham Young Monument/ Eagle Gate.
Brigham Young led the Mormon pioneers to Salt Lake City in 1847. To commemorate his brave leadership, the Brigham Young Monument was displayed on the Temple Square grounds until it moved to its current location at the intersection of Main and South Temple Street in 1993. Another noteworthy site is Eagle Gate, a 76-foot iron gate adorned with a 4,000 pound bronze eagle, erected in 1859 to mark the entrance to Brigham Young's home. www.lds.org/placestovisit/location/0,10634,1783-1-1-1,00.html. [Top]
Salt Lake County Center for the Arts.
From the spectacular gold-leafed walls of the Abravanel Hall to the modern design of the Rose Wagner Performing Arts Center, the Salt Lake County Center for the Arts maintains three performing arts venues. Built in 1913, the historic Capitol Theatre features a classic turn-of-the-century design and is home to Ballet West, Broadway Across America and the Utah Opera. The Rose Wagner Performing Arts Center is a flexible state-of-the-art performing arts venue that showcases numerous art shows and performances throughout the year. The Utah Symphony makes its home at Abravanel Hall. Schedule and tickets at www.slccfa.org. [Top]
Red Lion
Hotel Salt Lake City Downtown - Salt Lake City, UT
161 West 600 South, Salt Lake City, UT 84101
Phone: 1-801-521-7373 Fax: 1-801-524-0354
Email: saltlakesales@redlion.com
161 West 600 South, Salt Lake City, UT 84101
Phone: 1-801-521-7373 Fax: 1-801-524-0354
Email: saltlakesales@redlion.com
