Things To Do in Salt Lake City

Ski Salt Lake USANA Amphitheatre Olympic Village Miller Motorsports Park Hogle Zoo Salt Lake City

Enjoy a lovely vacation to a place unlike any other on earth: Salt Lake City, Utah. This metropolis offers what other traditional cities do, but with its own unique spin. So, you can enjoy sport car events at Miller Motorsports Park and major concerts at USANA Amphitheatre, while also opting for world-renown skiing at nearby Snowbird or Alta. Play a round of golf; explore lush forests on horseback or by mountain bike. Enjoy nature’s playground. With plenty of other things to do in Salt Lake City and greater Utah, your travel party definitely has the best of all worlds. One thing to be sure - you’ll never be bored! The Comfort Inn Salt Lake City Airport hotel is a choice location to begin your many outings, including the ones listed below.

Ski Salt Lake/Alta/Snowbird/Brighton. Experience the competitive slopes and slaloms of the Salt Lake City area’s ski resorts that have brought avid skiers and snowboarders back to Utah year after year. All less than an hour from the SLC airport - and the Comfort Inn Airport hotel - the ski areas of Alta, Snowbird, Brighton, Park City, and others, all welcome ski enthusiasts who crave a challenge. See why Salt Lake City was chosen to host the 2002 Winter Olympics. For more information, visit www.skiutah.com or www.skisaltlake.com.

Capitol Theater. Salt Lake City’s premiere venue for live theater and the arts, the opulent Capitol Theater is a beautiful locale to see a play, a ballet, an opera, a concert and more. Home of Ballet West and the Utah Symphony and Opera, this historic downtown building is itself a treasure, from its gorgeous chandeliers to its tasteful décor. With a year-round schedule showcasing a variety of artists and performances, the Capitol Theater is Utah’s key destination for the arts. For more information, visit www.finearts.slco.org/facilities/capitol/capitol.html.  [Top]

USANA Amphitheatre. When the major tours of music headliners and legends hit Salt Lake City, USANA Amphitheatre is where they come to entertain the crowds. The largest outdoor venue in Utah, the Amphitheatre has hosted everyone from Prince to Kenny Chesney to Metallica to James Taylor. Every year, a fresh and varied new lineup is sure to please concert fans of all stripes. For their current schedule and further information, visit www.usana-amp.com.

Zion National Park. While the Grand Canyon may rightly hold the crown as the premiere National Park of America, Zion National Park arguably comes in as a close second. 300 miles from Salt Lake City, Zion is a worthwhile destination as you enter into the prehistoric natural wonder of the place. Hugh canyon walls rise and the earth changes color as you literally walk amid these striking, beautiful monoliths. To learn more about the Zion experience, visit www.nps.gov/zion.  [Top]

Olympic Village. While taking a break from skiing in Park City, Utah, visit the Olympic Village, created in 2002 for the Salt Lake City Winter Olympics. Tourists might be able to see future hopeful medal-winners while they train, as the Village serves as a year-round training facility. Enjoy the recent history that was made during those 2002 Olympics, when the Village became the most populated of any Winter Olympics site, before or since. For additional information, visit www.olympic.org/uk/games/slc2002/index_uk.asp.

Sundance Film Festival. Every January, all of Hollywood’s eyes - and, increasingly, the world’s as well - are turned to the little ski village called Park City and the film festival known as Sundance. An important and trendsetting festival in the world of independent film, Hollywood insiders and film lovers alike descend on this Salt Lake City out-skirting town to experience the next wave of indie cinema. See your favorite stars, and perhaps your next favorite film. For more information, visit www.sundance.org/festival.  [Top]

Miller Motorsports Park. NASCAR events are but one of the motor racing sports attractions to be held at Miller Motorsports Park, Salt Lake City’s only outdoor motorsports stadium. In addition to NASCAR events, other annual competitions at Miller include those of ALMS, FIM/AMA Superbikes, GT LIVE, Sunchaser 1000, among others. For a full schedule and further information, visit www.millermotorsportspark.com/3.0/index.php.

EnergySolutions Arena.  Home to the NBA’s Utah Jazz and the Arena Football League’s Utah Blaze, Energy Solutions Arena is a state-of-the-art venue for watching live your favorite basketball or football teams’ games. In addition, musical artists and other entertainment events use the Arena as their Salt Lake City venue, including Disney On Ice, Monster Jam, the Harlem Globetrotters, Blue Man Group, and Alan Jackson. For a complete schedule and general information, visit www.energysolutionsarena.com.  [Top]

Hogle Zoo. Beyond the scope of traditional zoos, Salt Lake City’s Hogle Zoo has a different approach to its mission as a sanctuary for animals. The Zoo combines a respect for its animals, a commitment to education and conservation, and a development of imaginative programs. All the while, it is just a great zoo! From the Bornean orangutan to the white rhinoceros, Hogle Zoo features these plus multiple varieties of birds, mammals, reptiles, and more. Animals native to Utah also are onsite. For further information, visit www.hoglezoo.org.

Lagoon Amusement Park. Utah’s premiere family entertainment park, Lagoon Amusement Park features everything from roller coasters to racing rapids, and more. A fun time the whole family can enjoy, the Park also has an adjacent water park - Lagoon A Beach - to cool off in warmer weather. Special discounts are available. For more information, visit www.lagoonpark.com.  [Top]

Downtown Salt Lake City. Perhaps more than any other American city, Salt Lake City uniquely combines history, culture, and class. Do visit Temple Square to experience the history of the Mormon Church, and see the renowned Mormon Tabernacle Choir. Or, visit lovely Trolley Square, the epitome of leisurely outdoor mall shopping and dining. In the evenings, over 100 restaurants and private clubs welcome you to their classy environments. For more information, visit www.downtownslc.org.

Other Nearby Attractions

• Wingpointe Golf Course
• Utah State Fairgrounds
• International Center
• University of Utah
• Utah State Capitol
• Salt Palace Convention Center
• Delta Center
• The Gateway
• Temple Square
• Great Salt Lake
• University of Utah
• Brigham Young University
• E Center  [Top]