Salt Lake City Vacations, Salt Lake City Vacation Reviews, Tourism Guide

Salt Lake City Vacation Guide

The capital and largest city in the state of Utah, Salt Lake City was founded in 1847 by a group of Mormon pioneers led by Brigham Young. The population of the city proper is just under 200,000 while the overall metro area is just over a million. The city is well-known for the Mormon Temple Square and the magnificent looking Temple itself. Another major attraction is the Great Salt Lake, which is separated from the city by a large stretch of mud flats.

Salt Lake City is also a mecca for various winter sports activities that are popular there. Skiing and snowboarding are great and there are eight resorts within 50 miles of the city including Alta, Brighton, Snowbird and Park City. The snow is particularly dry and provides excellent conditions for both skiing and boarding. Additionally various summer outdoor activities are popular, including hiking, camping, rock climbing and mountain biking.