Things to Do in Salt Lake City, Utah

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Mill Creek Canyon

Salt Lake City, Utah

At an elevation of more than 6,000 feet with cascading water, gorgeous views, lush vegetation, and fantastic rock formations, Mill Creek Canyon is one of the most popular picnic, hike, mountain bike, and fishing destinations for the Salt Lake area....

Park
Bicycling
Hiking
Fishing

Red Butte Garden

Salt Lake City, Utah

Splash in the water fountain; dig in an inviting, shaded sandbox; wind through a mini labyrinth; slide down a pole in the middle of a giant clay pot; and perhaps best of all, discover a woodland table and four little chairs behind a waterfall....

Nature Center
Hiking
Live Music Venue

Salt Lake City Public Library

Salt Lake City, Utah

Though a library may not be a typical stop on a family vacation, this one is not to be missed. The children's room is a wonder: life-sized stuffed animals; computers at kid eye level; a Crystal Cave (a la "Superman"); 100,000 CDs, movies and more....

Library

Taffy Town

Salt Lake City, Utah

Saltwater taffy is the perfect Salt Lake City souvenir, and here you'll see the business behind and sample many varities of this sticky favorite that the Glade family has been making since the turn of the century....

Historical Landmark
Souvenir & Gift Store
Specialty Food Store

This is the Place! Heritage Park

Salt Lake City, Utah

Walk the trail used by Mormon pioneers and visit original Pioneer buildings. At This is the Place! Heritage Park, you'll feel like you've been transported to the Wild West. ...

History Museum
Special Collection
Historical Landmark
Petting Zoo
Park

Utah Museum of Fine Arts

Salt Lake City, Utah

With an impressive collection of American artists (John Singer Sargent, Benjamin West) and a variety of spectacular paintings, this kid-friendly art museum is a cool way to spend a hot summer afternoon and a warm place to spend a snowy winter....

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Utah Museum of Natural History

Salt Lake City, Utah

Walk into a mine shaft, touch the minerals, and feel the wet drips that come with miner work; get hands-on dinosaur play (dig for fossils, lifesized magnetic wall puzzles, and more) in the Dino Discovery Room; and see an impressive display of skeletons....