Things to Do in Salt Lake City
Top attractions, best neighborhoods to wander, and the food you shouldn't skip in Salt Lake City, USA — 2026 traveler picks.
Top places to see
Temple Square + Mormon Tabernacle
Free guided tours of the LDS Mormon Tabernacle (Tue-Sun) + the iconic Salt Lake Temple (exterior only, non-members can't enter).
Utah State Capitol + Olympic Park
Free Utah State Capitol building tours. Adjacent Memory Grove park. Olympic Cauldron Park from 2002 Olympics.
The Gateway + 9th & 9th
Outdoor mall + 9th & 9th hipster neighbourhood with breweries + restaurants. Free walking.
Park City (45 min)
Olympic ski resort + Main Street. For 8+ hour winter layovers: shuttle to Park City for ski lesson + apres ski (USD 30 shuttle + USD 100+ lift ticket).
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Things to do in Salt Lake City
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Tours, tickets & day trips
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Pastrami burger at Crown Burgers. Frites + brunch at Eva. Funeral potatoes (Mormon classic) at Ruth's Diner. Local craft beer at Squatters Pub Brewery.
Local tip
SLC is 8km from downtown — UTA TRAX Green Line is the cheap fast option (USD 2.50, 20 min). The station is at the airport. Salt Lake City sits at 4,226 ft elevation — drink water on arrival. For 6+ hour winter layovers: ski day in Park City via shuttle.
Where to stay
Hotels across Salt Lake City — filter by neighborhood + budget on the map below.