About Salt Lake City

Surrounded by the majestic Rocky Mountains, Salt Lake City has emerged in recent years as a popular outdoor recreation destination, offering visitors abundant ways to hike, climb, ski, and discover.

A yearly snow average of 500 inches draws skiers and snowboarders to Utah from around the world. Not only are there ski resorts in Salt Lake City, but there are more than a dozen others within an hour's drive of the airport.

But Salt Lake City's outdoorsy appeal isn't limited to snow. During the warmer months, the city's location within a few hours' drive of 21 National Parks and Monuments—including Arches National Park, Zion National Park, Grand Teton National Park, and Yellowstone National Park—makes it an ideal jumping-off point to explore the treasures of the American West.

The six-spired Salt Lake Temple that punctuates the Salt Lake City skyline reminds visitors of the city's other defining characteristic: its Mormon heritage. The Mormon Tabernacle Choir is a popular stop for visitors, who can watch performances, rehearsals, and even daily organ recitals. The Family History Library, where the general public can access extensive genealogy records, is another top tourist attraction.

There are many flights to Salt Lake City. Because the airport is the largest in the region, many visitors fly into Salt Lake City on their way to a nearby ski resort or one of the many national parks or monuments in the region.