You are here: Home > Travel Information > Destination Guides Text size A A A See what people from around the world are saying about cities we fly to and from Frank_Schilling: @RodBeckstrom - like a whiskey bar in Salt Lake city - on a Sunday. a minute ago SFcrunchTime: Bomb threat halts work at NSA data center on military base near Salt Lake City http://t.co/Rcnqp1e6 2 minutes ago JobCrank_UT: Programmer Analyst: Categories: Engineering, Information Technology, DesignJob DescriptionCl... http://t.co/H501fU5Z #jobs #employment 3 minutes ago World / North-America / USA / Salt-Lake-City | Overview | Fast Facts | Arrive | See | Eat | Sleep | Connect It's renowned for being the home of the Mormon faith but Salt Lake City's pioneer and religious history is matched by beautiful mountains, canyons and ski resorts, making it a haven for outdoor-lovers. Address: Post Code: Tel No: Currency US Dollar (USD) Address: Post Code: Tel No: Visa Requirements Under the new Electronic Travel System (ESTA) visitors must submit an online application form at least 72 hours before departure. Address: Post Code: Tel No: Language English Address: Post Code: Tel No: Timezone GMT -7 Address: Post Code: Tel No: Weather Summer temperatures average around 33°C while the winters are cold with plenty of snow Address: Post Code: Tel No: Dialling Code 00 1 Address: Post Code: Tel No: Electricity 110V (Standard American two-pin plug) Address: Post Code: Tel No: Health and Safety Healthcare in the USA is high quality but expensive making comprehensive travel and medical insurance cover essential. Address: Post Code: Tel No: Flights to Salt Lake City arrive at Salt Lake City International Airport, situated four miles west of the city centre. During weekdays, buses ($1.60) depart from the airport to the city every 30 minutes. Xpress Shuttle also operates a door-to-door service to hotels and to all ski areas . Address: Post Code: Tel No: Mormon Temple Temple Square: Situated in the heart of Downtown is Temple Square, dominated by the dramatic Mormon Temple, the domed Tabernacle and the Gothic-style Assembly Hall. Although the Temple is closed to the public, it's impossible to ignore how its followers have shaped the city's history. Address: 50 W. North Temple, Salt Lake City, Utah Post Code:84150 Tel No:00 1 801 240 4872 Utah State Capitol Utah State Capitol: The Neo-Classical State Capitol building offers hourly guided tours with the chance to gawp at its fine interiors and learn more about the building's history. Address: 120 State Capitol, 350 N. State Street, SLC, UT Post Code:84114 Tel No:00 1 841 142110 Utah Olympic Park Utah Olympic Park: Located 28 miles east of the city, the Olympic Park offers an adrenalin kick for action-seekers. Race up to 70 mph on a bobsled ride, or enjoy the hair-raising zipline and alpine slide. Alternatively, relax and watch the experts in action at one of the park's numerous sporting events. Address: , Park City, UT Post Code:84098 Tel No:00 1 435 658 4200 Quick Lunch - Café Trio Café Trio is a hip but unpretentious eaterie in Downtown serving delicious flatbreads, soups, salads, pizzas, paninis and sandwiches. Address: 680 South 900 East Post Code: Tel No:00 1 801 533 8746 Top Table - Metropolitan Check out the award-winning Metropolitan, which serves inventive New American cuisine from venison and scallops to rack of Utah lamb in fashionable, modern surroundings. Address: 173 West Broadway Post Code: Tel No:00 1 801 364 3472 Cheap Eat - Nostalgia : Quench your thirst in Nostalgia, where you can grab a refreshing brew, sandwich and a piece of art all at the same time. A showcase for local artists, this coffee shop also offers free wireless Internet access. Address: 248 East 100 South Post Code: Tel No:00 801 532 3225 On Business - Radisson Hotel In the heart of Downtown and adjacent to the Salt Palace Convention Centre is the Radisson Hotel, which offers 15,000 square feet of meeting space, self-service online check-in facilities, and modern rooms with high-speed Internet connections. Book now Address: 215 W South Temple Post Code:84101 Tel No: Lap Of Luxury - Grand America Hotel Oozing class, the five diamond Grand America Hotel boasts spacious suites, marble baths, hand-crafted furniture, superb spa and pool facilities, and an elegant restaurant. Book now Address: 555 S Main St Post Code:84111 Tel No: Cheap Sleep - Hampton Inn Located close to shops, restaurants and historic Temple Square, the Hampton Inn has comfortable rooms at affordable prices. Book now Address: 425 S 300 W Post Code:84101 Tel No: Coffee And Chat - Oasis Café Specialising in vegan and vegetarian cuisine teamed with an impressive range of organic and herbal teas, the Oasis Café (151 South 500 East, 00 1 801 322 0404) is, as its name suggests, a veritable haven of tranquillity. On fine days, take a seat in its serene outdoor courtyard. Address: 151 South 500 East Post Code: Tel No:00 1 801 322 0404 Formal Presentation - Hilton Hotel With 24,000 square feet of meeting space, including a conference theatre and excellent audio visual facilities, the Hilton Hotel (255 South West Temple, 00 1 801 328 2000) will cater to all your business needs. Address: 255 South West Temple Post Code: Tel No:00 1 801 328 2000 Evening Drinks - Zanzibar Enjoy a mellow martini at trendy Zanzibar (679 South 200 West, 00 1 801 746 0590) with live jazz and blues music six nights a week from 9.30pm. Expect to pay a small cover charge for entry to this private member's bar. Address: 679 South 200 West Post Code: Tel No:00 1 801 746 0590 Print City guides Atlanta Chicago Dallas Denver Lowest fares Departure airport -please select- Aberdeen (Dyce) Belfast City Dublin East Midlands Edinburgh Glasgow Leeds Bradford London Heathrow Manchester Norwich
