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Salt Lake City, UT
Best Sightseeing (Attractions & Activities)
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Brigham Young Monument |
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(Attractions & Activities - Sightseeing) |
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Main St and S Temple St, Salt Lake City 84101 |
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Description:
This monument memorializes Brigham Young, one-time president of the Mormon Church and governor of Utah's territory. Along with paying tribute to the famous leader and to Salt Lake City's other forerunners, this site serves as the city's meridian marker, the initial location for the numbering of the city's streets. |
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Conference Center (Church of Latter Day Saints) |
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60 W North Temple, Salt Lake City 84150 • 801-240-7888 |
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Description:
DOWNTOWN. This imposing conference center, located just north of Temple Square, is a magnificent addition to Salt Lake City's skyline. The granite structure, with its terraced exterior and rooftop gardens, boasts a waterfall cascading down the building's façade. The main attraction in the complex is its 21,000-seat auditorium, which features an enormous pipe organ and a walnut pulpit. The entire complex is simply but richly furnished with art and sculpture depicting scenes from the Book of Mormon. A motif of the millennium star can be found throughout the space as well. Small group tours are free but do require the accompaniment of a guide. |
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Eagle Gate |
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State at S Temple, Salt Lake City 84101 |
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Description:
Spanning State Street near Temple Square, this structure once marked the entrance to Brigham Young's estate. Although it's been reworked through the years to accommodate wider streets, the gateway is still a landmark in the area. Nowadays, a massive bronze eagle weighing several tons and boasting a 20-foot wingspan tops the structure. The original eagle, a much smaller sculpture carved from wood, is now housed at the Daughters of Utah Pioneers Museum at 300 North Main Street. |
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Mormon Pioneer Memorial Cemetery |
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140 E First Ave near Temple Square, Salt Lake City 84103-2301 |
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Description:
DOWNTOWN. Located near Temple Square, this memorial cemetery marks the final resting place of Brigham Young, the church leader who led the Mormons to Utah in 1847 and founded Salt Lake City. Several members of his family are also laid to rest here. |
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Offices of the Church of Latter Day Saints |
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50 E NorthTemple, Salt Lake City 84150 • 801-240-2190 |
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Description:
DOWNTOWN. This 28-story building affords magnificent views of greater Salt Lake City. In addition to being a major tourist attraction, it serves as the offices of the Mormon Church. Entry to the observation decks on the 26th floor is free to the public, and the vantage point offers a terrific vista of the Salt Lake Valley. In addition, guided tours point out interesting facts about Utah's tallest structure. |
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Temple Square |
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50 W North Temple, Salt Lake City 84150 • 800-537-9703 |
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Description:
DOWNTOWN. The central location of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, this ten-acre square is home to a number of significant structures. Informative tours of the popular attraction provide historical facts about the magnificent Mormon Temple, Seagull Monument, Assembly Hall, and the Tabernacle. Live classical entertainment is provided each evening at Assembly Hall, and the Mormon Tabernacle Choir rehearsals and radio broadcasts are open to the public. The square also offers a variety of beautiful gardens, and LDS members are on-hand, eager to share information with visitors. |
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University of Utah |
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Central Campus Dr (1600 East), Salt Lake City 84102-2609 • 801-581-8761 |
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Description:
EAST SALT LAKE CITY. The University of Utah campus occupies more than 1400 acres overlooking the eastern portion of downtown Salt Lake City. The state's oldest university, U of U dates from the 1850s and now boasts a student population exceeding 25,000. Opening and closing ceremonies of the 2002 Olympic Winter Games were held at the university's Rice-Eccles Stadium, and the Olympic Village was located here. Guests are welcome to browse the grounds – just pick up a walking tour brochure at the Union Building. |
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