Things to Do in Salt Lake
There are two main factors involved in planning the perfect trip: making sure everyone has fun and experiencing things you don't experience every day. Luckily, there's so much to see and do in Salt Lake, the hardest part about planning your trip will be narrowing down your options, which range from the weird and unusual to the beautiful and exhilarating.
In addition to Salt Lake's full calendar of events, there are thousands of interesting places, sights, and curiosities waiting to be explored. Check out the arts and culture scene, shop til you drop, take in some pro sports, research your family history, or get your nature fix in the mountains. Salt Lake also happens to be the perfect place to plan a trip to awe-inspiring nearby national parks.
As soon as you find something you want to do, be sure to add it to your Favorites.
Frequently Asked Questions
Get answers to some of Salt Lake City's frequently asked questions below. Check out more FAQs.
What attractions are open in Salt Lake City?
Most of Salt Lake's attractions are open with safety protocols in place. All require face masks, physical distancing from people not in your household, and staying home if individuals are sick, have symptoms of COVID-19, or have tested positive for COVID-19 in the past 10 days, per state mandate. Check with each individual attraction to verify. For websites and contact information, search attractions here.
Are masks required at attractions?
All attractions and businesses require face masks, physical distancing from people not in your household, and staying home if individuals are sick, have symptoms of COVID-19, or have tested positive for COVID-19 in the past 10 days, per state mandate.
Do attractions require reservations?
Some attractions are limiting the number of admissions and are requiring reservations. Check with each individual attraction to verify their procedure. For websites and contact information, search attractions here.
Are spas & salons open in Salt Lake City?
Spas and salons are allowed to open if they follow the state mandate for face masks, physical distancing, and staying home if sick or experiencing COVID-19 symptoms. Check with each individual business to verify. For websites and contact information, search spas and salons search spas and salons here.
Are stores open for shopping in Salt Lake City?
Most of Salt Lake's stores are open with safety protocols in place. All require face masks, physical distancing from people not in your household, and staying home if individuals are sick, have symptoms of COVID-19, or have tested positive for COVID-19 in the past 10 days, per state mandate. Check with each individual store to verify. For websites and contact information, search shopping here.
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Tours & Experiences
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Nightlife & Entertainment
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Outdoor Recreation & Parks
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Getting Outside
Salt Lake is known for amazing access to outdoor recreation. There are so many ways to enjoy our scenic outdoors: from biking and hiking to scenic drives you can enjoy local, state, or national parks.
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State & National Parks
With over 60 national and state parks only a few hours away, Salt Lake is the perfect place to begin or unwind from your adventures in the great, wild West.
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Cycling the City & Nearby Canyons
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Scenic Drives
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