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.

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Attractions

Salt Lake's attractions run the gamut from sightseeing tours to museums to indie filmhouses…

Amusement Parks & Water Parks

Be sure to save some time for wild rides and adventures. In the summer you'll definitely want to add in…

Zoos & Gardens

Take a walk on the wild side or just relax and enjoy nature in Salt Lake. Exotic animals, wildflowers…

Kids at the Loveland Living Planet Aquarium

Things to Do with Kids

Utah’s remote mountains and deserts may hog the front of most of the state postcards, but families…

Historic Sites

From the time the pioneers settled in the Salt Lake Valley in 1847, and even before, Salt Lake has had a rich…

Free Things to Do

Free activities in Salt Lake

Historic Temple Square

Historic Temple Square and the headquarters of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (Mormons) are…

The Great Salt Lake

As the largest natural lake west of the Mississippi River and the largest salt water lake in the western…

Dinosaur Skeleton at Natural History Museum of Utah

Museums

Get enlightened in Salt Lake. Check out the wide variety of museums available for your learning…

Art Galleries

Get enlightened in Salt Lake. Salt Lake's galleries offer a wide variety of artistic styles…

Tours & Experiences

There's so much to do in Salt Lake it can be overwhelming to decide. If you are looking for a packaged…

Discount Passport

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3 girls walking in sunlit alley with murals

Mural Tour

Discover the soul of Salt Lake by taking a tour of the murals scattered across the valley. You'll…

LGBTQ

Salt Lake City is very diverse and friendly with the LGBTQ community. View events and resources.

Arts & Culture

Get enlightened in Salt Lake. Add some educational experiences to your Salt Lake trip with excursions to…

Shopping

Salt Lake City and shopping have gone hand in hand for over a century. The first department store in the…

Hiking

Salt Lake City is synonymous with outdoor adventure. With the Wasatch Mountain range providing a surreal…

Biking

Utah is truly nature's playground—and Salt Lake is the perfect base camp. Just minutes from…

Family Hiking near Snowbird in Little Cottonwood Canyon

Mountains

Salt Lake City is an outdoor adventurer’s dream. Bordered by the Great Salt Lake and the snow-capped…

National Parks, Monuments & Recreation Areas

Did you know there are over 20 national parks and monuments within a few hours' drive make Salt Lake?

Outdoor Recreation

Utah is truly nature's playground—and Salt Lake is the perfect base camp.Enjoy hiking and…

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…

Fishing & Wildlife

Utah is truly nature's playground—and Salt Lake is the perfect base camp. Even though Salt Lake…

Rafting & Kayaking

If you want to get deep into the great outdoors, but you want someone who knows what they are doing to take…

Nightlife & Entertainment

As the sun sets over the Oquirrh Mountains, Salt Lake’s bars, clubs, and night spots light up with…

Dance Clubs

Looking for somewhere to shake your booty or do the twist? We have 80s nights, gay bars, and a four-story…

Salt Lake City Concert-goer in the crowd raising their hands

Concerts & Live Music

Salt Lake is alive with music! From homegrown talent to global acts, you can always find a concert to attend…

Gay Bars

Sure, a statue of the Mormon angel Moroni stands prominent watch over downtown Salt Lake City, but he might…

Comedy Clubs

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T h e S a l t L a k e S c e n e

Ballet West's Nutcracker features characters Clara and, of course, the titular nutcracker.

Salt of the Earth

Adam Sklute and Ballet West's Nutcracker

The Salt & Honey gift shop area at the Salt Lake Visitors Information Center

Shopping

Shopping Salt Lake’s Vintage & Boutique Scene

Holidays

Thanksgiving in Salt Lake

Holidays

Celebrate the Holidays in Salt Lake

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Frequently Asked Questions

Get answers to some of Salt Lake City's frequently asked questions below. Check out more FAQs.

COVID-19

What attractions are open in Salt Lake City?

Salt Lake's attractions are open. Face masks may be required at some locations along with other safety measures like 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. Check with each individual attraction to verify what their policies are. For websites and contact information, search attractions here.

Are masks required at attractions?

Some 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. Please follow signage and guidelines at individual attractions and businesses.

Do attractions require reservations?

Some attractions may require 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 open. Some may require face masks, physical distancing, and staying home if sick or experiencing COVID-19 symptoms. Check with each individual business to verify requirements. For websites and contact information, search spas and salons here.