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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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. 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?

Many 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.

The Salt Lake County Health Director, Dr. Dunn, recommends wearing respirators, such as KN95s, instead of cloth masks, if possible.

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 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. 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. Some may 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. Check with each individual store to verify. For websites and contact information, search shopping here.

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.