Located at the base of the Wasatch Mountains and extending to the picturesque shore of the Great Salt Lake, the capital of Utah, Salt Lake City, is a modern metropolitan city in the center of a metropolitan area that is home to over a million residents. It is a clash between city and nature, thus offering one of the most suggestive landscapes that any American city can offer. Its proximity to wild nature attracts its inhabitants as well as visitors throughout the year. Fall and Salt Lake City are fantastic and something to try. The breezes from the nearby Canyon whisper across the earth on hot summer afternoons and make the evenings immensely comfortable. The snowy winter days are made more than tolerable since the temperatures do not drop too deep.
In recent times, this (relatively small) city has emerged as a cultural and economic center of the immense large basin located between the Sierra Nevada and the Rocky Mountains of California. The 2002 Winter Olympics changed the character of this place in a surprising way. It is a very popular destination for winter sports. Here we will take a look at what this city has to offer tourists.
In the city center, the Mormon Church is located in the center of a beautifully carved four-square complex called Temple Square. Downtown visitors will also appreciate the new shopping and commercial complex; City Creek and the picturesque streets surrounding restaurants, bars, theaters and other places.
If you want to leave the city behind for the tranquility and serenity of nature, look no further than the cold canyons called Wasatch Front Mountains. These are full of extraordinary topography, all types of flora and fauna, fantastic hiking trails and tons of adventures. Located a short distance from the city, they offer a great place to get away for the weekend.
The city's Olympic legacy is still strong; The theme "Light the fire inside" of the 2002 Winter Games is still present everywhere. They helped put Salt Lake City on the tourist map, yet there are many ways to experience the excitement of the games.
The city also has its inland sea and it is possible to explore the Great Salt Lake area on foot, by bicycle or by car. If you are looking to explore in detail, a bicycle is recommended. If you are visiting in the summer, you can take a float off the many beaches located on the island of Antelope - the water is so full of salt that you cannot sink.
The Utah Natural History Museum is also worth a visit. This building grabs you the moment you see its copper and granite shape sparkling over the eastern hills of Salt Lake City. Its dazzling exterior is only a prelude to a gold mine of interesting exhibits on earth, sky, water and life in the West.
