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Sights in Salt Lake City

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Front Lobby of Joseph Smith Building containing Family Search Center

Front Lobby of Joseph Smith Building containing Family Search Center

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Salt Lake City has many interesting sights that are tied to the history of the Mormon Church. Many of the Mormon historic sights offer guided tours, visitor centers, and similar facilities. Beyond the LDS heritage, there are plenty of great places to visit. The University of Utah campus features wonderful public spaces, historic buildings, and great museums. The downtown area of the city has numerous historic structures and photogenic buildings, along with wonderful public art. Use the futuristic light rail system and the well-engineered bus system to get out and about without the car.

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Mormon Pioneer Memorial Monument

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The gravesite of Brigham Young and other early Mormon pioneers. Open daily. Location: 140 East First Avenue.

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Trolley Square

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The former car barns of the Utah Light & Railway Company, this beautiful historic complex is now a trendy shopping center. Located east-side downtown area.

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Heber Valley Historic Railroad

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A journey on a historic train across Heber Valley, around Deer Creek Lake, and through Provo Canyon. Charters and group rates available.

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Utah's Hogle Zoo

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Enjoy an animal adventure and see hundreds of exotic animals including bears, elephants, giraffes, snakes and tigers. Expansion and renovation is being done at the zoo as well as a new amphitheatre for bird shows and live music.  The baby tigers are a newest attraction along with the red pandas and baby orangutan. The new elephant habitat is scheduled to be finished June 2005 and will provide better viewing and much more space. 

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Historic Temple Square

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Mormon Tabernacle Choir Building
Mormon Tabernacle Choir Building
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Within a lushly landscaped, ten-acre refuge in downtown Salt Lake City stands the multi spired Salt Lake Temple; the Tabernacle, home of the Mormon Tabernacle Choir and organ; the Assembly Hall; monuments; and Visitors' Centers with presentations about the beliefs and history of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Free tours daily 9:00am to 9:00pm. 50 West North Temple. (801) 240-4872

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Family Search Center

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Front Lobby of Joseph Smith Building containing Family Search Center
Front Lobby of Joseph Smith Building containing Family Search Center
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Discover some fascinating people - your ancestors. The Family Search Center's collection of compiled genealogical data on 150 computers and a friendly, supportive staff will make your genealogical quest an exciting event. Admission is free. Open 9:00 am to 9:00 pm Mon-Sat. Joseph Smith Memorial Building, 15 East South Temple Street. (801) 240-4085

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Family History Library

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The world's largest collection of genealogical records. Founded in 1894. Open to the public at no charge to assist them in tracing their family histories. Collection includes over 2 million rolls of microfilmed records; 711,000 microfiche; 278,000 books; several electronic data files. Open on Monday from 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Tuesday through Saturday from 7:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. .

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address:35 North West Temple
tel:(801) 240-2331

Museum of Church History & Art

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The Museum offers interpretive exhibits about Latter-day Saint history from 1820 to the present. Exhibits feature artifacts, models, art and documents. Also available are free tours, movies and a gift shop. Open daily. Free admission.

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address:45 North West Temple.
tel:(801) 240-3310

The Beehive House

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Beehive House, Home of Brigham Young
Beehive House, Home of Brigham Young
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Built in 1854 and formerly the home of Brigham Young, the Beehive House is a National Historic Landmark. Restored and furnished with original pieces and period artifacts. Free tours daily.

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address:67 East South Temple

Clarke Planetarium

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Star shows, laser/music concerts, IMAX theaters, science exhibits, and Planetarium Store. Great location for special events, receptions, and meetings. Groups up to 500.

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tel:(801)456-7827
address:110 south 400 west

The Church Office Building

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The COB is the tallest structure in SLC, and is the world-wide headquarters of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Two observation decks on the 26th floor, open free to the public, provide breathtaking views of the mountains and valley. (801) 240-2190

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address:50 East North Temple.

Brigham Young Monument

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The Great Salt Lake
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This bronzed statue, just north of the intersection at Main and South Temple Streets, honors the LDS Church leader and pioneer-colonizer, Brigham Young. The monument also pays tribute to the Utah Indians and fur trappers who preceded the Mormon settlers into the Salt Lake Valley.

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Lion House

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Named after the stone lion sculpted for the front porch, this multi-gabled building, once part of the Brigham Young residence, was built in 1856. The charming rooms on the upper levels are now used for weddings and other parties (no tours). On the lower level is a public cafeteria, The Pantry.(801) 363-5466

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address:63 East South Temple.

The Deuel Log Home

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Built in 1847, this pioneer home is one of the first log homes built in the S. L. Valley. It now stands across from Temple Square between the Museum of Church History & Art and the Family History Library.

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Brigham Young's gravesight

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The Eagle Gate at State Street & South Temple was erected in 1859 to mark the entrance to Brigham Young's property at the mouth of City Creek Canyon. Replaced several times over the years, the present 4,000 lb. Eagle, with a wing span of 20 feet, caps the 76-foot span of Eagle Gate.

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Garden Tours

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Free tours of the gardens surrounding the Church Office Building Plaza are conducted April 31, thru September 30. Mon.-Sat. 10 am, Noon, 2:00 pm, 4:00 pm. Evening tours at 7 pm on Tues., Wed., & Thurs. Meet in the lobby of the Church Office Building. Sunday tours are conducted following the Tabernacle Choir broadcast. Meet at the East gate of Temple Square at 10:15 am. Enjoy an English Cottage garden and many other display gardens. Over 500 varieties of flowers planted. Receive free brochure listing the plants. (801) 240-5916

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Pioneer Trolley

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Take a free 15-minute ride on an open-air trolley while hostesses present an overview of sites to visit and things to do on beautiful Temple Square and vicinity. 6 on/off stops. Monday thru Saturday 10 am to 4 pm. Summer only. (801) 240-6279

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Gardner Village

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The Gardner Mill was built in 1877. It has been restored and houses Country Furniture and Archibald's Restaurant. Historic homes renovated into quaint shops surround the mill.

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Brigham Young Historic Park

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Recently developed at the corner of State Street and Second Aveenue, the Brigham Young Historic Park provides an oasis in the center of downtown. The creek flowing from City Creek Canyon, piped underground for years, has been brought above ground again, and runs the large water wheel which is the centerpiece of the park. Statues add additional charm, and free concerts are performed Tuesday and Friday evenings during June, July and August.

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Red Butte Garden and Arboretum

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 Red Butte Garden is to the south end of the campus of the University of Utah.  The gardens back up against the Wasatch mountains and provide views of the valley below.  The lush gardens house innumerable amount of plants and flowers both those native to Utah and those foreign.  Activities abound for children and adults alike to help entertain and educate about nature, animals, conservation and preservation.  The beauty is unsurpassed and serene if you simply want to sit on a bench and relax.  There are trails for miles and areas to mountain bike up more..

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address:300 Wakara Way
tel:801-581-4747

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