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Salt Lake City

Sparkling Salt Lake City (SLC), with its bluebird skies and powder-dusted mountains, is Utah's capital city. The only Utah city with an international airport, it still manages to emanate a small-town feel. Downtown is easy to get around and fairly quiet come evening. It's hard to grasp that some 1.2 million people live in the metro area. While it's the Mormon equivalent of Vatican City, and the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints (LDS) owns a lot of land, less than half the population are church members. The university and excellent outdoor access have attracted a wide range of residents. A liberal spirit permeates the coffeehouses and yoga classes, where elaborate tattoos are the norm. Foodies find much to love among the multitude of international and organic dining options. And when the trail beckons, it's a scant 45 minutes from the Wasatch Mountains' brilliant hiking and skiing. Friendly people, great food and outdoor adventure – what could be better?


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Salt Lake City has a small-town feel but an international offering of culture, food and outdoor fun. Here's our guide to picking the best district for you.

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Day trips in the Rocky Mountains region are filled with opportunities for hiking, skiing and discovering the region's rich mining history.

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Sparkling Salt Lake City (SLC), with its bluebird skies and powder-dusted mountains, is Utah's capital city, and yet it's very manageable to get around.

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