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Why visit 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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Best Things to Do

The great outdoors, fantastic museums, your chance to try Olympic activities: Salt Lake City is an eclectic city. Here are the best 15 things to do.

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Transportation

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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Free Things to Do

You can get a taste of what makes Salt Lake so special at these 14 free attractions.

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Best Neighborhoods

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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These are the 10 best day trips from Salt Lake City, whether you're looking for museums and history or outdoor adventures.

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