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Salt Lake City

Salt Lake City, UT, United States of America · Utah

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About Salt Lake City

Salt Lake City, often shortened to Salt Lake or SLC, is the capital and most populous city of the U.S. state of Utah. It is the county seat of Salt Lake County, the most populous county in the state. The population was 199,723 at the 2020 census, while the Salt Lake City metropolitan area has an estimated 1.3 million residents and is the 46th-largest metropolitan area in the United States. It is also part of the larger Salt Lake City–Ogden–Provo combined statistical area, an urban corridor along a 120-mile (190 km) segment of the Wasatch Front with a population of approximately 2.8 million. It is one of the principal urban centers within the Great Basin, along with Reno, Nevada.

Best time
Dec - Mar
Language
English
Currency
USD ($)
Timezone
America/Denver
Population
199,723
Elevation
1,288 m

Local guide

Things to do

Experiences and activities travelers enjoy around the destination.

5 spotsView all
  • AmphitheatreTheatre · Amphitheatre, 400 South, Salt Lake City, UT 84139, United States of America
  • Broadway Center CinemasEntertainment · Broadway Center Cinemas, 111 300 South, Salt Lake City, UT 84111, United States of America
  • The State RoomTheatre · The State Room, 638 State Street, Salt Lake City, UT 84111, United States of America
  • Gallivan Center AmphitheaterTheatre · Gallivan Center Amphitheater, Gallivan Avenue, Salt Lake City, UT 84138, United States of America
  • Gallivan CenterPark · Gallivan Center, 239, Salt Lake City, UT 84111, United States of America

Sightseeing

Top attractions

Landmarks and sights travelers visit around the destination.

5 spotsView all
  • Washington SquarePark · Washington Square, Salt Lake City, Utah, United States of America
  • May We Have PeaceSightseeing · May We Have Peace, 400 South, Salt Lake City, UT 84138, United States of America
  • Library SquarePark · Library Square, 210, Salt Lake City, UT 84111, United States of America
  • Love LoudSightseeing · Love Loud, 252 300 South, Salt Lake City, UT 84111, United States of America
  • The Return of Pink FloydSightseeing · The Return of Pink Floyd, 447 Blair Street, Salt Lake City, UT 84111, United States of America

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FAQs about Salt Lake City

Dec - Mar (Ski) / Jun - Sep

Location

Salt Lake City, UT, United States of America

Salt Lake City, UT, United States of America

40.7596° N, 111.8868° W

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