Spend a Day in Salt Lake City

Most people visiting Park City will fly into and out of the Salt Lake City International Airport, located just about an hour away. On your way into or out of town, take some time to explore all that Salt Lake City has to offer. From great shopping centers and popular family entertainment venues to historical and cultural attractions, Salt Lake City is filled with exciting and interesting areas that you will want to explore while you are in town.

Trolley Square is one of Salt Lake City's premiere shopping destinations. You can spend a few hours shopping to your heart's delight for fabulous items to take back home and enjoy at more than ninety great shops. Some of the stores you will find in Trolley Square include Black Chandelier, Sagebrush Gallery, Sharper Image, Gap Kids, Pottery Barn, Banana Republic, and other popular retailers. You can also find a variety of great restaurants at Trolley Square, such as the Desert Edge Brewery at the Pub, the Green Street Social Club, the Hard Rock Cafe, the Old Spaghetti Factory, and many others.

Temple Square is a walled section of downtown Salt Lake City that draws in several million visitors each year. Inside the walls of Temple Square, you will find the Mormon Tabernacle, Assembly Hall, famous statues, beautiful gardens, and more. You can also spend time exploring your family history at the Family History Library. Regardless of your religious background, you will love spending time learning more about the Mormon religion and the history of Salt Lake City with a tour of Temple Square.

You can enjoy a laid back afternoon in Salt Lake City with some time at the famous Hogle Zoo. The Hogle Zoo brings you together with over 1,100 animals from all over the world, representing 250 species from all of the continents. As you explore the beautiful exhibits on this 42 acre zoo, you will find African lions, monkeys and other primates, bears, reptiles, elephants, and so much more. The zoo is also home to twenty-one species that are listed on the AZA Species Survival Plan.

Have some family fun and excitement while you are in Salt Lake City by letting loose at the Boondocks Fun Center. At the Boondocks Fun Center, you will find eight acres of pure excitement with 36 holes of miniature golf, a flight and roller coaster simulator, an arcade, batting cafes, indoor laser tag, and much more. After you've worked up an appetite, the Boondocks Fun Center's Back Porch Grill serves up some tasty burgers, sandwiches, pizza, wraps, and other goodies.

Whether you spend your day sightseeing in Salt Lake City's historical or cultural attractions, or letting loose with some of the family friendly attractions, you will have a wonderful experience in Salt Lake City!