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The Hampton Inn and Suites convenient location allows you to make the most of your Salt Lake City vacation.
The Winter Olympics made Salt Lake City a prime vacation destination in 2002, and have contributed to the city’s development. Salt Lake City is the headquarters of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS), and many major tourist attractions focus on its history. The downtown area also has some cultural attractions, along with dining and shopping, though stores are closed on Sunday in religious observance.
Downtown Salt Lake City can easily be explored on foot. There is a very workable public bus system, which includes a Free Fare Zone covering down town and Capitol Hill, as well as round-trip service to the ski resorts. The city is based on a grid plan and most street names have a directional and a numerical designation, which describes their location in relation to one of two axes, Main Street and South Temple. Salt Lake's most prominent streets are North Temple, South Temple, and West Temple, all bordering Temple Square. Main Street borders the square's east side.
Salt Lake City is also a prime destination for outdoor enthusiasts. Located between the Wasatch Mountains and the Great Salt Lake, (15 miles) you’ll find great skiing in the winter, (only 40 miles to Park City and Snowbird) and during the other seasons you can enjoy some great hiking, biking and climbing just outside the city.
Temple Square: Dominated by a magnificent temple with six spires, the square is the symbolic heart of the worldwide Church of Jesus Christ of the Latter-Day Saints. Visitors can learn the history of the Mormons, look into their own genealogical background, and attend rehearsals for the Mormon Tabernacle Choir.
International Peace Gardens at Jordan Park: The park honors over 26 different countries in an attempt to foster peace and friendship among all countries.
Great Salt Lake: This 20,000 square mile lake, the second saltiest in the world, is also a wildlife refuge attracting millions of migratory birds every year to the ten islands within it.
This is the Place State Park: Living historic village that recreates daily pioneer life between 1847 and 1869, featuring adobe houses, shops, schools and churches from that time period.
Capitol Theatre: Historic landmark that is home to the Ballet West, Utah Opera and Woodbury Dance Company.
Red Butte Garden: Part of the University of Utah, this scenic garden features more than 150 acres of landscaped grounds and colorful flowers with walking paths and hiking trails. With 25 acres of gardens and 125 undeveloped acres, the grounds here provide many pleasurable hours of strolling. Of special interest are the Perennial, Fragrance, and Medicinal gardens, the Daylily Collection, the Water Pavilion, and the Children's Garden. Lectures -- on everything from bugs to gardening in arid climates, workshops, and concerts are presented regularly.
Children’s Museum of Utah: The museum's goal is to "create the love of learning through hands-on experience," and that's exactly what it does. Children can pilot a jetliner, draw with computers, dig for mammoth bones, or lose themselves in the many other interactive exhibits.
Clark Planetarium: The Hansen Star Theatre and 3-D IMAX Theatre comprise this Salt Lake County facility completed in 2003. The Star Theatre uses state-of-the-art technology to simulate three-dimensional flights through space. In addition, the planetarium is home to the state's only IMAX theater. Hands-on exhibits and science paraphernalia fill the "Wonders of the Universe" Science Store.
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