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Address: 4528 W 1700 South, Interstate 15 N, Exit 355, Syracuse, UT 84075-6861
Great Salt Lake's largest island owes its name to John C. Fremont, who hunted antelope there in 1845. Several years later, a herd of 17 bison was introduced to the island, and their descendants now number around 600 and share the island with a variety of other animals, including elk, pronghorn, coyotes, and several species of waterfowl and birds...
Category: Parks & Attractions - Salt Lake City Attractions & Activities
Address: Interstate 80 W, Exit 4, UT
The eerie Bonneville Salt Flats, which stretch out for some 30,000 acres, were formed when Lake Bonneville, a freshwater lake that once covered the entire state, evaporated. Like something out of a science fiction thriller, this vast plain is devoid of life. Each year, after winter floods dissipate, wind sweeps the briny surface until it's as...
Category: Parks & Attractions - Salt Lake City Attractions & Activities
Address: Great Salt Lake Marina, Magna, UT 84044
The largest lake west of the Mississippi River, the Great Salt Lake annually receives mineral-rich floodwater from surrounding mountains, making it more than five times saltier than ocean water. In fact, only the Dead Sea has a higher salt content than this 2000-square mile lake's 15 to 20% salinity. Tourists are encouraged to visit the State Park...
Category: Parks & Attractions - Salt Lake City Attractions & Activities
Address: 2600 E Sunnyside Ave, Salt Lake City, UT 84108
Although it's somewhat small, this zoo houses a wide variety of animals. More than 900 amphibians, birds, mammals, and reptiles from across the world are housed on 42 acres. The zoo's most recent exhibit, Asian Highland, features over 15,000 sq. feet of outdoor habitat with five species of felines. Visitors enjoy birds and plants on exhibit in the...
Category: Parks & Attractions - Salt Lake City Attractions & Activities
Address: 1000 S 900 West, Jordan Park, Salt Lake City, UT 84104-1515
The diverse cultures that have contributed to Salt Lake City's character through the years are honored in this park, which lies along the Jordan River. Visitors will enjoy the quiet atmosphere and the variety of statues, windmills, and gardens that pay tribute to the more than 25 ethnic groups which have settled the Salt Lake area.
Category: Parks & Attractions - Salt Lake City Attractions & Activities
Address: 589 E 1300 South, Salt Lake City, UT 84101
This 80-acre park provides a perfect escape from bustling city life. Jogging trails, playgrounds, and tennis courts offer opportunities to expend extra energy. People looking for a place to relax appreciate the duck ponds and the refreshing fountain, an artistic re-creation of the surrounding mountains. Tracy Aviary can also be found in the park.
Category: Parks & Attractions - Salt Lake City Attractions & Activities
Address: N Temple at 2nd Ave, City Creek Canyon, Salt Lake City, UT 84103
This attractive green space offers a perfect haven for those wishing to escape the hustle and bustle of the downtown area. Cleft by trickling City Creek, the park boasts leafy shade trees, the tranquil Harbor of Beauty pond, and one of Salt Lake City's only "free leash" areas. As you walk through the park, take care to notice the various war...
Red Butte Garden and Arboretum
Category: Parks & Attractions - Salt Lake City Attractions & Activities
Address: 300 Wakara Way, Salt Lake City, UT 84108
Not far from the University of Utah, this 150-acre garden invites guests to relax and enjoy peaceful surroundings. Waterfalls, lush gardens, trails, and ponds are available for all to enjoy. To learn more about the area, visitors may take either a guided or a self-guided tour. During the summer, live concerts are often held.
Category: Parks & Attractions - Salt Lake City Attractions & Activities
Address: 1300 E 2100 South, Salt Lake City, UT 84108-2244
One of Salt Lake City's favorite (and largest) playgrounds, this attractive park has a rather checkered past. Originally, the area was the setting for one of the state's first prisons, an adobe structure in use until 1951. All that currently remains of the prison are a couple of historical markers, and, today, the park offers everything from...
Category: Parks & Attractions - Salt Lake City Attractions & Activities
Address: 589 E 1300 St, Salt Lake City, UT 84105-1111
This fascinating outdoor exhibit is home to hundreds of species of foreign and domestic birds. Entertaining and informative shows are offered during the summer months.
