Top 10 Free Things To Do and Attractions in Park City

"The Salt Lake City Plaza Hotel represents an excellent lodging choice for tourists and business travelers alike. Located immediately at Temple Square, this hotel offers minimized walking distances to the Square itself, as well as the Family Research Library, LDS Conference Center, and Salt Palace Convention Center. Within the hotel, all of its guest rooms boast handsome d--cor accented with overtones of classic European style."

"(My favorite pizza place in the whole city – you must try the pizza with the buffalo mozzarella.) Then rent some SLC Green Bikes and bike over to Temple Square. I like to go here for lunch because it can get crazy busy for dinner and reservations are not accepted. Don’t forget to stop over for some gelato next door. Also, if it is winter, you really do not want to bike."

"Red Butte Garden and Arboretum contain a botanical garden, arboretum, and an amphitheater. Located in the foothills of the Wasatch Range, this scenic botanic garden spreads over 100 acres. Therefore, it is filled with exciting trails for hikers, joggers, and walkers."

"The State Capitol is found, perhaps unsurprisingly, on Capitol Hill, and is the symbol of the state of Utah. The building is 300 feet above the rest of the city, which means that it can be seen from many different vantage points, and is designed in the Neo-Classical style. The building is topped with a dome and the inside of the capitol is furnished with marble."

"Set 300 feet above the city at the north end of State Street, on Capitol Hill, is the Utah State Capitol. This towering, neoclassical, domed building houses the House of Representatives, Senate, and Supreme Court of Utah. The interior is known for its marble rotunda, the Golden Room (the Governor's reception room), and a small gallery with changing exhibits."

"The famous Mormon Tabernacle Choir performs every Sunday morning (usually in the Tabernacle) free of charge at 9:30 am. (You must be in the seats at 9:15 and we suggest getting there around 8:45.) Honestly, it is phenomenal. If you are not visiting Salt Lake on a Sunday, check out the schedule here. There are often free organ concerts or other events that are quite remarkable."

"Performing for more than 100 years, Mormon Tabernacle Choir or The Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square is a part of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. This is one of the top tourist attractions in Salt Lake City, so you can’t miss it. No, you don’t need to be religious to enjoy these mind-blowing melodies play by a group of talented people."

"This is the best way to continue your journey to discover the history and culture of Mormons. In the shadow of the mountains, you’ll find the well-kept This is the Place Heritage Park, a park whose name references the phrase Bingham Young used when he arrived in Salt Lake City and chose it as the place of choice for the Mormon religion. Here you’ll find Heritage Village – a reconstruction of a 19th century Mormon village – and the Statuary Walk, a walk along a path lined with statues evoking characters and episodes from Mormon history."

"Ever wondered what it would be like to visit Utah over 150 years ago?. At This Is The Place Heritage Park, costumed actors roam the recreated pioneer settlement, giving lessons to visitors in the one-roomed schoolhouse, or offering a shave in the barber shop. The interactive experience invites families to get in on the old-fashioned action with activities like carding wool and pony rides."

"The federal government operated the Utah State Prison here for nearly a century before the city redesigned and repurposed the site as a public park. This giant space has everything you need for a family or community party, a sports event (see: basketball court donated by the Utah Jazz), or just a morning cardio workout—the 1.38-mile road encircling the park features a 16-foot-wide inside lane for walkers, runners, cyclists, roller-bladers, and skate-ski trainers. Set up a picnic near the large, duck-filled pond, or follow the sidewalk on the park’s west edge under 1300 East and explore Hidden Hollow’s meandering paths, native vegetation, and rushing Parley’s Creek."

"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 soccer fields and a duck pond to expansive green areas and picnic shelters."

"Located in Salt Lake City’s Sugar House neighborhood, Sugar House Park is a 110-acre park (the largest park in the city). And this is an ideal place to visit your family and kids. Especially, many people visit this park for snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, sledding on hills, and many other winter activities in the winter months."

"While adjacent Tanner Park is popular with the dog-owner set, most people drive right by on I-80 as they enter Parley’s Canyon, never considering that the gully to the south is home to a lovely stream and network of trails at Parley’s Historic Nature Park. There are a few designated off-leash dog areas within the park, with other areas that are on-leash-only or are dog-free. This helps balance the needs of the various people and four-leggeds who visit—and keeps certain areas quieter for those who want to take in the natural areas and nooks within the park."

"Visit the site of the 2002 Olympic ski jumping, bobsledding, skeleton, Nordic combined and luge events, which continues to host national competitions. There are 10m, 20m, 40m, 64m, 90m and 120m Nordic ski-jumping hills as well as a bobsled-luge run. The US Ski Team practices here year-round – in summer, the freestyle jumpers land in a bubble-filled jetted pool, and the Nordic jumpers on a hillside covered in plastic. Call for a schedule; it's free to observe."

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"I am insanely picky when it comes to Chinese restaurants because a lot of them are just okay. Ordered some take out and was incredibly surprised and deli..."

"An excellent restaurant in which to dine if you enjoy Japanese cuisine is Yellowfin Grill & Sushi Bar. This colorful restaurant in The Commons at Sugarhouse serves a range of Japanese classics, such as sushi and sashimi. The restaurant has a contemporary design and a patio for those who wish to dine outdoors."

"The rolls were delicious and the service was above par, or real good.I am satisfied with this restaraunts overall performance and wish..."

"The federal government operated the Utah State Prison here for nearly a century before the city redesigned and repurposed the site as a public park. This giant space has everything you need for a family or community party, a sports event (see: basketball court donated by the Utah Jazz), or just a morning cardio workout—the 1.38-mile road encircling the park features a 16-foot-wide inside lane for walkers, runners, cyclists, roller-bladers, and skate-ski trainers. Set up a picnic near the large, duck-filled pond, or follow the sidewalk on the park’s west edge under 1300 East and explore Hidden Hollow’s meandering paths, native vegetation, and rushing Parley’s Creek."

"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 soccer fields and a duck pond to expansive green areas and picnic shelters."

"Located in Salt Lake City’s Sugar House neighborhood, Sugar House Park is a 110-acre park (the largest park in the city). And this is an ideal place to visit your family and kids. Especially, many people visit this park for snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, sledding on hills, and many other winter activities in the winter months."

"This “secret garden”, on a side street in the middle of town, is one of Salt Lake’s gems. Carved and curated by Mormon bishop and businessman Thomas Battersby Child Jr in the late 1940s, the garden is an arguably unsettling tribute to the man’s life and religion, featuring stone-carved sculptures and engravings portraying Biblical stories and church history. Highlights include a curious Joseph Smith Sphinx, an unflattering self-portrait by Child, a sacrificial altar and random carved body parts strewn here and there.749 East 500 South, +1 801 582 0432, gilgalgarden.org."

"Thomas Child built Gilgal Garden in the mid 1900s as a way “to give physical form to his deep-felt beliefs.” This small garden, tucked away in a non-descript street in the Liberty Wells neighborhood, is a wacky, weird, and yet beautiful place. Strewn across moss-covered hills lay some of the most abstract sculptures of arms, legs, hearts, and verses from the Bible. If you need a break from traffic and screaming kids, spend an hour or so meandering around this unique corner of Salt Lake City and have your eyes and minds opened."

"Gilgal Sculpture Garden was envisioned, designed, and created by Thomas Battersby Child, Jr. in the mid-twentieth century. Tucked in the middle of the block behind houses and businesses, Gilgal Sculpture Garden contains 12 original sculptures and over 70 stones engraved with scriptures, poems, and literary texts. The public is invited to visit the garden seven days a week."

"Diversions include lounging on beach chairs and around the fire pits making up the Canyons Village ski beach, enjoying live music, roasting s’mores at the Umbrella Bar (Saturdays at 3 p.m.), and mingling with Park City Mountain Patrol’s cute rescue pups (Fridays at 4:30 p.m.). Dinner, games, and dessert at Kimball Junction"

"One can explore the mining trails with a tour from Park City Mine Adventure, or go back in time at the Park City Museum, which was once the City Hall and is still home to Utah’s Territorial Jail, although no longer in function. Day 2: Ski Park City & Après On Mountain"