Must See Sights and Landmarks in Park City Area

"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."

"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."

"The Mormon Temple is one of the most important religious buildings in Salt Lake City and was built in 1893. The building is impressive in style and stature, and is made of granite with three large signature towers at each end. The tallest tower, which is to the east of the building, features a statue covered in gilt which is modeled in the shape of an angel named Moroni who is significant in the Mormon faith."

"The Salt Lake Temple or the Mormon Temple is one of the iconic landmarks in the city. Located on Temple Square (explained above), this temple is designed and built in a unique Mormon style. So, it looks stunning."

"The Mormon Temple, also known as Salt Lake Temple, is an iconic landmark. It is the largest LDS temple on earth, spanning 10 acres and standing at 222 feet tall, taking about 40 years to complete."

"The charmingly named Beehive House was built in 1854 and is known for being the former home of Brigham Young, the leader of the Mormon faith and the previous Governor of Utah. Young lived in the residence alone with his 19 wives and 56 children and the home is designed with features of the Mormon faith in mind. One such feature is the turret of the house that has a beehive as a symbol of the industrious nature of those involved in the Mormon faith."

"The Beehive House was one of many owned by Mormon pioneer leader, Brigham Young. By visiting this thoroughly preserved home, you will get a glimpse into the life he shared with his family at the time he was president of the Mormon Church and territorial governor of Utah in 1854. The name "Beehive" was given to the home due to the beehive sculpture that sits atop the roof."

"The Beehive House, constructed in 1854, was the former official residence of the second LDS Church president Brigham Young. It gets its name from a beehive-shaped sculpture perched on the home."

"The Episcopal congregation of Salt Lake dates back to 1858 - a rather impressive fact, given that Utah's first settlement occurred at the hands of Mormons just 11 years earlier. One of Utah's oldest standing non-Mormon churches and the third oldest Episcopal cathedral in the United States, the Church of St. Mark dates back to the 1870s - quite an unpleasant time for non-Mormons to live in Salt Lake City. Plans for construction were laid in 1858 but, due to the outbreak of the Civil War and insufficient funds, construction was not resumed until 1868, or completed until 1875."

"This small, picturesque park, is tucked away at the bottom of the Avenues neighborhood. It was constructed in the 1920s to honor the soldiers lost in World War I and features several memorials to Utah’s veterans, as well as a replica of the Liberty Bell. Not only is Memory Grove just a few minutes’ walk from downtown, but it also connects to City Creek Canyon which features a winding creekside forest road perfect for walking, running, and cycling, as well as several trails."

"Day 1: Check In & Explore Historic Park City Conveniently located within a short drive of the Salt Lake City International Airport, Park City is a bustling ski town and home to the world-famous film festival, Sundance, as well as the site of the 2002 Winter Olympic Games. Once you’ve checked into your accommodations, grab a bite to eat and explore the historic downtown. With more than 100 restaurants within walking distance, visitors of all palettes will be satisfied by options ranging from steakhouses, to burger joints, to sushi bars."