Utah · the United States

Salt Lake City and Park City

Salt Lake City, Utah’s capital, with Temple Square and the Great Salt Lake, and Park City, a former mining town in the Wasatch Mountains with ski resorts and the 2002 Olympic Park.

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Salt Lake City was founded in 1847 by Mormon pioneers led by Brigham Young in the valley between the Wasatch Mountains and the Great Salt Lake. The city was laid out in wide blocks radiating from Temple Square, the headquarters of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and today is Utah’s capital and the state’s gateway, with one of the busiest airports in the West.

The downtown area includes Temple Square, with the temple and the Tabernacle for the choir, the state capitol on a hill, and museums such as the natural history museum, all close to the mountains. To the west, the Great Salt Lake, a very salty body of water, is visible from Antelope Island, which has bison and salt beaches.

About 50 km away, Park City grew as a silver mining town in the late 19th century and became one of the country’s best-known ski centers. Main Street preserves the buildings from the mining era, and the Park City Mountain and Deer Valley ski areas are right next to town. The 2002 Winter Olympics held events there, and the Olympic Park now welcomes visitors. For more than four decades Park City was home to the Sundance Film Festival.

Winter is the ski season, with light, dry snow; in summer the same mountains offer hiking, mountain biking and outdoor festivals.

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Where Salt Lake City and Park City is

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How to get there: Salt Lake City and Park City

✈ Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) · 8 km to Salt Lake City

Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC), near the capital’s center, has flights across the country and some international services. Park City is about 45 minutes from the airport via I-80, with shuttle vans. Long-distance trains stop in Salt Lake City.

Suggested arrival point: Salt Lake City

Utah · Salt Lake City and Park City Capital Suggested arrival point

Salt Lake City

Capital of Utah, founded by Mormon pioneers in 1847 between the Wasatch Mountains and the Great Salt Lake. Downtown is home to Temple Square, with the temple and tabernacle of the Latter-day Saints, the state capitol on the hill, and, to the west, Antelope Island in the lake. Ski resorts are less than an hour away.

Utah · Salt Lake City and Park City

Park City

A former silver mining town in the Wasatch Mountains, at about 2,100 meters elevation and 50 km from Salt Lake City. Historic Main Street has late 19th-century buildings, and two major ski areas, Park City Mountain and Deer Valley, start at the edge of town. The Utah Olympic Park preserves the venues from the 2002 Winter Games.

The local experience

Things to do in Salt Lake City and Park City

Salt Lake City · Utah · Religious complex

Temple Square

Square in downtown Salt Lake City with the granite temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, the choir tabernacle, gardens and visitors’ centers.

Park City · Utah · Olympic Park

Utah Olympic Park

The venue for ski jumping, bobsled, luge and skeleton events from the 2002 Winter Olympics, where athletes still train. It has museums, viewpoints and activities for visitors.

Salt Lake City · Utah · Historic building

Utah State Capitol

Seat of Utah’s government, built in 1916 on the hill north of downtown, with a dome, marble halls and views over the city and valley. Open for visits.

Park City · Utah · Historic street

Main Street of Park City

The main street of the old mining town, with late 19th‑century wood and brick buildings, the Egyptian Theatre, the local history museum, galleries and restaurants, at the base of the ski runs.

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Salt Lake City · Utah · State park

Antelope Island State Park

The largest island in the Great Salt Lake, connected to the mainland by a causeway, with bison, very salty-water beaches, trails and a historic ranch. It is about an hour from Salt Lake City.

Before you go

Practical information

A little planning leaves more time to enjoy the journey.

When to go

December to March for skiing, with frequent snow in the mountains. June to September for hiking and sightseeing, with hot dry days in the valley and cool temperatures in Park City. Spring and autumn are transitional, with ski areas closed.

The seasons shown are the most usual ones; nature doesn't always follow the calendar.

How many days to stay

Three days allow a day and a half in Salt Lake City and a day and a half in Park City. In winter, people who go to ski typically stay four to seven days.

Which city to stay in

In Salt Lake City, downtown, near Temple Square and the light rail that goes to the airport. In Park City, in the Main Street area, or near the bases of the ski areas. Park City rates rise sharply in winter.

Respect the place

Take your trash with you, follow the signs and support local businesses. In natural areas, follow the visiting guidelines.

Get your questions answered

Frequently asked questions about Salt Lake City and Park City

How many days for Salt Lake City and Park City?

Three days cover Temple Square, the capitol and Antelope Island in Salt Lake City and Main Street and the Olympic Park in Park City. For skiing, plan four to seven days.

Do you need a car in Salt Lake City and Park City?

In downtown Salt Lake City, no: the light rail links the airport to downtown. For Antelope Island, a car is necessary. Park City has city buses that connect Main Street to the ski areas, and shuttle vans run from the airport.

Can you do Salt Lake City to Park City as a day trip?

Yes. Park City is about 50 km away, roughly a 45-minute drive via I-80, and there are buses between the two cities. In winter the road can have snow.

What is the best time to ski in Park City?

January to March, when the snow is usually firmer. Resorts generally open between November and December and close in April, depending on snow.

What time zone are Salt Lake City and Park City in?

Utah’s: UTC-7 in winter and UTC-6 in daylight saving time, from March to November.

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