Unique Attractions of Utah

Temple Square - SLC

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Temple square is visited by people from all over the world –it is one of SLC most popular tourist destinations.

With over 20 places of interest right in one city block you can see why Temple Square draws people from all walks of life and religions.

It is also reasonably priced all the exhibits are FREE – and if you enjoy historical building and revisiting history you will not be disappointed in your visit.

You can take a guided tour or walk through the ground and enjoy the beauty on your own or with a tour guide.

The places of interest are numerous – all within a comfortable walking distance.

• The Salt Lake Temple

The building is situated in the heart of temple square with it walls of granite it is considered a world wide icon to people of the LDS faith. It took an astounding 40 years to build the temple – 1853 – 1893; the pioneers who settled the valley sacrificed their time and materials to see this temple built

Links of Interest:

http://www.ldschurchtemples.com/saltlake/

http://www.utah.com/cities/slc_walking.htm

http://www.lightplanet.com/mormons/temples/salt_lake_temple_history.html

• The South Visitors Center

• Just south of the temple, this building contains everything a visitor may want to know about the area. The Visitors Center is staffed by volunteers who answer visitors' questions about the temple. Opened seven days a week, hours from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.

• The North Visitors Center
  
  
  • This building is home to an impressive, 11-foot statue of Jesus Christ known as The Christ. Visitors can also view films about Mormon history and beliefs as well as other exhibits and works of art.Opened seven days a week, hours from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
    
    
• Assembly Hall

• Built in 1877, the Assembly Hall is used today for free weekend concerts featuring local and international artists. If you happen to visit on a Friday or Saturday evening, the concerts are free only those eight years of age and older are admitted.
  
  

• Salt Lake Tabernacle

• Home of the world-famous Mormon Tabernacle Choir, the Tabernacle. It’s an architectural and acoustic wonder it was built without even a nail. The famous organ at the front of the Tabernacle contains 11,623 pipes, making it one of the largest and richest-sounding organs in the world, and the building was constructed so that even the drop of a pin at the front of the building can be heard at the back. Open For Daily Tours
  

• Family History Library

• From the North Visitors' Center, cross West Temple and go south to the Family History Library, which gives visitors access to the world's largest collection of genealogical resources. If you have time, plan to spend an hour or two researching information on your own ancestors; you don’t need to be LDS, your family members can be of any faith or ethnicity. You may be surprised at what you find while researching your ancestors’. Opened Monday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Tuesday-Saturday 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
  

• Deuel Pioneer Log Home

• North of the Family History Library is the Deuel Pioneer Log Cabin, which gives visitors a glimpse into pioneer life. It is typical of the homes built in the Salt Lake Valley after it was settled in 1847, the very first of which was built nearby by William Henry Deuel.
  
  

• Museum of Church History and Art

• This museum features numerous hands-on exhibits, such as covered wagons like those used by the original pioneers. A model log home demonstrates the look and feel of some of the first houses in Salt Lake City. Visitors can also see an 1830 edition of The Book of Mormon, as well as historical actors, films, and demonstrations. Opened Monday-Friday 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., on weekends and holidays 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

• Conference Center

• Located just north of the temple, the Conference Center of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints contains a 21,000-seat auditorium and an 850-seat theater. Free, guided tours of the Conference Center are available daily from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. During renovation of the Tabernacle, Music and the Spoken Word is recorded here each Sunday at 9:30 a.m. (Visitors must be seated by 9:15 a.m.) The Conference Center is occasionally home to other events, so you might want to consider calling (800) 240-0075 for information before visiting.

• Relief Society Building

• Housing church offices and a resource center for visitors. The Relief Society is the oldest women's organization in the world and an important part of the LDS faith, focusing on strengthening of home and family. The resource center, located on the lower level, offers visitors great ideas how to achieve that goal.
  
  Hours are Monday-Friday 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
  

• Church Office Building

• Standing at 28 stories, the building dominates the Temple Square-area skyline. Visitors are welcome to take an elevator to the 26th floor, which houses an observation deck. Hours are Monday through Friday 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (5:00 p.m. during summer months).
  

• Brigham Young Historic Park

• This small park was once part of pioneer and Mormon leader Brigham Young's farm. During the summer, the park hosts concerts each Tuesday and Friday evening. Seating is provided, but you can also bring blankets or chairs. Hours 8:00 p.m. in June and July; 7:30 p.m. in August.
  

• Mormon Pioneer Memorial Monument

• Mormon Pioneer Memorial Monument, honors more than 6,000 pioneers who died crossing the plains between 1847 and 1869. It is also home to the gravesite of Brigham Young, under whose leadership the Mormon pioneers traveled from Illinois to Utah and established a rich society and culture here.

• Social Hall Heritage Museum

• The Social Hall was where the first residents of Salt Lake City gathered to relax, unwind from their labors, be with friends, and enjoy singing and dancing. Today the remains of this building are preserved in a museum which shows a different side of pioneer life. Hours from Monday through Friday 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. and Saturday 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Admission is free.

• Beehive House

• Brigham Young's mansion residence. The mansion has been beautifully restored and serves as a museum offering tours showing what life was like for the Young family back in 1855. Tours are free and available Monday-Saturday, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., beginning every 10 minutes.

• Lion House

• Another one of Brigham Young's residences. Today the building operates as social center and has a restaurant on the street level called the Lion House Pantry, featuring home style meals and baked goods. The Lion House is open Monday-Saturday 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
  

• Joseph Smith Memorial Building

• .Originally constructed in 1911, this building is dedicated to Joseph Smith, founder of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and houses several attractions of interest. With free advance tickets (Call 1-866-LDS-TIKS), visitors can view an hour-long film called Joseph Smith: Prophet of the Restoration. The building also houses the Family Search Center, which offers visitors another opportunity to research the lives of their ancestors with plenty of volunteer help to aid them. Two excellent restaurants, The Roof and The Garden, occupy the top floor of the building, which also offers great views of the Salt Lake Temple other Temple Square attractions. The Joseph Smith Memorial Building is open Monday-Saturday 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.