Salt Lake City, Utah — Overview
Salt Lake City, the capital of Utah, boasts a spectacular setting. Cradled in a natural basin below the Wasatch Mountains and extending to the southern shore of the Great Salt Lake, its allure is evident. This must certainly have been true in 1847 when Mormon Pioneer Brigham Young arrived here and established the famous home of The Church Of The Latter Day Saints. While Salt Lake City is intrinsically linked to the temple erected at the heart of Temple Square, the city has followed its own trajectory since the arrivals of the Mormons over 160 years ago. These days the opportunity for exceptional hiking in summer and snow sports in winter lures countless visitors to a flourishing city that confounds the expectations of many with an excitingly diverse array of restaurants, nightlife, art and culture.
