Salt Lake City Travel Facts
The Basics
City Name: Salt Lake City
Where is it located?: Salt Lake City is located in Utah, which is one of the mountain states
Why do people go there?: Home to the 2002 Winter Games, this Morman stronghold showed the world Salt Lake City is known for more than just religion. Located in a mountain state, there is easy access to the Rockies and all of the Olympic additions have made this city an even stronger candidate for events in the future.
How do travelers get there?: Bus, drive or fly.
Currency: US Dollar
City Code: 801
Population: 200,000
Languages: English
Travel Information
Neighborhoods: The Avenues, Downtown Salt Lake City, Federal Heights and University of Utah, Glendale, Sugar House
Attractions: Mormans, Skiing, Climbing
Accommodations: Salt Lak City Hostels, Salt Lake City Hotels
Tourist Office: http://www.visitsaltlake.com/
Off-the-beaten-path: Buffalo Sculptures, Air Force Museum, SnowBasin Ski Resort
Health Issues: None
Tips for Visiting
When to go: Winter is good if you like the snow, otherwise, try for late spring or early fall:
City Specific Events: Sundance Film Festival, International Sportsman’s Expo, Annual Easter Jeep Safari, Great Salt Lake Bird Festival, Utah Arts Festival
How to get around?: Bus, walk or ski.
Good to know: Salt Lake City is called the Crossroads of the West because of its transcontinental railroad.
Cheapest airport to fly into: The cheapest airport to fly into Salt Lake City is the Salt Lake City International Airport.
Need more information?: Check out the Salt Lake City travel guide for more on what to see, where to stay, and how to get there.
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