Things to do in Salt Lake County

If you’re in search of a resort near Snowbird, choose the Snowbird Ski Resort, and you won’t regret it. With the longest ski season in Utah, Snowbird Ski Resort invites skiers and snowboarders alike to hit the trails and carve up all 100 trails and 3,240 vertical feet of terrain on this massive snow mountain.

This Utah gem is among the most scenic places in the area to book ski vacation packages, and its picture-worthy weather and powder-light snow make the 2,200 acres of skiable terrain an absolute pleasure.

Solitude Mountain Resort is frequently praised as one of Utah’s hidden gems. Visit this mountain resort to enjoy year-round adventure sports, magnificent scenery, a pedestrian-only village and varied culinary experiences. Located on the slopes of Big Cottonwood Canyon, Solitude Mountain is just a short drive from Salt Lake City, yet its welcoming charm makes you feel worlds away.

Salt Lake Temple, with its towering spires, is the centrepiece of Temple Square. This temple is of central importance to members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS), as well as being of huge interest to visitors who are keen to learn about the area's history and who appreciate its stunning architecture. Other buildings likely to attract include the Tabernacle building, the central office of the Mormon faith, the Mormon Pioneer Memorial and Beehive House. The 14 hectares of Temple Square also contain green gardens and vibrant flowerbeds, making it a pleasant hangout spot in the summertime. You can follow a tour of the gardens from Main Street Plaza, free of charge.

Visit the massive Conference Center, which hosts the semiannual General Conference of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Take a tour to learn more about the center and the Mormon Church.

Shop in an unforgettable setting at City Creek Center in Salt Lake City. Enjoy an open-air shopping experience in any season under the center’s fully retractable glass roof. Come here to shop in dozens of stores, have lunch or just take a stroll in a unique setting.