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Salt Lake City Vacations, Hotels and Upscale Travel Packages
Combining the amenities of a major metropolitan area with the friendliness of a small, western city, Salt Lake City is an ideal location for group travel. A beautiful, safe, and vibrant city, Salt Lake combines unparalleled access to natural recreation, a bustling economy, dynamic nightlife, remarkable history, warm hospitality, and Utah's Greatest Snow on Earth.
Salt Lake lies in a mountain valley with the Wasatch Mountains to the east and north. The Oquirrh (pronounced "oaker") Mountains border the western edge of the valley. Salt Lake's official elevation is 4,330 feet/1,320 meters above sea level. The city is situated on land once covered by the prehistoric Lake Bonneville. This ancient lake existed within portions of Utah, Nevada, and Idaho, with an elevation rising from 4,200 feet to 5,200 feet (1,280 meters to 1,585 meters) at some points. The eastern and northern portions of the city are located on a series of terraces, or former beaches, which are known locally as "the benches.
Ski Resorts: Total Ski Salt Lake Resorts – 6,950 skiable acres. Salt Lake resorts receive 500 inches of snow annually
There are really only two things you need to know about Salt Lake. First: you can get from anyplace in Salt Lake to any other place in no time at all. That's good news, because, second, there are a whole bunch of places you're going to want to visit, and you're not going to want to waste any time getting there.
You can enjoy the animal antics and winged wonders at the zoo or aviary. Hop aboard a sunset dinner cruise on the Great Salt Lake, or take in a concert by the world-famous Mormon Tabernacle Choir. Or visit one of fifteen national parks and monuments, all within a day's drive. You'll run out of steam long before you run out of options.
Add some educational experiences to your Salt Lake trip with excursions to Dinosaur museums, art galleries, or world-class ballet, opera, and symphony performances. No matter the season, you'll find something to add a little enlightenment to your Salt Lake experience.
Salt Lake City Visitors Bureau
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