Flights to Salt Lake City arrive at the Salt Lake City International Airport, which is only ten minutes from downtown. It is one of the major hubs to the west with 10 airlines scheduling daily Salt Lake City flights. While waiting for flights to Salt Lake City, visitors can stop in one of the airport shops or eat at one of the many restaurants. One of the highlights is the Squatters Airport Pub, which originates from Squatters Pub Brewery from downtown. You can also pass the time by logging into the airport's free Wi-Fi until you are ready to board. For visitors with children, you can take your kids to one of the play areas in the concourses.

Salt Lake City Weather

You can experience any of the four seasons, depending on when you choose one of the Salt Lake City flights. Weather can change in a moment, so it is advised that you wear layers for the best comfort. You will find plenty of snow for skiing in the winter, but the temperatures are not as cold as you might expect. Flights to Salt Lake City experience minimal delay due to the aggressive runway cleaning procedures of the airport. Colors are vibrant in the autumn and summer can be hot.

Getting Around Salt Lake City

Parking is limited downtown and expensive; if you are looking for cheap travel, you might want to consider public transportation to get around Salt Lake City. If you want to get a car for hire, you will find plenty of options with agencies at the airport. If you choose not to hire a car for your visit, you will still have plenty of options for touring the city. The Utah Transit Authority consists of buses and rail travel and has stops all around the city, including the ski resorts. If you are staying at one of the resorts outside of town, you can even leave your car at the park and hop on board the public transit to go downtown. You also have the option of a taxi for door-to-door service.

Salt Lake City Attractions

Salt Lake City is known for its skiing and beautiful national parks, but there are plenty of other things to occupy you.

• Historic Temple Square, the most popular attraction in Salt Lake City and located downtown, it has nearly 20 buildings related to Mormon history
• Marmalade District, located on the west side of Capitol Hill, where you can tour many of the original pioneer homes
• Governor's Mansion, located on East South Temple Street, the historic building was built in 1902 and now serves as the governor's home with guided tours offered
• Bingham Canyon Mine, located 28 miles southwest of the city, provides exhibits and information about the history of mining in the Salt Lake City area
• State Capitol, located on the north part of State Street, guided tours are offered to see the inside and the beautiful grounds

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