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Utah is a great place to visit if you enjoy exploring the outdoors. As the state’s capitol city, Salt Lake City is surrounded by beautiful sandstone canyons, sculptured arches and other natural wonders. With 21 national parks and monuments in the area and more than 40 state parks, you can engage in variety of popular sports, such as skiing, hiking, bicycling, camping and fishing. Zion, Bryce Canyon, Capital Reef, Arches and Canyonlands are just a few of the popular parks in the area. Many people also associate the city with Mormons. It is home to the headquarters of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, which is located in Temple Square. Other notable attractions are the Utah Olympic Park and Wasatch National Forest.

Key facts

The Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) is the primary airport that serves the city, and it’s about 10 to 15 minutes from the downtown area. The Utah Transit Authority provides train routes to the airport. In addition to its lively downtown, Park City is a popular city to visit, and is located approximately 30 minutes away from Salt Lake City.

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The Sundance Film Festival is one of the most renowned annual festivals in the United States, and Park City hosts this event every year. Because Salt Lake City has an abundance of snow during the winter months, it's an excellent destination to enjoy skiing. There are several award-winning ski resorts that are located near the downtown area. You can also find well-known breweries and distinguished fine dining establishments.