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is nestled in a valley at the foot of two mountain ranges—the Wasatch to the east and the Oquirrhs to the west. In spring, the canyons are adorned with wildflowers and impromptu waterfalls. Outdoor enthusiasts will find Salt Lake is the perfect base for countless adventures in nature`s playground. Delight in animal antics and winged wonders. Enjoy a sunset dinner cruise on the Great Salt Lake. Experience a multimedia star show. Travel back in time as you tour an authentic pioneer village. The city is written in the historic buildings of its downtown. The Historic Downtown Salt Lake city Walking Tour identifies 58 historic buildings and sites encompassing over 100 years of the City`s history and architecture. Each building or site is identified with a numbered sign explaining its significance. The striking Hoberman Arch, with its unique, spiralling curtain of steel, has been moved from its original location at Olympic Medals Plaza to Olympic Cauldron Park. Members of the public can now stand in the very same spot where athletes received their medals and superstars belted out songs before crowds of 20,000. Dig up facts about dinosaurs, history, mining, or your very own ancestors. Or, visit one of fifteen national parks and monuments, all within a day`s drive. From Salt Lake`s earliest days, a high priority has been placed on the arts. The nation`s first State Arts Council was organized in Utah in 1899. Once established, theatres were built as quickly as churches. Salt Lake offers first class accommodations, fine dining, noted attractions, historic sites, and great shopping. The city is a thriving cultural center—home to one of the nation`s finest regional symphony orchestras, world-class opera, dance, and theatre companies, an illustrious choir, and myriad art galleries. Salt Lake’s galleries showcase compelling visual art collections, while museums preserve relics of the past, including pioneer artefacts, military aircraft, prehistoric fossils, and fine art. Utah is truly nature`s playground, and Salt Lake is the perfect base for countless adventures. Try your hand at fly-fishing or experience the thrill of rafting on a mighty river. Enjoy hiking or mountain biking in local canyons just minutes from the city center, or in nearby national parks. Explore lush forests on horseback, or journey aloft in a hot-air balloon. If you`re in the mood for relaxation, consider an aerial tour of nearby canyons or North America`s saltiest lake. Salt Lake is the ideal hub for excursions throughout the West. Fifteen national parks and monuments are within a one-day drive from Salt Lake; twelve are located within Utah`s borders. Salt Lake is fast becoming one of America`s foremost destinations—and for good reason. A beautiful, safe, and vibrant city, Salt Lake combines unparalleled access to natural recreation, a bustling economy, dynamic nightlife, remarkable history and warm hospitality.
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