Mary Ellen’s guidebook - Lots to See & Do

Mary Ellen
Mary Ellen
Mary Ellen’s guidebook - Lots to See & Do

Sightseeing

Step back 150 years on the site of John Wayne’s first movie. Buffalo, antelope, bird-watchers paradise. 50 minutes away driving
55 locals recommend
Antelope Island State Park
4528 W 1700 S
55 locals recommend
Step back 150 years on the site of John Wayne’s first movie. Buffalo, antelope, bird-watchers paradise. 50 minutes away driving
The Temple, built in 1893, is currently undergoing restoration and protection against earthquake. Expect an open-house in 2025.
621 locals recommend
Temple Square
50 N West Temple
621 locals recommend
The Temple, built in 1893, is currently undergoing restoration and protection against earthquake. Expect an open-house in 2025.
The famous Mormon Tabernacle Choir performs live in a world-wide radio and television broadcast every Sunday morning at 9:30 AM and rehearses every Thursday evening at 7:30 PM. The public is welcome to both free of charge and without reservations.
23 locals recommend
The Tabernacle on Temple Square
50 N West Temple
23 locals recommend
The famous Mormon Tabernacle Choir performs live in a world-wide radio and television broadcast every Sunday morning at 9:30 AM and rehearses every Thursday evening at 7:30 PM. The public is welcome to both free of charge and without reservations.
In summer and Christmas season the choir performs in the spacious Conference Center to accommodate the crowds
27 locals recommend
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints Conference Center
60 N Temple
27 locals recommend
In summer and Christmas season the choir performs in the spacious Conference Center to accommodate the crowds
The Library offers free access and assistance to the largest collection of genealogical records in the world
29 locals recommend
Family History Library
35 N West Temple
29 locals recommend
The Library offers free access and assistance to the largest collection of genealogical records in the world
Within walking distance if you don’t mind a steep hill. 5 minute drive
136 locals recommend
Tracy Aviary & Botanical Gardens
589 E 1300 S
136 locals recommend
Within walking distance if you don’t mind a steep hill. 5 minute drive
Free hourly tours, ranked one of the most beautiful state capitols, rocks & rolls on base isolators. 8 minute drive
154 locals recommend
Utah State Capitol
154 locals recommend
Free hourly tours, ranked one of the most beautiful state capitols, rocks & rolls on base isolators. 8 minute drive
Celebrates the many people who left an imprint on Utah from the Spanish Fathers to the native tribes, French trappers and finally the Mormon settlers. 5 minute drive
9 locals recommend
This Is The Place Monument
2601 E Sunnyside Ave
9 locals recommend
Celebrates the many people who left an imprint on Utah from the Spanish Fathers to the native tribes, French trappers and finally the Mormon settlers. 5 minute drive
Pioneer buildings collected into a restored pioneer era village. Includes a Native American show and small rideable replicas of the train engines of 1869. 5 minute drive
136 locals recommend
This Is The Place Heritage Park
2601 Sunnyside Ave S
136 locals recommend
Pioneer buildings collected into a restored pioneer era village. Includes a Native American show and small rideable replicas of the train engines of 1869. 5 minute drive
View the largest man made excavation in the world, which continues to produce copper, silver, gold and now rare earth minerals. 45 minute drive, then a $6 shuttle ride
Rio Tinto Kennecott Visitor Experience
12732 Bacchus Hwy
View the largest man made excavation in the world, which continues to produce copper, silver, gold and now rare earth minerals. 45 minute drive, then a $6 shuttle ride
Spectacular views from the tram at a world class ski resort. 30 minute drive.
34 locals recommend
Snowbird Tram
9385 S Snowbird Center Dr
34 locals recommend
Spectacular views from the tram at a world class ski resort. 30 minute drive.
Now an Artist’s colony, and ski town. Home of the Sundance film festival. 10 more minutes beyond Olympic Park.
31 locals recommend
Park City Main Street Historic District
Main Street
31 locals recommend
Now an Artist’s colony, and ski town. Home of the Sundance film festival. 10 more minutes beyond Olympic Park.
Olympic ski jumps, training center, and museum of 2002 Olympic Games. 30 minute drive.
211 locals recommend
Utah Olympic Park
3419 Olympic Pkwy
211 locals recommend
Olympic ski jumps, training center, and museum of 2002 Olympic Games. 30 minute drive.
When lighted, water pours down it representing a melting ice-sickle. By the Olympic Stadium, within walking distance.
Salt Lake 2002 Olympic Cauldron Park
451 1400 E
When lighted, water pours down it representing a melting ice-sickle. By the Olympic Stadium, within walking distance.
Showcases what surprisingly will grow in this desert valley. 5 minute drive.
229 locals recommend
Red Butte Garden
300 Wakara Way
229 locals recommend
Showcases what surprisingly will grow in this desert valley. 5 minute drive.
35 minute drive. Fun to watch, spectacular to do.
12 locals recommend
Point of the Mountain Flight Park South Side State Recreation Area
North Frontage Road
12 locals recommend
35 minute drive. Fun to watch, spectacular to do.

Entertainment

259 locals recommend
Lagoon Amusement Park
375 North Lagoon Dr
259 locals recommend
83 locals recommend
Hale Center Theatre
9900 Monroe St
83 locals recommend
91 locals recommend
Eccles Theater
131 S Main St
91 locals recommend
23 locals recommend
Desert Star Playhouse
4861 S State St
23 locals recommend
37 locals recommend
Utah Symphony
123 W S Temple
37 locals recommend
11 locals recommend
Ballet West
50 W 200 S
11 locals recommend

Hikes

27 locals recommend
Ensign Peak Trailhead
Ensign Peak Trail
27 locals recommend
64 locals recommend
Bonneville Shoreline Trail
64 locals recommend
7 locals recommend
Living Room
Living Room Trail
7 locals recommend
Site of mining camps and silver boom of the 19th century.
559 locals recommend
Park City
559 locals recommend
Site of mining camps and silver boom of the 19th century.