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  • Our editors recommend these diverse local experiences.

1. The Leonardo ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

The Leonardo
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2. The Loveland Living Planet Aquarium ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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The Loveland Living Planet Aquarium
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3. Utah's Hogle Zoo

Category: Kids & Family
Utah's Hogle Zoo
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4. Brigham Young University Museum of Peoples and Cultures

Category: Museums & Culture
Brigham Young University Museum of Peoples and Cultures
© Brigham Young University Museum of Peoples and Cultures

5. Lagoon

6. Clark Planetarium

Category: Kids & Family
Clark Planetarium
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7. Discovery Gateway Children’s Museum

Category: Kids & Family
Discovery Gateway Children’s Museum
© Discovery Gateway Children’s Museum

8. Cherry Hill

Cherry Hill
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9. Natural History Museum of Utah

Category: Museums & Culture
Natural History Museum of Utah
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10. Caputos

Caputos
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11. This Is the Place Heritage Park

Category: Activities
This Is the Place Heritage Park
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12. Thanksgiving Point

Category: Activities
Thanksgiving Point
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13. Red Butte Garden and Arboretum

Category: Activities
Red Butte Garden and Arboretum
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14. Great Salt Lake State Park

Category: Activities
Great Salt Lake State Park
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15. Mrs. Cavanaugh's Chocolates and Ice Cream

Category: Kids & Family
Mrs. Cavanaugh's Chocolates and Ice Cream
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16. Wheeler Historic Farm

Category: Activities
Wheeler Historic Farm
© Wheeler Historic Farm

17. Tracy Aviary

Tracy Aviary
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18. So Cupcake

So Cupcake
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19. Antelope Island State Park

Category: Activities
Antelope Island State Park
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Summary and Frequenly Asked Questions:

Salt Lake City is a great city for exploring with kids, from interesting museums and historic sites to family-friendly recreation and plenty of outdoor fun.

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