• Updated with new information since originally published.
  • Please support our journalism through affiliate links. Affiliate Disclosure
  • Our editors recommend these diverse local experiences.

1. Utah Olympic Park ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
© Utah Olympic Park

2. Historic Temple Square ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Category: Affordable Local Attractions
© Courtesy of Allison - Fotolia.com

What you are reading: Free & Affordable Things to Do in Salt Lake City This Weekend


3. The Natural History Museum of Utah

Category: Museums & Culture for Couples
© The Natural History Museum of Utah

4. The Joseph Smith Memorial Building

Category: Affordable Local Attractions
© Courtesy of Brad Pict - Fotolia.com

5. The LDS Church Conference Center

Category: Affordable Local Attractions
© Courtesy of f11photo - Fotolia.com

6. Eagle Gate Monument

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
© Courtesy of eunikas - Fotolia.com

Best Attractions & Fun Stuff:


7. The Church History Library and Archives

Category: Kids & Family Fun
© The Church History Library and Archives

8. Deuel Pioneer Log Home

Category: Museums & Culture for Couples
© Deuel Pioneer Log Home

You are reading: Free & Affordable Things to Do in Salt Lake City Near Me Today


9. The Mormon Pioneer Memorial Monument

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
© Courtesy of quasarphotos - Fotolia.com

10. The Utah State Capitol Building

© Courtesy of Aneese - Fotolia.com

11. The Utah Museum of Fine Arts

Category: Museums & Culture for Couples
© The Utah Museum of Fine Arts

12. The Living Traditions Festival

Category: Entertainment Near Me
© The Living Traditions Festival

More for Adults, Couples and Families:


13. South Physics Observatory

Category: Affordable Local Attractions
© Courtesy of sonate - Fotolia.com

14. White Memorial Chapel

Category: Affordable Local Attractions
© Courtesy of Sergey Novikov - Fotolia.com

Keep reading: Free & Affordable Things to Do in Salt Lake City Near My Location


15. Sugar House Park

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
© Courtesy of JMP Traveler - Fotolia.com

16. Henry J. Wheeler Farm

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
© Henry J. Wheeler Farm

More Vacation Ideas:


17. The Downtown City Library

Category: Kids & Family Fun
© The Downtown City Library

18. Clark Planetarium

Category: Kids & Family Fun
© Clark Planetarium

19. Liberty Park

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
© Courtesy of desertsolitaire - Fotolia.com

20. Salt Lake City Council Hall

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
© Courtesy of desertsolitaire - Fotolia.com

More: Free & Affordable Things to Do in Salt Lake City & How to Book Your Weekend Getaway


21. The Utah Governor's Mansion

Category: Museums & Culture for Couples
© Courtesy of Ritu Jethani - Fotolia.com

22. The Downtown Farmers Market

Category: Shopping & Stuff
© Courtesy of jrperson - Fotolia.com

23. Self-Guided Tours of Salt Lake City

Tours in the Area
© Courtesy of Markus - Fotolia.com

24. The International Peace Gardens

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
© Courtesy of Allison - Fotolia.com

Summary and Frequenly Asked Questions:

  • Salt Lake City is known as the world headquarters of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, which offers a wide variety of free historic visitor attractions at its Historic Temple Square.
  • The city was also home to the 2002 Winter Olympic Games and offers the free-admission Utah Olympic Park, which preserves Olympic venues and is home to two public museums.
  • For lower-cost public transit throughout the city, visitors can ride buses and light rail trains operated by the Utah Transit Authority.
  • Some attractions are free only on certain days – please check before you go.

Plan Your Trip

Get Ready to Go!

Need some more help?


Go to travel reservations.