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.
Free & Affordable Things to Do in Salt Lake City
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- 1. Plan & Book:
- Visit the website and book directly, or call ahead to confirm hours.
- Find your stay: If needed, search for Hotel Deals nearby. Read reviews and book directly with the hotel, requesting any special amenities (romantic, kid-friendly, pet-friendly).
- Book your flight: If flying, compare flights and book directly with the airline. Add your frequent flier number and reserve your seat.
- Plan your trip:
- Estimate your driving time: Use Google Maps (click the blue 'Directions' arrow in the search box).
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