Salt Lake City Things to Do

Operated by the University of Utah, these botanical gardens offer visitors panoramic valley views and an extensive collection of plants, trees, flowers and shrubs from around the world. The gardens and arboretum remain open all... more

The Utah Freezz kicked off the World Indoor Hockey League's inaugural season in Salt Lake City. Quickly received by the city's famously loyal sports fans, team members went on to win positions on the All-WIHL Team and be awarde... more

The Castle Of Chaos is an interactive haunted house which is fun for the whole family. The costumes may not be realistic and gut-wrenchingly scary, but they are fun and the actor full of life and vigor. They also have mystery s... more

This is the home of the NBA's Utah Jazz and the WNBA's Starzz Basketball. Aside from the crowds of up to 20,000 that come to the games, the building also hosts concerts, circuses and other events. Twenty-four food and beverage... more

This local garden is famous for its mix of cultural heritage captured in several statues, along with quotes from Rousseau, Emerson and the Bible. Gilgal Gardens is part of (and pokes fun at) Utah cultural history, although the... more

Operated by the University of Utah, this collection holds more than 15,000 art objects from around the world. Cultures represented span 5,000 years and all seven continents. Egyptian art, Native American textiles, African artif... more

Have you ever seen a human imprinted bird? Interested? Then this downtown aviary is the place to go. Housing more than 500 birds from 150 species, this is a great place to encounter birds up close and personal. Enjoy an amazing... more

This is one of the few stadiums in the country that employs state-of-the-art technology in its operations. A wide gamut of events have been held in this high-tech complex, which is tucked away in the foothills of the Wasatch Mo... more

This beautiful park, dedicated to the veterans of Utah, is refreshingly quiet and serene. The towering trees throughout and the Harbor of Beauty pond create a feeling of peacefulness for those who just want a quiet, meditative... more

One of the city's largest parks, the Sugar House Park is a spacious retreat and is also amongst the prettiest parks to see, in any season. Several large pavilions are available for booking, but call early since they tend to go... more