To provide a better background of Salt Lake City and Utah in general, we have provided some of our favorite links to aid in your information gathering.
History
Brief history of Salt Lake City - How much time you spend at this site is up to you!
Tourism
Salt Lake City and Utah Almanac - FAQs and other info about SLC and our state
Is Utah a dry state? - or how are the liquor laws any crazier in Utah than anywhere else?
Salt Lake Convention and Visitor’s Bureau - The official website of the CVB
Utah Travel Council - Utah is a BIG state. Lots to see, lots to do, and many memories to take home with you! Get an idea of how cool it is on this site!
Things to Do in Salt Lake City - We've got a million more ideas, but this page is a starter for visitors
DriveAway Vacations - With five National Parks in Utah, and Yellowstone and Teton NP just to to the north, why not take a self drive trip through some of the most beautiful scenery in the west? We plan every detail of your trip, and tell you all the sights to see, places to go and things to do. DriveAway with us!
Religion
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints - Official Web Page of the LDS (Mormon) Church. Primarily for of interest to Church members - but there is information about many of the sites on Temple Square and info on the history of the Church.
Doctrinal and Historical information - For those curious about learning more about the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. An introduction to basic beliefs of the predominant religion.
Basic Genealogy Information - Get started with your genealogy here. This site will also tell you where you can access information in your home town or city.
Local News
Deseret News -
Salt Lake Tribune -
Outdoors
GORP Online Magazine - Rates two Utah national Parks in the Top 5 in the US, and Grand Teton and Yellowstone in the top ten.
National Parks Official Website - Links to ALL the National Parks.
National & State Parks in Utah - A look at parks of interest in Utah.
National & State Parks in Wyoming - Includes our Wild West parks, Yellowstone and Grand Tetons.
National Parks, Monuments, and Recreational Areas - More info on not only the parks, but other federally managed areas
Ski Areas
Alta Ski Resort - In Little Cottonwood Canyon, about 25 miles south of downtown. Famous for its powder!
Snowbird Resort - In Little Cottonwood Canyon next to Alta, about 25 miles south of downtown. Steep and deep! Beautiful granite cliffs!
Solitude Ski Resort - In Big Cottonwood Canyon, about 20 miles south of downtown. Good steeps, next door to Brighton.
Brighton Ski Resort - In Big Cottonwood Canyon, about 20 miles south of downtown. A shredder's delight.
The Canyons - The Park City Ski Areas, about 30–35 miles east of downtown. Soon to be the biggest ski resort in America.
Deer Valley - The Park City Ski Areas, about 30–35 miles east of downtown. Site of Olympic aerial and mogul events. Always in competition with Whistler for "poshest" in N. America.
Park City - The Park City Ski Areas, about 30–35 miles east of downtown. Site of Olympic slalom, giant slalom and half-pipe events.
Snow Basin - North of Salt Lake City, About 40 miles from downtown. Site of Olympic downhill, Super G, and combined events. You won't believe the amenities. Chandeliers in a ski lodge.... yes, only at Snow Basin!
Powder Mountain - North of Salt Lake City, About 50 miles from downtown.
Sundance Resort - South of Salt Lake City, About 50 miles from downtown. Robert Redford's resort, very nice accomodations, and the least expensive lift ticket in town.
Golf
Salt Lake City Golf Courses - A look at the city's courses
Eaglewood Golf Course - An area favorite, north of SLC overlooking the Great Salt Lake.
Maps
How far am I from Salt Lake City? - Figure out how far various cities are from SLC
The State of Utah - Do you want to tour while you're here? See this site, or better yet, let us arrange your private or group tour at www.driveawayvacations.com
E-Postcards
Virtual Utah postcard -
Trivia
Little Known Facts about Utah
|
|
