Places to Visit in Salt Lake City

There's a lot going on downtown...

Fare Free Zone or Walkable

Places to visit within walking distance, or accessible through free public transportation:

• Temple Square - Downtown Salt Lake City is centered around the historic LDS Salt Lake Temple and the grounds surrounding it. Open to visitors 9AM - 9PM. Admission is free. 5 blocks north of conference venue.
• The Leonardo - Salt Lake's museum devoted to the spirit of Leonardo da Vinci featuring exhibits on science, technology, engineering, and learning. Open 10AM - 5PM Sat - Wed, 10AM - 10PM Thur and Fri. Admission is $45. 2-3 blocks from conference venue.
• City Creek Center - Downtown Salt Lake City's newest center for shopping and dining. 5 blocks north of conference venue.
• The Gateway - Dining, shopping and attractions. 6-7 blocks from conference venue.
• Clarke Planetarium - Located in the Gateway Center. Features star shows, public science and astronomy exhibits, an IMAX theater, and a gift shop full of geeky gifts.
• Area 51 - Dance and social club. 4 - 5 blocks from conference venue.
• The Depot (music venue)
• Energy Solutions Arena.
• Abravanel (Symphony) Hall.

Outside of the Fare Free Zone

These are attractions in or close to downtown Salt Lake City. They are accessible through public transportation for a fee:

• Red Butte Garden - Open 9AM - 9PM. Admission is $10. 4.5 miles from conference venue.
• Hogle Zoo - Open 9AM - 5PM. Admission is $14.95. 4.5 miles from conference venue.
• Living Planet Aquarium - One of Salt Lake's newer attractions featuring over 2400 animals and 450+ species on exhibit. Admission 17.95, open daily from 10AM - 6PM. 17 miles from conference venue.
• This Is The Place Heritage Park - Salt Lake City has a rich pioneer heritage and this park features restored pioneer-era buildings, exhibits of crafts, tools, animal husbandry, and lots of other interesting historical artifacts. Open Mon - Sun, 9AM - 5PM. Admission is $11 Mon - Sat and $5 on Sunday. 4.5 miles from conference venue.

Greater Utah

Explore Utah!

• NSA Datacenter (ie, the cloud)?
• Bingham Copper Mine
• Utah has five National parks.
• Tourists may go to the Great Salt Lake, but locals know better.
• Alpine Loop.
• Sundance.
• Snowbird.
• Park City (including restaurants and night life).
• Timpanogos Cave
• Hill AFB Museum.
• Golden Spike
• Salt flats?

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