What is Salt Lake City known for?

Temple Square, the 2002 and 2034 Winter Olympics, the Wasatch ski canyons, the Great Salt Lake, and the Days of '47 Parade.

When is the Days of '47 Parade?

July 24 each year, marking Pioneer Day with a downtown parade route.

Downtown Salt Lake City skyline with the Wasatch Range at golden hour

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Q: What is the population of Salt Lake City?

199,723 residents at the 2020 census.

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Salt Lake City at a Glance

Founded July 24, 1847

199,723 residents at the 2020 census

Elevation 4,226 ft

Capital of Utah, seat of Salt Lake County

Winter Olympics host in 2002 and 2034

Salt Lake City Events

The event calendar is being populated (replace-on-populate). Three dated anchors residents can count on each year, in the meantime, are the Days of '47 Parade on July 24, the Downtown Farmers Market on Saturdays from June through October, and the Utah Arts Festival. All Salt Lake City events will be reachable from the events page.

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Things to Do in Salt Lake City

Museums, parks, and landmarks across the city. The Guide keeps a plain, dated directory of what is open and worth knowing.

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Millcreek Canyon

Mill Creek Canyon hiking, picnic sites and dog friendly trails

Great Salt Lake State Park

Great Salt Lake marina, visitor center, and shoreline access

Antelope Island State Park

Antelope Island day trip from Salt Lake City: bison, trails, beach

Snowbird

Year-round ski and summer resort in Little Cottonwood Canyon

Bonneville Shoreline Trail

Foothills hiking and biking trail above Salt Lake City

Restaurants in Salt Lake City

The city's dining concentrates downtown and along the 9th and 9th corridor, with new openings tracked monthly.

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Ruth’s Diner

Historic trolley car diner in Emigration Canyon, Salt Lake City

Christopher’s Prime + Sonoma Wine Bar & Grill

USDA Prime steaks and wine bar in Downtown Salt Lake City

Publik Kitchen

Brunch and Coffee Cafe in East Central, Salt Lake City

Chanon Thai Café

Authentic Thai Cooking in Salt Lake City's Central City

Finca

Spanish tapas and wine in Salt Lake City's Wasatch Hollow

Salt Lake City Neighborhoods

The Guide profiles 33 neighborhoods

Downtown, Sugar House, The Avenues, Capitol Hill, Marmalade, and 9th and 9th each read differently. The Guide profiles 33 neighborhoods across the city.

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Quiet residential street lined with Tudor-style homes and landscaped gardens, with people walking and mountains in the background.

Yalecrest

Historic East Bench charm with tree-lined streets and revival architecture. $725k - $8M

Suburban neighborhood street with people walking and biking near modern homes, with mountains visible in the distance.

Westpointe

Tranquil suburban living with urban access and natural beauty. $480k - $530k

Aerial view down a neighborhood street toward a downtown skyline with mountains in the background at sunset.

University

A vibrant, historic neighborhood centered around education and community. $450k+

Tree-lined neighborhood street with historic homes, cyclists, and parked cars, leading toward a downtown skyline with mountains in the background.

The Avenues

Historic charm meets urban convenience in Salt Lake City. $114,900 - $14.5M

Living in Salt Lake City

Salt Lake City's population reached 199,723 at the 2020 census, and the Wasatch Front's TRAX light rail connects downtown to the surrounding valley. The city sits at 4,226 feet, with ski canyons a short drive east and the Great Salt Lake to the west. The Guide's Neighborhoods hub profiles all 33 neighborhoods for anyone comparing where to live. Salt Lake City Schools also has 32 published entries in the directory; browse Salt Lake City schools from the Schools archive. Salt Lake City hosts the Winter Olympics again in 2034, 32 years after the 2002 Games.

Residents walking a tree lined Salt Lake City street at golden hour

Salt Lake City Hosts the 2034 Winter Olympics

Salt Lake City hosts the Winter Olympics again in 2034, 32 years after the 2002 Games.

Salt Lake City Schools

Salt Lake Center for Science Education

Hands-on STEM learning for Salt Lake City teens in grades 9-12

Open Classroom

Parent co-op charter school for Penguins in Salt Lake City

West High School

Salt Lake City's IB Diploma pioneer since 1984

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Skiing and Hiking Near Salt Lake City

Big and Little Cottonwood Canyon carry the city's ski resorts, a short drive from downtown. In warmer months, the Bonneville Shoreline Trail, Millcreek Canyon, and Ensign Peak cover the hiking closest to the city. The Things to Do directory above lists both.

Things to do in Salt Lake City

Questions About Salt Lake City

It depends on the tradeoff. Housing costs have risen in recent years, and winter inversions affect air quality, but canyon access and a growing transit network are draws. The Guide's Neighborhoods hub covers the specifics by area.

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The Guide tracks events, places, neighborhoods, and schools across Salt Lake City. Explore Salt Lake City events, things to do, restaurants, and neighborhoods from the links across this page.

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