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.
Things to Do in Salt Lake City
Smuggler’s Gap Trail
Conservation Carousel at Hogle Zoo
Fairmont Park
Popperton Park
Restaurants in Salt Lake City
Red Rock Brewing Beer Store
Whole Foods Bakery
Antojitos Mexicanos El Cabrito
Chubby’s Mexican Restaurant
El Jaripeo Taco Truck (Rose Park)
Salt Lake City Neighborhoods
The Guide profiles 33 neighborhoods
Yalecrest
Westpointe
University
The Avenues
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.
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
Open Classroom
West High School
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.
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.
Add Your Event to the Calendar
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.