Salt Lake City, UT
So many great things to see and do, here are just a few....
The Grand Art Tour
Stroll through The Grand America Hotel and enjoy a self-guided art tour showcasing their collection of priceless antiques and works of art.
Download the tour guide here.
Utah National Parks
Utah is full of beautiful must see national parks. Take the opportunity to extend your stay while in Utah for the AMBEST meeting and visit one or even all 5 national parks! Here is a list of the national parks and where to find more information on each.
- Arches National Park - https://utah.com/arches-national-park
- Canyonlands National Park - https://utah.com/canyonlands-national-park
- Capitol Reef National Park - https://utah.com/capitol-reef-national-park
- Bryce Canyon National Park - https://utah.com/bryce-canyon-national-park
- Zion National Park - https://utah.com/zion-national-park
The Grand Canyon National Park can also be found nearby in Arizona.
The Big City Loop Tour
685 East 900 South (NE corner of Liberty Park)
Salt Lake City, UT 84105
Whether this is your first time to Salt Lake City, or you’re a repeat visitor who thinks they have it all figured out, this tour will give you a fuller understanding of Salt Lake City: its original Native inhabitants, its Mormon founders, its non-Mormon citizens, points of historical political unrest, its serene parks, not to mention its beautiful (and bizarre) examples of public art. This tour lasts about three hours from start to finish, with plenty of stops for breaks, photos and refreshment.
Difficulty level: Mild-Medium/Cost: $54.00 per person
Guided Walking Tours
685 East 900 South (NE corner of Liberty Park)
Salt Lake City, UT 84105
Enjoy a two-hour guided walking tour through Salt Lake City. The guides will point out many sites of historic interest, architectural interests, and relevant points to the functioning of this great city. Stop for coffee, or get a bite? No problem, just let your guide know!
Difficulty level: Easy/Cost: $44.00 per person
Utah Museum of Fine Arts
410 Campus Center Drive
Salt Lake City, UT
Sitting near the center of the University of Utah campus in northeast Salt Lake City, the Utah Museum of Fine Arts houses more than 17,000 artifacts from across the globe. The permanent collection includes Greek and Egyptian antiquities, paintings from the Italian Renaissance and even some early 20th-century photography. The museum also hosts a variety of notable traveling displays that focus on everything from early scientific discoveries to contemporary art.
Tuesday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m./ General Admission is $7.00 per person
Red Butte Garden
300 Wakara Way
Salt Lake City, UT 84108
Filled with meticulously landscaped plots, gurgling fountains and pleasant pathways, Red Butte Garden is a great place for budding botanists as well as visitors looking for quiet respite. Housed on the University of Utah campus in northeast Salt Lake City, the garden is divided into sections, each devoted to a specific type of plant or ecosystem. Red Butte Garden also hosts a variety of educational lectures and kid-friendly activities.
Red Butte Garden open daily 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. /General Admission is $12.00 per person
More great resources for planning your upcoming trip to Salt Lake City:
- For great restaurant options, visit https://www.visitsaltlake.com/restaurants/
- For information on how to plan for Utah, visit https://www.visitutah.com/plan-your-trip/
