Self-guided Sightseeing Tour #1 in Salt Lake City, United States

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Number of sights 10 sights
Distance 4.6 km
Ascend 84 m
Descend 128 m

Experience Salt Lake City in United States in a whole new way with our self-guided sightseeing tour. This site not only offers you practical information and insider tips, but also a rich variety of activities and sights you shouldn't miss. Whether you love art and culture, want to explore historical sites or simply want to experience the vibrant atmosphere of a lively city - you'll find everything you need for your personal adventure here.

Activities in Salt Lake CityIndividual Sights in Salt Lake City

Sight 1: First Presbyterian Church

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731 meters / 9 minutes

Sight 2: Brigham Young Complex

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Brigham Young Complex

The Brigham Young Complex is a collection of buildings historically associated with the second President and leader of the LDS Church Brigham Young, on East South Temple in the center of Salt Lake City, Utah.

Wikipedia: Brigham Young Complex (EN)

279 meters / 3 minutes

Sight 3: Great Salt Lake Base and Meridian

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The Salt Lake meridian, established in 1855, in longitude 111° 54′ 00″ west from Greenwich, has its initial point at southeast corner of Temple Square, in Salt Lake City, Utah, extends north and south through the state, and, with the base line, through the initial, and coincident with the parallel of 40° 46′ 04″ north latitude, governs the surveys in the territory, except those referred to the Uintah meridian and Baseline projected from an initial point in latitude 40° 26′ 20″ north, longitude 109° 57′ 30″ west from Greenwich.

Wikipedia: Salt Lake meridian (EN)

219 meters / 3 minutes

Sight 4: Temple Square

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Temple Square

Temple Square is a 10-acre (4.0 ha) complex, owned by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, in the center of Salt Lake City, Utah. The usage of the name has gradually changed to include several other church facilities that are immediately adjacent to Temple Square. Contained within Temple Square are the Salt Lake Temple, Salt Lake Tabernacle, Salt Lake Assembly Hall, the Seagull Monument, and two visitors' centers. The square was designated a National Historic Landmark District in 1964, recognizing the Mormon achievement in the settlement of Utah.

Wikipedia: Temple Square (EN)

416 meters / 5 minutes

Sight 5: Utah Museum of Contemporary Art

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Utah Museum of Contemporary Art Utah Museum of Contemporary Art / CC BY-SA 3.0

The Utah Museum of Contemporary Art (UMOCA), formerly known as the Salt Lake Art Center, is a contemporary art museum located in downtown Salt Lake City. The museum presents rotating exhibitions by local, national, and international contemporary artists throughout its six gallery spaces.

Wikipedia: Utah Museum of Contemporary Art (EN), Website

386 meters / 5 minutes

Sight 6: Old Clock at Zion's First National Bank

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The Old Clock at Zion's First National Bank is installed in Salt Lake City, Utah, United States. The structure is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Wikipedia: Old Clock at Zion's First National Bank (EN), Heritage Website

430 meters / 5 minutes

Sight 7: Gallivan Center

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The John W. Gallivan Utah Center, is an urban plaza in the heart of Downtown Salt Lake City, Utah, United States.

Wikipedia: Gallivan Center (EN), Website

386 meters / 5 minutes

Sight 8: Capitol Theatre

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The historic Capitol Theatre was built at 50 West 200 South in Downtown Salt Lake City during 1913. Originally operated as a vaudeville house named Orpheum Theater, this was soon renamed Capitol Theater during 1927. And is currently also known as the JQ Lawson Capitol Theater. And this building style is Italian Renaissance and Mannerist architecture.

Wikipedia: Capitol Theatre (Salt Lake City) (EN)

834 meters / 10 minutes

Sight 9: Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church

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Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church David Jolley / CC BY 3.0

The Holy Trinity Cathedral, also known as Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, is a Greek Orthodox cathedral in Salt Lake City, Utah, United States. Built in 1923, the church was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1975.

Wikipedia: Holy Trinity Cathedral (Salt Lake City) (EN), Website

968 meters / 12 minutes

Sight 10: Deveraux House

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Deveraux House

The Devereaux House in Salt Lake City, Utah, United States, also known as the Staines-Jennings Mansion, was built in 1857 for William Staines. It was designed by William Paul. The house was expanded by William Jennings, mayor of Salt Lake City from 1882 to 1885, again using Paul as the architect. Devereaux was a social center for the Salt Lake City area, hosting distinguished visitors. Brigham Young's son Joseph Angell Young owned the house for a short time.

Wikipedia: Devereaux House (Salt Lake City) (EN)

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