East Of Temple Square, Salt Lake City

When, after the Mormons' 1,300mi/2,100km trek, Brigham Young emerged from Emigration Canyon and saw the valley of his visions he exclaimed "This is the place!".This Is The Place Monument was created in 1947 to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Mormons' arrival in Salt Lake Valley. The State Park of the same name also includes Old Deseret Village.

One of the main attractions of Salt Lake City is the Clark Planetarium, with its popular presentations of astronomy (multi-vision and laser shows, etc.). The Planetarium also has a museum and a specialized library.The Clark Planetarium is located in the Gateway Mall which is west of the Energy Solutions Arena.

The Pioneer Memorial Museum traces in its 38 rooms the history of the settlement and the cultivation of the originally inhospitable valley to which the Mormons came in 1847, with numerous wagons, agricultural implements and other objects recalling the days of the pioneers.Additional exhibits include paintings by noted Utah artists, guns, flags, furniture and quilts, books, as well as hand-made clothing.

Immediately east of the University Of Utah campus, on Wasatch Drive, is the historic Fort Douglas Military Museum.The fort grounds cover 9,000 acres, but only the museum is open to visitors with exhibits that preserve the fort's history. The site is a National Historic landmark.

The Governor's Mansion, built by Thomas Kearns, director of mining, in 1901, bears witness to the early prosperity brought by Utah's rich mineral resources. The house, with its period interior, is now the Governor's official residence.The house was built beginning in 1898 by Thomas Kearns who had business interests in silver.

The Brigham Young Historic Park is located on the southeast corner of State Street and Second Avenue in Salt Lake City. The park is on land once owned by Brigham Young and has a creek, a waterwheel, and statues. It features free concerts during the summer.

Liberty Park, a green and pleasant place for recreation, lies between 500-700 East Street and 900-1300 South Street.With more than 80 acres, Liberty Park is Salt Lake City's largest public park and features a variety of recreational activities.

The Cathedral of The Madeleine is located on South Temple Street in Salt Lake City. The cathedral was built in 1909 by Bishop Lawrence Scanlon and extensively renovated in 1993. It features two 220-foot towers.

Just east of Capitol Hill in Salt Lake City is the City Creek Canyon with numerous hiking and biking trails. City Creek flows across the city into the Jordan River and Great Salt Lake. It was once Salt Lake City's water supply.

The Finch Lane Gallery in Salt Lake City hosts rentals, performances, literary programs, and art exhibits. The visual arts are displayed in a range of styles and mediums.

The Glendinning Gallery is located in the Glendinning mansion on East South Temple Street in Salt Lake City. The gallery features exhibitions of art from the Utah Arts Council and the State Fine Art Collection.

The Memory Grove in Salt Lake City is dedicated to Utah residents who lost their lives in the World Wars. It is located at the mouth of City Creek Canyon, just east of the State Capitol.

The Salt Lake City Cemetery is the largest city-owned cemetery in the United States. 120,000 persons are buried in the cemetery, including many leaders of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

The old streetcar depot, built in 1908, has been transformed into an elegant shopping and entertainment center, with attractive shops and boutiques, restaurants and various entertainment facilities.

In a small family cemetery on First Avenue, between State Street and A Street, are the graves of Brigham Young (d. 1877) and members of his family.

The First Presbyterian Church in Salt Lake City was dedicated on October 11, 1874. It was the third anniversary of the first Presbyterian service held in the city.

The Hogle Zoo is located on the eastern edge of Salt Lake City. It features more than 800 animals, a petting zoo and a miniature railroad.

The Primo Restaurant is a gourmet dining establishment in southeastern Salt Lake City which features Northern Italian Continental cuisine.

The Salt Lake City Public Library has a collection of prints by early Utah artists, as well as contemporary artists from the rest of the United States.

St Mark's Cathedral in Salt Lake City was built in 1870 out of sandstone and wood. It houses an old chamber organ that was built in Glasgow, Scotland.