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Salt Lake City history and community

Salt Lake City is in Salt Lake County, Utah. The city center combines civic landmarks, cultural venues and local restaurants. The hillside residential district offers another view of the city; respect residential streets and parking rules.

The Enos Wall Mansion in Salt Lake City, Utah

Salt Lake City is in Salt Lake County, Utah. The city center combines civic landmarks, cultural venues and local restaurants. The hillside residential district offers another view of the city; respect residential streets and parking rules. Read the linked history sources for more context, then browse nearby restaurants and shops.

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Cultural stops in Salt Lake City

Museums, galleries, theaters and landmarks from our directory, ordered by how many Google reviews each has. Check opening days before setting out.

Museum and cultural place

Natural History Museum of Utah

Museum and cultural place · 301 Wakara Way

The Natural History Museum of Utah in Salt Lake City celebrates the natural wonders of the world, from dinosaurs to Wasatch wildlife, through its exhibitions and programs. It has a collection of nearly 2 million…

4.8(7,841)Google reviews

Historic places in Salt Lake City

National Register of Historic Places listings in the city, from Wikidata. Many are private property; view them from the street unless a site says it is open.

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