Things to do in Salt Lake County

If you’re in search of a resort near Snowbird, choose the Snowbird Ski Resort, and you won’t regret it. With the longest ski season in Utah, Snowbird Ski Resort invites skiers and snowboarders alike to hit the trails and carve up all 100 trails and 3,240 vertical feet of terrain on this massive snow mountain.

This Utah gem is among the most scenic places in the area to book ski vacation packages, and its picture-worthy weather and powder-light snow make the 2,200 acres of skiable terrain an absolute pleasure.

The tall spirals of the ornate Salt Lake Temple are a landmark in Temple Square. This gathering place is of great importance to Mormons and fascinating for all visitors interested in history and architecture. The 35 acres (14 hectares) includes some historical and sacred Mormon buildings. Explore the neo-Gothic temple, the domed Tabernacle, and the headquarters of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS). Stroll among gardens and flowerbeds in summer.

Solitude Mountain Resort is frequently praised as one of Utah’s hidden gems. Visit this mountain resort to enjoy year-round adventure sports, magnificent scenery, a pedestrian-only village and varied culinary experiences. Located on the slopes of Big Cottonwood Canyon, Solitude Mountain is just a short drive from Salt Lake City, yet its welcoming charm makes you feel worlds away.

Visit Big Cottonwood Canyon to leave the city behind, perhaps to forget it altogether. A short drive from downtown Salt Lake City, the canyon feels a world away. With a wide variety of outdoor activities, the state’s famous hospitality is evident. In winter, skiing and snowshoeing are available, in summer rock climbing, biking and hiking. Year-round this is one of the most picturesque scenic drives of the western United States.