You can walk off all the calories strolling the pretty landscaped grounds and impressive pioneerera architecture at Temple Square (templesquare.com) admiring the handiwork of determined settlers who built a temple and tabernacle before they even had nails or railroad supply lines. City Creek Center (shopcitycreekcenter. com), just across the way, is one of the prettiest shopping developments you’ll ever see. The actual stream of City Creek Canyon runs through the openair mall, adding to the peaceful setting. There’s always a way to slip away from the urban bustle and remind yourself just how pretty this big little mountain city is. I

Above: City Creek Center. Below: Temple Square.

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