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Brief History of Utah and salt Lake City
Spanish and American explorers in the early 1800’s visited the region, with trappers in the North of Utah and fortune seekers and Franciscan Monks in Southern Utah. These explorers are immortalized in statues on top of the city building on State Street and 400 South, which is also the site of the first encampment of the “Mormon” pioneers.
the church, built the temple, and settled the surrounding regions. The Church comprises about 35% of Salt Lake City’s population and 70% of the rest of the state. Temple Square is the most visited site in Utah, and the church offers a free shuttle to the square, where tours of the buildings and grounds are offered. The State Capitol building is Members of the Church of Jesus beautiful and is another great tourist location. A local joke is Christ of Latter-day Saints, that several symbols for the often referred to as “Mormons” state of Utah use other states: because of the The Book of Mormon, Another Testament the State bird is the California of Christ, were persecuted and Seagull and the state tree is the driven from states in the eastern Colorado blue spruce. Mining has been prominent from part of the United States. They pioneer days to the present. found refuge in Utah, an area The Kennecott Copper Mine is unwanted by others. Brigham the largest open pit mine in the Young led members of the world. Daily Tours are available. church, in 1947, to the Great Salt Lake valley, where they Excellent medical facilities, established a headquarters of including the University
of Utah Medical Center, Primary Children’s Hospital, and the Huntsman Cancer Center bring patients from the surrounding states. The Great Salt Lake may be seen by driving 15 miles due west and arriving at the South Shore, or by driving north and then west across the causeway to Antelope Island. The 2002 Winter Olympics were a huge success, and the city was buzzing with excitement! Museums and experiences such as the alpine slide will reignite the Olympic flame! We hope you enjoy your stay in our beautiful city. We offer concierge service, which includes booking a tour for you or providing information on the area, whether you are here for skiing, cultural events, sightseeing, or any other reason. Enjoy Your Stay!
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