16 days in Salt Lake City Itinerary

Utah's capital and most populous city, Salt Lake City boasts a small-town feel, big-city amenities, and plenty of nature on its doorstep.

Bring the kids along to Room Escape Games and Temple Square. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Salt Lake City: Adams Canyon Trail (in Layton), Midway (Park at Valais, Rocky Mountain Outfitters, &more) and Antelope Island State Park (in Syracuse). The adventure continues: explore the stunning scenery at Big Cottonwood Canyon, get a sense of history and politics at Utah State Capitol, learn about wildlife with up-close encounters at Utah's Hogle Zoo, and take in the spiritual surroundings of Salt Lake Temple.

For reviews, traveler tips, other places to visit, and more tourist information, read Salt Lake City tour planner.

Charlotte to Salt Lake City is an approximately 5.5-hour flight. You can also drive; or do a combination of bus and train. The time zone changes from Eastern Standard Time to Mountain Standard Time, which is usually a -2 hour difference. Traveling from Charlotte in June, plan for a bit cooler nights in Salt Lake City, with lows around 62°F. You'll have a few hours on the 15th (Sat) to wrap things up before traveling home.