8 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.

Kids will enjoy Temple Square and Salt Lake Temple. Change things up with these side-trips from Salt Lake City: Park City (Guardsman Pass Scenic Backway & Park City Alpine Slide), Timpanogos Cave National Monument (in American Fork) and Rocky Mountain Outfitters (in Midway). There's lots more to do: test your problem-solving skills at popular escape rooms, head off the coast to Antelope Island State Park, explore the stunning scenery at Big Cottonwood Canyon, and ponder the world of politics at Utah State Capitol.

To find maps, other places to visit, reviews, and tourist information, read Salt Lake City road trip planning tool.

If you are flying in from Brazil, the closest major aiport is Salt Lake City International Airport. In August in Salt Lake City, expect temperatures between 39°C during the day and 22°C at night.