Why Visit Utah?
Utah is home to some of the most diverse scenery to be found anywhere in the United States. There are a dozen national parks and many state parks. Here are some highlights you may want to check out: • Over 150 years ago, Brigham Young and his followers, moving west in search of religious freedom, came to the Great Salt Lake and decided here they would settle. Hard work and determination turned this relative desert into a productive heartland for the Church of Latter Day Saints. Salt Lake City today stands on the eastern shores of the largest inland body of salt water in the United States and is known as the “crossroads of the West.” In downtown, Temple Square is home to the Mormon Temple, Tabernacle and Visitor Center, providing an insider’s look at the city’s Mormon heritage. The State Capitol is also located downtown and is well worth a visit. Salt Lake boasts museums of Fine Art and Natural History, rounding out an experience in the cultural and historic perspectives of this city. •
