Name: Lion House
Address: 63 East South Temple, Salt Lake City, UT, 84111

Constructed in 1855 as a residence for Brigham Young and his family. No tours, but The Pantry Restaurant is on the lower level. It is closed for renovation through 2021.

Lion House

Salt Lake is where mountain adventure meets city amenities. The towering Wasatch Mountains embrace the Salt Lake Valley and provide a dramatic backdrop to our vibrant, active, urban environment. Hike to dramatic waterfalls or alpine lakes, then refresh with award-winning cuisine. Explore the Great Salt Lake, then rock the night away to music that suits your specific tastes -- whether that's jazz, pop, symphony, or anything in-between. Race down snow covered slopes and then apres with local craft brews. How you spend your time in Salt Lake is as unique as you.

Visit Salt Lake

Salt Lake is the place where the Wasatch mountain peaks frame city streets. Sure, Salt Lake's famed for our winter powder ([four legendary ski resorts](https://www.visitsaltlake.com/things-to-do/skiing-snowboarding/) just 30 minutes from downtown), but that's just one season's story. Summer brings families [hiking through wildflower meadows](https://www.visitsaltlake.com/things-to-do/outdoor-recreation/) before cooling off at a Jazz game or the Gateway fountains. Autumn paints our mountain canyons in gold, perfect for morning strolls that end at local coffee shops. Spring? That's when you might spot baby bison on Antelope Island before heading to the Eccles Theater for a Broadway show. Our soaring Wasatch Mountains rise dramatically from downtown Salt Lake, creating a place where every day offers both natural wonders and urban energy. And while we sit perfectly between the [national parks](https://www.visitsaltlake.com/things-to-do/outdoor-recreation/state-national-parks/) with Yellowstone's geysers and Utah's red rock country, the real magic happens right here, where everyone can [discover the history](https://www.visitsaltlake.com/plan-your-visit/about-salt-lake/) of the city as they find their own rhythm between mountain adventure and city life.

Sports Salt Lake

Temple Square is a center of history and worship for members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Located in downtown Salt Lake City, Utah, Temple Square features five city blocks of historic sites, engaging exhibits, and wholesome activities centered on the Church’s mission to worship Jesus Christ and serve God’s children. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints offers Temple Square tours, museum services, libraries, and live performances. Come enjoy beautiful gardens, majestic architecture, and the peace and reverence of this iconic space of worship.

The iconic Salt Lake Temple is opening its doors for a rare public open house from April 5 to October 1, 2027, inviting visitors from around the world to step inside one of Utah’s most celebrated landmarks. [Learn more about the Salt Lake Temple Celebration](https://www.visitsaltlake.com/temple-square-2027/)

Historic Temple Square

Located across from Temple Square and other tourist attractions, City Creek Center offers a mix of luxury retailers, unique-to-market stores and trusted brands, from Louis Vuitton, Coach, Kendra Scott and Tiffany & Co. to Salomon and Lululemon, as well as Nordstrom and Macy's. City Creek Center also offers a variety of dining options, including Brio Tuscan Grille and a food court with 12 distinct eateries, including local favorites such as A Taste of Red Iguana and Bocata.

City Creek Center is a must-see attraction, with a fully tractable glass roof that opens and closes, unique to any shopping center in the United States. A pedestrian sky bridge over Main Street unifies the center on two city blocks. Water features include a creek that runs through the center, a fish pond with local trout and waterfalls. The America First Credit Union Fountain offers hourly shows and feature shows with three choreographed songs at 7 pm and 9 pm. Fire elements are added to the fountain shows after dusk.

Visitors to Salt Lake City can receive a complimentary Passport to Shopping which includes offers from over 60 stores and restaurants. An exclusive gift with purchase is available for those who spend $150 or more in the same day. Receive your [Passport to Shopping](https://shopcitycreekcenter.com/pages/passport-to-shopping) at the Customer Service Desk on Level 1 near Macy's.

City Creek Center

Let us bring a taste of the coast to your next work, club, sports, friends or family function. Just choose from salad, or taco bar, and we’ll do the rest.

Costa Vida Catering

A National Historic Landmark, and a monument to courageous people who conquered the desert. Built in 1854, this served as the official residence of Brigham Young when he was President of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and Governor of the Utah Territory. Free tours daily.

The Beehive House

This 360-member chorus of men and women, all volunteers, has performed at World’s Fairs and expositions, at inaugurations of U.S. presidents, in acclaimed concert halls from Australia and Europe to Asia and the Middle East, on television broadcasts, and now on [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiAkukrUIRCwaLaFx_MJq7Q) and [Facebook](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiAkukrUIRCwaLaFx_MJq7Q).   
  
*The Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square Rehearsal—On most Thursday nights, visitors are welcome to watch the Choir rehearse in the Tabernacle at 7:30 p.m. Note: During the summer, the Choir rehearses and performs Music & the Spoken Word in the Conference Center.*   
  
[**Music & the Spoken Word Performances**](https://www.thetabernaclechoir.org/music-spoken-word.html)—Since 1929, the Choir has run its weekly program, Music & the Spoken Word. Visitors can watch the recording of this famous international broadcast at 9:30 a.m. in the Tabernacle.\* Note: During the summer, the Choir rehearses and performs Music & the Spoken Word in the Conference Center.   
  
**The Pipe Organ**—See the 11,623-pipe organ, which is part of the signature sound of The Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square.   
  
**Organ Recitals**—Hear live [organ recitals](https://www.thetabernaclechoir.org/events/organ-recitals.html) on Temple Square, including from the Salt Lake Tabernacle organ, the Conference Center organ, and the Salt Lake Assembly Hall organ. The recitals take place each Monday through Saturday at 12:00 noon and each Sunday at 2 p.m. From Memorial Day through Labor Day, a second daily recital takes place each Monday through Saturday at 2:00 p.m. on the Conference Center organ.

The Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square

In the search for a masterfully prepared dining experience? Look no further than your Salt Lake City, Utah Capital Grille. Located near the Salt Palace Convention Center between Main St. and State St., we promise to deliver delicious dry-aged steaks and entrees made with the highest quality ingredients. We feature over 350 new and old world wines curated by our Sommelier and classic cocktails with our own twist. Make a reservation at our restaurant on 40 East 100 South today where an unforgettable experience awaits you.

The Capital Grille

Southwest Adventure Tours is a full-service Receptive Tour Operator that has the knowledge and capabilities to provide you with unique and personalized experiences. Explore Salt Lake City’s rich history and natural landscapes. Spot wildlife on Antelope Island, discover hidden gems on a Walking Tour, or cruise the city on a Driving Tour. Ascend to Snowbird, see the wonder of the Bonneville Salt Flats, or relive Utah’s rich winter sports history in Park City. For stargazers, choose between our Compass Rose or Antelope Island dark sky tours. With this diverse offering of tours, there's a perfect Salt Lake City excursion waiting for you!

There are many tours to choose from and are all easy to book! We are here to serve you and our highest mission is to provide our guests the opportunity to build lasting memories through creating exceptional experiences that will touch their *heart, mind, and soul.*

**From Salt Lake, we can offer day tours, multi-day tours or custom trips both private and self-drive.**

**Some of our popular tours from Salt Lake City include:**

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  - **Great Salt Lake & Antelope Island**
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  - **Mighty 5 Utah**
  - **Grand Teton & Yellowstone Explorer**
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Southwest Adventure Tours

This building is currently under renovation. It will be closed to the public until 2025. This beautifully resorted historic building, the former Hotel Utah built in 1911 and listed on the National Registry of Historic Buildings, houses the popular FamilySearch Center, for beginners interested in exploring their family history. The 500-seat Legacy Theater shows an hour-long, free film about the life of the Prophet Joseph Smith. There are three excellent public restaurants on site: The Roof and The Garden, both located on the 10th floor, and the Nauvoo Cafe, located in the southwest corner of the Main Floor. Meeting, banquet, and wedding facilities are also available at various locations throughout the building. Free tours are available Mon-Sat.

Joseph Smith Memorial Building

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Vuori

Discover where generations meet! Easy-to-use genealogy computers access millions of worldwide records. Friendly, supportive staff. Free admission.

Family Discovery Center

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We are committed to giving back through our Grounds for Good program as well. We donate a minimum of 10% of profits to organizations improving the quality of life in Utah and beyond. As a woman and veteran co-owned business, we support causes helping veterans and women focused causes. We have donated over $150K and sent over 24k bags of coffee to deployed troops to date.

We offer a 10% discount to those serving our community - veterans, first responders, educators and nurses.

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