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# Salt Lake Temple Tours and Activities

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## Visit Salt Lake Temple

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#### This neo-Gothic centerpiece of Temple Square is an imposing sight that is closed to the general public, but highly revered by followers of the Mormon Church.

Salt Lake Temple is famous for its epic construction that took 39 years to complete. The granite building is one of the earlier temples of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS). It’s the centerpiece of Temple Square in the heart of Salt Lake City. Only Mormons can enter the building, but sightseers can admire the sculptures adorning its exterior. Go to the South Visitors’ Center next door to learn about the building’s history.  
  
Mormons from all over the world have come to this esteemed building to worship for over 120 years. The first Mormon pioneers arrived in the Salt Lake City area in 1847, when it was still part of Mexico. Establishing an illustrious temple was important to the pioneers’ faith. Pack animals carried huge granite blocks down the canyon to the construction site. There were several setbacks during the building process, including the Utah War in 1858\. The temple was finally completed in 1892 and dedicated the following year.  
  
The result of all those years of painstaking work is evident in the temple’s features. The spires are more than 200 feet (60 meters) tall and the building covers more than 200,000 square feet (nearly 19,000 square meters). The exterior reflects the style of a neo-Gothic castle, with ornate symbolic carvings and elaborate sculptures. Read the gold-lettered inscriptions on the building look for carvings of the “all-seeing eye” and “secret handshake.” These symbols were borrowed from the Freemasons and have been given a Mormon interpretation. Those of Mormon faith can enter the temple to see the Celestial Room and partake in endowment rituals.   
  
The Tabernacle building at the temple’s base was completed in 1875\. This building has almost perfect acoustics and houses a large timber pipe organ. Tour the Tabernacle with a guide, or attend a choir rehearsal on Thursday evenings.  
  
The South Visitors’ Center, open daily, has photographs of the Salt Lake Temple’s interior and information about its construction.   
  
The Salt Lake Temple is in the center of the city and easily reached by public transport. Parking is limited.

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Downtown Salt Lake City

CA $1,224

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May 13 - May 17

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6/10 (1,000 reviews)

The price was good for what was offered. And the staff was very helpful and friendly.

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Downtown Salt Lake City

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9.4/10 Exceptional! (189 reviews)

Fantastic stay. Wonderful rooms, very comfortable bed. Balcony was a treat. There was a small issue of cleanliness where there was water leftover in the coffee pot and towels left on the bathroom floor when I arrived. Other than that, I very much enjoyed my stay.

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Downtown Salt Lake City

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Edmonton (YEG) to Salt Lake City (SLC)

8.6/10 Excellent! (525 reviews)

Close to many restaurants and easy access to downtown and freeways. Easy parking along street with additional parking lots on the same block. Activities at the hotel are awesome and staff was so pleasant. Also, the rooftop bar on site has great views and Cam, one of the bartenders, went above and beyond with customer service. Won’t stay anywhere else when coming to Salt Lake for work.

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### Popular places to visit

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#### Temple Square

4.5/5(69 reviews)

This historical central square spans three city blocks, with gardens and some of the most significant buildings of the Mormon Church.

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#### Salt Lake Tabernacle

4.5/5(50 reviews)

Experience the architectural and acoustic wonder of this landmark structure, which has awed visitors and worshippers with its unique design since 1875.

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#### Salt Lake Assembly Hall

Be awed by the grandeur of one of Salt Lake City’s most important congregation halls and appreciate its Gothic architecture and rough-hewn stonework.

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#### Joseph Smith Memorial Building

This heritage building is a popular breakfast, lunch and dining destination in Temple Square.

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#### Church History Museum

Through a series of interactive exhibits, learn about the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and discover the stories of its founders.

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#### City Creek Center

4.5/5(30 reviews)

Browse over 100 stores, admire hourly fountain shows and sample the many dining options at Salt Lake City’s unique open-air mall.

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