Area Attractions
The University Guest House is part of the Foothill Cultural District of Salt Lake City. Some of Salt Lake's biggest attractions are within walking distance of the Guest House or, at most, a short bus ride away. Enjoy a walk through extensive gardens, visit prestigious museums or the Hogle Zoo. Click here for a virtual tour.
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Fort Douglas was built in 1862 and is a National Historic Landmark. Although the fort itself is closed while the University of Utah restores its (over 40) historic buildings, the museum presents and preserves its history for the public.
Fort Douglas was built in 1862 and is a National Historic Landmark. Although the fort itself is closed while the University of Utah restores its (over 40) historic buildings, the museum presents and preserves its history for the public.
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The park contains the cauldron that was lit during The Games. The visitor center consists of an art gallery, theatre and video viewing area. A 10-minute multi-screen movie of highlights from the 2002 Winter Olympics is featured in the theatre.
The park contains the cauldron that was lit during The Games. The visitor center consists of an art gallery, theater and video viewing area. A 10-minute multi-screen movie of highlights from the 2002 Winter Olympics is featured in the theatre.
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This year-round garden is well known for its gorgeous formal displays and its Children's Garden. The views of the valley from these paths and terraces is amazing and there are trails enough to keep you hiking for hours.
This year-round garden is well known for its gorgeous formal displays and its Children's Garden. The views of the valley from these paths and terraces is amazing and there are trails enough to keep you hiking for hours.
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The This is the Place Monument, standing at the western end of the 1300 miles of the Mormon Trail, is the capstone of the park, but there's more here than monuments. Interpretors re-enact Utah pioneer history and you can learn both 19th century crafts and dances while you explore.
The This is the Place Monument, standing at the western end of the 1300 miles of the Mormon Trail, is the capstone of the park, but there's more here than monuments. Interpretors re-enact Utah pioneer history and you can learn both 19th century crafts and dances while you explore.
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Both ancient artworks created by ancient peoples and the most contemporary of contemporary works are displayed in this massive and well-renown museum. The Utah Museum of Fine Arts spans millenia.
Both ancient artworks created by ancient peoples and the most contemporary of contemporary works are displayed in this massive and well-renown museum. The Utah Museum of Fine Arts spans millenia.
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Everything from anthropology to paleontology and botany is covered in this excellent museum of science and history. Utah's natural and cultural richness are thoroughly explored.
Everything from anthropology to paleontology and botany is covered in this excellent museum of science and history. Utah's natural and cultural richness are thoroughly explored.
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Nearly a thousand animals from every part of the world are within Hogle Zoo - and the Zoo is always expanding. Elephant Encounter and the Asian Highlands are just some of the new highlights of the park.
Nearly a thousand animals from every part of the world are within Hogle Zoo - and the Zoo is always expanding. Elephant Encounter and the Asian Highlands are just some of the new highlights of the park.
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