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Salt Lake City, United States

Top things to do in Salt Lake City

16 attractions, landmarks and museums worth your time, ranked by traveler reviews.

City Creek Center
Market4.5

City Creek Center

664 reviews

City Creek Center is an upscale shopping and dining destination in downtown Salt Lake City, featuring a unique indoor-outdoor layout with a creek running through it.

Eccles Theater

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What is the most visited attraction in Salt Lake City?

City Creek Center draws the most traveler reviews of anywhere we track in Salt Lake City, with 664 of them, rated 4.5 out of 5. Review volume is the closest honest proxy we have for how many people actually turn up, so it is what this list is ranked by.

Which place in Salt Lake City do visitors rate highest?

Eccles Theater holds the highest rating in Salt Lake City among places with a meaningful number of reviews, at 4.5 out of 5 from 58 reviews. It is less busy than City Creek Center, which is often exactly why it scores better.

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Entertainment4.5

Eccles Theater

58 reviews

Eccles Theater is a modern performing arts venue in downtown Salt Lake City, hosting Broadway shows, concerts, and events.

Museum
Museum

Discovery Gateway

A hands-on children's museum in Salt Lake City where kids can create, explore, and learn through interactive exhibits.

Entertainment
Entertainment

Delta Center

Home of the Utah Jazz NBA team, hosting concerts and major events in downtown Salt Lake City.

Landmark
Landmark

Salt Lake City Public Library

Architectural marvel with a glass roof, rooftop garden, and public art, offering a unique library experience.

Religious site
Religious site

Salt Lake Temple

The most recognizable LDS temple, closed to the public but admired for its striking Gothic spires and symbolic architecture.

Park & nature
Park & nature

Gilgal Sculpture Garden

An eccentric outdoor museum with symbolic stone sculptures, including a sphinx bearing the face of Mormon founder Joseph Smith.

Park & nature
Park & nature

Gardens at Temple Square

A serene oasis in downtown Salt Lake City with seasonal blooms, fountains, and manicured gardens.

Park & nature
Park & nature

Liberty Park (Salt Lake City)

Salt Lake City's oldest park, featuring a pond, aviary, and the Chase Home Museum of Utah Folk Arts.

Museum
Museum

Pioneer Memorial Museum

A museum showcasing Utah's pioneer heritage with artifacts, exhibits, and the Daughters of Utah Pioneers collection.

Museum
Museum

Clark Planetarium

Explore space and science through interactive exhibits, IMAX films, and a dome theater at this Salt Lake City planetarium.

Religious site
Religious site

Salt Lake Tabernacle

Historic domed auditorium famed for its near-perfect acoustics and home to the world-renowned Mormon Tabernacle Choir.

Religious site
Religious site

Cathedral of the Madeleine

A stunning Catholic cathedral featuring Gothic architecture, intricate stained glass, and a serene interior.

Religious site
Religious site

Temple Square

Headquarters of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, featuring the iconic Salt Lake Temple, historic Tabernacle, and welcoming visitor centers.

Landmark
Landmark

Utah State Capitol

Free tours, panoramic city views, and exhibits on Utah history at the iconic state capitol building.

Entertainment
Entertainment

Abravanel Hall

Home of the Utah Symphony, renowned for its superb acoustics and modernist architecture on the edge of downtown.