Temple Square Hogle Zoo Red Butte Garden Energy Solutions Arena Museum of Fine Arts

Salt Lake City, Utah Hotel Fun Things to Do

Located near downtown Salt Lake City, the Quality Inn Salt Lake City Airport is conveniently close for activities ranging from great family attractions, enjoying spectacular scenery, world-class shopping, and exciting nightlife.

Learn all about our Salt Lake City, Utah, neighborhood by checking out the list of attractions below.

Temple Square. Take a tour of Temple Square in downtown Salt Lake City. Enjoy the stunning Salt Lake Temple and the domed Tabernacle, home of the renowned Mormon Tabernacle Choir and the Tabernacle organ. Stop by the two visitor centers where you’ll enjoy interactive videos plus Old and New Testament paintings. For more information, visit http://www.visittemplesquare.com/.

Salt Lake City Ski Resorts. Take advantage of many exceptional ski resorts that are within close proximity of our Salt Lake City hotel. The Canyons Resort in Park City features terrain for skiers of every ability, from long and gentle to big and bowled. Highly rated for its terrain parks and family programs, Park City Mountain Resort provides more than 3,000 acres of great snow for skiers and snowboarders. And Brighton, located in Brighton, Utah, sits atop Big Cottonwood Canyon so the snow is light and fluffy. For more information these and other Salt Lake City area ski resorts, visit http://www.skisaltlake.com/skiresorts.htm.

Hogle Zoo. From the Siberian tiger, African elephant, and western lowland gorilla to the red panda, Arabian sand cat, and long-tailed chinchilla, the Hogle Zoo in Salt Lake City is a veritable showcase of the world’s most unique animals. For more information, visit https://www.hoglezoo.org/.

Clark Planetarium. Explore the Clark Planetarium and you’ll be amazed in many ways. Learn about the history of rocketry at the ATK Go For Launch exhibit. Get a better understanding of telescopes at the Clark Observatory. Check out scale models of the Ares I Crew Launch and Ares V Cargo Launch vehicles at the ATK: Project Constellation exhibit. For more information, visit http://www.clarkplanetarium.org/.

Red Butte Garden. Connected with the University of Utah, Red Butte Garden boasts more than 100 acres of display and natural gardens, walking paths, and hiking trails. What’s more, it’s the largest botanical center in the Intermountain West where you can experience regional horticulture. For more information, visit http://www.redbuttegarden.org/.

The Great Saltair. Built in 1893 by the Mormon Church, the historic Saltair Resort was destroyed by fire several times in the 20th century and rebuilt each time. A new pavilion was constructed in 1981. That building was restored in 1993, re-opening as the Great Saltair, a private club that hosts concerts. Though it failed twice. It was revived in 2005 and today features such top-name acts as the Dave Matthews Band and the Black Crowes. For more information, visit http://www.thesaltair.com/.

Energy Solutions Arena. Great entertainment of all kinds can be found at Energy Solutions Arena. Catch fast-paced basketball action courtesy of the NBA Utah Jazz. Thrill to your favorite singers and bands in concert. Plus, you’ll enjoy rodeos, ice shows, family shows, and motor sports. For more information, visit http://www.energysolutionsarena.com/.

Gallivan Center. The John W. Gallivan Utah Center features many unique art projects, an amphitheater, an ice rink and pond, a huge outdoor chess board, and an aviary. It’s a great setting to have lunch, take a mid-day stroll or enjoy the many special events, including fairs, parades, and holiday celebrations. For more information, visit http://www.slcgov.com/PublicServices/Gallivan/.

Utah Museum of Fine Arts. Delight in a wonderful display of work at the Utah Museum of Fine Arts. The museum’s permanent collection is comprised of more than 17,000 pieces from such diverse cultures as African, Oceanic and the New World, Asian, the Ancient and Classical World, European, and American. For more information, visit http://www.umfa.utah.edu/.

Raging Waters. Tons of wild water fun adventures are the hallmark of Raging Waters in Salt Lake City. The Waimea Wave H2O Rollercoaster combines the thrill of a rollercoaster with the excitement of a waterslide. Body Wave lets you body surf on ocean-like waves. And Blue Thunder is a double tube ride that shoots you through hair-raising twists and turns for an unforgettable whitewater adventure. For more information, visit http://www.ragingwatersutah.com/park.htm.

Utah Olympic Oval. The Utah Olympic Oval was built specifically for the 2002 Salt Lake Olympic Winter Games speed skating competitions. Open for public ice skating, the Oval also features recreational gyms, weight facilities, and swimming pools. For more information, visit http://www.olyparks.com/uoo/index.asp.