Salt Lake City Vacation - Leisure, Entertainment

Surrounded by majestic mountain ranges and pristine lakes, Salt Lake City is a relaxing vacation destination. Escape to the peaceful serenity of the Great Salt Lake or tour the cultural and educational attractions of downtown Salt Lake City. From winter ski retreats to adventurous outdoor excursions, Salt Lake City offers a variety of thrilling activities and top-rated attractions to keep you and your family fully entertained.

Downtown Salt Lake City Entertainment.

The Red Lion Hotel Salt Lake City is a gateway to some of the most intriguing cultural and historic attractions. Discover family-friendly entertainment at the Hogle Zoo, Lagoon Amusement Park or the Utah Museum of Natural History. Explore Salt Lake City history and heritage at the historic Temple Square. Get out of this world at the Clark Planetarium or hands-on at the interactive Discovery Gateway children's museum. Salt Lake City is also home to the Utah Jazz NBA Basketball team as well as satisfying restaurants, shopping centers and a spectacular nightlife.

Rejuvenating Salt Lake City Ski Retreat.

The Wasatch-Cache National Forest adds a dramatic background to this exciting urban city. During the winter, these majestic mountains are transformed into a pleasant ski retreat and offer the purest snow powdered to perfection and ideal conditions for your ski and snowboarding pleasure. Explore one or all of the area's major world-class ski resorts for the perfect weekend ski getaway.

Relaxing Outdoor Adventures.

Surrounded by rocky canyons, pristine lakes and mountainous forests, the Salt Lake City landscape provides a seemingly endless array of outdoor escapades for the full-hearted adventure seeker. Mountain biking, hiking, camping, swimming, fishing and canoeing are just a few of the area's thrilling outdoor offerings. Family vacationers will enjoy exploring the warm shallow waters of the Great Salt Lake, including the Great Salt Lake National Park and the bison-populated Antelope Island.

The Wasatch-Cache National Forest is Salt Lake City's very own backyard complete with hiking trails and gorgeous landscape views. Stop and have a picnic or simply enjoy the rejuvenating freshness of the cool mountain air. Visitors are also invited to tee off at one of Salt Lake City's popular golf courses in the South Valley area. Hop in the car and explore one of Utah's 21 National Parks and Monuments, located a few hours away.