This Is The Place Heritage Park
Marking a spot overlooking the valley, where city founder Brigham Young supposedly said "This is the Place," the park features a monument to the Mormon settlers of Utah as well as a recreation of a frontier Utah village with several historical buildings which were moved to the site. Demonstrations of frontier life frequently take place here.
Utah State Capitol
The grand state capitol building sits in a lovely park overlooking Downtown. Outside are several memorials and a reflecting pond, inside is some very monumental architecture. Free guided tours are offered on the hour on weekdays.
The Living Planet Aquarium
Highlights animal habitats in Utah waters, the oceans and South American species. Entertaining, interactive educational exhibits and programs.
Salt Lake City Main Library
One of Salt Lake City's newest and most architecturally unique buildings. It includes unique uses of natural light, plenty of reading space and a rooftop garden.
Salt Lake City and County Building
451 S State St, +1 801 533-0858, (http://www.slcgov.com/inf...). Seat of city government since 1894. The building's central clock tower is topped with a statue of Columbia and rises 256 feet 78 m from the ground. The building has four floors and over one hundred rooms. Onyx lines the hall of each lavishly decorated floor. The third floor houses the mayor's office in the south wing and the city council chamber in the north. Portraits of the city's past mayors up to and including Deedee Corradini line the corridor between these offices. The fourth floor features an exhibit commemorating the 2002 Winter Olympics held in Salt Lake City.