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Welcome to Utah's HTA - Hospitality & Tourism, our official online edition - Celebrating 26 Years! Whether visiting for business or pleasure, our free pocket guides provide the planning tools to help make your Utah Visit be a memorable experience. Reviews, tips, discount offers on hotel lodging, condo rentals, golf, restaurants, activities, attractions and much more, all with one goal in mind, to get you the latest information for your upcoming Visit to Utah. Answers to Frequently Asked Questions are featured on this page of our 2024 Pocket Travel Planner. If you're in Salt Lake City for the first time, you may have a few questions about our town. We think these will help. 1. Is Everyone in Salt Lake City a Mormon? No, of course not. Members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints ( LDS for short ) make up roughly 60 percent of our states population. But, less than half of Salt Lake City's residents are LDS Church members. 2. Can I get a drink in Salt Lake City? We get this asked all the time, and the answer is yes, yes and yes. Utah's Liquor Laws changed a few years back when the state abolished the the private club way of getting a drink in Utah and now it's as simple as walking into a bar and ordering one. Same as the rest of the country. If you walk into a restaurant though, you will be asked by your server if you will be eating there before they can bring you a drink. 3. How do I find my way around town? No problem. Salt Lake City is mapped out on a grid system, with downtown's Temple Square acting as the starting point. So, if you want to hit a restaurant or pub with an address of 300 South and 200 West, you simply go three blocks south of Temple Square, then two blocks west, and you're there. 4. Is it hard to get around? Not really, but bear in mind that Salt Lake City blocks are longer than most cities', so if you're going to a restaurant or bar six blocks from your hotel, that's nearly a mile trek. The good news: the TRAX light rail system runs through the heart of downtown, putting you within an easy walk of many dining and nightlife options. And best of all, it's free in the downtown area. 5. Can You Visit Temple Square? The LDS Church has a large visitors center and provides regularly scheduled tours for visitors. The Church History Museum and Joseph Smith Memorial building are also within walking distance. Salt Lake Temple Renovation - Closed For 4 Years Complete Details From The Mormon Newsroom.org The Temple and Temple Square Has Officially Closed on December 29th, 2019 for Four ( 4 ) Years - Complete Renovation Church President Russell M. Nelson announced the pioneer-era temple will remain closed for approximately four years while undergoing a major structural and seismic renovation. The temple is expected to reopen in 2024 with a public open house. The Majority of the Grounds Will Remain Open for Visitors Throughout The Renovations Complete Details From The Temple Square Blog 6. Does Salt Lake Have Casino Gambling? No! Not in Utah. Our residents and visitors head out to Wendover, Nevada which is only 120 miles west of Salt Lake City and offers five casinos. It's less than a two hour straight shot on Interstate 80 from downtown Salt Lake. AREA CODES The area code for Salt Lake City and surrounding cities is ( 801 ) Park Citys area code is ( 435 ) HELPFUL PHONE NUMBERS - 801
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HOW TO DRESS We, like you, dress accordingly to the weather and our preferences. Warm clothes for the winter, and shorts and sandals for the summer. AIRPORT TRANSPORTATION/SHUTTLES The airport is located about ten minutes from downtown Salt Lake. Taxis, Uber, limos, buses and shuttles supply service to anywhere in the valley and the local ski resorts. A one-way taxi from the airport to downtown is usually around $ 40.00. Some Salt Lake hotels provide free airport shuttle services, so call them before you arrive to make arrangements. SALT LAKE CITY SKI RESORTS DRIVING INSTRUCTIONS Alta 33 miles from the airport Brighton 35 miles from the airport Snowbird 31 miles from the airport Solitude 33 miles from the airport Driving routes: From the airport, leave the airport and take I-80 east (left lane) (about 1/4 mile from the airport), about 1.5 miles you will see the entrance to I-215 south (towards Cheyenne & Provo) Go south on I-215 about 12 minutes, it will curve towards the mountains, about another 2 to 3 minutes you will get off at 6200 South and follow the ski markers. From downtown, take I-15 South to I-215 East. Follow that to 6200 south, get off and follow ski markers. It's about 15 to 20 minutes from the downtown area to 6200 south. PARK CITY SKI RESORTS DRIVING INSTRUCTIONS The Canyons is a part of Park City Mtn Resort 33 miles from the airport Deer Valley 39 miles from the airport Park City 37 miles from the airport From the airport take I-80 east ( about 1/4 mile from the airport, so stay in the left hand lane ), about 5 miles you will see the entrance to I-15 Southbound, take I-15 to I-80 East towards Cheyenne. In less than 4 minutes you will see the signs for Park City. Stay left side, this is Parleys Canyon, and you will be there in less than 25 minutes. From downtown, take I-15 Southbound to I-80 Eastbound, and the same info above applies. LIQUOR LAWS See our adjoining page for a complete rundown. Liquor Laws PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION The UTA ( Utah Transit Authority ) provides an extensive bus & light rail ( TRAX ) service throughout the valley. Fares are $2.50 within the valley. They also provide airport transportation, service to the ski areas and door to door service for disabled passengers. For more info call 801-287-4636. RELIGIOUS SERVICES Although Salt Lake City is the home of the world-wide headquarters of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints ( The Mormons ), over 40 % of Utahs population call another religion the one they choose to practice. Our citizens are a mix of religious and cultural backgrounds, so you should be able to find your religious service being practiced here. In fact, there are more than 25 Catholic Churches alone in the Salt Lake Valley. Site Features, Our Menu  Common Questions Answered Salt Lake City Photos Genealogy Research LDS Mormon Attractions & Sites Sightseeing Tours Attractions & Sites Free Visitor Coupons Our Liquor Laws Salt Lake City Maps What To See & Do in Salt Lake Salt Lake Bars & Sports Salt Lake City Restaurants
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