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During your Salt Lake City vacation, don't miss these great establishments and attractions:
Utah's Hogle Zoo
This small, modern zoo near the entrance to Emigration Canyon is home to 1,100 animals representing over 250 species. You'll find a solarium with exotic plants and birds, tropical gardens, rare Grevy's zebras, and a giraffe house with a balcony so you can look eye-to-eye with the tall-necked creatures. Among the newer residents of the zoo are a pair of Amur tiger cubs and a baby Colobus monkey, all born at the zoo in 2003. In summer, rides on a small replica of an 1869 steam train are offered for the bargain-basement price of $1. As with any zoo, it's best to visit in one of the cooler seasons, or at least the coolest part of the day, when more animals are out and about. Allow 1 to 2 hours. The Discovery Theatre presents three children's programs daily.
Utah State Historical Society Museum
Housed in the waiting room of the 1909 Denver and Rio Grande Railroad Depot, this museum exhibits historic artifacts, photos, and paintings. You'll see full-size replicas of a Conestoga wagon and a Mormon handcart, as well as one of the artificial hearts developed in 1976 by the University of Utah's Dr. Robert Jarvik. The large gift shop offers a variety of western gifts and toys, plus an excellent selection of books. Allow a half hour.
Gallivan Center
Some call this Salt Lake City's outdoor living room. You'll find intimate spaces, performances, food, all kinds of characters and activities, and good vantage points for watching the goings-on. Wander through the large art exhibit and the gigantic outdoor chessboard with waist-high pieces, and enjoy the pond, amphitheater, outdoor ice skating rink (call for hours and rates), and aviary. Allow 30 minutes.
Shilo Inn Salt Lake City
The Shilo Inn Salt Lake City is a full-service conference hotel featuring 200 deluxe guest rooms and suites with a spectacular view.Conveniently located in the heart of Salt Lake City's business and cultural center, across from the Salt Palace Convention Center. Recreational facilities available 24 hours a day. Free High Speed Internet access now available in all rooms.*** Credit card required upon check ...
Hilton Salt Lake City Center
From the airport: Valley Shuttle Transportation $8.00 one way or $16.00 round trip. The transportation runs every 20 minutes and is available outside baggage claim at doors 6 and 10 from 5am-10pm. For reservations please call 866-550-RIDE (7433). For pick-up between 10pm-5am please make reservations 12 hours in advance. These charges can be paid for in cash, by credit card, or charged to the room. DRIVING FROM THE AIRPORT: Follow signs for I-80 Eastbound(City Center). Take I-80 east . ...
Embassy Suites Hotel Salt Lake City
The Embassy Suites Salt Lake City is located downtown near restaurants and local attractions. City Center- downtown 6 BLK, N. Salt Lake Intl Airport 6 1-2 MI, NW. Bus depot 7 BLK, N. Amtrak depot 1 MI, N. Traxx Light Rail 1 1-2 ...
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