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During your Salt Lake City vacation, don't miss these great establishments and attractions:
Utah Museum of Natural History
Located in the old university library building, this museum covers more than 200 million years. Some 200 exhibits -- including some intriguing dinosaur exhibits -- take you on a journey through time, describing the geologic and natural history of Utah right up to the present. Allow 1 hour.
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.
Governor's Mansion
Silver magnate Thomas Kearns built this palatial home in 1898, sparing no expense to make it as lavish as possible. African and Italian marble and exotic woods from around the world were used extensively throughout. Kearns' widow deeded it to the state in 1937, and the 36-room mansion is now the governor's residence. It suffered a devastating fire just before Christmas 1993, but has been fully restored to its 1902 appearance (1902 was the year that Kearns and his family first moved in). The best time to see the mansion is in December, when it's elaborately decorated for Christmas. Allow about half an hour.
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 ...
Residence Inn by Marriott Salt Lake City Airport
Residence Inn by Marriott is designed to make you feel at home for a day, a week, a month or more. Our suites give you fifty percent more space than most traditional hotel rooms. The Residence Inn Salt Lake City Airport is located seven miles west of downtown. Complimentary airport transportation is provided with pick-up outside of the baggage claim area. Two small pets per room are allowed with a non-refundable fee of USD 100. * Free high speed Internet access is available in all ...
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