University of Utah
Members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints opened the University of Deseret in 1850, just 2 1/2 years after they arrived in the Salt Lake Valley. It closed 2 years later, due to lack of funds and the greater need for primary education, but reopened in 1867 as a business academy. The name changed in 1892, and the growing school moved to its present location in 1900. The university now sprawls over 1,500 acres on the east side of the city.The university's Red Butte Garden and Arboretum (801/581-4747; www.redbuttegarden.org) features 50 acres of display gardens and another 100 acres in their natural state, with 4 miles of nature trails. Located in the foothills of the Wasatch Mountains, this is a terrific spot to take a break from hectic city sightseeing. The gardens are open May through September, Monday through Saturday from 9am to 8pm, Sunday from 9am to 5pm; October through April, Tuesday through Sunday from 10am to 5pm. Admission is $5 for adults, and $3 for children 4 to 17 and seniors 60 and over. From downtown, drive east on 400 South, past the university entrance, continuing until 400 South becomes Foothill Drive; turn east on Wakara Way and continue to the entry drive. Allow 2 hours.The University is also home to the Utah Museum of Fine Arts and the Utah Museum of Natural History.

Wheeler Historic Farm
This living-history dairy farm, where you can see demonstrations of farming and other activities from the late 19th century, contains hundred-year-old farm buildings, a small petting zoo, and a nature preserve. Activities include experiencing various farm chores, such as egg gathering and cow milking, farm house tours, and tractor-driven wagon rides. Allow 1 to 2 hours. A variety of annual events are also offered, including a scarecrow masquerade, a holiday lights festival, breakfast with Santa, and a summer camp week.

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.

Comfort Inn Airport/International Center
Full service hotel with restaurant on premises and FREE full breakfast, as well as manager's reception (Monday-Thursday) and FREE airport shuttle to Salt Lake City International Airport which is just 2 miles away. 7 miles from downtown Salt Lake City. All rooms offer microwave, refrigerator, and video cassette player. Pet Accommodation: 15.00/per stay, per pet. Only K/DD and NK/NDD are Connecting ...

Sheraton City Centre Hotel, Salt Lake City
Nearby Airport: * Salt Lake City International Airport - 8 Miles * Executive Airport - 8 Miles Nearby Cities: * Midvale - 10 Miles * Sandy - 12 Miles * West Jordan - 14 Miles * Ogden - 19 Miles * Provo - 22 Miles * Park City - 27 Miles * Snowbird - 30 Miles * Heber - 40 Miles * Tooele - 45 ...

Metropolitan Inn
Make yourself at home in Salt Lake City's newest boutique hotel?The Metropolitan Inn. Each room in this beautifully decorated boutique comes standard with a full variety of amenities including: complimentary WiFi high-speed internet, Temper-pedic mattresses, irons, ironing boards, coffee makers, and cable television.The staffs' courteous and knowledgeable concierges are happy to arrange guided tours of Salt Lake City's historical sites or schedule world-class ski trips at any one of seven ...