{"id":6088,"date":"2016-10-11T09:45:26","date_gmt":"2016-10-11T15:45:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.richmondamerican.com\/blog\/?p=6088"},"modified":"2025-03-10T09:40:08","modified_gmt":"2025-03-10T15:40:08","slug":"ways-to-play-in-salt-lake-city-utah","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.richmondamerican.com\/blog\/ways-to-play-in-salt-lake-city-utah\/","title":{"rendered":"Ways to Play in Salt Lake City, Utah"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Bordered by the majestic Wasatch Range and the Great Salt Lake, Utah\u2019s capital city is also its most populous\u2014and for good reason. Life in the Salt Lake metro area is steeped in history and elevated (pun intended!) by breathtaking scenery and abundant recreational opportunities.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re considering joining the nearly 2.5 million people fortunate enough to call Salt Lake and its surrounding cities home, following are a few fun ways to get to know the area:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Visit <\/strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.templesquare.com\/explore\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Temple Square<\/strong><\/a><strong>.<\/strong> You\u2019ll definitely want to check out historic Temple Square, located in the heart of the city. Admire the architecture, take a complimentary tour of the gardens, attend a Mormon Tabernacle Choir rehearsal or concert and see why the 35 acre space is Utah\u2019s top tourist attraction.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Explore the <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/utah.com\/national-parks\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>National Parks<\/strong><\/a><strong>.<\/strong> Utah has several of them: Arches, Bryce Canyon, Canyonlands, Capitol Reef and Zion. Take in the impressive geological formations on your own or register for a guided tour at any of these diverse and dazzling parks, known collectively as The Mighty 5\u00ae.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Pedal through Downtown. <\/strong>Grab a <a href=\"http:\/\/www.visitsaltlake.com\/blog\/post\/2014\/18\/Your-Guide-to-GREENbike-Salt-Lake-City-s-Bike-Share\/8176\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">GREENbike<\/a> from the expanding network of shareable bikes located around downtown Salt Lake or <a href=\"http:\/\/www.saltlakebicycletours.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">book a bike tour<\/a> of the city\u2019s hotspots. Both are a great way to get to know this incredible city!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Relive the Olympics. <\/strong>In case you\u2019ve forgotten, Salt Lake City was home to the 2002 Winter Games. Share in the Olympic spirit as you check out all the city\u2019s <a href=\"http:\/\/www.visitsaltlake.com\/things-to-do\/attractions\/olympic-venues\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">event venues<\/a>. You can hit the slopes, enjoy a luge ride, practice your pivots on Olympic ice and even watch tomorrow\u2019s Olympians in training!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Visit <\/strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.redbuttegarden.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Red Butte Garden<\/strong><\/a><strong>. <\/strong>Part of the University of Utah, this botanical garden is a tropical treat for the senses. Stop by during the day to birdwatch and enjoy an assortment of flowers and fragrances, or take in an evening film or concert at this beautiful venue.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If the Salt Lake City area seems like a good fit for you, check out <a href=\"https:\/\/www.richmondamerican.com\/utah\/salt-lake-city-new-homes\/search\/active\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">where we&#8217;re building<\/a> in the area!<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"cross-sell\">\n  <div class=\"cs-content-new\">\n     <div class=\"u-width-30 cs-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.richmondamerican.com\/campaigns\/552\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"post-img u-width-100 cs-guide-cover\" src=\"https:\/\/www.richmondamerican.com\/content\/globalmedia\/media-20068.png\" alt=\"Home buying in a competitive market guide\"><\/a>\n     <\/div>\n     <div class=\"u-width-70 cs-content\">    \n       <h4>Get the know-how to compete in this market!<\/h4>\n       <p>We have the tips to help you get a leg up and land your dream home in a challenging market.&nbsp;<\/p>\n       <p class=\"m-top-40\"><a class=\"btn-rah\" href=\"https:\/\/www.richmondamerican.com\/campaigns\/552\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Get your free guide<\/a><\/p>\n     <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Bordered by the majestic Wasatch Range and the Great Salt Lake, Utah\u2019s capital city is also its most populous\u2014and for good reason. 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