Sun Dance Film Festival Outside Salt Lake

Salt Lake City is the capital of Utah and has a population of around 182,000. It was founded in 1847 when a group of Mormon pioneers fled the Midwest to a new area to practice their religion. The group was led by the Mormon prophet, Brigham Young. Within four days of their arrival, Young determined where the Mormon Temple would be constructed. The temple took 40 years to complete. The headquarters for the LDS is located in Salt Lake City. The railroad and mining were both contributing factors in the financial growth of this city. Outdoor sports have always been popular, but with the 2002 Winter Olympics being hosted here, there has been a definite increase in these sports.

When visiting Salt Lake, you will find there is much to see and do. Of course there are the museums, the festivals, skiing, historic buildings and landmark sites. You will find small, intimate neighborhoods, such as the trendy Marmalade District, the liberal Sugar House District, The Avenues, which is a historic district with elegant Victorian houses and the gated communities in the Foothill area.

And of course, when you are visiting Salt Lake City, whether it is for business or pleasure, you will want to check into one of the fine hotels Salt Lake City has to offer. The polite, friendly staff will greet you and make sure your accommodations are to your satisfaction. The amenities are numerous and sure to make your stay comfortable. Salt Lake is well known for their performing arts programs so be sure and take in a performance or two. There is extensive renovation planned for the downtown area, making it an arts hub with several active theatres. You can also take a short drive and attend the Sundance Film Festival, where movie stars and moviegoers alike rub elbows at the largest independent film festival in the country. Salt Lake City is a city like no other.

No related posts.