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19 Listed places
4.6 average across 19 rated listings
New York
Paid admission; current age-based ticket prices and discounts are listed on the official website. – Paid Heritage Village admission; current ticket categories and special-event prices are listed on the official website.
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Church History Museum

Famous for: Artifacts from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Stories of Mormon Pioneers, Depictions of Joseph Smith's Vision

A captivating institution offering a fascinating journey through the history and impact of a global faith.

History Buffs Religious Travelers Students

Discovery Gateway Children’s Museum

Famous for: Sixty thousand square feet of interactive children's exhibits including a real rooftop Life Flight rescue helicopter and water play lab.

Explore 60,000 sq ft of hands-on kids' exhibits, a rooftop Life Flight helicopter, and water play at Discovery Gateway in downtown Salt…

Families with young children Toddlers and infants Elementary school kids

Jordan Park

Famous for: International Peace Gardens representing 28 countries, alongside riverside trails, picnic lawns, a playground, and a concrete skatepark.

Explore Jordan Park in Salt Lake City: free International Peace Gardens, a skatepark, playground, and Jordan River trails, with practical visiting tips.

Families with young children Garden enthusiasts Recreational cyclists

Liberty Park

Famous for: An expansive historic Salt Lake City park with Tracy Aviary, a waterfowl pond, and the Chase Home.

Explore Salt Lake City’s Liberty Park: free entry, a 1.5-mile walking loop, Tracy Aviary, a historic adobe home, playgrounds, and shady picnic…

Families with young children Birdwatchers Recreational walkers

Memory Grove Park

Famous for: Military memorials, the columned Pagoda, and peaceful City Creek walking paths below Utah’s State Capitol.

Explore Memory Grove Park in Salt Lake City: free admission, military memorials, City Creek paths, dog walking, and practical tips for your…

Military history enthusiasts Creekside walkers Dog owners

Natural History Museum of Utah

Famous for: Utah dinosaur fossils, Indigenous cultural exhibitions, and Great Salt Lake science inside a copper-clad foothill museum.

Explore dinosaur fossils, Native Voices, and Great Salt Lake science at Salt Lake City’s Natural History Museum of Utah, with free on-site…

Dinosaur-loving families Geology enthusiasts Indigenous culture learners

Sugar House Park

Famous for: Rolling lawns, a duck pond, Wasatch Mountain views, and popular winter sledding hills in Salt Lake City.

Explore Sugar House Park in Salt Lake City: 110 acres of pond views, a 1.4-mile loop, playgrounds, free parking, and walks toward…

Families with young children Recreational runners Picnic groups

Temple Square

Famous for: The Salt Lake Temple, Mormon Tabernacle Choir, Historical Significance of the Latter-day Saint Church

A sprawling urban oasis serving as the center of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, offering visitors a glimpse into…

Families History Buffs Religious Travelers

The Leonardo

Famous for: Interactive STEAM exhibitions, a full-size C-131 aircraft display, and mid-century architecture on Salt Lake City's Library Square

Discover the legacy of The Leonardo on Salt Lake City's Library Square, a former STEAM museum housed in the historic 1964 mid-century…

Architecture Enthusiasts Families Science Lovers

The Skyscraper Museum

New York
Famous for: Miniature Manhattan models and exhibitions explaining the architecture, engineering, and economics behind New York’s skyscrapers.

Explore The Skyscraper Museum in Battery Park City: free admission, miniature Manhattan models, Twin Towers history, and a striking mirrored gallery.

Architecture enthusiasts Urban history buffs Model-making enthusiasts

This Is The Place Heritage Park

Famous for: Pioneer village demonstrations, miniature train rides, and a monumental tribute to Utah's nineteenth-century settlers.

Explore This Is The Place Heritage Park in Salt Lake City for pioneer trades, miniature trains, the 1947 monument, and practical family…

Families with school-age children Utah history enthusiasts Multigenerational groups

Tracy Aviary at Liberty Park

Famous for: Historic nonprofit aviary featuring owl habitats, pelican ponds, tropical birds, and conservation-focused keeper programs.

Explore Tracy Aviary at Liberty Park in Salt Lake City: owl habitats, pelican ponds, tropical birds, keeper programs, and practical visiting tips.

Families with young children Birdwatchers Wildlife photographers

Utah Museum of Contemporary Art

Famous for: Six rotating galleries of experimental contemporary art, video installations, and Utah artist residencies in downtown Salt Lake City.

Explore six rotating galleries of bold local and international contemporary art at the Utah Museum of Contemporary Art in downtown Salt Lake…

Contemporary Art Lovers Solo Travelers Design & Architecture Buffs

Utah State Capitol

Famous for: Utah’s 1916 Neoclassical seat of government, featuring a marble rotunda, historical murals, and free public tours.

Explore Utah State Capitol’s marble rotunda, Gold Room, free tours, and hilltop grounds, with practical tips for visiting Salt Lake City’s landmark.

Architecture enthusiasts Utah history buffs Families with school-age children

Washington Square Park

Famous for: Shaded downtown lawns surrounding Salt Lake City’s ornate 1894 City and County Building and clock tower.

Explore Washington Square Park in downtown Salt Lake City: free lawns, shaded paths, 1894 City and County Building views, and nearby TRAX…

Architecture enthusiasts Downtown walkers Picnic-loving families
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