
Wander through Temple Square Salt Lake City - Utah's Most Popular Tourist Destination
One of the most interesting tourist destinations in Salt Lake City, Utah is the Temple Square. Located at the heart of the city near the downtown area, there are a number of must-see tourist attractions in the area. As car parking is an expensive option at the Temple Square, it would be a good idea to take public transport and then consider a walking tour to the place and its vicinity.
Wiki Info on Temple Square in Salt Lake City
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Temple_Square
One of the major attractions in the area is Salt Lake Temple. The nineteenth century building built by the Mormon Church society has a rich architecture allows entry only to members but is a delight to visit from outside. Adjacent to it is the South Visitors Center that has exhibits of the temple and images showing the interiors. Another nearby attraction is another nineteenth century building - the Assembly Hall that is renowned for its opulent design and decor. It hosts a number of free musical concerts every weekend.
The Salt Lake Tabernacle is another must-see place of visit close to the Assembly Hall. This acoustic beauty has over 11,000 pipes, one of the largest in the world and is the home of Mormon Choir. You can visit the place and also attend choir services on seeking special permission. You can also stop at the Family History Library. The library is equipped with a large collection of genealogical resources.
North of the library you would come across Museum of Church History and Art. It contains several historical work of art including photos, films and books of the Mormons from the early nineteenth century. Other interesting nearby places includes the Deuel Pioneer Log Home, Conference Center, Brigham Young Historic Park and several administrative buildings.
Major attractions in Temple Square
http://www.go-utah.com/Temple-Square/

