Salt Lake City - Downtown
Our guests enjoy first class accommodations and friendly service.


Things to See & Do
 
 
 

Salt Lake City

Things to See and Do in Salt Lake City

Downtown Classic Cars International
Over 100 classic automobiles on display.
1920's, 30's, 40's, 1950's, V-16, Cadillacs,
Packards, Pierce Arrow, Movie Star Cars.

Big Cotton Wood Canyon & Resort
This 15-miles long canyon, located along Big Cottonwood Canyon Road,
Wasatch Boulevard and 7000 South, offers downhill and cross-country skiing,
snowmobiling, fishing, camping, hiking, picnicking and rock climbing.  Skiing is
available at Brighton and Solitude.  524.5042

Catholic Cathedral of Madeline
This recently refurbished Roman Gothic styled Cathedral is a masterpiece,
complete with magnificent stained glass windows and other elaborate artwork.
Located at 331 East South Temple. 328.8941

Delta Center
The home of the Utah Jazz Basketball Team.  Also, the main function
center for music concerts.

Family History Library
The Largest Genealogical research center in the world, located at 35
North West Temple. 240.2331

Great Salt Lake
The Great Salt Lake has a saline content of 5% to 27%, nearly seven times
saltier than any ocean.

Clark Planetarium
One of the best known and most innovative planetariums in the world,
it offers two exhibit floors and features a domed theatre offering spectacular star shows,
genuine moon rocks.  Features star shows, space/science exhibits, and gift shop.
(110 South 400 West 532-STAR).

Kennecott's Bingham Canyon Copper Mine
The world's largest open-pit copper mine.

MegaPlex 12 at the Gateway
World-class 12-screen movie theatre complex located downtown and close
to TRAX.  All auditoriums feature stadium seating, digital sound, reclining seats,
and extra-large screens.  Movie Info: 801.304.4636

The RaceTrack at Crossroads Plaza
Experience the excitement of stack car racing.  Race remote control cars
at scale speeds up to 200 mph.  Daily specials.  Monthly tournaments.
Giant NASCAR merchandise selection.

Salt Island Adventures
Offering cruises on the erenade luxurious cruising yacht sails year
round on Great Salt Lake.  We offer sightseeing, lunch, dinner, and
special event cruises.  Available for private charters.

Utah Museum of Natural History
Visit the Dinosaur Discovery Hall.  Learn about Utah's Native Americans.
Explore the natural wonders of Utah.  Enjoy special touring exhibitions.
Don't miss the Museum store.

Utah's Hogle Zoo
Enjoy an animal adventure and see hundreds of exotic animals
including bears, elephants, giraffes, snakes, and tigers.  Open daily.

Gallivan Center
Salt Lake's outdoor living room. Skating rink, amphitheater,
16 unique are pieces recreating a natural Utah theme.
Entertainment daily.

Red Butte Garden
Botanical Gardens, Visitor Center, Gift Shop, and Children's Garden.
4 seasons of events, concerts, programs, tours.  Adults $5.
Child/Senior/Student $3.  Open year-round.
Call for seasonal hours

The Church of Jesus Christ of Later-day Saints
Historic Temple Square
Be sure to visit Temple Square and other attractions and events
offered by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints -- all are free.

Art Galleries
Distinctive African American Art
Salt Lake Art Center
The Stable Fine Arts
Phillips Gallery
Simantov Oriental Rug Gallery

Museums
The Beehive House
The Children's Museum of Utah
Daughter of Utah Pioneers, Pioneer Memorial Museum
Museum of Church History and Art
Utah State Historical Society
Chase Home Museum of Utah Folk Arts
Classic Cars International

Performing Arts
Ballet West
Off Broadway Theatre
Broadway In Utah
Repertory Dance Theatre
Ririe-Woodbury Dance Company
Utah Film Commission
Utah Symphony
Salt Lake County Center for the Arts
Utah Opera

Malls
Crossroads Plaza
The Gateway
Historic Trolley Square
ZCMI Center Mall

Nightlife
Beehive Lounge
Club Axis
Club Splash
Green Street Social Club
Services/Nightlife Sampler
Junior's Tavern
Murphy's Bar and Grill
Pitchers
Wiseguys Comedy Cafe
The Zephyr Club
Clouseau's Private Club
Club Piastra
Dead Goat Saloon
Hospitality Business
Kristauf's Private Club
The No Name Lounge
Port O'Call Social Club
X-Scape
SKY BAR (at the hotel)

Restaurants
ABSOLUTE! Restaurant & Brasserie
Anna's Cafe
Al Forno's Ristorante
Baba Afghan Restaurant
Au Bon Appetit Inc.
Bambara
Baci Trattoria/Club Baci
Blue Iguana
Benihana
Cafe Pierpont
Cafe Olympus
Caffe Molise
Cafe Trang
Cedars of Lebanon
California Pizza Kitchen
Chuck-A-Rama Buffet
Christopher's Seafood and Steakhouse
Desert Edge Brewery at the Pub
Dee's Family Restaurant
Dijon Provencal Bistro
Dijon Provencal Bistro
First Press
Elevations Restaurant
Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine
Ginza Japanese Cuisine & Sushi Bar
The Garden Restaurant
Golden Phoenix
The Globe Cafe by Moonlight
Guru's
Happy Sumo at Gateway
Hard Rock Cafe
Ichiban Sushi & Japanese Cuisine
Iggy's
Sky Grill
Incantation Restaurant
Lamb's Grill Cafe
Lemon Grass Thai Cuisine
The Lion House Pantry Restaurant
Little America Coffee Shop
Little America Dining Room
Market Street Grill - Downtown
Market Street Oyster Bar - Downtown
Martine
Melina's Mexican Restaurant
The Melting Pot Restaurant
Metropolitan
Mikado Japanese Restaurant and Sushi Bar
Mo's Grill
New Yorker
Oasis Cafe
Olio Restaurant
Olive Garden Italian Restaurant
Orbit
P.F. Chang's China Bistro
Passages Restaurant
Piastra on Gallivan Plaza
The Plum Restaurant
Red Iguana
Red Rock Brewing Company L.C.
Rio Grande Cafe
Rodizio Grill
Romano's Macaroni Grill
The Roof Restaurant
Ruby River Steakhouse
Sage's Cafe
Samba Grill
Shula's Steakhouse
Sizzler
SkyBox Sports Grille & Arean
Spencer's for Steaks & Chips
Squatters Pub Brewery
Star of India Restaurant
Taj India
Third and Main Bar and Grill
3rd West Bistro
Tony Caputo's Market & Deli
Tony Roma's
Trofi
Tucci's Cucina Italiana
Wasatch Broiler & Grill Restaurant
Winger's Diner
Xiao Li Restaurant



Area Map

The Red Lion Hotel Salt Lake Downtown puts you right at the heart of downtown activity with easy access to the region's best shopping and entertainment. Visit historic Temple Square, the Delta Center, the University of Utah and the Family History Center.

Take in a Utah Jazz game, a concert at Abravanel Hall or mingle with the locals at one of Salt Lake City's many nightclubs and restaurants. Families and kids-at-heart will enjoy a trip to the Hogle Zoo
or Lagoon Amusement Park.

We offer complimentary hotel parking as well as airport and downtown shuttles. We're conveniently located on ski and trolley bus routes, and 10 minutes from Salt Lake City International Airport.