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Show are housed. Also, the Museum of Fine Arts is open to the public with its displays of rare art treasures. 8. PIONEER TRAIL STATE PARK. "This is the Place monument is located here, dedicated to the Mormon Pioneers who entered the valley at this point in 1847. Visitors Center features a narrated mural of the pioneers This country had its start in 1847 when Mormon leader Brigham Young proclaimed, "This is the Place." The place is now Great Salt Lake Country, where pioneer heritage and cosmopolitan atmosphere merge into one diverse, exciting area, concentrated in Utahs largest city and state capitol, Salt Lake City. In Salt Lake City the adventurer can travel less than 10 miles from the bustling downtown district to cool, pastoral canyons where summer picnicking and hiking give way to winter's great skiing. Yet all of Great Salt Lake Country is teaming with things to do and places to see... from the Bonneville Salt Flats to Symphony and Ballet. So get your map and get ready to go... for some of the greatest experiences around, right here in Great Salt Lake Country. TOUR 1 - ONE TANK travels. One of the most extensive the Intermountain West, Hogle Zoo offers a fun look at creatures from around the 9. HOGLE ZOO. zoos in world. 10. EMIGRATION Temple Square ' morning. The Temple is closed to the public, but the two Visitors Centers, Tabernacle and Assembly Hall are open for visitors. 2. BEEHIVE HOUSELION HOUSE. East of Temple Square lies the two famous homes of Brigham Young, Territorial Governor and Mormon Church, preserved president as they were in his time in all their elegance and charm. CANYON. Through this canyon the Mormon pioneers entered Salt Lake Valley. A picturesque drive takes you past private homes, cottonwood and aspen of-th- e 3. HANSEN PLANETARIUM. The Hansen Planetarium offers cosmic nightly, exploring the realms of our last frontier. Many informative, educational exhibits are also housed at the Planetarium. star-sho- DAUGHTERS OF THE UTAH PIONEERS MUSEUM. Just west of the State Capitol, this 4 extensive museum contains artifacts dating back to the earliest years of this territorys existence. 5. STATE CAPITOL. The beautiful grounds surrounding the Capitol contain monuments of historic figures. Inside the impressive Corinthian-styl- e Capitol are the legislative, executive offices of Utahs and judicial and fine paintings, murals many government, and exhibits. The main hall and rotunda is an extremely attractive area finished in Georgian marble. Council Hall, just across from the Capitol, houses the state's tourist information center. TEMPLE SQUARE. It's the heart of the worldwide Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-da- y Saints. Here the Temple, completed in 1893. dominates the block thrat houses such other structures as 1. six-spir- 10-ac- re the Tabernacle, where the Mormon Tabernacle Choir sings each Sunday world-famou- s 6. MEMORY GROVE. Located at the mouth of City Creek Canyon, this beautifully groomed park was developed in memory of the Utah war veteran. It is a pleasant refuge for picnicking. OF UTAH. On campus the Museum of Natural History, where countless artifacts uncovered by archeologists 7. UNIVERSITY is State Capitol trees, and a number of historical markers. The drive takes you up to a magnificent view of Parleys Canyon and the surrounding mountains. 11. PARLEY'S CANYON. This canyon takes you back down into Salt Lake City via Interstate 80. Almost all of Parleys Canyon is the Wasatch National Forest, offering a scenic finale to this two canyon loop drive. 12. PIONEER CRAFT HOUSE. Here youll find excellent examples of pioneer crafts and artifacts. Professional and amateur craftsmen work daily on looms, pottery, jewelry making and puppets. 13. LIBERTY PARK. A beautiful expansive park that offers an amusement park, concessions, Old Isaac Chase Mill, ferryboat in |
