Temple Square — Attraction in Salt Lake City

Temple square is beautiful and full of history. If you're in the area it's definitely worth a visit to see the spectacular architecture and if you're so inclined learn a little about the LDS Church's history and current activities. The Salt Lake temple took 40 years to build and is an astounding example of dedication as reflected by the impeccable craftsmanship. It is in-use by the church and not open for public tours, but viewing it from the outside is still worth the trip. Plus, you can tour many of the other church buildings on Temple Square, including the old Assembly Hall, the iconic Tabernacle, the Conference Center, and a few others. Please note, while I was there they shared that the temple will be shutting down at the end of 2019 for extensive renovations, after which the temple will be open for public tours for a period of time before it is re-dedicated. All activities and events at Temple Square are completely free. Including "Music and the Spoken Word", a 30 minute broadcast from the old Tabernacle which occurs every Sunday at 9:30 AM. I was able to attend and enjoyed it immensely. The Mormon Tabernacle Choir is phenomenal, and on the day I visited (Easter Sunday), they also had bells, trumpets, and an orchestra. Seeing the "behind the scenes" view of the production was also enjoyable. If you want this experience, just show up to the tabernacle by 9:15 Sunday Morning and find a seat to enjoy the free performance. (Note, during certain times of the year, I understand the performance is moved into the conference center to accommodate a larger audience, so be sure to check the website for...

You could easily spend a whole day—or several days—here. Temple Square is a wonderful place to visit. It is free, wheelchair accessible, and they give free tours and concerts. After Thanksgiving through New Years there are wonderful Christmas lights and Nativity scenes. in the spring till the fall there are beautiful flowers and gardens. You can also learn about a lot about the history of the The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. There are tour guides for practically every language. You can also get a free map of Temple and surrounding downtown. There are several bathroom locations and multiple buildings on Temple Square.

There are several museums and two main visitor centers. The North Visitor Center has many paintings, a replica of Jerusalem from the time of Jesus Christ, a beautiful “Christus” statue, and some informative videos.

In the South Visitor Center there are more interactive videos and an accurate model of the Salt Lake Temple, outside and inside.

Nearby Temple Square there are many places to eat and shop. There is street parking but I would never park in metered parking in Salt Lake City. You can park in the Conference Center (10$ for the day) north of Temple Square or in the Curry Creek Mall parking (1st 2 hours free and $2 for every hour after that) of Temple Square. If you aren’t driving there are many buses that pass nearby and some light rail as well. Riding bus or train in the downtown area is free and part of a “Free Fair Zone.” Ask the bus driver or a...

Made this my first stop while visiting Salt Lake City. Did not know what to expect, so went in with an open mind. Although it is an area of worship for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS), it was a very welcoming area for all visitors regardless of personal or religious beliefs.

The grounds and various buildings are beautiful. While speaking to the many missionaries on the grounds or inside the buildings, they were all very pleasant, knowledgeable, welcoming, and full of information. The voluntary conversations were never a push of the LDS religion, but pleasant conversations about life, history, backgrounds, values, reason for visiting, answering any questions about LDS, and anything that would naturally come up in conversation.

I was able to listen to a 30 minute organ recital which consisted of about 5 different pieces that were explained by the organist. The organist did a great job of explaining the pieces, but also demonstrating the acoustics of the Tabernacle. It was a very peaceful experience listening to the recital.

Regardless of faith, beliefs, spirituality, or religion, I would recommend visiting the Temple Square as it was a very welcoming and...