🏛️ Salt Lake City – Your Gateway to Utah’s National Parks 🚗🌄

Salt Lake City, the capital and largest city of Utah, is named after the nearby Great Salt Lake and serves as the global headquarters of the Mormon Church. Many travelers start their journey here to explore nearby national parks. The city is relatively large, with affordable flights and budget-friendly car rentals — making it a perfect launchpad for adventure! 💙 Great Salt Lake / Antelope Island Head to Antelope Island to see bison, scenic lake views, and serene beaches 🦬🏖️ The Great Salt Lake is the largest saltwater lake in North America and one of the saltiest bodies of water in the world — second only to the Dead Sea. With a salinity level of around 25%, the lake is incredibly buoyant — even non-swimmers can float with ease! It spans about 4,500 km², similar in size to China’s Qinghai Lake. Due to the high salt content, no fish survive here — only salt-tolerant algae and brine shrimp. 🏛️ Utah State Capitol Enjoy panoramic views of the city from this majestic building, inspired by the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C. The Byzantine-style dome glimmers brilliantly under the sun ✨ Open year-round (except major holidays), the interior features stunning murals depicting Utah’s history — like a palace of art 🎨 A statue of Brigham Young, Utah’s first governor and the third president of the Mormon Church, stands on the second floor. ⛪ Temple Square This is the private property and global headquarters of the Mormon Church (officially: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints). The Salt Lake Temple is the city’s icon — a grand Gothic Revival building with elegant spires and a golden statue of the angel Moroni atop. The temple is used for sacred ordinances, including marriages. Nearby, the Tabernacle (built between 1853–1893) is known for its distinctive white spires and exceptional acoustics. Across the square, statues and monuments depict key moments in the history of the church and Utah. 🦕 Natural History Museum of Utah Explore extensive exhibits of dinosaur fossils, cultural artifacts, and natural wonders — a must for science and history lovers! #SaltLakeCity #UtahTravel #NationalParkGateway #GreatSaltLake #TempleSquare #RoadTripUSA