Monday, February 25, 2008

salt lake city

SALT LAKE CITY IS PRETTY PLACE FOR TRIP AND TRAVEL

There are really only two things you need to know about Salt Lake. First: you can get from anyplace in Salt Lake to any other place in no time at all. That’s good news, because, second, there are a whole bunch of places you’re going to want to visit, and you’re not going to want to waste any time getting there.

Combining the amenities of a major metropolitan area with the friendliness of a small, western city, Salt Lake City is fast becoming one of America's foremost destinations—and for good reason. A beautiful, safe, and vibrant city, Salt Lake combines unparalleled access to natural recreation, a bustling economy, dynamic nightlife, remarkable history, warm hospitality, and Utah's Greatest Snow on Earth.™

Salt Lake is nestled in a valley at the foot of two mountain ranges—the Wasatch to the east and the Oquirrhs to the west. In spring, the canyons are adorned with wildflowers and impromptu waterfalls. During summer, hiking, rock climbing, and mountain biking are just minutes away. A blaze of brilliant foliage erupts on canyon walls in autumn. When the snow flies, it graces the slopes at ten world-class ski resorts including Alta, Brighton, Snowbird, and Solitude. Daily sunshine, low humidity, and refreshing mountain breezes combine for a comfortable year-round climate.

Hosting the Olympic Winter Games of 2002 enhanced the community's profile as a world-class travel destination, while showcasing Salt Lake as an unspoiled, family-friendly destination. Whether you visit for a convention, skiing, shopping, or sightseeing, you will find Salt Lake is the right place in any season.

They don’t call Salt Lake the “Crossroads of the West” for nothing. Getting here is a snap, with easy access by road, rail, and air. Interstates 15 & 80, and US Highway 89 run through downtown. Amtrak provides a link to east and west by rail. By air, half the U.S. population is within 2-1/2 hours. Salt Lake City International Airport is closer to the city it serves than nearly any other metropolitan airport.

Delta Air Lines, official partner of the Salt Lake Convention & Visitors Bureau, flies non-stop to Salt Lake from over 100 cities.

Once you arrive, getting around the city is easy. With the airport just 10 minutes from downtown, many hotels offer complimentary airport shuttle service. Utah Transit Authority provides mass transit via busses and TRAX light-rail throughout the Salt Lake area, including the airport and mountain resorts. A variety of taxi, bus, shuttle, and limousine companies provide door-to-door service to the destination of your choice—servicing a range of more than 300 miles from downtown. If you choose to drive, downtown parking tokens make it easy to stow your vehicle.

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