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5 Things for Families to See and Do in Salt Lake City, Utah

Have you been racking your brain trying to find that ultimate “vacation” spot for the family? Well, Salt

Lake City, Utah has you covered. Before you head out to Salt Lake City, you’ll want to grab the Visit Salt

Lake Connect Pass. This pass will guide you through your stay in Salt Lake. Learn more about the top 5

things to see and do while in Salt Lake!

Children’s Discovery Museum

Our family loves going to any type of children’s museum and the Children’s Discovery Museum of Salt

Lake is a great example of why. There’s no doubt that there’s plenty for the family to see and do while at

this great Children’s Museum. There are always tons of exhibits, classes, and special events happening,

so don’t miss out.

Hogle Zoo

We always make a point to visit any type of zoo while we’re heading to a new destination. The Hogle

Zoo is one precious zoo that is a must see. This is one of Utah’s biggest zoos, which means it has the best

animals. Make the Hogle Zoo one of your next stops while in Salt Lake.

Living Planet Aquarium

If there was one place we could choose to spend forever, it would be at the Living Planet Aquarium. This

place has such a family friendly atmosphere, that all families must experience while they’re in Utah. This

aquarium is chalk full of beautiful aquatic creatures that can’t wait to lay eyes on you!

Canyon Hiking

Raise your hand if you love hiking! When visiting Salt Lake, there is so much hiking to be done. Hiking in

a local canyon is truly an incredible experience you don’t want to miss out on. Make sure you wear

proper footing gear while hiking in those Salt Lake Canyons!

Skiing in Utah

Did you know there are at least 11 resorts within an hour from Salt Lake? The whole family will enjoy

skiing for this year’s family vacation. Since there are so many different skiing locations, you can try out a

new one each time you go back.

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Go Adventure Mom’s found, Kathy Dalton, launched Go Adventure Mom in 2012 in an effort to bring women together that love travel and the outdoors. As a former ski instructor, Kathy has taken her love for outdoor recreation and through the power of social media has created a platform to share her passion with the world. As a mom of three, Kathy loves to share her family adventures in Utah, cross-country skiing up Millcreek Canyon, skiing in the Wasatch Mountains, camping in Grand Teton National Park and camping in the Uintas. Kathy has been featured in The New York Times, The Huffington Post, Parents and Parenting magazine. Kathy is a regular contributor to Visit Salt Lake and is a tip contributor on TripAdvisor.