South Visitors' Center, Salt Lake City
The South Visitors' Center in Salt Lake City serves as an ideal starting point for anyone curious about Mormon beliefs and the significance of the iconic LDS Temple. Here, interactive displays cater to all ages, inviting both kids and adults into an engaging exploration of Mormonism. At the heart of the center is an impressive scale model of the Salt Lake Temple, accompanied by brief videos detailing the purpose of each room within—a helpful touch since the temple itself remains closed to the public.
Visitors can also enjoy museum-style exhibits that showcase the temple’s intricate construction and elaborate furnishings. Adding to the experience is a video series that highlights the architecture and cultural importance of LDS temples around the world, offering an international perspective on these sacred spaces. Friendly sister missionaries are on hand to guide visitors, answer questions, or delve deeper into particular areas of interest, making for a welcoming and enlightening visit. Whether you explore independently or seek guidance, the South Visitors' Center provides a thorough, interactive insight into the world of Mormon faith and history.
Why You Should Visit:
If you are not a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, this center will provide greater context for understanding the temple. A spacious and well-laid-out facility, with public restrooms and water fountains available.
Visitors can also enjoy museum-style exhibits that showcase the temple’s intricate construction and elaborate furnishings. Adding to the experience is a video series that highlights the architecture and cultural importance of LDS temples around the world, offering an international perspective on these sacred spaces. Friendly sister missionaries are on hand to guide visitors, answer questions, or delve deeper into particular areas of interest, making for a welcoming and enlightening visit. Whether you explore independently or seek guidance, the South Visitors' Center provides a thorough, interactive insight into the world of Mormon faith and history.
Why You Should Visit:
If you are not a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, this center will provide greater context for understanding the temple. A spacious and well-laid-out facility, with public restrooms and water fountains available.
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South Visitors' Center on Map
Sight Name: South Visitors' Center
Sight Location: Salt Lake City, USA (See walking tours in Salt Lake City)
Sight Type: Museum/Gallery
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Sight Location: Salt Lake City, USA (See walking tours in Salt Lake City)
Sight Type: Museum/Gallery
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Walking Tours in Salt Lake City, Utah
Create Your Own Walk in Salt Lake City
Creating your own self-guided walk in Salt Lake City is easy and fun. Choose the city attractions that you want to see and a walk route map will be created just for you. You can even set your hotel as the start point of the walk.
Salt Lake City Downtown Walk
Salt Lake City's downtown epitomizes the city's settlement and growth. Renowned for its cleanliness, visitors often praise its meticulously planned layout, reminiscent of a Cartesian graph centered around Temple Square, a sacred site for members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS).
In 1847, Brigham Young, leader of Mormon pioneer settlers, designated the site for... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.1 Km or 1.9 Miles
In 1847, Brigham Young, leader of Mormon pioneer settlers, designated the site for... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.1 Km or 1.9 Miles
Pioneers Trail
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Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 1.9 Km or 1.2 Miles
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 1.9 Km or 1.2 Miles
Historical Buildings Tour
Salt Lake City’s downtown is a good place to view historical buildings and sites, each with its unique story and significance, that reflect the city’s Mormon heritage and more.
One such edifice is the Devereaux Mansion, a stunning example of Second Empire architecture that stands as a testament to the city's prosperous past. The Salt Lake Temple, an iconic symbol of the city and a... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 4.0 Km or 2.5 Miles
One such edifice is the Devereaux Mansion, a stunning example of Second Empire architecture that stands as a testament to the city's prosperous past. The Salt Lake Temple, an iconic symbol of the city and a... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 4.0 Km or 2.5 Miles