Most residents of Salt Lake City would agree that it's a unique place to live. It's a relatively young city, having really come into its own only in the early 1900s. This leads to a great deal of new construction as well as renovations as the city's residents seek to continue improving the city.

Utah as a whole features a very diverse climate. The arid Great Salt Lake Desert sometimes receives as little as five inches of precipitation annually, while the mountains near Salt Lake City can receive as much as 500 inches of snow each year. Due to its inland location, this snow is unusually "dry." Skiers and snowboarders from around the world regard this snow as some of the softest powder to be found.

Residents love to visit the many ski and snowboard resorts, most of which have four-season playgrounds. The resorts include the Canyons, Solitude, Sundance, Beaver Mountain, Park City Mountain and Snowbird.

While it was founded by very religious people, Salt Lake City does has an exciting nightlife. There are concerts, plays and special events each week, and brew pubs, night clubs and bars stay open late hours. Sports fans can catch a Utah Jazz game or a major league soccer game.

Salt Lake City was founded by Mormons, and this group has continued to be a significant and positive influence on the city. Many of the largest projects and tourist attractions were put in place by the Mormon Church.

Temple Square
Temple Square is Utah's largest tourist attraction. In two blocks, it contains almost 20 different sites related to the Mormon faith. Various walking tours are available, and some of the most popular tourist destinations include:

• Salt Lake Temple - This temple is a worldwide icon of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and the heart of Temple Square. Only members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints are permitted to enter the temple, but all visitors are welcome to explore the grounds.
• Assembly Hall - Assembly Hall was built in 1877 and today is used for free weekend concerts featuring local and international artists.
• Salt Lake Tabernacle - At the front of this church (also known as "Mormon Tabernacle") stands a famous organ containing 11,623 pipes, making it one of the largest organs in the world. The building was constructed so that even the drop of a pin at the front of the building can be heard at the back.

Kennecott Copper Mine
Take the opportunity to learn how copper is mined. You'll learn about mining equipment and history and get a tour of the facility. The mine is the world's largest man-made excavation, and it can be seen from outer space.

Lagoon Amusement Park
This park features rides, roller coasters and a water park, as well as live entertainment and shows. The historic Pioneer Village boasts 42 authentic frontier buildings.

Wasatch-Cache National Forest
This national forest is set on 1.3 million acres in the Wasatch Mountains. Drive the scenic highways, dine in the picnic areas or stay overnight in the campgrounds. Clear mountain lakes offer great fishing, as well as hiking trails. Don't miss the world-famous geologic formations in Ogden Canyon.

Sources:
(http://www.slcgov.com/info/area_info/salt_lake_city.htm)

(http://www.utah.com/cities/slc_history.htm)

(http://www.50states.com/facts/utah.htm)