About Salt Lake City, Utah

Located at the base of the Wasatch Mountains, Salt Lake City was founded on July 24, 1847; Utah later became a state in 1896. In 1869, Utah was the place where East met West when the Golden Spike was driven in, thus connecting and completing the transcontinental rail line at Promontory Summit. Today, Utah's five national parks and vast national forestland are often the place of numerous outdoor recreational pursuits. Host of the 2002 Olympic Winter Games, Salt Lake City is renowned for "The Greatest Snow on Earth," and is known for its close proximity to world-class skiing at eight major resorts. Salt Lake City also offers scenic hiking, mountain biking, and golfing, as well as its own symphony, ballet, opera, and professional and collegiate sporting events.