How big is Salt Lake City?
Salt Lake City is much bigger
than most people think. Roughly 1 million people live in the Salt
Lake City metropolitan area!
What is the quality of life in Salt Lake City?
Salt Lake City has low crime and unemployment rates, and a relatively
low cost-of-living
compared to other big cities.
What is the weather
like in Salt Lake City?
Utah has an extraordinary number of sunny days. Summers are warm
and dry, while spring and fall are temperate. Winters are generally mild
but with ample snowfall. Stats:
Average Daily Temperature in July 77.5º F.
Average Daily Temperature in January 28.6º F.
Annual Mean Temperature 53.1º F.
Average Annual Rainfall 15.3 inches
Average Annual Snowfall 54.0 inches
Average City Elevation 4,330 feet
How far away are the mountains?
Salt Lake City is situated right up against the Wasatch
mountains. It is only a 30 minute drive from Salt Lake City to some
of the finest ski resorts in the country. The mountains also provide ideal
terrain for mountain biking, hiking, fishing, and other types of outdoor
recreation. The Oquirrh and Uinta mountain ranges are also within an hour's
drive from Salt Lake City.
Is there anything within a day's drive of Salt Lake City?
No. Just kidding! There are 10 National Parks within an 8-hour drive
of Salt Lake City: Arches,
Bryce
Canyon, Canyonlands,
Capitol
Reef, Grand
Canyon, Grand
Tetons, Great
Basin, Mesa
Verde, Yellowstone,
and Zion.
There are also numerous National
Monuments, State Parks, and other public lands of extraordinary beauty.
In Southern Utah, the Moab
area is often rated the best place for mountain biking in the world and
Cedar City hosts the renowned Utah
Shakespearean Festival every year. Denver and Las Vegas are also within
a day's drive of Salt Lake.
Is it true that Salt Lake City is hosting the 2002 Olympics?
Yes. The 2002 Winter
Olympic venues will be in Salt Lake City, Ogden, Park City, and nearby
ski resorts. The Olympic Village and opening and closing ceremonies will
be at the University of Utah.
Is it true that everyone in Salt Lake City is Mormon?
No. Salt Lake City is the administrative center of the LDS
(Mormon) Church and home to the world-famous Salt Lake Temple, but less
than half of the Salt Lake population belongs to the LDS faith. Salt Lake
City is also home to many other churches, mosques, and synagogues.
Are there any cultural activities in Salt Lake City?
Yes! Salt Lake City is home to the Utah Symphony, Utah Opera, Ballet
West, Pioneer Memorial Theatre, Hogle
Zoo, and Tracy Aviary. For film buffs, the Sundance
Film Festival is held every January in Salt Lake City and nearby Park
City. Salt Lake City also hosts many professional sports teams, such
as the Utah Jazz (men's basketball),
Utah Starzz (women's basketball),
Utah Grizzlies (ice hockey), and
Salt Lake Buzz
(AAA baseball).
Is the city wired?
Yes. A high proportion of Utah's households have computers
relative to the national average, the state was the first to implement
digital signatures, and the Salt Lake City area has about 1000 high-tech
companies.
Can you get beer and coffee in Utah?
Yes! There are 11
brewpubs in Utah, 6 of which are in the Salt Lake City area. Beer is
also readily available in convenience stores, supermarkets, bars, and restaurants. Salt Lake City is also home to numerous coffee houses.