The audio stories play on their own based on your location. You can start anytime and pause anywhere. Most stops along the tour have animated videos allowing you to visualize what you cannot see, such as snapshots from different centuries or interior rooms.
This comprehensive walking tour of Salt Lake City begins outside the Visit Salt Lake Center. From there, you’ll head toward Temple Square and learn about Joseph Smith and the city's early days. Turning onto Main St, you'll delve into the struggles of the early Mormon pioneers.
Next, visit the Brigham Young Monument and the Handcart Pioneer Monument and get to know these crucial figures in the history of Salt Lake City and Mormonism. Then discover a compelling legend as you admire the Seagull Monument!
Your walk leads next to the imposing Salt Lake City Tabernacle, home to the famous Tabernacle Choir, followed by the magnificent Salt Lake Temple in Temple Square. This is Salt Lake City’s biggest attraction for a reason, and you’ll uncover the history and significance of these iconic landmarks.
The tour continues past the Relief Society Building, shedding light on the influential women in the city's history. Then learn about the Utah War and subsequent dramatic struggles for power as you pass the Salt Lake City Council Hall.
After that, the majestic Utah State Capitol awaits. Admire this stunning feat of architecture as you relive the wild events that finally led to Utah receiving statehood. Plus, find out about the history of women’s suffrage in Utah!
The journey culminates outside the Church History Museum, where you’ll be able to keep the adventure going if you so desire. Your tour concludes only a block away from the visitor center where it began.
