Downtown Salt Lake City

The oldest district in Salt Lake City, Utah. The grid from which the entire city is laid out originates at Temple Square, the location of the historic Salt Lake City Temple. Concerts, restaurants, theatres, and conventions are only a few of the highlights of down town.

Mormon Temple and Tabernacle

11.83 miles
The largest (of more than 120) and best-known temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The Salt Lake Temple is the centerpiece of the 10 acre Temple Square. Although there are currently no public tours inside the temple (because it is considered sacred by the church and its members, a temple recommend is required), the temple grounds are open to the public and are a popular tourist attraction.

The Tabernacle was built between 1864 and 1867 west of the Salt Lake Temple. The building has a sandstone foundation, and the dome is supported by forty-four sandstone piers. The overall seating capacity of the building is 8,000, which includes the choir area and gallery (balcony).

Location: 50 West North Temple
Website: www.lds.org

Utah Jazz Basketball

11.3 miles
NBA team plays in the Energy Solutions Arena, located in downtown Salt Lake City, about 12 minutes north of Best Western Executive Inn.

Location: 301 West South Temple (Energy Solutions Arena)
Website: www.utahjazz.com

Energy Solutions Center

11.3 miles
Home of the Utah Jazz, the Energy Solutions Arena is the site of downtown excitement. Annual vists to the arena include concerts, sporting events, the circus, Disney on Ice, and more.

Location: 301 West South Temple
Website: www.energysolutionsarena.com

Clark Planetarium

10.6 miles
Clark Planetarium offers space/science exhibits, star parties, a state of the art star theatre, Utah's only 3-D IMAX theatre, Cosmic Light Concerts and Digital/Digistar Science movies. It promotes science literacy through hands-on activities. The planetarium is located at the Gateway Outdoor Mall, 12 minutes from Best Western Executive Inn.

Location: 110 South 400 West
Website: www.clarkplanetarium.org

Lagoon Park

26.49 miles
The largest amusement park between Kansas City and San Francisco. It has seven roller coasters, two of which are unique; one of these being 'Colossus: the Fire Dragon,' which is one of only two remaining Schwartzkopf Double Looping coasters still in operation. The other is the park's newest coaster, 'The Bat', a Vekoma junior suspended coaster that opened in 2005. Lagoon is divided into five main areas: The Midway, containing a majority of the rides, a Pioneer Village which has several exhibits displaying pioneer buildings and artifacts, Lagoon-A-Beach, a water park which is included in the regular admission price, Kiddie Land with several rides for small children, and the X-Venture Zone featuring more extreme rides that cost extra. Lagoon also offers a full-service RV park, a campground, and a shaded walking trail outside the park that stays open all year.

Location: 375 Lagoon Drive, Farmington
Website: www.lagoonpark.com

Utah Grizzlies Hockey

7.95 miles
The Utah Grizzlies of the International Hockey League play in the E-Center, located in nearby West Valley City.

Location: 3200 South Decker Lake Drive, West Valley City
Website: www.utahgrizzlies.com

Salt Lake Bees AAA Baseball

9.18 miles
Salt Lake Bees play AAA baseball at Franklin Covey Field. Both facilities are just 10 minutes from Best Western Executive Inn.

Location: 77 West 1300 South, Salt Lake City
Website: www.slbees.com

Thanksgiving Point

14.78 miles
Thanksgiving Point offers 800 acres of adventure, entertainment and fun! You'll find gardens, golf, the world's largest dinosaur museum, shopping, fantastic restaurants, an ice cream shop, large 3-D theater, movie theaters and more. Thanksgiving Point is famous for its 55 acres of gardens, including 12 theme gardens and Children's Discovery Gardens. Its Waterfall Amphitheatre hosts summer concerts. Its Museum of Ancient Life is the world's largest dinosaur museum and offers 60 complete dinosaur replicas and 40 interactive hands-on exhibits for kids. Thanksgiving Point is 12 minutes south of Best Western Executive Inn.

Location: 3003 North Thanksgiving Way, Lehi
Website: www.thanksgivingpoint.com

Kennecott Copper Mine

14.91 miles
Kennecott Utah Copper Mine is the world's largest open pit mine, and the largest man-made excavation. A Visitor Center inside the mine itself features informative exhibits and videos and allows you to observe operations of the mine. You might even catch a blast as miners work nearby! Now 2,000 feet above the bottom of the mine, the Visitors Center offers an incredible view and allows visitors to take part in interactive displays and exhibits, including 3-D microscopes to examine rock and mineral samples, and a display of how copper is used in everyday life. You can also see exhibits including old mining artifacts and model trucks. The mine is 20 minutes southwest of Best Western Executive Inn.

Location: Magna, Utah
Website: www.kennecott.com