Salt Lake City West Side Walking Tour

This side of downtown is often overlooked, yet it formed a vital part in the growth of the city, the state, and the Western US in general. Let's step back in time to explore the West side of Salt Lake City, the area dominated by 2 historic train stations in what used to be the city’s warehouse district. The magnificently restored Union Pacific Station is one of the first stops on this tour. You’ll walk in the footsteps of so many travelers who came through this historic building after the completion of the Transcontinental Railroad just North of Salt Lake City. As we make our way through the Gateway Mall and Pioneer Park, there's also some interesting street art before looping back to Main Street. No visit to downtown Salt Lake City is complete without a stop at Temple Square. As we leave Main Street behind us, we’ll see historic buildings such as the Beehive and Lion House, and of course, the Salt Lake Temple. Time permitting, we may attend the daily organ recital at the Tabernacle on Temple Square.

·This 3-mile loop starts at Abravanel Hall, home to the Utah Symphony ·As we head to the West side of downtown, we'll first pass by the Delta Center and Devereaux mansion. ·From there we'll continue onto the magnificently restored historic Union Pacific Station. ·Next will be the Gateway mall, with the Olympic Plaza & fountain. ·Afterwards, we'll continue our walk towards the historic Rio Grande Station and Pioneer Park. ·From here we'll start walking back towards Main Street, the financial & commercial district of downtown, along which we'll walk through the Gallivan Center and towards City Creek Mall. ·Next comes Temple Square, where we'll walk past the Beehive House, Lion House, the Salt Lake Temple & many other historical buildings. -Time permitting, we may attend the daily organ recital at the Tabernacle. ·Finally our tour will end back where we started from.