- Temple Square is a popular tourist attraction in Salt Lake City, Utah.a view of the salt lake temple image by Elmo Palmer from Fotolia.com
Utah's capital, and the site of the 2002 Olympic Winter Games, Salt Lake City is a popular destination for fans of winter sports. Founded by Mormon pioneers, Salt Lake City's most popular tourist destination is Temple Square. This architectural marvel is three city blocks and contains 20 attractions related to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Casino-goers will not find legalized gambling in Salt Lake City. The nearest casino is 90 minutes away in Wendover, Nevada. Wendover is home to six mega-casinos and several restaurants. - Located in downtown Salt Lake City, Hilton Salt Lake City Center is 7 miles from Salt Lake International Airport. Hilton Salt Lake City Center has a sun deck, Jacuzzi, fitness center, spa and business center. The 499 guest rooms have complimentary high-speed Internet, coffeemaker, in-room safe, down pillows and blankets, TV, ironing board and hairdryer.
Hilton Salt Lake City Center
255 S. West Temple
Salt Lake City, UT 84101
801-328-2000
1.hilton.com - The Wendover Nugget Hotel and Casino is about a two-hour drive from Salt Lake City. More than 800 gaming machines are available with wagers that range from a penny to $25 per pay line. Table games offered are royal match, blackjack, craps, roulette, pai gow poker and three-card poker. The Wendover Nugget Hotel has 500 guest rooms that have flat-screen TVs, hair-dryers, coffeemakers, irons and ironing boards. For entertainment, the Wendover Nugget has live bands from Salt Lake City every Friday through Sunday.
Wendover Nugget Hotel and Casino
101 Wendover Blvd.
West Wendover, NV 89883
775-664-2221
wendovernugget.com - Located in downtown Salt Lake City, Sheraton Salt Lake City finished a $14 million renovation in 2009. This facility now boasts an indoor/outdoor patio, outdoor pool, sauna, indoor whirlpool and a gym featuring video on-demand workouts. The 362 rooms offer guests high-speed Internet access, flat-screen TVs, balcony, refrigerator, radio alarm clock and ironing board.
Sheraton Salt Lake City Hotel
150 W. 500 South
Salt Lake City, UT 84101
801-401-2000
starwoodhotels.com - Located in downtown Salt Lake City near Temple Square, Hampton Inn Salt Lake City features suites and Jacuzzi suites. Guests receive complimentary breakfast, and free high-speed Internet. The Hampton Inn features an indoor pool, hot tub and meeting room. The 158 rooms come with a microwave, mini refrigerator, flat screen TV, cable TV, blackout curtains, coffeemaker, wet bar and work desk.
Hampton Inn Salt Lake City-Downtown
425 S. 300 West
Salt Lake City, UT 84101
801-741-1110
hamptoninn.hilton.com - Red Garter Casino and Hotel is a two-hour drive from Salt Lake City. This casino has more than 300 electric casino games and a sports bar with a race and sports book. A 24-hour table gaming is available with blackjack, roulette, craps and three-card poker. The Red Garter Hotel offers single bed, double bed or Jacuzzi suites. Golf packages are also available. On Sundays, the Red Garter Garden Room has an all-you-can-eat buffet.
Red Garter Casino and Hotel
I-80
Wendover, NV 89883
800-982-2111
redgartercasino.com
Hilton Salt Lake City Center
Wendover Nugget Hotel and Casino
Sheraton Salt Lake City Hotel
Hampton Inn Salt Lake City-Downtown
Red Garter Casino and Hotel
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