Temple Square

Temple Square is one of Salt Lake City’s most iconic attractions, and on balance it deserves a strong rating based on visitor sentiment and experience. The gardens and landscaping are genuinely beautiful, with thoughtfully maintained flower beds and walking paths right in the heart of downtown. The historic buildings around the square including the Tabernacle and Assembly Hall offer impressive architecture and a sense of the city’s pioneer history. Guides and volunteers are consistently noted as friendly and informative, making it easy to engage with the site even if you’re not familiar with its religious significance. Admission and most tours are free, which adds excellent value for visitors. One notable downside right now is the ongoing renovation of the Salt Lake Temple, which is a major draw for many visitors; seeing it behind scaffolding can be anticlimactic if you were expecting to tour the interior. Some visitors also find the religious presence to be more pronounced than other historical sites, which may not suit everyone’s travel goals. Overall, Temple Square offers a rich, peaceful, and culturally significant experience that’s well worth a visit — just go in with the right expectations about what’s open and what you hope to see.

⭐️ Temple Square – Historic Heart of Salt Lake City 🏛️✨ A must-see when exploring downtown SLC! Beautiful architecture, peaceful gardens, and plenty of history everywhere you look. 🌿 From the Brigham Young Monument to the Joseph Smith Building and City Creek Canyon nearby — everything is within walking distance. 🚶‍♂️ Clean, scenic, and full of charm — perfect for photos, short walks, or just soaking in the local spirit. 📸🌸

The entire Temple Square and much more around it in very center SLC is the property of the Mormon Church. I was stunned seeing what they own apart the Temple itself which is currently under renovations. Besides smaller Chapels, Churches and a dome shaped Tabernacle concert hall there's a tall skyscraper used as a Church office building bypassing in size many corporation and banks headquarters, an enormous historic former hotel, Church Museum, big Library, huge Conference center and an upscale shopping mall across the street - probably much more we don't know and did not see. All over the square are young girls walking around in uniforms with flags on them from where they're coming from giving you directions, recommendations and asking questions which we didn't feel comfortable with. It looks like a city within a city and leaves, at least for us, bad taste impression with such a wealth show off. I've traveled over 90 countries on all continents, familiar with every religion on the planet, and never saw such religion wealth concentrated in one place

While we were in SLC we wanted to stop in and see what this is all about. There is massive construction going on so there were areas that were closed off. We were able to go into the area where the Mormon tabernacle choir performs. The buildings were beautiful and yes the missionaries are very friendly and chatty. I wasn't there to join their religion (I'm a proud Roman Catholic) but I was there to see the buildings and learn more about their beliefs etc. They are very willing to share their beliefs and they are very well versed onhiw their religion differs from others.

I was very excited about my trip to Salt Lake City. Years ago, during my university research titled “A Century of Olympic Graphics,” I came across the name of this city, which had hosted the Winter Olympics, and I’d always been eager to see it in person. One of the main attractions I wanted to visit was the Mormon Temple, but unfortunately, it was closed for renovations. However, just across the street, the city’s Convention Center caught my attention, and I hurried to explore it , it was quite an interesting experience. I also enjoyed visiting the Utah State Capitol building, surrounded by a beautiful landscape of colorful autumn trees.

Very beautiful! The inside is completely astonishing! The people were very respectful and it was very entertaining being able to see and hear how they played music there. Such a beautiful set. I would definitely recommend coming here!

So beautiful! A simple, beautiful walk during Christmas time through all the lights. Even with the construction going on. Seeing those porta-potties fly through the air lifted by the crane behind baby Jesus just made us laugh.

They weren't very many people because it was under construction the temple was covered in scaffolding so they didn't put out as many lights. I was surprised there was hardly any lights. We were there Christmas Day 2025. Typically there are a lot more lights and nativities so we are excited to see what next year will bring.

"I'd take one in the temple I'd take one for you" (Kings of Leon) Temple Square is where history and worship converge for the followers of the Mormon religion. It occupies five city blocks in downtown Salt Lake City with historic sites, exhibits, gardens, monuments and statues. The highlight of our visit was seeing the beautiful Tabernacle, an engineering marvel that needs no microphones. Its acoustic qualities are so perfect that you can literally hear a pin drop. Oh yeah, our tour guides demonstrated that amazing quality for us. Our guides were young Mormon sisters who walked us through the grounds and gardens and talked about the four statues spread around the property. Without a doubt, this is a "must see" if you ever visit Salt Lake City.

In SLC for a couple of days and decided to take a stroll through the downtown area. Came across Temple Square -- a beautiful and peaceful space with lots of Mormon history to learn about. It was quiet when we visited, so it felt like a self-guided tour. None of the buildings were open, so we couldn't check inside, but it was still worth walking through and taking in the grounds.

Temple Square complex has 10 acres in the heart of SLC, is owned by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, which is known as the LDS Church, or the Mormon church, originated in Fayette, New York, in 1830. The name Temple Square has changed over times, to include surrounding church facilities, such as: Salt Lake Temple Salt Lake Tabernacle Salt Lake Assembly Hall the Seagull Monument and two visitors' centers The square has been a National Historic Landmark District since 1964, to recognize Mormons' achievements in Utah. The beetle look dome is pretty grand. There are many missionaries, young and old, working the hall, who are eager to start a conversation. Is there a difference between a missionary and a salesman? Well, aren't we all salesmen?

The Square is a 10-acre complex, owned by the Mormon Church in the center of Salt Lake City. Around the square are the Salt Lake Temple, Salt Lake Tabernacle, Salt Lake Assembly Hall, the Seagull Monument, and two visitors' centers. In 1964, it was designated a National Historic Landmark District recognizing the Mormons. Today there was a lot of construction & many areas were When the sun went down the monuments & buildings lit up. The stained glass windows in the Assembly Building came to life. We sat in the square, enjoying the cool breeze & people watching.

The Temple is still under construction but you can still check out the gorgeous Tabernacle and the beautiful grounds. The free restroom facilities are also probably the cleanest I have ever seen anywhere. Visiting the Temple Square is also free. Just stroll right in. There are a number of statutes here although to appreciate or understand their significance, you will probably need to either hit up Google or speak with one of the many strolling and very friendly helpers/guides/missionaries (clearly I do not know how to correctly refer to them) who are more than happy to greet you and answer your questions. There are benches everywhere and you can sit and relax or meditate or ponder or pray, I suppose. Despite the construction--which appears to have been ongoing for years--the grounds and gardens here are gorgeous and this area is well worth visiting, regardless of your beliefs or lack thereof.

This is an awesome place to visit. Lots of construction and parking can be an issue. We found a spot and were able to spend some time wandering around. Everything is kept very well. I was able to get into the genealogy hall of records and family center for lack of a better name. Quite large. At one point there was a wedding taking place. The structures and architecture are just awesome. Was worth the little side trip to visit here.

Exploring Salt Lake City included Temple Square in the itinerary. It's a huge complex made of different buildings/structures including temple, assembly hall, visitors' center, office and administration buildings. There are sculptures in the area. Owned by the Church of Latter Day Saints, some buildings are open to the public. Some structures are under renovation. Made of 4 floors, the Conference Center is also open to the public. It houses a huge auditorium with 21000 seating capacity. Missionaries allowed us in the auditorium and gave us a tour. The 3rd and 4th floors have nice views of the city.

I couldn't access everything when I came here as they are currently working on some renovations. Nevertheless, everything I could see was beautiful. The flowers in the garden were in full bloom and the smell was amazing! The reflection pool was very relaxing to sit next to while basking in the sunshine. Their auditorium was huge and there was someone playing the organ while I was there. Very nice acoustics and comfy chairs. My one issue was that I was constantly being approached by the Missionary Sisters while visiting the Conference Center. I just wanted to enjoy the beautiful art on my own, but I felt pressured to talk while walking by since they kept coming up to me. The rooftop gardens was very unique and I enjoyed walking around even though most of it was dying for the year. I had the two nicest Sisters escorting me around the roof to ensure my safety. This was a good time to have the Sisters there as they were answering a lot of questions, but not pushing me to talk with them if I just wanted to marvel in the view. I'm not religious or into history, but this was definitely worth a visit.

I highly recommend coming early and doing the guilded tour with the Missionary Sisters. These sisters from all over the world are called to be missionaries wherever the council prayerfully calls them to serve. They serve full-time for 18-months. 9am - 9pm, 6 days a week. They explain the history of the church, showing the grounds, Assembly Hall, Tabernacle, and unfortunately, the actual Temple was under construction to retrofit the foundation to earthquake proof the building. You can also check out the FamilySearch Library and Church History Museum across the street.

Our first visit to Salt Lake City was only a quick one so we opted to stay downtown and head for Temple Square. Unfortunately, the temple was under construction. We did get to enter Assembly Hall and the Tabernacle which opened at 10am. Staff inside each building was very welcoming and eager to share the history of the buildings. Choir music was playing in the Tabernacle to give you a sense of what a live choir would sound like. They also did a quick demonstration of how well the sound travels in the building. The area was beautiful. Since it was the holidays, they had nativity scenes from different countries set up for display. There were lots of holiday lights, although we didn't visit at night. It was definitely a good use of travel time.

During a business trip on July 27, 2023, I stopped by Temple Square for a visit. Temple Square is the most visited attraction in Salt Lake City. "Temple Square originally referred to the single square block on which the temple stood, but today it refers to a 35-acre area, including the original block in which with the temple, tabernacle, assembly hall, and visitors centers are located." I got to walk around the area but the temple is currently undergoing renovation. The building and its surroundings are closed to the public and much of the area is obscured with fences due to construction. Parking was really hard to find but I got lucky and found a metered spot on the street.

The temple renovation will be completed in 2025 and is taking longer than expected because the building took 40 years to complete in 1893 and they've discovered more work was necessary. First-time visitors like me can only walk the grounds and take part in organ recitals in the tabernacle hall. They're also doing classical recitals in the adjacent buildings. Once the temple is complete they'll have an open house for everyone to see before dedication. My visit was magical in that I happened to arrive outside just before the noon Monday recital and it started moments after I entered, but not before a large mass of snow fell off the roof right in front of the door...and a sign which cautioned about falling snow. The recital on the organ is phenomenal and they only ask you not photograph or take video during the performance for royalty reasons, likely the classical numbers being played. I realized I'd seen this exact Tabernacle choir and organ on PBS over the years with a late parent. They had a recital in the adjacent building which was also a half hour. Nobody talks about religion or asks for money, it's a very pure exposure to the essential goodness of the church and its good intentions for the community, whether they are LDS or not. Across the street is Family Search in one building and a museum in the other, both of which are free. You can bring your genealogical information and get help from the churches extensive database for free. It was snowing so hard I needed to leave early, but I'd already made a tree and want to visit so I can enquire about a fourth great grandfather who may have been one of the original pilgrims settling Salt Lake City with the prophet. The date range is correct and he has a Mormon Utah Traveler Number and was a missionary. Since these numbers were only assigned in the 1840s, it's a very exciting discovery. I found many of my relatives came from Scotland and then to Salt Lake City in the 1800s. Whilst you can do a free family tree online, which will have data nobody else can give you, they'll help you at the center. I can't wait to inquire about my missionary great grandfather. Did he actually know the Prophets? Essentially, you may discover lineage you won't anywhere else; irrespective of whether your relatives were LDS, so it's a wonderful gift. Visiting the temple itself must be magnificent, as I'd only seen it from the air once on a clear day. My visit to Temple Square was magical and you can't really see very much now. The base isolation the building needs will keep it safe for several generations. I found later that across the street at the Convention Center there's a makeshift visitors center and you can watch the construction from the upper levels of the building. Street parking is $2.50 an hour using a machine on the street, but you can park in the church structure, which I wasn't aware of. You should visit if you are anywhere near the area, even though the temple and many of the surrounding buildings are closed to strengthen the foundations.

The Salt Lake Temple is being renovated. The renovation project is in the third year. Over the past two years, two tower cranes were erected on the north and south sides of the temple. These cranes have been used for various purposes, such as removing stones from the walls and towers. Temple Square is well worth a visit, and visitors can go inside the Tabernacle. There are church volunteers available for any questions.

Beautiful walk around this area; some construction going on, but it didn't deter from the experience. You'll need to allow extra time if you want to take a tour, either self-guided or with a guide. I enjoyed the architecture and the history of the space. Definitely worth a visit!

Walked down to Temple Square. We're not Mormon but I love history and seeing the amazing buildings and beautiful site of Temple Square was worth the walk. Such a beautiful place!

Temple Square is Salt Lake City's crown jewel. Many of the city's most popular and historical landmarks are located right here. This square is rich in history and heavy on the Romanesque/Gothic architecture. It's the most visited site within the state and one of the most popular tourist attractions. So, what is there to do in Temple Square, you ask?! Tons! The most popular activity is to partake in a free walking tour. What's nice is that there are missionaries literally everywhere who are waiting to take tourists on walking tours throughout the square. The missionaries are so incredibly friendly and knowledgeable here! I was approached by Sister Tesoro and Sister Rodriguez Rico and they led me on an amazing tour through Temple Square! We started at Assembly Hall, then made our way to the Tabernacle and then ended at the Salt Lake Temple. I wouldn't call myself much of a religious person, but learning about Brigham Young and the Church of Mormons along with the history of Salt Lake City from the missionaries was truly an eye opening experience. These young ladies really know their history and they are excellent story tellers are tour guides! Most of the churches and historical buildings will close by 5 o'clock. However, you can still enjoy a great tour of the outside facilities during the after hours. Right now, the Salt Lake Temple is currently under renovation and isn't expected to reopen again until 2023. However, you're still able to see the outside progress and you can learn about the history of the temple from the missionaries. The buildings are absolutely stunning here. You can tell that they've really preserved them well. You simply cannot visit SLC without making a trip to Temple Square. It's the best tourist attraction in the city and for a very good reason.

Very nice temple right in the Salt Lake City downtown across the city creek center mall. Part of the temple is now in renovation so you can't see the entire buildings. But the garden is very beautiful to see. They now have tulips flowers and it's amazing.

Currently undergoing comprehensive renovation it is hard to gauge the impact of Temple Square as an outsider, but with nearby hikes and plenty of shopping just feet away everyone can find something to enjoy. Visiting during a big weekend for the church everything was predictably crowded, but people were very friendly while free audio guides offered insight into the Church.

The temple square is located in the heart of downtown Salt Lake City and is the location of the Salt Lake Temple, the Tabernacle, and the Assembly Hall. Unfortunately the temple has been undergoing construction since December 2019 to make it earthquake proof so I wasn't able to see much else as most of it was blocked off. What I was able to see was the Tabernacle and the Assembly Hall. There wasn't much going on at the Assembly Hall but at the Tabernacle I was able to attend the organ recital and really take in the great sounds of the tabernacle as music hits its walls. As you walk around here you might run into some inquisitive LDS missionaries who will want to talk to you and teach you about their religion. You can have a conversation with them and they'll be able to answer any questions you might have about that or about the temple square as a whole. There are also guided tours around the square if you want more detailed information about each of the parts of the area. Even if the temple is under construction or not it's still worth making a stop here to check out the architecture of the buildings and these landmarks.

I have enjoyed going here over the past twenty years on and off. It has been a challenge to go with all the construction but when I have gone usually have a wonderful experience. ~Chad James, TempleVideos.com

A very family friendly area to learn some history and meet some wonderful people. We enjoyed the tour offered by Church representatives and then saw the most extraordinary organ concert in the Tabernacle. From the Square we went to the Family Search genealogy center where we were able to sign up for access to one of the largest databases in the world. Special assistance is on hand to help with translation and additional research from just about anywhere in the world in the state of the art center. There was no charge for the tour, the concert, or access to the genealogy center. We really had the most perfect day and would encourage anyone in the area to take the time to explore the Square and the surrounding buildings.

Beautiful historic architecture Although the buildings were temporarily closed to the public due to COVID-19 we were allowed to walk in the premises. Not too many people around so it was easy to social distance. We were met by friendly young adults who welcomed us in their grounds of worship. These young women missionaries were from all over the world. They had flags from their country of origin pinned on their clothing. They took the time to educate us of the Mormon belief, answered questions we had, and gave us a little visual tour of the property. The Temple was going through some retrofitting construction and seismic upgrade after it suffered from a 5.7-magnitude earthquake that shook Utah 2 months ago. It was blocked off for safety. The Temple was built as a place for Church members to gather and hear the words of their leaders. What an impressive building. Retrofitting won't be completed until 2024. We saw the dome shaped auditorium, the Tabernacle, home to the world-famous Mormon Tabernacle Choir. We would've loved to catch a live performance. The sign says that they have daily organ recitals at noon and it's free! Unfortunately, due to COVID-19 the Tabernacle was temporarily closed. Across the way on the southwest corner is the Assembly Hall. The church is used for worship, lectures, recitals, and weekend concerts. Noticeable are the beautiful stained glass. The building is owned by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Very peaceful facility and an inspiration in the middle of Salt Lake City. Review #1789

Temple Square is the heart of Salt Lake City. Despite not being a follower of the LDS faith, I have always enjoyed and appreciated this space on my frequent trips to Northern Utah. The Salt Lake Temple is the largest LDS temple, so it only makes sense that this space is so adorned with various botanical details. In addition to the temple, Temple Square is also home to one of my favorite Utah attractions--the Tabernacle Choir. Overall, there is a lot to do and to appreciate here, regardless of your faith.

Whenever someone asks me what to do while in Salt Lake City, Temple Square is always in the top five destinations. It's so rich in history and beauty-you've just GOT to make a stop. The temple, which is the center of the square (and the midpoint to the grid system that the city's roads are designed around) is not open to the public, but visitors are welcome to walk around the grounds or most of the adjacent buildings to learn more about it's history. Regardless of your religious beliefs, the story of the temple and the early settlers to the city is remarkable. People put their blood, sweat and tears into this beautiful building. The grounds are well taken care of-I daresay some of the most beautiful landscape you'll find in the area. In the clement seasons, there are flowers, plants and trees that are all well maintained. In the winter, the place lights up every night and attracts people from all around! It's a must-see. Of course, you'll find religious nativity scenes. Speaking of religion-there should be no doubt that this is a religious establishment. There are pairs of missionaries all over that are eager to talk to visitors, answer questions and encourage them to learn more about the church. Be kind, these folks are volunteering their time to do something that is important to them. If you're not interested, that's fine-but you may still find conversation with them to be worth your time. They are a wealth of knowledge and very friendly. Don't forget to take your camera. Regardless of when you visit, you'll likely find something to take pictures of. Also-note, the temple is currently under renovations, so you may find some closed areas due to construction. It's a big undertaking that is expected to last awhile (4 years). Check back when it's done-you're sure to be in for a treat.

Temple Square with its many significant buildings, was impressive, despite significant construction presence due to the extensive renovation of The Temple. Many buildings were open and welcomed the public with repesentatives readily available to answer questions, but it required meandering through a shrouded but well organized construction site. The highlight was visiting The Tabernacle, home to the Mormon Tabernacle choir.

Absolutely stunning place to see if you're in Salt Lake City Finding street parking doesn't seem to be hard around the area but you may have to walk a little bit We scootered there so it was easy to access without worrying about transportation There are bathrooms on site (very clean) Plenty of people there to answer questions you may have Great place for pictures So many beautiful flowers all around the grounds

Temple Square. This place is very beautiful. Photos do not do this place justice. Definitely worth a trip in your lifetime!

Giving it three star because the temple is under construction for four years and due to COVID , all Buildings were closed and we could not really visit . We had two very nice sisters give us a little history and outside tour. Would have loved to see it all .

Temple Square Experience, a must visit site if you are in Salt Lake City, it is a place of public worship and all visitors are welcome. Mainly used for conference of Latter-day Saints congregations and for other church meetings, various cultural and civic functions.

I've heard so much about Temple Square and obviously it is one of the largest landmarks downtown! Super excited to check out downtown only to find that this beautiful structure is all boarded up. If Temple Square is on your wish list, you are going to be sorely disappointed as I was. There are lots of other great things to see around town, but I feel my photos are certainly missing something important.

Not the time to visit it's under major restoration. Surrounded by scaffolding. It will be beautiful when complete.

I really wish that I had more time to take the tour. Instead, I've made a mental bookmark that I need to return to Salt Lake City soon so that I can spend some more time here. The campus around Temple Square is beautiful. The parks are stunning and the landscapes are awesome. It is really a lovely part of the world nad I can only imagine what the inside must look like. But for now, I walked the grounds, admired the plants and the flowers and simply enjoyed the beauty.

It looked so nice. A lot of history around here. It was under construction so we couldn't explore more. The weather was beautiful. Not very crowded.

Beautiful outdoor temple it is under reconstruction so it doesn't have many things around the building. There are many historic landmarks around the main temple. Beautiful and a must visit location in Salt Lake City!

I love going to this place. It's such an awesome experience everytime we have the chance to go. They have two visitors centers here. One big one and one small one on the north and south side. I like going to the north visitors center since it's the biggest one out of the two and love walking around and sitting down, it's such a humbling experience to just walk in here and relax. Through out temple square you'll see the old conference center as well, it was replaced with the vid conference center across the street, as well as an old looking chapel. It's a must go place to visit if you're in the city. There are sister missionaries walking around all the time If you need a tour or some explanation.

"They say never meet your heroes. But the addendum to that is.. unless they're Harrison Ford." - Ryan Gosling I'm a bad Mormon, okay I confess I'm actually Roman Catholic pretending to know the Book of Mormon, well... well? Ryan Gosling is Mormon, well more like raised in the Mormon faith by his parents, but as he grew into adulthood drifted away. According to Katherine Heigl, another part-time Mormon, "I... didn't want to live together before we were married. I still have enough Mormon in me--not a lot, but enough--that I wanted to keep that a little bit sacred," she said of living with her husband, from an interview with Vanity Fair. Hmm. I yam, who I yam, and it's okay here... The thing I like about this place called Temple Square is you can be of any faith and still admire the architecture and the early Mormon pioneers who obviously poured much love into this land. If you haven't been here before and consider Mormonism as a form of a cult... stop those silly stereotypes, and just realize it's nothing more than the Stepford Wives club lol. Kidding aside I have never felt so welcomed anywhere else on earth. Like everyone's smiling here. Ok, tad weird, but refreshing too, as long as you're not running in the classic movie, Logan's Run. That would be awful. The early pioneers & Brigham... In 1847, when Mormon pioneers arrived in the Salt Lake Valley, Brigham Young selected a plot of the desert ground and proclaimed, "Here we will build a temple to our God." Hence the name "Temple Square". The Square is surrounded by a 15-foot tall wall that was built shortly after the 10-acres of land was designated for God by Brigham Young and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. And no silly, the walls were not to keep the people in lol. Although I admit it gave me a cult-like eeriness the first time I set eyes on the Osmond family, I mean the walls, oh sigh I need to stop. Those teeth doe. I'm a regular here, well kinda... No, silly I didn't convert, mainly cause I'm not into name badges or being called an "Elder". I'm okay being the former altar boy for the Roman Catholic Church. I still attend my catholic services whenever it's Christmas. Yet how odd my entire life I've been surrounded by Mormons, I mean the blonde Yeman girls in school (wowzaa), my good friend Josh (who wasn't a bore for not drinking a mai tai), and gosh darn even my oldest RL brother who converted to this faith a decade ago. Yet, I'm good with just "visiting", unless Mitt Romney runs for president again then who really knows, nah. Maybe, yah. I'll be back, Marie... In the end, I will always be that curious Roman Catholic altar boy that just believes in humanity and good is good if it's from the heart. My religion is within myself... a kind heart is the best way to live your life, no matter what book you read. I'll be back to Temple Square to admire the architecture, breath in the fresh Rocky Mountain air, smile at "Space Jesus", listen to hymns of the Mormon Tabernacle Choir, and holy heck, just be somewhere with a good aura around me. And by golly who knows maybe this part-time Roman Catholic Boy can get lucky with a part-time Mormon gal... Amen;) "Sometimes I think that the one thing I love most about being an adult is the right to buy candy whenever and wherever I want." - Ryan Gosling

Great place to stroll around and learn about Mormon history! You can see the beautiful mountains behind the Mormon buildings. Definitely worth stopping by for a quick self-guided tour of the historical spots in this area!

Temple Square is one of the greatest places to visit in Salt Lake. It is filled with beauty and warmth. The missionaries are so great and greeting everyone. It is the perfect place to find peace and happiness.

The Temple is under scaffolding for a multi year restoration to earthquake proof, but Temple Square is still open to visitors. We parked in the Macy's shopping center parking garage, and walked across the street to visit Temple Square. The Assembly Hall (small church) and Tabernacle was open with members of the Mormon Church who warmly greeted us and shared their knowledge. We also stopped by the Church History Museum and the Memorial Building with access to a roof viewing patio.

This place is beautiful and we really enjoyed roaming around the meticulously manicured lawns and looking at the flowers. It was lovely with some foundations and a beautiful reflecting pound around the "castle" building. We were able to see the Tabernacle Choice practice and spoke to some friendly missionaries who were around. Most of the buildings are open and you are free to walk in and look around - there are two visitor centers and there is a large conference room where you can also have dinner or coffee in the coffee shop or restaurant inside. It's gorgeous and it's neat to learn about the history of the LDS religion in Utah and understand something that most of the state partakes in. I think I read that something like 62% of Utah residents are affiliated with the LDS church. That is A LOT. Everyone we encountered was welcoming and friendly and despite a few others saying we would be "converted" or pressured, none of that happened.

Beautiful buildings in downtown Salt Lake City. Everything was lit up like a Christmas tree, even the tree! It was cold (I'm from Florida) so I didn't spend too much time. Lots of people for a Tuesday evening and a nice place to check out when you're in town. Even if you aren't religious, you can appreciate the beauty of the buildings. Will visit again if I'm back in town.

A friend and I were on a three-week camping vacation and made it to Salt Lake City on a whim. This was the northern-most destination on our trip. Instead of camping, we decided to stay at the Best Western in downtown. On the first day of our outing, we checked out various places in order to experience the local flavor. In seeing the church, we figured what the heck. As non-practitioners of the LDS faith, we weren't sure how much of the facilities we would be allowed to check out. In the end, we were able to see quite a bit. In fact, we had two lovely young ladies, who were missionaries, give us a guided tour. Other parts were self-guided. The history was fascinating! What I really enjoyed was the rather large replica of Jerusalem on display in the main lobby. In addition, there were computer consoles linked to their ancestry database. After tinkering with different names, nothing of value came up. Oh well! We were offered a meeting with other missionaries to explore their faith. We declined but very much appreciated the offer. Don't pass up the opportunity to explore the immaculately kept grounds and facilities.

Everything I know about Mormons, I learned from the musical "The Book of Mormon." I don't know if that can be viewed as a good thing or a bad thing. I knew I had to visit Temple Square while I was in Salt Lake City aka "Sal Tlay Ka Siti." It's the most popular tourist attraction in Utah. The visitors' centers and grounds are staffed by sister missionaries and senior missionary couples. Tours are offered in a variety of languages. The Temple itself is not open for tours, but there are two visitors' centers. The North Visitors' Center features a 11-foot statue of Jesus Christ located located in a domed room painted with the Milky Way. The South Visitors' Center features a scale model of the temple with details of each room. Mormon Tabernacle Choir rehearsals are open to the public every Thursday from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. in the Tabernacle on Temple Square. Unfortunately, we came on a Sunday. We visited the Tabernacle though. When we entered, a sister missionary came up to us. She asked us where we're from and what brings us to SLC. She proceeded to tell us more information about the Tabernacle. One thing I learned is that the organ is one of the largest pipe organs in the world. U.S. National Register of Historic Places U.S. National Historic Landmark District

I visit all kinds of religious buildings around the world as often as possible as it helps me understand local culture. Churches , mosques, shrines and temples. So when I had a few hours during my first visit to Salt Lake City, this was my first stop. I am not religious, just spiritual. As a non-LDS, they limited where I can go inside but two sisters gave me about an hour tour of the facilities with a little bit of explanation about what they believe. If you would like their complimentary tour, stop by one of their visitor centers upon arrival. They don't push you to convert to LDS. Just nice and young people. The area is surrounded by tall walls. They block noise from outer world, walking inside the square was very peaceful. I asked one of the members about the meaning of the wall, she said to block cows from entering. Back when this square was constructed, they had a lot of cows nearby. I enjoyed architecture as well as arts displayed inside.

This is a must visit if you have some spare time in SLC, even if you are not Mormon. The temple is stunningly beautiful and the history of the religion is fascinating. It's worth visiting at night. The lighting is dramatic. Check it out. Listed in Drive Across America: https://www.yelp.com/collection/4_4-FCUBHEQBq43u7DXRig

I've been to Temple Square many times both during the Spring time, Summer and for the Winter especially, to see their Christmas lights when I come for my annual holiday to see my family. I love this place. It is so beautiful. You should also check out their visitor center. It has an expansive archive history and great education for both the kids and adults During the Spring time, all of the tulips comes alive at the garden so if winter is too cold for you, this is a great option. During the Spring, you can also rent bikes for only $5 and ride around the Square, and have a picnic lunch outdoors overlooking the beautiful structure of the Temple. If you are looking for a picturesque scenery, there are many areas outside the Temple to capture awesome photos for wedding or special occasions. My personal favorite is at the center fountain where you will have an abundance view of forever tulips during Spring. In case you get hungry, there is a Nuovo Cafe right across the Temple, or the City Center (indoor outdoor mall) is just a block away. So if you are planning on visiting Salt Lake City, the Temple Square is not to be missed! Cheers!

Whatever helps us get through life and show kindness to others, I am in favor. I was not expecting to enjoy my visit so much. But the members of varying ages and ethnicities were so welcoming with lots of personality. I did not expect to be permitted to roam so freely. They were so generous of their time. It is a beautiful area. One cant help but pause and reflect. I urge all to visit believer, agnostic, atheist.....you will be warmly greeted and not judged.

It's so beautiful here! Especially with all of the christmas lights up at night. The only reason I give 4 stars is because SOOOOOO many people are there. It kind of ruins the ambiance

A must see for anyone! If you like history, local culture, architecture, music, nice people, pretty grounds, and free things to do, this is your place to visit. There are wonderfully kind missionaries who will give you a tour. I highly suggest that you take a tour if you have the chance. We were offered an in-depth tour and got to ask tons of questions about the buildings, history, culture, and religion. It was truly educational and enriching. They are very lovely people and even if you are not interested in religion, I bet most people would enjoy getting to know more about how these beautiful and amazing buildings and city was created.