Surrounded by the beautiful Wasatch and Oquirrh mountain ranges, Salt Lake City is a bustling urban center with no shortage of things to do and see. The city was founded by Mormon pioneers in 1847. Since its humble beginnings, Salt Lake City has been called the Crossroads of the West, as it is the largest metropolitan area in the Intermountain West. The city is well known for its close proximity to many recreational activities including alpine skiing, hiking, camping, boating, and sporting events. Although the majority of the Salt Lake Valley is composed of members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (Mormons), Salt Lake City itself is well-regarded for its religous, social, and cultural diversity.
Population: 186,440
Population (Metropolitan Area): 1,124,197
Nearby cities: West Valley, Sandy, West Jordan, Provo, Ogden
Professional Sports Teams
Utah Jazz (Energy Solutions Arena)
Real Salt Lake (Rio Tinto Stadium)
Salt Lake Bees (Spring Mobile Ballpark)
Utah Blaze (Energy Solutions Arena)
Utah Grizzlies (Maverik Center)
Universities and Colleges
University of Utah
Salt Lake Community College
Westminster College
BYU – Salt Lake Center
LDS Business College