Most residents of Salt Lake City would agree that it's a unique place to live. It's a relatively young city, having really come into its own only in the early 1900s. This leads to a great deal of new construction as well as renovations as the city's residents seek to continue improving the city.

Utah as a whole features a very diverse climate. The arid Great Salt Lake Desert sometimes receives as little as five inches of precipitation while the mountains near Salt Lake City can receive as much as 500 inches of snow annually. Due to its inland location, this snow is unusually "dry." Skiers and snowboarders from around the world regard this snow as some of the softest powder to be found.

Salt Lake City was founded by Mormons, and this group has continued to be a significant and positive influence on the city. Many of the largest projects and tourist attractions in the city were put into place by the Mormon Church.

Temple Square

Temple Square is Utah's largest tourist attraction. In two blocks, it contains almost 20 different attractions related to the Mormon faith. Various walking tours are available, and some of the most popular tourist destinations include:

• Salt Lake Temple - This temple is a worldwide icon of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and the heart of Temple Square. Only members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints are permitted to enter the temple, but all visitors are welcome to explore the grounds.
• Assembly Hall - Assembly Hall was built in 1877 and today is used for free weekend concerts featuring local and international artists.
• Salt Lake Tabernacle - At the front of the Tabernacle is a famous organ containing 11,623 pipes, making it one of the largest organs in the world. The building was constructed so that even the drop of a pin at the front of the building can be heard at the back.

Sources:

http://www.slcgov.com/info/area_info/salt_lake_city.htm

http://www.utah.com/cities/slc_history.htm

http://www.50states.com/facts/utah.htm