Last modified: 11 May 2000
Salt Lake City Area Chamber of Commerce web siteNestled in a valley between the Wasatch and Oquirrh Mountains, Salt Lake City is unprecedented in beauty and recreational opportunities for participants of the 1996 U.S. Transplant Games.
Virtual Salt Lake City
See timeless miles of chiseled cliffs and red rock in the eleven National Parks that are within a day's drive of Salt Lake. You are minutes away from hiking, biking, horseback riding, rafting, camping, 40 golf courses, and seven major shopping malls! Visit historic Temple Square, the home of the famous Mormon Tabernacle Choir. The world's largest and most complete collection of genealogical information is at the center of the city. Salt Lake City's cultural high points include nine theater companies, three dance companies, the Utah Symphony, the Utah Opera Company, and many fine museums and galleries-- all located in the downtown area.
Salt Lake City, is the home of the Wasatch Mountains, the Utah Jazz and the 2002 Winter Olympic Games.
One of the most beautiful cities in America, Salt Lake City is within one day's drive of 11 national parks, including Yellowstone and the Grand Canyon, and is home to more golf courses per capita than anywhere in America. Visit world-famous Temple Square. Listen to the Mormon Tabernacle Choir. Take a dip in the Great Salt Lake.
Whether you come by air, bus or rail, getting to Salt Lake City is easy. Nine major airlines serve Salt Lake International Airport with over 550 flights a day. The airport is just ten minutes from downtown and 15 minutes from the University of Utah campus.
Current weather in Salt Lake CitySummer in Salt Lake City is pleasantly warm with average temperatures around 90 degrees and relatively no humidity during the day and lows around 60 degrees at night. Salt Lake City's official elevation is 4,330 feet. Casual and comfortable clothing is the preferred attire for the duration of the U.S. Transplant Games. Salt Lake City is very warm but dry during the day and comfortable at night so be sure to dress appropriately. The Opening and Closing Ceremonies and Celebration are casual, but dress is up to the individual and will range from festive evening wear to casual sporting attire adorned with the week's earned medals.