- The list below includes 162 free or cheap things to do in or near Salt Lake City, Utah, including 75 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Movie Theaters, Canyon and Religious Buildings.
- From Big Cottonwood Canyon to Family History Library, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Salt Lake City and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Sandy, Layton, West Jordan and Draper.
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Equipped with rental paintball markers and masks, groups vie for supremacy over outdoor fields
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The 15-mile long Big Cottonwood Canyon, located where the Rocky Mountains and the Great Basin Floor meet, offers hiking, biking, picnicking, rock climbing, fishing and camping facilities. The canyon is home to two ski resorts: Solitude and Brighton.
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While originally created to assist members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, the Family History Library in Salt Lake City is now open to the public free of charge. It is actually the second largest genealogical library in the world.
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Over 100 acres of hold the Red Butte Garden, which displays and tests regional horticulture plants and methods. There are both natural and display gardens as well as walking paths in addition to natural hiking trails for visitors.
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209 East 500 South, Salt Lake City, UT 84111
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The Salt Lake City Public Library has become a large community center that draws both locals and tourists. Local artists have their collections on display, food is available, and events are held throughout the year that are open to the public.
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City Creek Canyon is located a mile from the heart of downtown Salt Lake City. It is a paved route that brings patrons through a canyon along the creek and is a fairly easy grade until the last 2 miles.
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With a quarter acre of land, Ensign Peak Park has many jogging trails and walking paths for visitors to enjoy. The trails have markers and plaques along the way detailing the history of the area.
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With over eight acres of land, Memory Grove Park provides a central location for visitors to walk, jog, and explore. Facilities at the park include restrooms, drinking fountains, picnic tables, and an ornamental fountain.
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Utah's oldest park, Liberty Park offers a quiet, scenic space for visitors to relax and connect with nature. It features picnic areas, tennis and volleyball courts, hiking and biking trails, and paddleboats for rent.
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An expansive 110 acre regional park, Sugarhouse Park is on the site of what was once a territorial prison. The park is now picturesque rolling hills and open green space, and features scenic running trails.
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Mill Creek Canyon is a scenic canyon offering several hiking opportunities. Visitors to Mill Creek Canyon can hike on one of fifteen unique hiking trails. Many of the trails are suitable for cross country skiing during the winter months.