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Utah State Capitol, Salt Lake City, UT
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Utah State Capitol

Utah State Capitol is a sightseeing stop in Salt Lake City, UT, part of the Salt Lake City guide. Cost: free.

350 State St · Salt Lake City, UT

Why you should go…

Completed in 1916, Utah's Capitol sits on a bench above downtown with a rotunda of Georgia marble and murals depicting state history. Free self-guided and docent-led tours run daily, and the surrounding grounds include memorials and picnic terraces. The building offers some of the best skyline views in the city.

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