Sight Downtown, Salt Lake City
Temple Square
A sight in Downtown, Salt Lake City, free to visit and worth about 1.5 hours. Best time to go: After dark.
Why go
The 10-acre Latter-day Saint headquarters, strung with lights and nativity scenes from late November through December.
It is one of 7 curated places we feature in Salt Lake City, alongside 3 activities, 1 place to eat and 1 sight. 6 more of our picks sit within about half a mile in a straight line, so it pairs easily with Temple Square and Ballet West's Nutcracker at the Capitol Theatre.
- Type
- Sight
- Neighborhood
- Downtown
- Price
- Free
- Time needed
- 1.5 hr
- Best time
- After dark
Nearby
Our closest curated picks, including 4 beyond Salt Lake City. Distances are straight-line, not walking or driving.
- 1Temple Square
Ten-acre square around the Salt Lake Temple, with trees wrapped in holiday lights through December.
Sight · Downtown Salt Lake City · 0.0 mi straight-line - 2Ballet West's Nutcracker at the Capitol Theatre
Ballet West dances Willam Christensen's Nutcracker, descended from the first full-length American staging, in a 1913 theater.
Activity · 0.4 mi straight-line - 3Kimpton Hotel Monaco
Hotel in the 1924 Continental Bank Building on Main Street, a short TRAX ride from The Gateway.
Stay · Downtown Salt Lake City · 0.4 mi straight-line - 4Gallivan Center Ice Rink
Outdoor rink in the downtown Gallivan Center plaza, open through the winter with skate rental.
Activity · 0.5 mi straight-line - 5Bar X
One of the city's oldest bars, open since 1933, with a long wooden bar and classic cocktails.
Drinks · Downtown Salt Lake City · 0.5 mi straight-line - 6Utah State Capitol
1916 domed capitol on the hill above downtown, with a marble rotunda and a view south over the valley.
Sight · Downtown Salt Lake City · 0.5 mi straight-line
On these curated routes
Temple Square is a stop on our Salt Lake City & Park City route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.
More sights to see in Salt Lake City
Another curated sight in Salt Lake City. See the full Salt Lake City guide.
When to go
Average daily highs in Salt Lake City run from 37°F in January to 93°F in July; April is usually the wettest month. For Temple Square itself, we suggest: After dark.
Modelled monthly averages for Salt Lake City from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full Salt Lake City weather by month.
Getting there
Map links open a live search for Temple Square, so hours and directions come straight from the map app.
- Coordinates
- 40.77056, -111.89250
- Destination
- Salt Lake City, Utah
- Website
- templesquare.org
Temple Square: quick answers
How much time do you need at Temple Square?
Plan on about 1.5 hours at Temple Square. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.
When is the best time to visit Temple Square?
Our pick: After dark. Insider tip: The Salt Lake Temple itself is under renovation; the lights fill the surrounding gardens and plazas.
Is Temple Square free?
Yes, we list Temple Square as free to visit. Check the official website before you go, since special exhibits, parking or tours can carry a fee.
Which TripsCircle routes include Temple Square?
Temple Square appears on Salt Lake City & Park City, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.
Add Temple Square to your crew's plan
Save it to a shared TripsCircle itinerary, settle the timing with a quick poll, and split the costs with everyone going to Salt Lake City.
Plan Salt Lake City
- Salt Lake City travel guide 7 places
- Best time to visit Salt Lake City weather by month
- Salt Lake City to Park City 22 mi straight-line
Lists & regions
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- Hogle Zoo Activity
- Red Iguana Food
- The Grand America Hotel Stay
Curated recommendation, not live listing data. Confirm hours, prices, bookings and access before you go.