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Salt Lake City Public Library - Main Library

Salt Lake County • Wasatch Front • UT

Drive Time from SLC

0h 16m

9 miles

Hours

Monday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM

Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM

+5 more days

Contact

📞 (801) 524-8200

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Last recorded: Jul 2, 2026

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Salt Lake City Public Library - Main Library: An architectural marvel and literary oasis in the heart of Salt Lake City.

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🍽️ Food & Dining

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500 Main Street, Salt Lake City

⭐ 4.4 (8674 reviews)

The Grand America Hotel

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⭐ 4.7 (8452 reviews)

Squatters Pub Brewery

147 West Broadway, Salt Lake City

⭐ 4.5 (2857 reviews)

736 West North Temple Street, Salt Lake City

⭐ 4.6 (10034 reviews)

The Old Spaghetti Factory

189 Trolley Square, Salt Lake City

⭐ 4.3 (3710 reviews)

🏨 Lodging

Salt Lake Plaza SureStay Collection by Best Western

122 West South Temple Street, Salt Lake City

⭐ 4 (1979 reviews)

Salt Lake Marriott Downtown at City Creek

75 South West Temple Street, Salt Lake City

⭐ 4.2 (2460 reviews)

Radisson Hotel Salt Lake City Downtown

215 West South Temple Street, Salt Lake City

⭐ 4 (2648 reviews)

Kimpton Hotel Monaco Salt Lake City

15 West 200 South, Salt Lake City

⭐ 4.4 (1705 reviews)

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⭐ 4.7 (19779 reviews)

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⭐ 4.3 (2638 reviews)

Cathedral of the Madeleine

331 East South Temple Street, Salt Lake City

⭐ 4.8 (2533 reviews)

Discovery Gateway Children's Museum

444 West 100 South, Salt Lake City

⭐ 4.4 (2482 reviews)

Tracy Aviary at Liberty Park

589 East 1300 South, Salt Lake City

Quick Info

Drive Time from SLC

0h 16m

9 miles

Location

Salt Lake County

Wasatch Front, UT

Contact

📞 (801) 524-8200

🌐 Website →

Hours

Monday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM

Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM

Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM

Thursday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM

Friday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Saturday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Sunday: 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM

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Watershed Protection Area

This destination is in Utah's protected watershed area. These mountains provide drinking water for millions of Utahns. Please help us protect this vital resource.

🐕Dog Policy:NO DOGS ALLOWED

Dogs are prohibited in this watershed area to protect drinking water quality. This includes all trails and areas. Thank you for helping protect our water supply.

Watershed Protection Guidelines:

Stay on designated trails
Pack out ALL waste (including pet waste)
Do not disturb water sources
Follow all posted regulations
Respect wildlife and vegetation

Amenities

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