Self-Guided Tours

Pick up a guidebook to the past.

Get some exercise while discovering the architecture of an historic neighborhood. Pick up one of Utah Heritage Foundation's self-guided walking tour brochures for downtown Salt Lake City, South Temple Street, or Capitol Hill.

Utah Heritage Foundation's self-guided walking tour brochures contain maps, photos, descriptions of history and architecture -- everything you need to explore one of Salt Lake City's historic neighborhoods.

Historic Buildings on Capitol Hill

capitol-hill-brochure.jpgWhere can you explore historic buildings ranging from vernacular adobe houses to the monumental Utah State Capitol Building? Salt Lake City's Capitol Hill neighborhood is rich with Utah history and a diversity of architecture.

This guide contains descriptions of 24 buildings on Capitol Hill, including the popular Marmalade Historic District, a map, and numerous sketches.

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Historic Downtown Salt Lake City

downtowncover225.jpgDid Salt Lake City have a Chinatown? Where can you find Art Deco style buildings downtown? What is the oldest commercial building in the city? Find the answers to these questions and more in Utah Heritage Foundation's Historic Downtown Salt Lake City Walking Tour Guide. This 44-page guide with a map contains five one-hour walking tours, including a special tour of Main Street for kids ages 9 -12. Come read the story of Salt Lake City's settlement and growth in downtown's historic buildings.


Historic Downtown Walking Tour Guide

Table of Contents

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Cover and Introduction

Acknowledgments

Map

North Downtown Heritage Tour

Main Street Tour

Time Travel on Main Street: A tour for kids ages 9-12

Exchange Place and Market Street Tour

Gateway-Railroad District Tour

 
Historic South Temple Street

stcover225.jpgSouth Temple has been Salt Lake City's most prestigious address since the city was first settled. Walking along South Temple today you will see stately mansions, magnificent churches, and impressive clubhouses. Utah Heritage Foundation's Historic South Temple Street Walking Tour Guide contains descriptions of 39 historic buildings from State Street to Virginia Street, a map, and numerous contemporary and historic photos. Completing the tour on foot requires approximately 2 ½ hours. The guide also includes Time Travel on South Temple, a tour for kids ages 9-12.


Historic South Temple Street Walking Tour Guide

Table of Contents

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Acknowledgements

Map

South Temple: A tour

Time Travel on South Temple: A tour for kids ages 9-12

 
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