Despite its population of roughly 180,000, Salt Lake City feels like a small city. Wide streets and an efficient mass transit system make it easy to get around. The heart of Salt Lake's social, religious, and political institutions can be found within a few blocks of Temple Square downtown. Numerous museums and a state-of-the-art planetarium thrive here, and because many of the cultural institutions are supported by public funds you'll spend little money touring the city. In addition, the emphasis put on green spaces by past and present city planners means you won't experience the claustrophobic feeling found in many big cities. More »