Utah State Capitol
A neoclassical state capitol on Capitol Hill, with an ornate interior of murals and a dome, and steps overlooking the Salt Lake Valley.
The Utah State Capitol was completed in 1916 on Capitol Hill, north of the city. Its granite exterior and copper-topped dome were modeled on the U.S. Capitol. The interior has a marble rotunda, murals depicting pioneer history, and golden reception halls. Admission is free, with free guided tours (one per hour on weekdays). In spring the cherry blossoms around it bloom, and in the evening you can watch the sunset over the city of Salt Lake and the Wasatch Mountains from the south steps. It is about a 10-minute uphill walk from Temple Square, or you can take bus No. 500.
Opening hours
Mon–Fri 7:00–20:00, weekends 8:00–18:00, free
Nearby sights
- Beehive House
- Temple Square
- Salt Lake Tabernacle & Tabernacle Choir
- Cathedral of the Madeleine
- Ensign Peak
- Clark Planetarium
- Gilgal Sculpture Garden
- Liberty Park & Tracy Aviary