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Place #1
Distance: 0.00mi
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331 E S Temple St, Salt Lake City, UT 84111, USA
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Cathedral of the Madeleine – A Gothic Treasure in the Mountains
Welcome to Salt Lake City! We’re starting our tour with one of the city’s most breathtaking landmarks—the Cathedral of the Madeleine, right here on your right.

Completed in 1909, the cathedral was built in the Neo-Gothic style, with soaring spires, intricate stone carvings, and stained-glass windows that rival anything you’d see in Europe. Its sandstone exterior comes from local quarries, but its design feels like a piece of the Old World transplanted to the American West.

Step inside, and you’ll find a richly decorated interior filled with murals, gilded altars, and an ornate organ that fills the space with music during services and concerts. The cathedral is named for St. Mary Magdalene, making it unique—there are very few cathedrals in the world dedicated to her.

The Cathedral of the Madeleine is not just an architectural masterpiece—it’s also the seat of the Catholic Diocese of Salt Lake City, serving Utah’s Catholic community for more than a century. Each year it hosts the Madeleine Choir School, whose students are known worldwide for their angelic voices.

For visitors, the cathedral is a reminder that Salt Lake is more than just pioneer history and mountain scenery—it’s also a city of diverse faiths, cultures, and traditions.

As we roll forward from here, we’ll dive into the stories, landmarks, and hidden gems that make this city unlike any other.

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Place #2
Distance: 0.43mi , Attraction : Historic Building, Viewpoint (Recommended selfie spot).
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45 E S Temple St, Salt Lake City, UT 84150, USA
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Joseph Smith Memorial Building
Just ahead on your right are two of Salt Lake City’s most important landmarks—the Joseph Smith Memorial Building and Temple Square.

The Joseph Smith Memorial Building, with its gleaming white façade and ornate detailing, was originally built in 1911 as the Hotel Utah. For decades it was the city’s most luxurious hotel, hosting presidents, celebrities, and dignitaries from around the world. In the 1990s it was transformed into a cultural and community center, renamed for Joseph Smith, the founder of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Step inside today and you’d still find sweeping staircases, marble columns, and even a rooftop restaurant with some of the best views in the city.

Just beyond it lies Temple Square, a 35-acre complex that is the spiritual and cultural heart of Salt Lake City. At its center stands the six-spired Salt Lake Temple, a massive granite structure that took pioneers 40 years to build after arriving in 1847. While the temple itself isn’t open to the public, the beautifully landscaped grounds and visitor centers are. Also here is the Tabernacle, famous for its flawless acoustics and as the home of the world-renowned Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square.

Together, the Joseph Smith Memorial Building and Temple Square showcase the vision and determination of the pioneers who settled this valley, and they remain symbols of faith, community, and tradition at the very heart of the city.

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  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/temples/salt-lake-temple-square/joseph-smith-memorial-building?lang=eng
Tour itinerary stops | Additional places you'll see on this self-guided tour

Map Pin Place 1 Cathedral of the Madeleine – A Gothic Treasure in the Mountains
Map Pin Place 2 Joseph Smith Memorial Building
Map Pin Place 3 Family History Library – Discovering Your Roots
Map Pin Place 4 Majestic Utah State Capitol
Map Pin Place 5 Pioneer Memorial Museum – Stories of the Settlers
Map Pin Place 6 The Gateway & Clark Planetarium – Science and City Life
Map Pin Place 7 Pioneer Park – From Encampment to Gathering Place
Map Pin Place 8 Salt Lake City & County Building and Washington Square Park – Gothic Grandeur in the City
Map Pin Place 9 Liberty Park – Salt Lake’s Playground
Map Pin Place 10 Tracy Aviary at Liberty Park
Map Pin Place 11 Sugar House Park – A Drive Around Salt Lake’s Green Jewel
Map Pin Place 12 Parleys Creek – Mountain Water Through the City
Map Pin Place 13 This Is The Place Heritage Park – Where the Journey Ended
Map Pin Place 14 Natural History Museum of Utah & Red Butte Garden
Map Pin Place 15 Farewell from Salt Lake City – Parking at the Museum



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+ How long does this tour take?
Most travelers complete this tour in approximately 1.5 to 2 hours, depending on pace, time spent at each stop, and optional detours. Having said that, please remember that self-guided tours are extremly flexible (you can start, pause, continue anytime) and everyone has their own pace.
+ What does this tour include?
This self-guided driving tour includes 15 stops, covering top attractions such as Cathedral of the Madeleine – A Gothic Treasure in the Mountains, Joseph Smith Memorial Building, Family History Library – Discovering Your Roots, Majestic Utah State Capitol, Pioneer Memorial Museum – Stories of the Settlers.
+ Where does the tour start?
The tour starts at Cathedral of the Madeleine – A Gothic Treasure in the Mountains (Address: 331 E S Temple St, Salt Lake City, UT 84111, USA). You can begin the tour there or join from any stop along the route.
+ What type of tour is this?
This is a self-guided driving tour designed to be completed by car, covering scenic routes, city highlights and optional key stops.
+ Can I do this tour at my own pace?
Yes, this is a self-guided driving tour, so you can start anytime and explore at your own pace. You can pause, skip stops, or spend more time at places that interest you. You can even split it into multiple days. Explore however feels right for you. The only vaiables that might affect your pace are speed limits and traffic congestion.
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Yes, this is a driving tour, designed to be completed by car, with stops spread across different locations connected by a driving route.
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There are two things that you need - <b>1.</b> A mobile phone (with the UCPlaces app installed and active location services, and a cellular data plan with a decent signal for downloading the tour). <b>2.</b> A car. Here are some recommendations for a great experience: 1. Make sure your phone is fully charged and bring a charging cable for your car. 2. Connect your phone to the car speaker system via bluetooth or use our CarPlay/Android Auto option for the best experience.
+ How will I navigate from point to point during the tour?
The tour uses GPS-based navigation through the UCPlaces app, with automatic audio playback and step-by-step directions between stops. This works great either directly from your phone, or while connected to your car's multimedia system and using our CarPlay or Android Auto options. Just follow the route and listen to the audio guide. Use the resume feature to continue from where you recently stopped (or closed the app). Easily skip or go back to stops.
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