Salt Lake City is a metropolitan area nestled in the mountains. Enjoy museums, fine restaurants and hotels, Olympic venues, and the world-famous Mormon Tabernacle Choir and Temple Square. West of the city is the Great Salt Lake, and Bryce Canyon, Zion National Park and Yellowstone are within a day’s drive.
Salt Lake City Bed and Breakfast & Salt Lake City History
Salt Lake City beckons bed and breakfasts travelers to a valley surrounded by beautiful canyons sprinkled with bed and breakfast inns full of comforting amenities and unforgettable personal touches. While in town, catch a Utah Jazz NBA basketball game, ride in a hot air balloon over the picturesque canyons, wander through shopping villages, visit historic sites, and dine on delicious foods. Search www.lanierbb.com for your ideal Salt Lake City bed and breakfast and begin your memorable vacation.
Founded by Brigham Young and a group of Mormon pioneers on July 24, 1847, Salt Lake City, Utah was previously home to various Native American tribes including the Ute Tribe, Navajo Indians, and ancient Pueblo People known as the Anasazi. The Mormon pioneers came in search of an area where they could practice their religion free from persecution. Immediately upon their arrival, the settlers began planting crops and planning the city. The city blocks were laid out in a grid pattern in 10-acre squares wide enough for four oxen and a covered wagon to turn around. Emigrants continued to arrive in the valley bringing with them their culture and languages from Europe, but a severe drought and plague of crickets made 1848-49 particularly challenging for the early settlers. Construction of the first Mormon temple began in 1853 and was not entirely finished until 1892. Agriculture was the mainstay for the settlers, though trade with Gold Rush emigrants and soldiers of the Civil War also provided prosperity. The railroad came to Salt Lake City in 1869, connecting the area to the east and west, and many people flocked to the area to try their hand at mining the nearby canyons. In the early 1900’s the city began to take shape as many know it today, with the construction of the State Capitol, Trolley Square, and city parks. The city’s population tripled in 1900-1930, and though progress stood still during the Great Depression it boomed again during World War II. Today Salt Lake City is a thriving area for business, is well known for hosting the 2002 Olympic Winter Games, and is a charming bed and breakfast destination with historic landmarks, gorgeous scenery, and world-class skiing.
