Salt Lake City, also known as S.L.C. or Salt Lake, is situated in the state of Utah in the United States. Salt Lake City is bordered by the Great Salt Lake to the northwest and the Oquirrh and Wasatch mountain ranges on both the east and west borders, at an elevation of about 4,327 feet.

Glacially and volcanically developed canyons are found in these valleys. The booming of the mining industry and the increase in the economic activities which led to the transcontinental railroad made Salt Lake City into a metropolitan city.

Due to vast economic growth, the city became well known as the Crossroads of the West. Tourism also developed and now it is famous for skiing and biking. In 2002, the Winter Olympics took place here. The important places to be visited by travelers are Clark Planetarium, the Museum of Church History and Art, Temple Square and the Utah Museum of Fine Arts.

Salt Lake City is visited by many people, including tourists and business people, due to the economy of this city. Reaching Salt Lake City is not a big problem because there are many public forms of transportation available, but visiting places within the city is an entirely different situation. There are a few types of public transportation which can be used to travel within the city, such as the metro rail, buses and taxis. You have to seriously consider if this is what you want to do because it may reduce your time and comfort level.

If you decide to rent a car, Salt Lake City is very handy because you can explore every nook and corner of the city on your own without needing to meet a company’s schedule. Car rentals in Salt Lake City can be booked either online or through travel agents while you are booking your plane tickets. You can find many discounts to take advantage of through car rental agencies.