The Loveland Living Planet Aquarium almost always slots in on Utah’s “best things to do” list. Visitors can learn about 4,500 animals representing a total of 550 different species specifically separated into 74 major exhibits. They not only come from the United States, but also from Asia, the Antarctic, South America, and every one of the planet’s oceans too. Every year more than one million travelers come here to enjoy the interactive and educational exhibits and various creatures. Don’t forget the awesome animal encounters with penguins, sharks, and stingrays either!
Opened for business in 1916, the Utah State Capitol is located up on Capitol Hill in Salt Lake City and overlooks the downtown area. The building sports a Neoclassical revival Corinthian-style design. The property also includes gardens of native plants, a noteworthy Vietnam memorial, and a monument for the famed Mormon Battalion. Stroll the grounds and take one of the docent-led, hourly tours inside the state capitol. Take in the sight of this striking marble structure and the nigh-majestic view of the snow-topped mountains in the background.