Temple Square Reviews

Enjoyed the lights & music & downtown atmosphere. We always finish the night with hit chocolate at Hatches chocolate

We visited Temple Square in downtown Salt Lake City and toured the Church History Museum, which was interesting. The entire area of the Square is filled with colorful flowers which were in full bloom during our summer visit. If you're planning to visit the Square, plan on spending 2-3 hours at the site.

On a bus tour and this was one of the stops so strolled around Temple Square for longer than necessary as not much to see unless a Morman or you want to convert.
In the museum scale model of the inside of the Tabernacle and someone explaining the different phases of being saved....
Explanation as to the gold statue that sits atop the church again church and money and yet beggers in the street.....

I didn’t expect this to be so beautiful - flowers everywhere and the buildings different architecturally. We were unable to go inside due to COVID but it was still very worthwhile to see the Mormons headquarters. Strongly recommend.

I thoroughly enjoyed my visit and walk through the Temple Square. It is a must see while in Salt Lake City and so easy to find and to get around. The guides inside of the visitor's centers are very nice and full of interesting information. Spending time in the ancestry building across the street from the square was a highlight of my trip to Salt Lake City.

The people and sisters are very friendly and open. The offer free tours where they explain Mormon beginnings and history of buildings in temple square. They provide contemporary information about the Mormon religion and architectural information.

We definitely came to see a concert at the Tabernacle, but there is much more to see! We went to an organ recital our first day there. Go in through Door 11. Once the recital begins, no pictures are allowed. It is GORGEOUS inside! A tour group came in shortly before the recital began so were able to hear a bit of the history of the Tabernacle.
We also took what they call a “historical” tour, led by Mormon Sisters. It’s very short, but we were able to visit Assembly Hall and the Tabernacle. If you stop at one of the Visitors Centers, they can tell you when the tours take place.
We were also able to attend a choir rehearsal, which was held at the Convention Center during summer instead of the Tabernacle. Amazing voices AND a talented orchestra.
We stayed at the Salt Lake Plaza Hotel conveniently located across the street. Nice hotel, great staff.

Currently the Temple is being remodeled.
The Family history search center is still open and a great place to research relatives.

The entire Temple Square and much more around it in very center SLC is the property of the Mormon Church.
I was stunned seeing what they own apart the Temple itself which is currently under renovations. Besides smaller Chapels, Churches and a dome shaped Tabernacle concert hall there's a tall skyscraper used as a Church office building bypassing in size many corporation and banks headquarters, an enormous historic former hotel, Church Museum, big Library, huge Conference center and an upscale shopping mall across the street - probably much more we don't know and did not see.
All over the square are young girls walking around in uniforms with flags on them from where they're coming from giving you directions, recommendations and asking questions which we didn't feel comfortable with.
It looks like a city within a city and leaves, at least for us, bad taste impression with such a wealth show off. I've traveled over 90 countries on all continents, familiar with every religion on the planet, and never saw such religion wealth concentrated in one place.

Our Marriott resort had a 4 hour tour of Temple Square including an hour of listening and watching the choir practice, and an hour with 2 "sisters" as our tour guide. The place is beautiful, the history is very interesting, and the personalized tour was fantastic. The 2 young ladies knew the history and many interesting facts. The tour was much better then we expected. We could have spent alot more time there if we were on our own. The choir practicing was amazing, and we feel very fortunate that we got to watch and listen to their beautiful music. Definitely plan for a few hours here, and check the schedule for choir practice. Ours was at 7:30pm.

The temple was covered in scaffolding but visitors could still see how magnificent this building is. We were told construction would last a few more years.

The grounds around the tabernacle and temple are gorgeous!! Such immaculate gardens and flowers. Do enjoy.

The Christmas lights are always amazing here!! We love walking around and visiting all the different areas.

You can get good information about moron religion here. Good place , finally a sunny day is there. voulenteer are ready to help you.

I am not a fan of churchs that push missionaries in your face and try and push there religion like a door to door salesman. though the area is pretty and the buildings are different you will not be able to go into all the buildings unless you are a member of what feels like a exclusive club/cult.

Very interesting. There is a lot to Learn here about the Mormon religion. Beautiful campus and very impressive.

The staff/docents at all the venues in Temple Square were amazingly accommodating and welcoming and informative and sincerely committed to enhancing our experience. We spent several hours enjoying artwork, architecture, and the cultural history of Temple Square. We only visited a few venues of the many there to experience, and we are eager to return one day to see and experience those things for which we had not enough time. The venues we visited this time around were: Assembly Hall & the surrounding grounds; the conference center (wow!); and the following day, which was a Sunday, we attended the Music and the Word service in the Tabernacle with the choir (beautiful!).

This area is quite a picturesque site with the grounds and the surrounding buildings which are architecturally spectacular namely the tabernacle. We went in to the visitor centre which was interesting and the associates there were very helpful. Worth a visit.

I would recommend taking a few hours, or longer to visit Temple Square. This is the seat of the The Church of Jesus Christ of Ladder Day Saints, and you can learn much. There are various buildings that occupy the square. Members of the church are present to welcome you and offer you tours. They are friendly and there is no preaching.

This was the surprise treat of our Salt Lake City experience. The Temple Square area is a days worth of great experiences. All tours are free, seeing the Mormon Tabernacle Choir and orchestra is thrilling. The buildings are very impressive and so well preserved. The guides, all of whom are members of the Church of Later Day Saints, are extremely knowledgable and very dedicated. An experience worth your time no matter your religious affiliation.

Love Love Love the flowers, lights whether Christmas or anytime, the sights and sounds great peaceful place to visit even with crowds around, places inside and out and food nearby

I highly recommend taking the time to explore all Temple Square has to offer. Each visitor center offers a different experience. Take a tour if you can!

Due to construction and covid, everything was closed. However, the views of the temple were magnificent. We ran into multiple groups of sisters on the grounds who were very eager and willing to teach us about LDS, the temple, the grounds, and other historical facts. The construction just started this year and seems to be a 4-year project. They have clear panes on the construction walls for passersby to see the progress and offer unique views of the base of the temple.

This visit far exceeded our expectations. We are not LDS members, but were welcomed very graciously by all of the volunteers in the square, without any feeling of being proselytized. We were given very informative tours of several buildings. We went to the Tabernacle Choir practice on Thursday night, enjoyed it so much we decided to go back on Sunday morning, and were really glad we did. It was beyond AWESOME! We also went to the genealogy library and wished we had gone earlier in our trip. They gave each of us a mentor who spent hours with us exploring our family tree, at absolutely no cost to us. Overall just a great experience.

I have always had a wonderful experience visiting temple square. Truly a beautiful and peaceful place.

Temple Square is beautiful and peaceful. You can walk around. They also have a museum (no admission fee).

My son and I took an unguided foot tour of the grounds. There is lots to see. Although Mormonism isn't our "cup of tea", it still was an interesing place to visit.

Beautiful sight anytime of the day but especially at night. The area with the temple and the flower gardens etc is worth a visit. You can also take a tour to better understand the history of this sight.

Lovely grounds where you can go into the Tabernacle, sit and enjoy the gardens or go into other buildings in the Square.

We visited Salt Lake City as part of a road trip from the Grand Canyon to Yellowstone. Uber drivers told us that the square was beautiful because it contained old, historic buildings.

If you’re coming from Europe (where churches are often hundreds if not thousands of years old) you will probably not be impressed with Temple Square. Surprisingly, it’s a very soulless place. For one thing, it’s too well kept and too clean. The church and the surrounding areas look ‘artificial’, by which I mean they look like plastic. You’re also unable to enter the temple itself. Unless you’re a member of the church or particularly interested in the church’s history, then I wouldn’t bother visiting.

A trip to Salt Lake City would not be complete without a trip to visit Temple Square. The grounds were filled with beautiful gardens and very friendly young ladies doing their mission stay. The architecture of the buildings were beautiful and the three organs were spectacular. We got to hear an organ recital which is free to the public each day at noon. A trek to the top of one building gave a beautiful view of the city. They were building a new foundation on the main tabernacle.

In past visits, this was a nice place to take a stroll and look around. Unfortunately, there is a lot of construction at the moment. The Salt Lake Temple is covered in scaffolding and they have dug completely into the foundation probably for earthquake retrofitting. Parts of the square are also closed off.

Still worth a quick stop if you are in the area.

The visitors center is a great place to stop to get a feel of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints and what brought the first people out here to a desert.

There are other places to go and see such as The Beehive House and This is the Place Heritage Park.

My favorite times of year to visit Temple Square are in the spring to see the wonderful flowers in bloom and in winter to experience all the lights.

I am not Mormon, but it seemed only appropriate to visit this spot while in SLC for the first time. I can say that the location is clean with nice landscaping and beautiful architecture. People, as would be expected, are friendly and eager to share information about the buildings and such. The Mormon Tabernacle choir has mini-performances that should not be missed for the sheer impressiveness of the building's organ and acoustics.

Beautiful temple architecture, and lots of history, stories, and likely tales. The complex is home to Salt Lake Temple, Salt Lake Tabernacle, Seagull Monument, Assembly Hall, large walking areas, and more.

We spent a whole day exploring Temple Square. The knowledge shared by the Mormon hosts was very generous and informative. The half hour organ recital at the Tabernacle was very moving. We spent some time in the Family Search centre researching genealogy and really appreciated the assistance of the FS volunteer. A tour of the impressive Convention Centre at sunset was a highlight and not to be missed.

Very interesting place to visit and learn about the Mormon church. The atmosphere is very calm and relaxing. The grounds are very well maintained.

It will be a much better place to visit once the current construction is completed

A well maintained collection of the LDS Church Buildings, including the Tabernaccle and visitor centers. The voluteers all went out of their way to be helpful, but not verbearing.

Take the free guided tour for an insight into this famous religion!
Such well kept gardens and grounds.
At mid day you can sit in and listen to an organ recital.

I was pleasantly surprised at how beautiful the temple square is. The flowers and trees are so pretty. The square is worth visiting whether or not you are Mormon.

Really enjoyed seeing the city and the religious buildings including Square and Mormon Tabernacle, didn’t partake in the concert but plenty of options available

Temple Square is an amazing place to visit. While there are Sisters available throughout all the buildings, there are free walking tours available which give history as well as explaining some of the details of what you see. I found these very helpful and would highly recommend the walking tours. The noon recital on the pipe organ was amazing. I really enjoyed my visit and highly recommend Temple Square. Plan to spend 3 to 4 hours to tour all the buildings.

This area is really spectacular even though it's closed due to COVID-19. The grounds are beautiful, the buildings are impressive and the landscaping is gorgeous. It is really a site to see if you are visiting Salt Lake City.

As we stayed at a hotel in downtown Salt Lake it was a pleasant walk to Temple Square and a really peaceful place to wander around.

Glad we went.

Temple Square in Salt Lake City is a beautiful little place on earth. Once one gets past the raucous crowds and beggars who are encourage to go to the places in the city provided, but instead pad their pockets, it exudes a sense of peace. It seems to invite the traveler to wander about and enjoy the constantly changing flowers and plants that are often placed by volunteers who want to help make Temple Square beautiful.
We love to hear the choir practice and if you are lucky enough, you might, too.
We stop by almost every time we visit Salt Lake.
Oh, there are movies about the 1st church to be started in the USA, and a history of the native American’s, too.
The Christus is a must see statue in the North Visitor’s Center. For Christians it is especially profound, but just as I have seen Buddhas in China, it is nice to appreciate the artistic talents of the artists and the Christus is truly a work of art.

Pretty nice area to visit and a beautiful Temple surrounded by a nice garden. You are allowed to enter and to sit down and listen if there is a preach.

We walked around on Sunday and most all museums around are closed. The grounds and building are just gorgeous. Be courteous and do not ride the motorized scooters through the area...so disrespectful.

We chose to fly into Salt Lake City for our trip to Yellowstone because we wanted to visit Temple Square. We spent a beautiful afternoon visiting the many buildings here. The grounds and landscaping here is beautiful and extremely clean. Every person we encountered was very welcoming, helpful and friendly. We returned again before our departing flight the next week to see a few things we had missed the first time. It was a very enjoyable visit and I highly recommend it.

Lots of beautiful architecture and art, some impressive museums, and just lovely and impressive grounds to stroll around!

An amazing experience for our family. We toured temple square and the amazing light display. We saw dozens of nativity scenes from all over the world with their own cultural inclusions. It was a great reminder of why we celebrate Christmas.

Dr. M

We were there in the evening and it was diifficult to find a parking-lot near by. We drove around the block with the Tabernacle so we could look at it a little though. The Tabernacle looked smaller than on pics. Thought the block with it should have been larger. It's a sight in SLC so don't miss to have a look at it even if you're just driving around the block.

Considering the materials available to the early pioneers of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, this building is a marvel to behold. Currently (2021) it is being renovated so close access is denied but it is special just to stand near it to marvel at the architecture, construction and symbols of this temple built to God.

So many activities around Temple Square. Right now they are updating the Temple but it is interesting to see the work being done on it and still so beautiful. (the photos were from previous trips as we have just driven by this trip and have just seen the scaffolding but previous trips were amazing and there is so much to do in downtown Salt Lake City for people of all ages.) all the Temple workers are very knowledgeable and can answer any question.

We spent time at Temple Square and had a great experience. The people were very friendly. Learned a lot and atmosphere was terrific. 2nd time visiting and was as good as first.

We visited from out of town to hear our son play the organ in the tabernacle and conference center for his organ class from Utah State. Everything from the missionaries everywhere ready to help and answer questions to the immaculate, gardens and tulips everywhere made this experience top notch. Yes there is a lot under construction but it seems to be handled so well that it didn’t bother our experience.

Lovely place to meander around. Well kept up and rather compact. Sat and watched a couple wedding parties have their pictures taken, which was sweet. Sure wish I could have poked my head in the temple. The missionaries walking the grounds are super friendly and helpful.

We stayed opposite Temple Square & knew that besides the other traditional tourist points, this would be special. We entered just before 11am & were greeted nicely. Tours were on the hour, so it was perfect. Two young women took our tour of 7 people. They were supportive of any questions and explained the buildings and their history very openly. Whilst you can’t go in the ‘Temple’ itself, we accessed all other buildings & were encouraged to take photos. Going on Christmas Eve, we saw a lovely nativity and decorations. There was an organ recital at midday in the Tabernacle. Whilst we weren’t sure how much ‘pressure’ would be brought to bear, this was not an issue for us. Temple Square is a must-see in Salt Lake City by anyone, no matter your background.

Beautiful garden. We spent a long time visiting, reading and taking pictures around the grounds. This is a must if you are visiting SLC.

Very Informative - Very Friendly People

Discounting your personal faith and beliefs, I’d recommend visiting the conference center building. Lots of history of the mormon church. Free.

Temple square is under construction till 2024. You can see the progress through openings in the construction fence. Fascinating.

Came up from Texas to run the local Cottonwood Marathon. After the run, we went sightseeing. The Temple Square, Tabernacle and Temple are all together, so doing individual reviews seems a waste of time. This city was founded and prospered because of the church, so visiting Salt Lake City without visiting these sites would be a disservice to the community. The Temple can not be viewed on the inside unless you are a member. All the sites can be viewed by walking around them at a leisurely pace. Learned a little about the Mormon Religion

Temple Square was gorgeous, hands down you need to go see this whether you’re passing through or it’s your destination. There’s lots of city center parking and it’s free if you stay less than 2 hours, then only $2 for each 2 hour increment after that. The square is magically peaceful and serene amongst the downtown atmosphere. It was clean and I felt absolutely safe walking around as a single female, something you don’t have in most large cities. The architecture was remarkable, not to mention the gardens, fountains, and statuary. The Tabernacle Dome was open to visitors and I got to sit in for a bell choir rehearsal, wow! They also have daily, free organ recitals every week day at Noon! This is also a once in a lifetime experience. The acoustics and organ are world famous for a reason. Go, enjoy, and feed your heart and soul! Thank you to the LDS church for sharing these gems with the public.

This is a square of the mormon temple and a beautiful walking. There are many buildings, the mormons are available to answer all of your questions and everything you want to know about it. You can enter to the buildings and take pictures outside and inside it. It is a worth visit if you are in Salt Lake City. I really enjoyed walking around the square and the snow makes more beautiful the place.

The area is very well kept up -- we were there during spring bulb season, and the gardens were awash with bright colorful flowers everywhere. It's a great people watching spot -- some people at their jobs, some celebrating marriages, some just enjoying the park. Really nice.

You might enjoy the architecture of these religious buildings. There are sculptures and words carved in stone which are interesting. I really liked the flowers the best!

This is a great place to visit to understand a bit more about the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and their temple. The missionaries there are very knowledgeable and kind. There are tours, exhibits and videos.

We were fortunate enough to get tickets standby - just wait in the line next to the entrance and they will
Provide tickets as people cancel. There was no fee for the orchestra concert and it was incredible.

We only stayed for a short time as we were passing they SLC to fly out the next day.

Would recommend visiting and attending a concert. We would have preferred the choir but are grateful with the orchestra.

Everyone here is so nice. You can spent all day here looking and talking to the help. Its a must see place to visit!

We visited SLC on our way to the Tetons. Temple Square was such an interesting experience. The grounds are lush and well cared for. The temple is beautiful with historical markers to help you understand the incredible history. There are several buildings in the square, including the original temple. The pipe organs are amazing.
If you check he schedule, you can hear the Mormon Tabernacle Choir practice, if in town. They tour internationally. We happened to be staying at theMarriott at Salt Creek and had a partial temple view...beautiful when lit up at night. Great visit!

The most beautiful floral gardens along with a vast host of visitors. The gardens were fabulous. Easily accessible and friendly staff.

Everything is under construction, we feel watched, the only place accessible the auditorium to hear the sound of a sheet that we tear...
We felt uncomfortable on this site and in the city...

This area is a must see on your visit. I highly recommend attending one of the daily organ recitals at the tabernacle! Also, there are 2 visitors centers there with some really great art work to see. I recommend the Beehive House for lunch!

Temple square is always a beautiful place to visit, the people there are nice but not pushy. If you get a chance to go during Christmas time it is absolutely the best lights display anywhere around. The larger than life christus always gives you a peaceful feeling letting you know that the savior loves you.

It was fascinating walking around temple square. I’ve always been intrigued by the Mormon faith as a whole. Anyways, I happened to be there on a Sunday so the area was busy. The missionaries who are serving their mission in salt lake and work all across the grounds answering questions and such were friendly and chatty. They allow you into a couple different buildings and you can even catch the tabernacle choir at 9:30am Sunday’s, but we missed it. There was an organ player playing in one of the buildings.

The grounds are beautifully landscaped and immaculate. We were wandering around killing some time and decided to walk around for fun. Lots of tourists there/people exploring. Wandered the visitor centers for a while...

Other than the grounds being perfect there isn’t much to see here. You are not allowed in several parts of the square/buildings. I would say this attraction would be more enthusing for someone practicing the lds faith. Don’t get me wrong, it’s beautiful and fascinating but really not much to do for the non Mormon besides admire the landscape.

Went to museums and walked around. Very interesting spot and history. Plenty of people looking to guide you. Visitor centers are nice. Very Mormon...

We make it a point to travel to temple Square every year to see the Christmas lights. This year was extra special because of the fresh snow on the ground and in the trees making it feel extra magical.
It's a bit cold so we alway try and bring some hot chocolate but you can purchase it at the Cafe in the Joseph Smith building.
Dress warm in the winter for sure!

The Temple Square consists of several buildings related to the LDS Church. The round tabernacle building is nice. We saw an organ recital at noon - get there 15 minutes early to get a good seat.

The Temple is the church main religious building, but not open to the public. A model is visible in the visitor center, which shows the temple is not as inspiring as it looks.

The chapel is a smaller, older church building, not used for much anymore. It has an interesting history (look at the flowers on the ceiling).

Be sure to sign up for a guided tour, offered every hour, if you want to find out more about the history of the square.

There is so much to see here at Temple Square and everything is free. We spent most of the day going from one building to another and also seeing the outside fountains. The best first stop is at the Church Office Building where we were given a map and lots of information about where to go. There is parking under the Joseph Smith Building that is one cost for all day.

The LDS Church will be closing the temple for 4 years. If anyone is traveling to Salt Lake City, I encourage them to see the ground before it is closed. Also, the tabernacle is home to the Mormon Tabernacle Choir and this choir can't be beat. Admission is free. I live a block away and always walk through the grounds because of the beauty.

We were surprised at the number of buildings and the organist that played in the conference center. Also, the availability to search for our family tree with help from the researchers

A very peaceful oasis in the centre of SLC, with some magnificent buildings.

We were too late for the choir but a friendly Argentinian sister patiently explained the Book of Mormon to us at Tabernacle. It was apparently translated from ancient Egyptian, even though Joseph Smith didn’t speak the language ....

We found the visitor centres really helpful for our understanding, especially the story of Brigham Young’s journey. We picked up a great map, with all the information you could need so self guided our tour. All the volunteers smiled at us, none of them tried to convert us and they didn’t seem to mind that we were wearing summer shorts and strapless tops.

In summary, apart from the fact that there was no decent coffee to be had at Joseph Smith Memorial Building, we enjoyed our time but then we didn’t come with any preconceptions or overt dislike of the Church of LDS, seemingly unlike some of the other reviewers on here. Who knows, maybe we looked happy already!

We visited on a cold, miserably wet September day so photo opportunities outside were a bit limited as the lack of decent light made the temple appear dull.

The temple may not be hundreds or thousands of years old however that’s not the only criteria which makes somewhere interesting, worthwhile visiting or beautiful.

The landscaping is pristine and the area immaculately clean.

We visited late on a Friday morning and there were also a number of weddings taking place . It was nice to see the brides and grooms posing for photos.

Whilst the temple isn’t accessible to non Mormons there is a scale model in the visitors center which provides an insight into the temple and what is inside. The visitors center also has visuals showing the construction of the temple and surrounding buildings which were very interesting.

We missed the daily recital due to the appalling weather which was disappointing however we may well return on a future visit to Salt Lake City.

We parked in the extensive City Creek parking garage where the first two hours was free. If you aren’t planning to spend a huge amount of time here this is sufficient and easy to find.

There are plenty places nearby to grab a coffee or lunch and the area is reasonably flat so easy walking.

Although the main temple is covered in scaffolding, as the foundations are being shored up and made earthquake proof, and above ground it is being renovated, the rest of the area was spectacular. Stretching for a couple of city blocks, this is THE center for the Mormons, and no expense has been spared in making their buildings the best they can be. Even if you have no interest in religion, the buildings are a sight to behold. We visited the assembly hall, the tabernacle, the church and the convention center. A religion person would likely describe the buildings as being the best money can buy out of respect the for the lord and because of the significance of this place; a non religious person may describe the buildings as uber opulent and reflective of how much money must be sloshing through the organisation. Either way, this is a must do in Salt Lake City.
On every door of every floor of every building there are two early 20s Mormon girls in pretty dresses that greet you and engage you in conversation. It can be a little awkward but its not intrusive and they absolutely do not try to ‘get you in” it isn’t like that.
We spent maybe 2.5 hours in the buildings.

We had a nice tour of the campus including the Assembly Hall, Tabernacle and the Conference Center. Beautiful grounds and very interesting information about the Mormons. Met many missionaries during the tour.

The LDS Temple is simply stunning. Even though I am not a part of that religion, I could still appreciate the beauty of the serene setting.

The Temple is under construction at present. I hope I can see it when it is returned to its’ full glory.

I took the on-the-hour tour which was led by two missionary girls (Sister K and Sister King). They did a terrific job. I’d highly recommend a tour as this gives you info you may not learn about otherwise. I was there on a Thursday afternoon during an organ concert so I was the only one on the tour which was nice. They took me into various places and gave me info along the way.

The area is nice and well maintained. Very pleasant place to be.

Currently undergoing comprehensive renovation it is hard to gauge the impact of Temple Square as an outsider, but with nearby hikes and plenty of shopping just feet away everyone can find something to enjoy. Visiting during a big weekend for the church everything was predictably crowded, but people were very friendly while free audio guides offered insight into the Church.

It is like a beautiful park with Cathedral like structures. I also hear the mormon Tabernacle choir perform which was a highlight. They also give free tours and not only did they take us inside some of the buildings but they gave us an overview of the Church teachings.

An interesting place to visit and discover some of the history of the Mormon church. The temple itself was build from rock taken from nearby mountains, all hand cut.There are a number of restaurants on the grounds. Most of the buildings are open to tour including the tabernacle. The people were very friendly, almost a bit too much, but pleasant

The Temple Square is lovely on its own, but if you've not visited during the Christmas season then I encourage you to do so. You will not be disappointed.

Love, love, love this place. It was so beautiful. The people were so lovely and welcoming. Had a tour of the square, the conference centre and welfare square.

It was just amazing what the Mormons do for people. I really enjoyed the tours and time spent with some wonderful people

It was hard to find parking for an RV. But the temple is magnificent. So big it was hard to get a decent picture. Had to be quick. Only found a 5 minute loading zone

Even though we are 2 very non religious people, it was interesting to walk around the square to see the beautiful landscaped gardens and appreciate the wonderful architecture that the Mormon's have there. There are visitor centres as well as the temple and tabernacle and other buildings. Well worth a look around. It's free.

The square is beautifully maintained with nice gardens throughout - and it was amazing to see the beautiful flowers in this desert area! Lots of buildings to explore as well.

Very friendly staff eager to explain the LDS faith, history and buildings on Temple Square. Whatever your degree of interest in these matters it warrants a visit

Park nearby and check out the Square. The Temple is undergoing a seismic retrofit, but you can still see other landmarks. There are tours. And plenty of friendly guides around to help you on your way. If you are interested in Western US history and certainly the history of the Mormon religion, then this is a "must see" site. There are clean public restrooms too 😁. And downtown restaurants if you get hungry.

The weather was perfect and we enjoyed smelling and viewing the flowers. The grounds are beautiful and peaceful. We also enjoyed visiting the art gallery across the street at the church history museum.

I started my visit here by joining the tour of the South Visitor Center where two young Guides explained their exhibits to me.

Later, I joined their tour of the Tabernacle and the Assembly Hall where we went inside these buildings. The public is not allowed to enter the Temple, but they explain its history, its uses, etc.

There are statues and beautiful flowering gardens to see and admire. Also at the Square are the Beehive, Lion House, and other historical buildings.

Tips: Join the FREE tour of the Visitation Center, Tabernacle, and Assembly Hall for better understanding and appreciation of the Mormon Religion.

Enjoy the beautiful flowering gardens. Take lots of selfies here. Attend the FREE Organ Concert at noon or 12:00 p.m. Visit the other attractions located near by.

Not ever paying for a tour to go see a "church" that is so greedy and rich and watch the suffering of the unsheltered go unnoticed and uncared for. We watched Salt Lake police department manhandle a poor black man asking for water be dragged off for being near this ungodly "temple" of greed. Sad, we'll stay in Park City maybe if we ever go back

We drove by to see if we could walk around and explore Temple Square. The whole area is a construction zone and fenced up. I guess with the pandemic, all the buildings are closed anyway. We did not get out since nothing seemed open.

I was in Salt Lake City for a couple of days and decided to visit Temple Square and I wasn't disappointed by this decision. The square is home to numerous buildings and beautiful gardens. The Temple was magnificent and grand. There are several volunteers offering free tours. I opted to tour the square on my own. The Temple itself is not open to non members of the church but there is access to the Assembly Hall, Tabernacle and the various libraries.

Note, in about 4 months the square will be restricted as they will be closing it for renovations that will take 4 years to complete. Apparently, the area is prone to earthquakes, so renovations are being done to protect the Temple against future earthquakes. Go while you can...

Lots of construction. Hard to get near anything. Barricades and guards around. Went to see holiday lights. They are there but hard to see them with so many walls to keep you out.

They have dozens of young Mormons working as guides so it is enjoyable. They do try to tempt you to visit an LDS church but it was low key and not offensive. It was well worth the time we spent visiting this site.

We saw this as part of a bus tour. It was interesting if you’re nearby. They do have a nice building for the church plus a small museum.

It's a pleasure to go somewhere and not have to listen to foul language and to talk to cheerful people from all over the world.

We were on a long road trip so had just one overnight in Salt Lake City. Luckily we had some local knowledge and had been pre-warned about the scale of the construction works in Temple Sq. I had been fortunate to have visited here twice before but one of my traveling companions had never been, so we visited anyway. There is little to see that isn’t being worked upon, but it’s still a really cool place to see.

Any visit to Salt Lake City should include a stop at the Temple Square. Non-Mormons cannot enter the Temple, but it is interesting to see. The Tabernacle can be visited and at various times of the week, there are organs recitals and Tabernacle Choir rehearsals. The gardens are pretty, too. Don't miss the Visitors' Centre. There is a model of the Temple inside so at least people can see what it looks like.

I spent most of a morning wandering around Temple Square. I'm not a Mormon, but I felt very welcome. Highlights were a guided tour of the Beehive house and taking the elevator to the 26th floor of the Joseph Smith Memorial building to see the views of the valley and mountains. A free organ concert was available during my visit but I did not do that.

I would highly recommend visiting. The visitor info center was great with some very sweet people willing to answer questions and show you around.

Like any historical and religious site, take your time. Appreciate the history and the significance of what you are seeing band experiencing. Temple square is a unique experience. You really have to appreciate the opportunity to see something that isn't duplicated anywhere else or in any other way.

I had several hours to kill before my flight, so I visited Temple Square. Beautiful architecture and beautiful grounds. The highlight of this music major's visit, was the opportunity to hear several selections played on the 11,623 pipe organ in the Tabernacle. I could have listened to that all day. Definitely worth the time to visit.

Take a tour while visiting Temple Square. You will learn something and also have the opportunity to ask lots of questions. Architecture, history, religion - just a few of the things you will see and hear about. We were not there when the Tabernacle Choir was performing but we did get to see the auditorium. Not sure when they perform but it would be nice to visit then.

If you've never been to Temple Square, go! It's an interesting walk, full of significant information about the Mormon Church.

Closed in renovations. It's all wrapped. You can't see the building.
or approach the area.
The streets are empty on Sunday. Although it says it's open.

We love visiting temple square at Christmas time its always breath taking. Great place to get the Christmas spirit.

Very nice walking around. Lot of construction and with COVID-19, some things were closed. Beautiful buildings and lots of history.

Temple Square is a must see but beware due to an earthquake a few years ago the Temple was damaged and there is major construction going on for the next 6 years. Even so I recommend visiting the square. It is beautiful, expansive, peaceful and lots to see. We caught an organ concert in the Tabernacle, walked the grounds (decorated for Christmas), went to the Beehive House and took a tour (loved it!). You can grab lunch across the street at the mall area and continue your exploration. Talk to some of the missionaries - they are delightful!

If you are in Salt Lake City, you should probably go and see what this is all about. You can go by yourself or seek a guided tour. The grounds are well maintained and very lovely. We did not get to hear the singing, but did receive a demonstration. It was designed to have great acoustics, so when they sing it would be great.

I was surprised that the guided tour did not involve any proselytizing. It was informative and without overt or innocuous attempts at conversion.

The guides were women only, well spoken and very informed about their tour guide objectives.

Temple square was absolutely amazing. So much to see and learn and the Church is beautiful to tour plus we got to hear the choir practicing.

Temple Square complex has 10 acres in the heart of SLC, is owned by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, which is known as the LDS Church, or the Mormon church, originated in Fayette, New York, in 1830.

The name Temple Square has changed over times, to include surrounding church facilities, such as:

Salt Lake Temple
Salt Lake Tabernacle
Salt Lake Assembly Hall
the Seagull Monument
and two visitors' centers

The square has been a National Historic Landmark District since 1964, to recognize Mormons' achievements in Utah.

The beetle look dome is pretty grand. There are many missionaries, young and old, working the hall, who are eager to start a conversation.

Is there a difference between a missionary and a salesman? Well, aren't we all salesmen?

My wife and I visited Temple Square during our first visit to the Beehive State. It is a beautiful place. It also has beautiful gardens and is a nice place to enjoy a great walk.

Temple Square is absolutely amazing and especially during Christmas season. There are two different visitor centers there that are interactive. It’s a definite must see if you go to Salt Lake City.

This is a nice space to enjoy the outdoors and the beautiful architecture. Nice inviting space which I was advised will be under construction soon. Cant wait to see what they do with it

I am not a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints but am very interested in Mormonism and its history, so was extremely excited to visit Temple Square while in Salt Lake. It's a site I would recommend to all visitors to the city, both because of its beauty and its cultural uniqueness. My husband and I spent a full day here, making stops at the North and South Visitors' Centers, the Tabernacle, Assembly Hall, the Conference Center, Beehive House, the Church History Museum, the Pioneer Log Cabin, and the Family History Library (all of which, it's worth noting, are free). We also took a complimentary introductory tour of Temple Square. The missionaries that staff the sites are very friendly, informative, and non-pressuring. It's important to be aware that the temple itself is not open to the public, but the exterior alone is stunning and the grounds, full of beautiful flowers, are immaculately tended. Temple Square is a truly special and tranquil place that I will always remember.

Make sure to go to the tabernacle, assembly hall and convention center while you are here. There are two visitors centers where you will find the Mormon people very helpful.

Be sure to walk the well maintained landscape grounds. Volunteer staff cheerful and helpful. The flower gardens are among the best I have seen. Buildings are beautiful and everything open to the public.

Our Tour ended in Salt Lake City and we had a guided tour of Temple Square by some of the sister missionaries, We went into the tabernacle and the assembly hall and then they told us a little bit about the history of the Mormon Church. It was pretty interesting. The tour probably lasted about an hour or so.

Great visit but too much construction to distract us. Wonderful visits to the Tabernacle, museum and family research center. Informative. Wonderful guides.

This entire area of town is beautiful and well maintained. We are not Mormon but enjoyed learning about their history. Everyone we came into contact with was friendly.

Saw the Christmas lights. Very pretty. There’s definitely something special here. I’ll be
Back next Christmas for sure.

This is my second visit to the Square. The property is beautifully landscaped and relaxing to walk through.

The historic buildings are worth touring. Plan to spend several hours here to visit all of them.

My last visit was at Christmas time, when they had a life size nativity scene set up. It was impressive.

The Temple Square is so picture perfect, without any traces of wear and tear - it looks almost like a replica of the real thing. No doubt the church is maintaining it extremely well. However this is the actual place where the latter day saints started Salt Lake city some 150 years ago. The Temple itself cannot be visited by non-believers, but fortunately there is a faithful scale model in the South Visitor Centre that gives you a picture of what is inside. Around Christmas the place is nicely decorated with lighting and nativity scenes ... would recommend to visit at the end of the day to enjoy the decorations a bit more.

Very interesting visit where you can learn on Mormons.
Campus is amazingly nice.
The staff is super friendly and very welcoming

I am not a Mormon and know very little about the Mormon Church. I assume temple square to the Mormons may be the equivalent of the Vatican to Catholics, as it is the center of there religion. The grounds and buildings are beautiful. A free tour is available with access to the tabernacle and other buildings. The temple is off limits to non-Mormons and is used only for special rites.

I am not LDS, but wanted to see the beautiful Temple Square while visiting SLC. It did not disappoint! Lovely, green area with views of the Temple. The Bee Hive house and more

The area and square is kept in pristine condition and it is all very pleasant etc. There were lots of couples who had/were getting married having their photos taken and can imagine it was a very special event for them and the backdrop of any photos very pretty.

The Temple itself is big and imposing.

I love how well the grounds are maintained. I go to see the flowers and landscape for ideas because it is so well maintained. Happened to be there on a Sunday morning so we got to hear the Tabernacle Choir as well which was amazing. The buildings are unique and it's very peaceful so a great experience overall.

The temple itself is undergoing a major renovation and won't be open until 2024 (according to their website) and all of the other buildings seem to be closed due to Covid. That being said, the square is still pretty to see from the outside. There are also friendly folks wandering about who can give you virtual tours of the buildings and answer any questions you might have. Certainly worth checking out if you're visiting the city, but if you've always dreamed of seeing the inside of the buildings you may want to wait until everything reopens.

This year, and until 2025, the Temple itself is inferior structural work, but you can still visit the Square and visit the Tabernacle, Meeting House, Conference Center and other buildings.
The grounds are immaculate and offer a nice park like setting...though probably not as quiet as it would be without the construction.

I was particularly taken by the Meeting House, it reminds me of the old churches you are in New England.
There are multilingual guides there to answer any questions.
It is not a "hard selk" evangelical place.

You can walk around the outside of the buildings but can't enter any located in the Temple Square area. Very clean and safe area but the entire downtown area of SLC is like a ghost town. You can find parking right on the street since there are very few people, even in the middle of the afternoon on a bright sunny day.

Did a quick drive by here, due to time constraints. This isn't the best time to do this right now. Due to the extensive construction work being done, it is impossible to see many of the sites.

The park stretches around Salt Lake Temple, the head temple of Mormonism. It is well maintained and you can enjoy a pleasant walk. Surprisingly, there are few people. The main temple is currently under renovation and unfortunately cannot be entered.

Temple square is a beautiful place to visit where one can be reflective on their spirituality or even if that’s not the case admire the lovely architecture and enjoy conversation with the kind missionaries that place themselves around the area to answer questions and talk with you. While visitors can’t go inside of the temple there is a wonderful scale model that the missionaries explain inside of the visitor center that shows you exactly what’s inside and explains the significance of each area. It’s the highlight and gem of Salt Lake and the city was built around this temple so it’s definitely worth a visit

Walking through the grounds, being greeted by everyone, and seeing one nice exhibit was a very relaxing and peaceful experience. Regardless of religion or non religious I strongly recommend

I visited Temple Sq during the holiday season, and with a light blanket of snow, the lights were even more breathtaking. A pleasant walk that really got me in the Christmas spirit!

City centre tour before sunset, at the end of the working day. The city seemed very welcoming to me, with very friendly people. Beautiful view from Temple Square, the nerve center of Salt Lake City.

I can’t imagine visiting Salt Lake City without coming here. It’s an amazing downtown area. Even if you are not a Mormon you have to appreciate the beautiful architecture and the lovely floral gardens in Temple Square and their contributions to the state of Utah. We virtually spent the better part of the day here. A good place to park is at the City Creek Mall just south of Temple Square. The first two hours are free and $2 each additional hour. Try getting those rates in NYC or Chicago.

A lovely place to visit, sit and enjoy the beautiful flower beds and the magnificent architecture of the buildings. Take a tour from one of two Visitors Centers or wander on your own. The “Sisters” will answer questions if asked with no pressure.

On a recent stop in Salt Lake City we took a free tour of Temple Square. The tour was led by 2 lovely Mormon Sisters. They did an excellent job telling us about the history of Temple Square and the Buildings. If you have time I'd recommend taking this free tour. We also stayed around for the free Organ Recital at lunch time. This also was worth the wait to hear the beautiful organ.

Absolutely beautiful during the day and at night. So much to see and the architecture is great. Grounds are pristine, and flowers are beautiful.

We visited this during our stay to try and better understand the people and history of the city. Not being Mormon ourselves we weren't sure what to expect, but we found an area that is well cared for and maintained. Many volunteers are present throughout the area to help answer any questions that you have and generally make you feel welcome. Some places are off-limits to non-mormons, but there is still a great freedom to roam this area. The volunteers will make each visit unique.

We used a parking deck just south of temple square.

This is the center for most of the key Mormon structures in the City. Assembly Hall, Tabernacle, Salt Lake Temple. They're all here. Come visit and wander around. There are two visitor centers too. Gotta come by and see this site.

The architecture is amazing for the time period for people who had little skill and no power tools etc. The stone blocks of the temple are massive. The square itself is peaceful and all the flowers were blooming.

Beautiful buildings and grounds, located right in downtown Salt Lake. You don't have to be Mormon to go there, and there are guides who will show you aound. You can't go into the temple itself. However, ther is ongoing construction at Temple Square right now that will last un til 2024. You can still visit, though, and take lots of pictures. Usually, the best time of year to visit is around Christmas, when the Christmas lights and nativities are set up. Its one of the coolest things to see.

Currently closed. Peaceful welcoming grounds. Video testimonials. Worldwide attendance, especially during conference weekends.

Temple Square offered a bit of quiet from the hustle and bustle of the city. This square is the hub of the Morman church. There was construction being done on the main temple. The smaller temple was beautiful. The Tabernacle was closed. Still the gardens offered tranquility.

Nicely laid out with immaculate gardens and grounds. Very clean visitor center and nice that it stays open until 9 pm. The people were very friendly.

We loved the whole area. Enjoyed the tour of the impressive temple and then walking around the area. There was a free organ concert that was just beautiful. I highly recommend a visit.

Arguably, the highlight of Salt Lake City is the Temple Square. The highlight of the Temple Square is by far the Temple. However, the Temple itself is closed, the grounds around it are blocked/fenced off, and the Temple itself is covered in scaffolding. The good news, the Tabernacle, Assembly Hall, and Convention Center is still open. Please keep this in mind as you are planning your trip and itinerary.

I stopped in to just browse and made it in time for a fabulous free tour. The guides were on their mission and seemed genuinely happy to answer all our questions and made us feel comfortable.

We took the tour which was very interesting. The guides are young people from around the world who are there fulfilling their missionary work. They provide a brief history of their leaders and religion & will answer questions. At the Tabernacle there is an organ recital which is a DO NOT MISS event.

There is a great deal to see and do in Temple Square, and all of it is free. The temple and surrounding buildings are impressive. There is a north and south visitor center, and both are worth checking out. If time permits, attend a free organ recital at the tabernacle--it was a highlight of our visit!

Great hotel close to all the skiing. Drive next to the mountains full of snow and great views. restaurant is extremely nice.

So disappointed in our visit. NOTHING is open. Not even the restrooms. The grounds were lovely but not worth the trip until construction and Covid are a thing in the past.

For those curious about Utah's dominant LDS faith, a visit to temple square is in order. While visitors are not permitted in the temple itself (that is reserved for members only) the grounds are lovely and the buildings impressive. Take time to see the statues on the grounds and read the plaques. They're very informative and give you a lot of information about what this religion is all about. If you're lucky, you can get in on an organ recital or choir performance in the great tabernacle with its superb acoustics. There are missionaries everywhere in the event that you have any questions. Don't miss the large scale Jesus in the North-end visitor's center or the multi-media presentations framed in cute Disney-esque structures that explain the faith's core beliefs. When you're done with Temple Square, you can exit to the south and follow the fountain to the City Creek Shopping Center, developed and owned by the LDS Church commercial real estate division OR you can exit to the north and visit the the architecturally modern and windowless Latter Day Saint Conference Center with its roof garden.

One of my favorite places! What they’re doing at Temple Square with the reconstruction of the temple is simply amazing!

Temple square is truly the spiritual center for Church of Jesus Christ members. Early architectural buildings from the 1850-1880 surround amazing gardens and monuments. Not to be missed.

We were offered a tour by two young sisters who told us about the religion and their faith. Was a great experience which I highly recommend.

Was here years ago. Now lots of construction but still beautiful. Loved. The organ concert and our visit. Stunning clean grounds.

Driving into the sky this out of the ordinary temple is at the core of Salt Lake City. Amazing also in that it started construction in 1854 and has hugely thick walls hewn from the mountain nearby at cottonwood canyon - well worth a look at

Temple square is beautifully manicured, featuring the temple, multiple sculptures and the tabernacle choir building. Young people are all over, ready to tell the story of their faith. The tabernacle building can be entered, but visitors cannot go into the temple itself.

Today we went for a walking tour led by two 20 year-old Mormon “sisters”. It was a Saturday at 10 AM. Not too crowded, but most buildings were still closed due to COVID. They used a handheld microphone, which made it very easy to hear and understand what they were saying. They gave good detail and history, but not too much. Tour lasted about 30-45 minutes, was very enjoyable. Clean public bathrooms. Plus it is free!

Visited during Xmas season, so the place was lighted beautifully. So many helpful missionaries to answer questions (with NO religion being pushed on you). Beautiful place to visit and walk aroun. Lots to see.

Landscape and architecture are well-planned and most impressive.. Must see in SLC. Hear the choir, too, here. Easy access.

Interesting tour with a 30 minute concert in the Tabernacle on the famous pipe organ. Lunch in the Lion House was delicious, although served cafeteria style

The temple is stunning. Everything was in bloom. Really enjoyed the Church History Museum. Very informative fit someone who does not know a lot about Latter Day Saints. Everyone very helpful.

Amazing in every way the lights the people the sounds are incredible and the feeling on the temple ground is immaculate. I love to be there!

This is a beautiful area to visit while in SLC. very friendly and helpful staff all around and a wonderful insight for non mormons.

Boring walk around a few blocks. Building is covered in scaffolding and area is largely a construction site. Not sure what there was to see because it wasn’t clear.

We were amazed at all there was to see at the Mormon Temple Square. Lots of history of the church and the era. Impressive architecture. Volunteers that speak every language under the sun! Right across the street is the Joseph Smith Building with great food on the top floor. Don't leave the area without seeing this.

Peaceful and beautiful. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints does an excellent job of keeping the grounds beautiful year round. The light display at Christmas is a must if you are in the area. Concerts at the visitors centers and the Assembly Hall are fantastic.

We had some extra time so we checked this area out, all of the buildings are so pretty (especially the temple) and the area overall is super well-kept.

It was interesting to see the buildings and learn a bit about the Mormon faith. There’s some great architectural features and facts.

This was my second trip to Temple Square but the first time with my children. Th last time I visited I was wowed by the square. This time, while the buildings and architecture were still beautiful the fountains were empty and the North Visitor Center Jerusalem exhibit was malfunctioning. Many of the paintings in the North Visitor Center were lacking descriptions. Perhaps the square was undergoing maintenance? Overall, we enjoyed ourselves but it was disappointing the kids missed out on details that would have enhanced their trip.

My wife, six year old daughter and I thoroughly enjoyed our tour of Temple Square with two sisters of the Church. They were informative, polite, friendly, and very interesting, and made the tour fun for all of us. We really liked hearing about the LDS Church and seeing the beautiful Temple Square, and we even got to go inside the Tabernacle. (Unfortunately you have to be 8 years old to watch the Tabernacle Choir perform, so we missed out on that in travelling with a 6 year old). Temple Square is gorgeous and this was a great first activity in Salt Lake City.

Beautiful, it would help if you knew a little about LDS, serving missions, and how they settled in Salt Lake City..but...no Mayer the friendly volunteers and missionaries will patiently explain, and they are very friendly. Check out the family history center and how the Temple was built...in the visitor center
If you are not LDS you may not enter the Temple
Thursday nights the Tabernacle Choir practices in the concert center which stars 21,000 people so no need to be on time at 7:30 PM
Do not believe rumors that anyone will try to convert you

For travelers planning to visit Salt Lake City, Utah, Temple Square is a must. But a "heads up"--beginning in 2020 there will be extensive remodeling of the Temple (which is reserved for members only and weddings, etc.) and the two visitors centers will be torn down and replaced. The project is estimated to take about four years. I'm not sure if the gorgeous flower beds on the block just east of Temple Square will remain while the remodeling is taking place. Young lady missionaries serve on Temple Square and will give you a personal tour. If English isn't your first language, the missionaries speak many languages. Look on their name tags and you will see
flags from many countries. These women will answer your questions about the Church of Jesus of Latter-day Saints, but will not pressure you to join their church. If you are unable to see the Tabernacle Choir perform on Sundays in the Conference Center, rehearsals for the choir are on Thursday evenings in the Tabernacle on Temple Square and the public may attend. At times there are free concerts of various musical groups in the Assembly Hall. Christmas is a wonderland of lights. On the east side of the Temple is a huge reflecting pond with statues of Mary, Joseph and Jesus. And for an view from above, go to the tenth floor of the Joseph Smith Memorial Building and look down on the lights. Also in this building, the former Hotel Utah, there is a Discovery Center where you can search for ancestors. Just bring names and dates and missionaries will help you, and there are entertaining activities for children as well. So much to see, and so much to do!

The original structures of the city are on display amidst a collection of gardens and water fountains. The visitor center displays religious artwork from the bible. The staff seem to come from other countries and are comprised mostly of young girls who are polite though English is not their first language. I declined the tour they offered and instead preferred a stroll through the complex on my own.

Currently a lot of construction going on and everything is closed. You can walk around the square and see the buildings from the outside but that is about all.

This was our first visit to Temple Square. The gardens and sculptures are beautiful. I would love to return during the 3 other seasons. We attended a noon organ performance in the Tabernacle. My husband checked out his geneology for two hours, free, with a guide at the Family History Building. We had a tour of the conference center with Betty (excellent job) which included the rooftop gardens.

I was excited to go to Temple Square and learn more about LDS community. I thought I would get to experience and learn more about the religion. That was not the case.

I did not have a very welcoming time - it seems if you’re not Mormon or ‘looking to convert’ people aren’t interested in conversing with you.

I had to track down someone in the visitor centre to ask questions if there was a map available to show which building is which, but they don’t have anything like that available. You can take a picture of a map they have in the visitor centre to use as your guide. I asked about the ‘free tours’ as they were promoting those on multiple signs. And she seemed annoyed to have to tell me that they meet under the flag pole and one was starting in 15 minutes. I ended up waiting 30 minutes in that area and never saw a tour.

In the end I looked at the buildings and gardens and left. It was an uncomfortable experience to have no one want to speak with you, when the entire area was filled with LDS volunteers (looking like they were) cornering others.

Spent the day with the family and toured the Conference Center and seen the construction work being done to the temple. Curious to see or hear what is found during the process after all wasn't the temple inspired by God and aren't earthquakes acts of God sounds like a lack of faith by church leaders that God would preserve the temple.

Nice grounds with great architecture. The grand organ is a must see. No matter your beliefs or religion, it is a nice place to see.

Temple not
Open to public. Even baptized Mormans have to have Bishop interview and prepare spiritually to enter.

Very pleasant area and landscaping. You can see a model of the temple interior at Visitor Center

If visiting Salt Lake City this is certainly a recommended visit.
The area is vast and very pleasant to wander around looking at the architecture and the gardens.
The visitors centre is interesting, showing how the temple was constructed.
We enjoyed the free organ recital. Not our type of music but very impressive to listen to. The organ itself is magnificent ( the 12th largest in the world) .
The tour of the buildings by two young missionaries was slightly disappointing. They were certainly enthusiastic about their religion but I felt it was all too evangelical for me!
I did ask questions about their religion but their answers were not in depth.
It’s unfortunate that you are unable to enter the temple but there is a scale model in the visitors centre to see.

We couldn’t be in Salt Lake City without a visit to Temple Square. The gardens were beautiful! We stopped in the visitor’s center. All together we spent about an hour there.

We walked around the building in Temple Square. We couldn't go in many buildings as there was construction but it was a nice walk.

When in Salt Lake City, Temple Square is the central and main attraction. If you cannot go inside, I feel you can still appreciate it from the exterior. Nice campus tour can be enjoyed while walking around.

We made a special effort to go here as it seemed a quiet place to reflect in. We entered through the north gate and walked south through raised beds of flowers and grass edging there was a hands free water fountain for the thirsty traveller and some religious statues. Leaving the complex takes you to a shopping area.

In October, there’s a daily noon-12:30 organ concert, which was very lovely. The Temple Square tour meets on the hour outside the Assembly/Tabernacle. It lasts about an hour and was good, but doesn’t get into the religion, just the building design and usage. If you’re not a Church of Christ Latter Day Saints follower, you can only see a model of the Temple.

We went to the big LDS meeting hall- seats 22,000 at the Church’s bi-annual meetings in The first weeks of October and April. Go at other times if you’re not going to the convention.

The LDS are closing the Temple in 2020 for a major 4- year renovation. In 2024, they’ll have the Temple open for a while to non-Mormons.

My husband wanted to research his family, and the person who helped us was very helpful and patient. We ended up in the Research Center for 2 hours, and will go back tomorrow and go to the museum and research Center.

We were at Temple Square for about 5 hours.

Temple Square is a great place to visit when you’re in SLC. The gardens here are simply lovely and the young missionaries are always super friendly and helpful. At the time of writing the temple itself is under serious renovation but it’s still worth a visit!

I have gone to Temple Square many times in my life. Every time has been an incredible experience. The grounds are immaculately kept, there is so much to do, and there is a calm and gentle spirit to be felt. Highly recommend visiting.

Crazy it’s under construction and not even rapped in a fotomotiv cover looks terrible also the city everything is under construction not worth to stop now here or to come for sightseeing

Effectively a cathedral close being a walled and gated compound giving access to the key buildings of the Mormon faith, the Temple, the Tabernacle and Assembly Hall all surrounded by well kept gardens.
There are two interesting visitor centres with a graphic display of the building of the temple, and a booth where you can look up your family history.

Interesting place to visit. Loved the architecture and tales of the history...so glad I spent the time to investigate and attend a organ recital

What a great place and what nice people!! Everything is free and beautiful. The organ concert was terrific and one could spend days in the family history library. I only wish the LDS eateries had been open. It was great talking to the "sisters."

The grounds are nice and the young adults are very friendly and informative. Due to COVID, all buildings were closed so we didn’t get to see any interiors.

Beautiful gardens, pretty buildings. Everyone was very polite. Worth a walk through if you are in the area.

There’s just something very calming about walking through the Temple grounds. The feeling of safety & not being verbally attacked by people begging for money. We were too early to see the lights but sure would love to come back for that, ad the trees were filled from limb to limb with bulbs. They have the most lifelike nativity scene we have ever witnessed. Stunning. They will be going through major renovations, but knowing the nature & work ethic of these people I’m sure it will still be beautiful to come here no matter. We always try stop in. If it gets cool out, there are many buildings to stop in & warm up.

Temple Square is a large complex that forms the headquarters of the LDS Church. Although not a member of the church myself, I wanted to check out the architecture and history of this religious group that is so key to Utah's development.

Unfortunately, much of the square is under construction, including the Temple itself. Even so, there are still several buildings that are still open to the public, as well as many of the lovely, well-manicured gardens.

We rode electric scooters downtown and this place is a must see! Beautiful grounds and downtown is so clean!

The grounds are so clean and everyone is quite friendly. The walk on this square you can feel something different even if you don't believe in the ways of the religion. There is a lot of interesting history to the buildings we heard on a walking tour in downtown.

First of all, I believe this is the cleanest place I've ever been. Secondly, if you can go in May, do so. The tulips and all the spring flowers are in bloom and it's gorgeous all around the entire grounds. It was in the upper 50's and sunny and absolutely stunning.

this tour is done by the young morman women and is very interesting. they are very friendly and willing to answer questions. it was free and took about 45 minutes

Beautiful area with several intresting gardens, statues and educational visitor centers. The buildings are gorgeous and a must see in SLC.

Temple Square area is beautiful We were shown around various places by two 'sisters'. We went into the tabernacle to hear the acoustics there and the convention centre. We later went to the John Smith building. It is all very luxurious and clean. Personally, I find the Morman faith rather curious but the sisters and others we met were happy to answer questions.

The center area is worth visiting to gain a better understanding and perspective of the Mormon faith and their impact on Salt Lake City and Utah.

My husband and I came with our three children to Utah in August and while in Salt Lake City we stopped at Temple Square. We walked around for about an hour or two. There is metered parking along the streets surrounding the square or you can find parking structures. We found parking on the street.
There are entrances to the square on each side of the block.
Once you enter and see the buildings in the square you want to gaze at them in awe. The planters were also filled with flowers of all kinds.
In front of the main temple is a reflecting pool, where you can take amazing pictures.
While we were walking around we were greeted by a volunteer that told us there would be a free organ concert in a few minutes. We went inside the auditorium and stayed listening to a few songs. It was quite impressive listening to the organist who also gave a short explanation of each song.
There are statues around the square that are of famous Mormons and founders of Salt Lake City.
We definitely recommend if you have some time in downtown Salt Lake City to come and check it out.

It’s under renovation, so the temple is covered in scaffolding and everything appeared to be closed to the public. However, you can still get a sense of the overall grandeur and beauty of it. Plus, the surrounding area is very nice with other beautiful churches, restaurants, and shopping within a mile.

Beautiful architecture, an amazing place to visit.visited for the first time. I’m so glad I came around the holidays

It was amazing to hear them in person and watch the choir practice. I will need to go back for a concert!!

Its so historical in itself.. Beautiful and ful of history..a place to see when in Salt Lake City...
Lots to see and people are nice...

Transcend time and space with meticulously landscaped extraordinarily lovely gardens! Every angle and lighting presents a compelling and engaging perspective. Loved the photo opps! Have fun!

Impressive is all I can say. This beauty of an architecture is stunning. We were not able to witness the choir. Maybe on a next trip. Walking distance from many excellent hotels. A must see for sure.

Whether you go in the summer or the winter this place is so beautiful. In the summer they have the grounds kept so nicely. Hundreds of thousands of flowers to see. It the winter they have hundreds of thousands of light on the trees. It truly is amazing the amount of work they put into those grounds year round. You won’t regret stopping by. I think it something all ages can enjoy.

Salt Lake Temple is the centre point of Temple Square. The Temple is only accessible to LDS members. All other buildings in Temple Square, Assembly Hall, Tabernacle, North and South Visitors Centres and Family History Library and Museum are free to all to enter.

Temple square really does a great job on decorating with Christmas lights! It is worth putting up with the cold and weather, just to see all the lights. Bring the kids and family, this gives you the real spirit of Christmas

Regardless of your feelings about the LDS Church or religion in general, the buildings are worth seeing and the museum is a window on an odd chapter in our nations pre civil war history. Catch a daily organ recital, magnificent.

Every building was closed .
Do not come to temple square .
Nothing is open.
Took pictures from the outside.
Lots of construction around the temple.

Major construction on square now so it is closed. That said you can go to organ rehearsal at the Tabernacle and on Wednesday evenings the choir rehearses at one of the meeting halls. Both are free.
The area you can see is quite lovely. This was included on a tour.

Omg.. lost for words. This place is truly magical and Godly. Clean and easy to walk around. I could have spend the entire day there.

I couldn’t believe the number of people out enjoying the lights with the beautiful churches and temples all lit up. It was a very pleasant walk and I enjoyed the nativity scenes with all the different cultures!

I had 2 hours in Salt Lake City to kill before a meeting. Free parking for 2 hours in City Creek meant that I left the car a couple of hundred meters away from Temple Square and walked there in a few minutes.

Firstly, the gardens are wonderful. On a sunny ( but not too warm a) day it was delightful just walking round the area, taking pictures of the gardens and buildings.

Second, the place is not too big, and you can jump from the Visitors center to the Tabernacle and then on to the Conference center within a few minutes.

Third, there are plenty of Missionaries wherever you go, who are happy to be your personal guide or even just help answering a question here or there.

I started at the North Visitors center. I walked round by myself looking at the exhibits and reading the descriptions. I didn't have time to spend an hour there...so raced around in about 25 minutes.

The other places, I will talk about in their dedicated Trip Advisor links.

Overall...if you are in SLC...then you should really do this.

We’ve been to the entity for the times. What a mess. Construction all over the place can’t get out of anything can’t see things. It’s a good thing. People who have never seen it before or on vacation will be very disappointed.

To discover absolutely -the temple and the tabernacle - the beautiful gardens
Take the free tour .. see the Visitor center

45-50 min free tour available at the visitors center. Information interesting. Led by two girls who are Mormons and spending a year on their missionary time.

Simply gorgeous. The Temple stands illuminated in the center of square surrounded by Christmas lights and a festive crowd-children and elderly braving the cold but enjoying the spirit of the season with their neighbors and tourists alike.

Must visit. Take your time as there is a museum, concert hall, pipe organ and community center with food and activities. You can enter all the buildings except the Temple.

Similarly, surrounding the Temple Square is a great indoor/outdoor mall that is bustling with shoppers.

A great way to spend an afternoon in Salt Lake City.

I'm giving our visits to Temple Square an average review due to the fact that the Temple itself is covered up for renovations. There were plenty of things to do and see in this area of the city and it's worth a visit. But the square is currently underwhelming.

We visited temple square one evening while in town at a conference. Massive renovations. The temple is covered in scaffolding, and the visitor centers are gone. We did enjoy going in the tabernacle, the assembly hall and the conference center. We had nice views from the rooftop gardens at the conference center. Super nice young women missionaries hosting everywhere. I'm sure it'll be a couple of years yet before it's back to normal.

This was our first visit to Salt Lake City. We new the top destination was the Morman complex so we checked it out. The tabernacle was not opened to us. The convention center was closed because of preperations for a weekend conference, so we visited the business center building (26th floor), and the Joseph Smith Memorial Building, an old refurbished hotel, (10th floor) to take in views of the city. Each time we entered a building, we were greeted by a representative who accompanied us to our destination. The Morman representatives were friendly, helpful, and welcoming. This complex is a must-see when in Salt Lake City. The convention center (seating of 21,000) and home to the tabernacle choir, is usually opened, and we were hopeful to view it after seeing it so many times on TV.

After work I walked down to Temple Square in Salt Lake City. Impressive, beautiful buildings and amazing gardens. Free guided tours available. You do not need to be religious to enjoy this place. Makes a great evening stroll when staying downtown

Amazing during the holiday season. So much to learn, appreciate, and see. This is a must see if visiting SLC. So much history and most of all a strong connection to heaven is always felt.

Quiet restful shady oasis in the middle of downtown Salt Lake City. There are 2 visitors centers in the square along with several other church related buildings. They give a 30-40 minute easy walking tour. No matter your religious preference the history is interesting. Tours are given by 2 young women who are there as part of their 18 month mission. Worthwhile visit.

Don't bother in the near future. It is completely on the rise. It's a shame... it's a messy environment there now. So not recommended!

Fountains and flowers everywhere. Went to the roof top above where the Tabernacle Choir was practicing and there where pine trees and fountains there too!! Beautiful - need to see once in your lifetime.

A lovely place to learn about Jesus Christ and be inspired. Everyone is kind and the visitor centers and grounds are beautiful.

Temple sq is a nice place to visit and learn about Mormon history. The gardens are beautiful and well maintained and the staff friendly. One complaint, they don’t allow for tours of the Temple.

Lovely area to walk around. There is no fee ever in the Temple Square. You can visit the Museum, The Tabernacle (dome) and plaza. The children tend the gardens. We had a very nice and interesting tour by one of the LDS sisters. They are not terribly overbearing and will give you as much information about the founders, plaza, buildings and their religion as you want. Start in the Museum to get a bit of history. We were also fortunate to be there during one of the free organ recitals in the Taberacle. Non-Mormon guests are not allowed inside the Temple but there is a large model of the Temple inside the Museum.

It is impressive to see this area that was build over 100 years ago and to imagine how in relatively few years this completely deserted place was populated. Join one of the tours the missionaries are very knowledgeable and happy to share the history of Temple Square and their church.
Everywhere you turn there are friendly, welcoming and helpful missionaries eager to help you.

We walked around the complex, enjoying the scenery, and then we discovered that you can go inside the buildings, and look around. The people are so welcoming and friendly. We enjoyed learning about their history and culture. It's a great way to spend an evening.

We were fortunate to be here on a day with blue skies. We got some awesome photos of the exteriors of these well known buildings in Temple Square. There is street parking but it is limited. You have to move your car after 2 hours. There is a parking lot for about $5 where you can park all day.

The centre of Utah and a deserved centre. All the buildings are interesting and taking the tour is well worthwhile as you learn so much.

Found this whole area fascinating. People were very warm and welcoming and happy to explain anything about the area and the importance of the buildings. Learnt a lot and was so impressed with the size of these buildings and the beautiful grounds that surround them.

Walk around the square to view the variety of architectural styles with cleanliness and presentation common to all. Great views of the Temple, of which there is a replica a in building in the gardens, but it does not open until 9am. Well worth a visit.

Because of the presence and influence in Salt Lake City especially, I wanted to see and learn more about the Latter Day Saints (Mormon) faith and, essentially, their mecca. Besides the very large main Temple which we were unable to enter at the time, there are many buildings in the square, including an educational center that has much of the history on easy to read and follow displays. Inside this center, there was a model Temple to show what's inside on each floor. There were also volunteers available to answer questions or tell you more. We were able to go into the hall where the Mormon Tabernacle Choir performs, and heard some rehearsals. There are also guided tours available, and a building that specifically houses genealogy that anyone can access for free.
This was a very informative visit. If I'd had more time, I would have taken advantage of the genealogy research they offer.

We planned for two nights in Salt Lake City before heading north to Boise, ID for a family visit. After a quick tour of Temple Square and the Tabernacle on our own, on a beautiful evening, we headed upstairs to the Garden Restaurant for a pleasant dinner and view of Temple Square as the sun was setting. The next day, we enjoyed more of Temple Square including the beautiful gardens and the noon time organ concert in the Tabernacle. At 2 PM, this organ concert was repeated in the nearby 21,000 seat Conference Center (different organ but same organist and concert) which we did not want to miss and were not disappointed! Subsequently, we took a personal tour of the Conference Center including the rooftop garden and meadow. The LDS guides were extremely nice and informative, and we shared some interesting Christian conversations about our respective faiths and joint love of music, architecture, and gardening. The LDS missionaries, elders, and guides were very pleasant people.

We had no idea what to expect, and no clue about this religion.
It was wonderful to walk around the complex, everyone we met was extremely polite and super friendly, offering help and explanations but never imposing. The visitor center is incredible, I am not religious but you can learn a lot about the culture and history.
Huge buildings, all massive though not necessarily all looking nice. It was lovely walking around, the gardens are well kept and there is a sense of peace. A pleasant surprise.

We were a little let down because the Temple itself was shrouded in scaffolding and the square was fenced off. We did get into the Tabernacle and the Conference Center both beautiful facilities. Unfortunately we didn’t get to hear either organ. Still a nice visit. I hope to return someday.

The grounds of Temple Square are impressive. They are well maintained and beautiful to see. The restrooms are very clean.

Unfortunately, major renovation works are underway with the square being completely closed and cannot be visited.
The church is also involved in the work.

The park is nice, there are many squirrels running about. The temple is huge and there are many religious statues on display in the park. Most of the statues have long descriptions so you can learn a few thing about religion.

I visited Temple Square on Tuesday, November 05, 2017. I got there by bus and then Trax. When I left I took and found out that UTA bus number 3 takes me directly from Temple Square to the University of Utah, which is where I was going.
Anyways, it's not just the magnificent Temple, which took forty years to build; but all the related buildings around it. I couldn't see everything. You really need an entire day. There's visitors center, museum, garden area (the flowers come out around March and are put away mid October), they have the largest auditorium. There's two high buildings related to them that they give you tours and you can go way on top and see from the 26th floor Temple Square. One of the buildings has a restaurant on top that opens for dinners and a cafeteria across opened all day.
The hosts are super nice. They encourage you to ask questions. There's weddings going on. Their super gorgeous shopping center very close by. Everything is steps away and lots to do. The place is safe, peaceful and beautiful.

You don’t have to be Mormon to appreciate the beauty of the architecture. Our tour guide was happy to show us around the public areas of the building and explain the general beliefs of the Mormons. Very eye opening to someone from the east who didn’t know much about this unique religion.

In Temple Square you can see all the important and central Mormon sites, and if you are interested in learning and knowing more about the Mormons, This is the Place. You can find here the Mormon Temple, the Tabernacle, the Assembly Hall, the Seagull Monument and two visitor Centers where they will be happy to tell you about the Mormons and take you on a walking tour of the Temple Square.

Cannot go inside. Unlike other temples in other religions you CANNOT go inside any Mormon temple unless you belong to that religion and have qualifications. Do not expect anything but gates and missionaries trying to talk you into joining the religion. Go to the mountains and hike instead.

Great visit! Enjoyed the view of the city. The temple is beautiful at night. A must see when you are visiting Salt Lake City UT

My 86 year old dad always wanted to hear the Mormon Tabernacle Choir in person so we went and visited Temple Square to learn more about the Mormons. Everyone was so nice and welcoming. We learned so much and came away with a better appreciation of the Mormon religion. Not as freaky as the Scientologists. Highly recommend the tours, choir and museums. Very relaxing and enlightening!

We visited Temple Square during our visit to Salt Lake. It is a beautiful location, guides were friendly and informative. They patiently explained many aspects of their history and religion. There are daily organ concerts which we enjoyed. Definitely worth a visit.

It's been almost 20 years since I was able to visit Temple Square at Christmas time and it was as wonderful now as my memories had made it! A must see if you are near Salt Lake City in December!

We did a self-guided tour of Temple Square. It is an area rich with history, religion, and spirituality. At the time we were there, there was a lot of construction. However, we were able to visit many of the open places in the Temple Square area and nearby on foot. The staff were friendly and helpful.

We had a great tour of the grounds, Assembly Hall, and the Tabernacle provided by two lovely LDS missionaries, complete with the traditional pin-drop demonstration in the Tabernacle. Most enjoyable and great to see after hearing about it all these years.

The Temple was hidden with construction scaffolding for a major renovation and will be for some time, but what is available is worthwhile.

Beautiful walking paths around square. Very clean and glorious landscaping. Visitor center does not have maps of the grounds which would have been helpful.

We spent some time this past weekend at the temple square and also visited the Mormon tabernacle and the genealogy library.

The staff the we encountered were all very helpful and helped make our visit quite pleasant.

It is spectacular & cooler temperatures wise. Not as many people as in the day making it very comfortable for strolling. Our night pictures turned out amazing!

Before I went, I saw a notice dated March 2020 that virtually everything is closed. But then all the other webpages listed they were open except the temple which is undergoing upgrading. I emailed them at the address they gave for questions to ask about the apparent conflict. No response. So we went there thinking things were open. They weren’t. No signs except for those on the doors. As a matter of fact, the Conference Center had huge signs outside telling people to come in. Then at the door, it said closed. I think LDS purposely wants visitors to continue to come even though there is nothing to see and difficult to walk around. They don’t want to lose any opportunity to proselytize. Yes we were approached my missionaries.

We visited in October - cool days beautiful fall colors. Guides were very friendly and answered all questions.
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You don't have to be Mormon or religious (we aren't) to enjoy Temple Square and its buildings/facilities. The Visitor Center is very good and Mormons from around the world spend time there answering visitor questions about anything and everything. We had the impression not all answers may be factually correct but hey, still good. You can't go in the main temple but you can go into the Tabernacle and listen to an organ recital. The family history center is nearby and also worth a visit if you're into genealogy. Staff there are very helpful. The highlight of our visit to SLC.

We toured all over Temple Square this morning after attending the free performance by the Mormon Tabernacle Choir. We made an online reservation for a free tour with one of the student missionaries. The north visitors center was the meeting place. Both the young ladies explained the history of the tabernacle and the background of the Mormon faith. They demonstrated the amazing acoustics in the tabernacle where they dropped 3 straight pins and the sound could be heard all over the church. They have us an explanation of the building of the temple, how LDS couples are bound with family for eternity, and the return of the anointing with Joseph Smith and Brigham Young. After that tour, we went across the street to the conference Center to tour the rooftop gardens. Temple Square sits on 35 acres and there is a lot to see. Make sure you wear comfortable shoes as you will do a lot of walking.

The church itself is under renovation, but the mission volunteers are still giving free walking tours around the blocks. We went into the Tabernacle and had a good time.

My wife and I visited at the end of a city tour. As part of the tour, we heard an organ recital in the Tabernacle and instead of returning to our hotel, we decided to stay and explore the rest of the square. It was unfortunate for us that the Salt Lake Temple was under renovation (and still is at time of writing) but we did visit the other buildings in the square that allowed public access. That included the Conference Center where we joined a guided tour. We also visited the Church History Museum and the Family Search Library, although we did not spend much time in the latter. We aren't Mormons, but we do appreciate the struggles of the early Mormon settlers and can't help but be impressed by what they and their descendents accomplished. Temple Square was one of the highlights of our all-too-brief visit to Salt Lake City.

The area on either side of the temple had been excavated with deep pits like the foundations of large buildings are going in. The Temple has scaffolding on top. Looks like a years long renovation is taking place.

We had heard the gardens here are spectacular and they were! We believe in grace vs works, but they still let us walk around and check things out. 😉
Large murals, beautiful gardens and interesting architecture. Glad we went.

Temple Square is absolutely beautiful. The environment within the walls are so peaceful and relaxing. The Sisters did an outstanding job giving our tour and the rich history associated with Temple Square. A lovely visit.

Beautiful grounds and buildings.
A must see when in town.
Make sure you see the Assembly Hall a Gothic style building.
They had people inside answering questions about the history of the building.
I would recommend.

Made a quick unprepared stop to look at the Christmas lights and it was very worth while! Please plan your trip ahead so that you can take in the many concerts and events that they have going on. Parked a couple blocks off of the main drag as had a big truck and still able to walk to the lights safely. Beautiful city!

took a very reluctant 23 year old to see temple square... was actually aiming for genealogy library. didn't get there. instead looked at raised gardens. couldn't see much without a missionary's help. very nice and cordial, but definitely proselytizing. Son couldn't wait to leave. His protestant self felt unnecessarily uncomfortable, so we cut the visit short. ill go alone next time.

Start at the John Smith Memorial Building, originally built as a luxury hotel. Volunteer "ambassadors" welcome you in the lobby & will answer your questions and give you guidance for touring around Temple Square. The hotel is very ornate and is currently houses many administration offices of the LDS church. Be sure to go to the 10th floor of the building to get the best view of the Mormon Temple! There are also two visitor centers, each different from the other, with historical information of the Mormon history for the area. Of course the temple and the tabernacle are also on site as is Brigham Young's home and a couple other historical buildings and restaurants. Across the street is a shopping mall as well. When you finish here, consider hiking up Ensign Peak for a spectacular view of the city.

Not a Mormon, just checking it out. Beautiful buildings and grounds. Main Temple building is going through some reconstruction, and is all fenced off. Would recommend visiting around noon when they offer a free organ recital.

Temple Square is actually 35 acres. In my way of thinking it comprises two city blocks as well as a few buildings lying outside the main square. Salt Lake City Temple is the center of every thing. All the buildings and grounds are beautiful and extremely clean. Unfortunately you generally encounter homeless people on the sidewalks just outside Temple Square. The buildings have the cleanest public restrooms I have ever seen. It is a joy just walking through the grounds and seeing all the beautiful landscaping. Over a dozen buildings relating to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints are in Temple Square. In summer most buildings are open 9:00 A.M. to 9:00 P.M. and admission is free. Most buildings have free guided torus. There are many volunteers at each building and on the grounds to assist you with understanding what you are seeing and provide insight to the Mormon religion. At no time did any volunteer push religion on us but they are very willing, if you ask, to explain their religious beliefs. There are also free guided torus of the grounds which include going into some of the buildings. You really need more than a day if you want to take it all in.

A wonderful area to walk around on paved paths and look at the plants and the statues. The square is directly on the tram route.

If you visit this area, this is a must if your curious about Mormons stuff. Be mindful of the constructions in the area because we got lost. We just keep walking in circles because of the Google maps when we can just cross the street from the mall.

I really wanna see the Organ recital so we went early so we can take pictures inside. Their schedule changes so better check the website before visiting. It won't start till 1200, we went in around 1130 because someone already is practicing but they will tell you to leave then come back for the real performance which is fine. We walked around the church and read some history of the bell. Overall, it's a good experience. Highly recommended!

I enjoyed visiting all of the buildings and catching a recital in the tabernacle. The tour guides are always giving tips on what else to see. However It was tiring to always have to have a LDS tour guide at your side through every building rushing you through.

Nice Park and well maintained and attended, and easy walk, but lot of constructions. The statues are amazing and very informative.

Under Construction due to Earthquake. We walked the entire mile around the square. We did walk up to the Tabernacle, Assembly Hall, Church Office Building, The Beehive House, and around the Joseph Smith Building. Everything else was under major construction. Huge construction barriers are everywhere, scaffolding covers the Temple and views of everything are blocked. Visit when the construction is done. I visited when I was a teenager. the whole square was truly beautiful and memorable.

A great place to visit for both a historical perspective, and to renew your faith in humanity.

Obviously there is a religious theme and focus. Whether you tour Temple Square for the focus on Jesus Christ, or for a better understanding of the history of settling The West, your time is well worth it.

In life, you will discover what you look for, reap what you sow, and get out what you put in. Go with an open mind. Go seeking to learn and appreciate. Go willing to celebrate diversity.

The conference center is beautiful and filled with art depicting the significant elements of the faith of the LDS church. A garden courtyard on the roof makes the building friendly toward neighbors. The young missionaries serve as tour guides and are informative.

Clean, beautiful and relaxing. Took great pictures around the square. Recommend to go early, parking can be challenging.

My family and I love to stop in at Temple Square when we are in Salt Lake City, especially during Christmas time with they have the lights up. This is a good place to relax and reflect on life.

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Beautiful area just to walk and take your time to visit. lots to see and read up on. great eating in the area.

So glad I went. A very spiritual and uplifting experience away from the rest of the angry world. I highly recommend this to every visitor to Utah.

Faith based tourism is not my thing....other than visiting basilicas in Italy to admire the art, I generally prefer recreation without a dose of theology. But when visiting Salt Lake City for a conference, when enjoying an evening walk, all points lead to Temple Square. With the imposing buildings and lush greenery, it was worth a look.
There are friendly guides everywhere, who smile and start a conversation by asking where you’re from. They will then answer any question you have, including how they feel about the highly irreverent show, Book of Mormon, opening at a theater down the street,
I guess most religions gloss over violence in their past, and don’t advertise any less ordinary practices, but the visitors center seemed more Disney than spiritual. The architecture is beautiful, the volunteers interesting and there not much else to do in SLC...so walk on down!