Fun for All Seasons

FUN FOR ALL SEASONS

AT THE FOOTHILL CULTURAL DISTRICT

The change of seasons is a wonder, and nowhere is it celebrated more than in the Foothill Cultural District. Look to the east of the Salt Lake Valley – the leaves are turning red and gold, harvest-time pumpkins and late-blooming fall flowers dot the landscape. It’s a great time to bring the family and make a day of it at the Foothill Cultural District’s nine attractions, all within 2.5 square miles.

HERE’S WHERE YOU CAN PLAY

ATTRACTIONS

Famous throughout the Intermountain West, Utah’s Hogle Zoo is

located at the eastern edge of the Foothill Cultural District. Prepare

for a zoo ablaze with the colors of the season. Boo at the Zoo gives kids

ofany age a real treat, while BooLights, the newest of the zoo’s dazzling

presentations, opens just in time for Halloween – and following on the

heels of BooLights is – what else – ZooLights, a holiday extravaganza

of decorations sure to “DeLight” kids and adults alike.

Tracy Aviary lies just to the west of the foothills and houses some

of nature’s most exotic birds, many of which are now extinct in the wild.

Andy, the Andean Condor, often seen roaming the walks of the Aviary, is

now 50 years old, but doesn’t look a day over 40.

MUSEUMS

Foothill Cultural District is home to three renowned museums:

the Natural History Museum of Utah is widely recognized for its dinosaur collection, much of which wasdiscovered here in Utah.

Most recentlythe museum opened its “Power of Poison”

exhibit which, among other features, willreveal some of

history’s most notorious poisonings in its “Villains and Victims”

presentation.

The Utah Museum of Fine Arts features European works from the 14th to the 19thCenturyto today’s most recognized contemporary artists. While the UMFA is temporarily closed until August, 2017, it proudly takes its Museum Without Walls art, film and music presentations throughout the greater Salt Lake community.

GARDENS

As Utah State’s official arboretum, Red Butte Garden cultivates and

displays the plants indigenous to this area as well as a range of exotic,

peculiar specimens including a garden full of medicinal plants. Don’t

forget to stop at Red Butte Garden gift shopwhere you’ll find a

stunning array of gardening books; super educational toys for the

for the young scientist on your list and spectacular jewelry, and art.

HISTORY

Travelback in time at This Is The Place Heritage Park and explore authentic Utah pioneer

EVENTS

HOSPITALITY

There’s no place like home,” some say. Hold on a minute! Not if

you and your familyare looking to eke out just one more fun-filled day

at the Foothill Cultural District. The University Guest House Hotel puts

out the welcome mat every day of the year – andoffers a special FCD

room rate to boot. The pillows are soft, the Wi-Fiand breakfast are

free, and that’s hard to beat!

SHOPPING

As the Holiday Season gets closer, remember Foothill Cultural District attractions have their own Gift Shops. Whether it’s a gift of art, nature, toys, sterling silver jewelry, ceramic pottery or gardening books, you’ll find cherished gifts at the

District’s attractions. Parking is free and each venue is open

weekends and at least one evening a week.

HERE IS WHAT IS WAITING FOR YOU AT THE FOOTHILL CULTURAL DISTRICT:

NUMBER OF ORGANIZATIONS: NINE;

NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES: 1,200;

NUMBER OF VOLUNTEERS: 900;

NUMBER OF VISITORS TO DATE: 2,783,891 AND RISING

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