In
Utah, cities blend with uniquely western, small towns
to create a distinctive lifestyle. But rest assured that
the state's major cities are as cosmopolitan as some urban
areas twice their size.
In
Northern Utah, Ogden
begins a populated swath that runs nearly 100 miles south
to Provo,
with Salt
Lake City, the state's capital and host city for the
2002 Winter Olympic Games as the mid-point. The area is
known locally as "The Wasatch Front," named
for the mountains towering to the east. The majority of
Utah's residents live along this route. These cities offer
a great selection of restaurants, sporting events and
a vibrant arts community. Utahns view the performing arts
as opportunities for entertainment, education and enlightenment.
Some of the most popular groups include the Utah Symphony,
Ballet West, the Utah Opera Company, and the Mormon
Tabernacle Choir. Utahns actively support professional
and amateur sporting events.
On
the eastern side of the Wasatch Range, Park
City is a year-round resort town with three acclaimed
ski areas, the Sundance Film Festival and summer
concert series including internationally known musicians
and groups. Some of the finest art galleries in the western
United States are found on Park
City's Main Street.
In
Southern Utah, Cedar
City hosts the Tony-Award Winning® Utah
Shakespearean Festival, while St.
George is the setting for dozens of golf courses,
health spas and a growing retirement mecca. Click on a
city or view the map below for more
information.
