5 free things to do in the Salt Lake City area

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Rick Bowmer

Travel Trip 5 Free Things Salt Lake City

The downtown light rail rolls pass The Salt Lake Temple Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2013, in Salt Lake City. Built with the 2002 Winter Olympics in mind, Salt Lake City’s light-rail network is free for passengers as it weaves through downtown. Riders can get to and from major attractions such as Temple Square, City Creek Center, Salt Lake City Library, Energy Solutions Arena and the Gateway for free. An extension leading to the airport is expected to open this spring, but that trips on that section will cost riders. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)

Rick Bowmer

Travel Trip 5 Free Things Salt Lake City

A man reads at the Salt Lake City Library Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2013, in Salt Lake City. Making this library more than a place to read was the goal of renowned architect Moshe Safdie. Safdie designed a six-story crescent of concrete and glass with vaulted ceilings is a place that invites people to linger. The $65 million building, with a roller-coaster look, has a 360-degree view of the city and mountains and a rooftop garden. A curving ramp _ the library's signature outdoor feature _ winds up to the garden. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)

Rick Bowmer

Travel Trip 5 Free Things Salt Lake City

Angel Moroni sits a top the Salt Lake Temple Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2013, in Salt Lake City. Utah’s most-visited landmark, the granite-towered Temple Square invokes the mystery of Mormonism. The 35-acre square is the worldwide headquarters of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and features the church’s sacred temple, one of the world’s largest genealogy libraries and spectacular gardens. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)

Rick Bowmer

Travel Trip 5 Free Things Salt Lake City

The light rail travels in downtown Salt Lake City Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2013. Built with the 2002 Winter Olympics in mind, Salt Lake City’s light-rail network is free for passengers as it weaves through downtown. Riders can get to and from major attractions such as Temple Square, City Creek Center, Salt Lake City Library, Energy Solutions Arena and the Gateway for free. An extension leading to the airport is expected to open this spring, but that trips on that section will cost riders. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)

Rick Bowmer

Travel Trip 5 Free Things Salt Lake City

The Salt lake Temple is shown Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2013, in Salt Lake City. Utah’s most-visited landmark, the granite-towered Temple Square invokes the mystery of Mormonism. The 35-acre square is the worldwide headquarters of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and features the church’s sacred temple, one of the world’s largest genealogy libraries and spectacular gardens. The square is open every day of the year from 9 a.m. - 9 p.m., and free tours are available in 30 different languages. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)

Rick Bowmer

Travel Trip 5 Free Things Salt Lake City

Sarina Ehrgott, marketing director, walks pass Megan Geckler exhibit at the Utah Museum of Contemporary Art Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2013, in Salt Lake City. Recently ranked Utah’s best museum, it’s a four-time recipient of funding from the Andy Warhol Foundation. The museum is now featuring works by up-and-coming Utah artists Siren Bliss and Megan Geckler, and other exhibits by Jonathan Horowitz. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)

Rick Bowmer

Travel Trip 5 Free Things Salt Lake City

The interior of the Salt Lake City Library is shown Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2013, in Salt Lake City. Making this library more than a place to read was the goal of renowned architect Moshe Safdie. Safdie designed a six-story crescent of concrete and glass with vaulted ceilings is a place that invites people to linger. It has a cafe, shops, high-speed Internet connections, art exhibits that turn over every six weeks, film lectures and occasional live music. The $65 million building, with a roller-coaster look, has a 360-degree view of the city and mountains and a rooftop garden. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)

Rick Bowmer

Travel Trip 5 Free Things Salt Lake City

The light rail travels in downtown Salt Lake City Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2013. Built with the 2002 Winter Olympics in mind, Salt Lake City’s light-rail network is free for passengers as it weaves through downtown. Riders can get to and from major attractions such as Temple Square, City Creek Center, Salt Lake City Library, Energy Solutions Arena and the Gateway for free. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)

Rick Bowmer

Travel Trip 5 Free Things Salt Lake City

The Salt Lake City Library is shown Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2013, in Salt Lake City. Making this library more than a place to read was the goal of renowned architect Moshe Safdie. Safdie designed a six-story crescent of concrete and glass with vaulted ceilings is a place that invites people to linger. It has a cafe, shops, high-speed Internet connections, art exhibits that turn over every six weeks, film lectures and occasional live music. The $65 million building, with a roller-coaster look, has a 360-degree view of the city and mountains and a rooftop garden. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)