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8 Instagram spots around Salt Lake City
Salt Lake City pairs civic buildings and gardens with mountain foothills. The following photo ideas stay in the city, with practical checks for locations where access or photography conditions can change.
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Utah State Capitol
The Utah State Capitol overlooks the Salt Lake Valley. Photograph the building as an architectural subject, then turn toward the valley for a broader city view.
Search Google MapsTemple Square
Temple Square contains the historic Salt Lake Temple and landscaped grounds. The temple remains closed for renovation in 2026, so check the current visitor information and photograph only from accessible areas.
Search Google MapsSalt Lake City Public Library
The downtown public library has a distinctive curved building and rooftop garden. Explore its exterior lines in a wide frame, then use a closer crop to emphasize the curve.
Search Google MapsRed Butte Garden
Red Butte Garden has themed plantings in the foothills. Make the plants or wider landscape your subject. A coordinated portrait session whose main purpose is photography requires a permit. Commercial projects require a private session reserved in advance.
Search Google MapsLiberty Park
Liberty Park is a large urban green space with a walking loop and pond. Frame a calm view across the water or use the trees to create a natural border.
Search Google MapsInternational Peace Gardens
The International Peace Gardens are part of the Jordan Park area. Look for the gardens’ planting and structures in a wider composition, and follow any signs or temporary barriers.
Search Google MapsNatural History Museum of Utah
The Natural History Museum’s Rio Tinto Center sits in the foothills and has a copper-clad facade. Frame its horizontal bands against the slope, or isolate a small section of the exterior.
Search Google MapsGilgal Sculpture Garden
Gilgal Sculpture Garden is a small outdoor space with stone carvings. Photograph a sculpture in its garden setting and keep an unobstructed route for other visitors.
Search Google MapsSources for these photo spots
- Visit Salt Lake: Salt Lake Bucket List
- The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints: Temple Square Update
- The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints: Salt Lake Temple
- Visit Salt Lake: A Quick Guide to Fun in Salt Lake
- Red Butte Garden: Themed Gardens
- Red Butte Garden: Photography Guidelines
- Visit Salt Lake: Best Things to Do
- Salt Lake City Public Lands: Jordan Park
- Natural History Museum of Utah: Our Building
- Visit Salt Lake: Central City
- The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints: Temple Square Visitors’ Center Media Resources