Why would someone want to take a trip to Salt Lake City, Utah? I’m so glad you asked! We ran the numbers and did some exploring, and we came up with a list of reasons for you to consider.
1. The General Conference Convention is going to be held there June 30-July 5, 2025. Make sure you pick this week to come!
2. God commanded us to. Well OK, that’s a stretch. But Hebrews 10:24, 25 tells us not to forsake meeting together and encouraging one another. This applies not only to your local church but also to the greater body of the CoG7. We need each other!
3. Family reunions are the best! This is the perfect opportunity for your family, who may live all over the country, to spend a vacation together. And don’t forget about the friends you know who want to see you as well. They are waiting for you!
4. Speaking of family, there is a Family Search Library just down the street from the convention center, and it’s free! Within a short time, you will be able to trace your ancestors, identify famous relatives, and find your country of origin. Bring any family info you might have to begin the search, and see how many generations you can find.
5. There’s plenty of excitement for city folks and country dwellers! If you like city life, it’s a free ride on the UTA-Trax train around the downtown area. The train can even bring you to the hotel from the airport for just a couple bucks per person. The City Creek Mall (huge outdoor mall, spanning blocks) is just across the street from the convention center, with many restaurants to choose from. Purchase a CONNECT pass (one-day, two-day, or year) and get free admission to eighteen venues for a great price.
You like zoos? There’s a great one in Salt Lake City! Wanna get out of town? Park City, where the 2002 Olympics were held, is within an hour’s drive. You can ride a bobsled, or maybe the beauty and fun activities of Thanksgiving Point are more your style. Perhaps you’d enjoy floating on the great Salt Lake.
If you missed national parks at the Albuquerque Convention in 2019, Utah is home to several famous national parks: Arches, Zion, Bryce Canyon, and more. The views there are stunning! God’s grandeur is on display here. Definitely a must-see!
Have we provided a reason to lure you to Convention ’25 yet? It’s less than a year away, so it’s high time to get that excitement built up and the planning made. Yeah, we know everyone says, “You don’t want to miss this one!” I guess you’ll have to come find out if it’s true. Hope to see you there!
