Salt Lake City, Utah Wheelchair Accessible Travel Guide

Salt Lake City is the capital of Utah and a popular tourist destination for skiers and outdoor enthusiasts. Located in the beautiful Salt Lake Valley, the city is surrounded by the Great Salt Lake and the Oquirrh and Wasatch mountain ranges. The city was founded in 1847 by Brigham Young, the second president of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and is now home to the world headquarters of the LDS Church.

In 2002, Salt Lake City hosted the 2002 Winter Olympics. Those games spurred growth in winter sports tourism in the region. Although I did not travel to SLC during the winter, there is an abundance of adaptive winter sports offered by groups in the region, including the National Ability Center. For those visiting in other seasons, Salt Lake City is a true delight, with a wide variety of indoor and outdoor attractions. Whether you visit the Museum of Fine Arts, Natural History Museum of Utah, Hogle Zoo or the Tracy Aviary & Botanical Gardens, you’re certain to have an enjoyable time.

With the support of Visit Salt Lake, I toured SLC to experience all that it has to offer. Salt Lake City’s wheelchair-friendly attractions, hotels, and public transportation system make the city an attractive destination for travelers with disabilities. Use this guide to plan and make the most of your wheelchair accessible Salt Lake City vacation.

Salt Lake City Airport Accessibility - Wheelchair Travel

Flying to Salt Lake City with a disability: Requesting wheelchair assistance at SLC Airport, Service Animal Relief Areas and more.

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11 Wheelchair Accessible Things to Do in Salt Lake City - Wheelchair Travel

Wheelchair accessibe attractions in Salt Lake City: Visit historic Temple Square, Clark Planetarium, Natural History Museum and more.

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Wheelchair Accessible Hotels in Salt Lake City - Wheelchair Travel

Salt Lake City wheelchair accessible hotels: List and reviews of ADA accessible hotel rooms with a roll-in shower and grab bars in Utah.

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Wheelchair Accessible Public Transit in Salt Lake City - Wheelchair Travel

Guide to wheelchair accessible public transportation services in Salt Lake City, including bus, light rail, commuter rail and streetcar.

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Salt Lake City Wheelchair Taxis - Wheelchair Travel

ADA wheelchair taxis in Salt Lake City: How to get a wheelchair accessible taxi van with a ramp in Utah’s capital city.

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Salt Lake City Sidewalk Accessibility - Wheelchair Travel

For tourists, Salt Lake City appears to be a pedestrian-friendly city, with wheelchair accessible sidewalks, curb ramps and crosswalks.

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