VISIT SALT LAKE .org Travel Planner for 2026 Genealogy Research in Utah is featured on this page of our 2026 Travel Planner Welcome to Visit Salt Lake.org our official online edition! Whether you're in the planning stages of your Salt Lake Getaway or you're already here visiting, our free travel planners will help make your trip to Salt Lake be as flawless as possible. We will continue to provide the latest information, ideas, insider finds, plus travel tips to help you experience everything Salt Lake has to offer. You probably heard of the Family History Library in Salt Lake, now affording to come here and do your research is easy. The Family History Library offers millions of records right at your fingertips, a friendly and knowledgeable staff and everyone ready to help. Foreign language assistance is offered to translate the records with more than 230 full and part-time professionals staffing the library and an additional 200 well-trained volunteers standing by. There are 21 hotels close to the Family History Library in downtown Salt Lake Official Downtown Salt Lake City Hotels and more than 75 restaurants within walking distance to the Library as well as two malls and other shopping and cultural events. With our UTA bus and Trax light-rail transportation system flowing into the downtown area, staying in the Salt Lake valley and coming to the Library is easy from anywhere in Salt Lake City. Without a doubt, the least expensive nightly Salt Lake hotel rates are always found at the following Salt Lake Hotels... Salt Lake City Travelodge, Official Downtown Salt Lake City Hotels Best Western Garden Inn, Official Downtown Salt Lake City Hotels All Hotels Within Walking Distance to the Family History Library Official Downtown Salt Lake City Hotels Highlight Information on the Family History Library Building: * Located at 35 North West Temple Street, Salt Lake City, Utah, 84150-3400 * Dedicated October 23, 1985 * 142,000 square feet on five floors (four open to the public) * Humidity, temperature, and lighting designed to protect the collection from deterioration * Public phone number: 801-240-2584 or 800-346-6044 * FAX: 801-240-3718 * Official Website of the Family History Library: Family History Library Background: * Founded in 1894 to gather genealogical records and assist members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints with their family history and genealogical research * Largest library of its kind in the world * Open to the general public at no charge * Visited by an estimated 2,000 patrons or more each day Records Collection: * The collection includes over 2.2 million rolls of microfilmed genealogical records; 742,000 microfiche; 300,000 books, serials, and other formats; and 4,500 periodicals. * The Ancestral File database contains approximately 35.6 million names that are linked into families. * The International Genealogical Index database contains approximately 600 million individual names. An addendum to the International Genealogical Index contains an additional 125 million names. * The Pedigree Resource File database contains 36 million names that are linked into families. * Records available are from the United States, Canada, the British Isles, Europe, Latin America, Asia, and Africa. * In 2000, the collection increased monthly by an average of 4,100 rolls of film and 700 books. * A majority of the records contain information about persons who lived before 1920. * Approximately 242 cameras are currently microfilming records in over 40 countries. Records have been filmed in over 110 countries, territories, and possessions. Patron Resources: * 160 patron computers * 509 microfilm readers * 46 microfiche readers * 29 microfilm and microfiche copiers * 11 book copiers * Seating capacity for 172 at tables, plus additional standing workspace * Regular orientation classes and specialized research classes ________________________________________ Explore More Attractions, Sites & Things To Do Kids Activities Sightseeing Tours Salt Lake Shopping Shopping Malls Golf Courses - Salt Lake's Best Outdoors & Recreation, Camping, Fishing, Hiking, Boating, etc. Great Salt Lake State Park - Official Site Great Salt Lake Marina - Official Site Salt Lake City's Best Restaurants Utah's Liquor Laws Salt Lake City Bars, Nightlife, Sportsbars Downtown Salt Lake City Bars & Pubs Downtown Salt Lake City's Best Restaurants Airport Info for Salt Lake City Salt Lake Transportation, Airport Limos, Taxis, Shuttles Salt Lake Deals, Discounts Salt Lake City Area Maps Utah Pride Center's Official Site Salt Lake City Lodging    Hotels in Salt Lake City Lodging near the Family History Library Hotels Downtown Salt Lake Hotels south end of the Salt Lake Valley Extended Stay Hotels, Weekly Rates Hotel Tips For A Better Stay Request Free Lodging Brochures Salt Lake In The Winter Utah's Ski Resorts, Official Sites Discounted Ski Utah Lift Tickets Renting Skis & Snowboards Buying Gear - Skis, Boards, Goggles & Clothing Ski Lodging in Salt Lake City Ski Salt Lake's Official Site Utah Skiing's Official Site Park City Travel and Tourism Hotels in Park City Utah Park City At a Glance TM, official site Park City Lodging Rentals - Condos, Homes More Salt Lake Info Official Salt Lake City Government Site, slc.gov Gereral Info About Salt Lake City Salt Lake's Dining Guide Photos Feel Free To Email Us Welcome to our Visit Salt Lake.org Travel Planner for 2026 Providing the planning tools to help make your Salt Lake Visit become a seamless and unforgettable experience. 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