01/05/2026
A Once-in-a-Generation Experience in Salt Lake City
The Salt Lake Temple Open House | April–October 2027
In 2027, Salt Lake City will host one of the most anticipated cultural events in the American West: the Salt Lake Temple Open House, scheduled to take place from April through October. This rare event offers the public a unique opportunity to walk through the historic Salt Lake Temple—an experience that only happens once every few generations.
Completed in 1893, the Salt Lake Temple is one of the most iconic buildings in the Western United States. During the open house, visitors of all backgrounds are invited inside to explore its architecture, craftsmanship, and history before it is rededicated. For many travelers, this is a meaningful and memorable way to better understand Utah's history, the pioneers who settled the region, and the role Salt Lake City continues to play today.
This extraordinary event pairs seamlessly with Southwest Adventure Tours' National Park itineraries, many of which begin and end in Salt Lake City—making it effortless to include a visit to Temple Square as either a powerful beginning or a reflective conclusion to a larger Western adventure.
Perfectly Paired With Iconic National Park Journeys
Travelers can enhance their Temple Open House visit by combining it with one of these signature tours:
• Grand Teton & Yellowstone National Parks Tour — Experience the dramatic peaks of the Tetons, geothermal wonders of Yellowstone, and vast wildlife-filled landscapes—then return to Salt Lake City to explore Temple Square and the Salt Lake Temple during this historic open house.
• Mighty 5® of Utah National Parks Tour — Journey through Zion, Bryce Canyon, Capitol Reef, Arches, and Canyonlands, discovering Utah’s red rock wonders before or after spending time at Temple Square, where the story of Utah’s beginnings comes into focus.
Because both tours start and end in Salt Lake City, adding time at Temple Square is seamless and requires no additional travel logistics—making it an ideal fit for travelers already planning a National Parks experience. As Southwest Adventure Tours President Jason Murray shared in Wanderlust magazine:
“Take time to chat with those serving you; each has a unique background that offers a different view of Utah’s character. One of the best places to experience this is at Temple Square. If you are travelling through Salt Lake City, make sure you stop at Temple Square. It isn’t just about the Church. It tells the story and history of those who settled this area and explains what makes Utah so different to visit compared to other parts of the world.” ~ Jason Murray, President, Southwest Adventure Tours
For travelers seeking meaningful experiences, cultural insight, and once-in-a-lifetime access, the Salt Lake Temple Open House of 2027—combined with the natural wonders of the American West—creates an itinerary that is both rare and unforgettable.
Learn More @ Southwest Adventure Tours LLC — https://www.southwestadventuretours.com/
