15 days in Salt Lake City & Charlotte Itinerary

Cathedral of the Madeleine and Union Station will appeal to history buffs. Shop till you drop at Gardner Village and City Creek Center. Get out of town with these interesting Salt Lake City side-trips: Ogden (Utah State Railroad Museum, Historic 25th Street, &more), SeaQuest Utah (in Layton) and Provo (Monte L. Bean Life Science Museum, Provo City Center Temple, &more). And it doesn't end there: admire the landmark architecture of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints Conference Center, explore the stunning scenery at City Creek Canyon, examine the collection at Pioneer Memorial Museum, and take in nature's colorful creations at Red Butte Garden.

To see traveler tips, more things to do, ratings, and other tourist information, use the Salt Lake City trip planner.

Seattle to Salt Lake City is an approximately 3.5-hour flight. You can also drive; or take a bus. The time zone difference moving from Pacific Standard Time (PST) to Mountain Standard Time (MST) is 1 hour. Expect a daytime high around 68°F in October, and nighttime lows around 46°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 16th (Mon) so you can fly to Charlotte.

Carolinas Aviation Museum and Carolina Raptor Center are good opportunities to explore the local culture. You'll discover tucked-away gems like Hendrick Motorsports Complex and Mint Museum Uptown. Change things up with these side-trips from Charlotte: Mooresville (JR Motorsports & The Lazy 5 Ranch). And it doesn't end there: see the interesting displays at Levine Museum of the New South, stroll around Freedom Park, wander the streets of Fourth Ward, and explore the engaging exhibits at ImaginOn: The Joe & Joan Martin Center.

To see other places to visit, maps, photos, and other tourist information, read our Charlotte trip itinerary site.

Getting from Salt Lake City to Charlotte by flight takes about 5.5 hours. Other options: drive; or do a combination of train and bus. The time zone difference when traveling from Salt Lake City to Charlotte is 2 hours. Expect somewhat warmer weather when traveling from Salt Lake City in October: highs in Charlotte hover around 75°F, while lows dip to 51°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 23rd (Mon) to allow enough time to fly back home.