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West Temple gets its name because this road runs along the West corner of the L.D.S. (Mormon) Temple. There are several Mormon temples throughout utah and the streets are done in a grid pattern determined by how many blocks they are north, south, east, or west of the temple in their area. This can be somewhat confusing when two surrounding areas grow together.

West Temple in Salt Lake city is West of the Salt Lake Temple. This Temple was the first temple built in Utah. You can find lots of LDS History at Temple Square. There are many buildings and tours available.

One of the most used resources offered by the L.D.S. church is the Family History Museum located on West Temple. At this museum you can access genealogical information that has been collected and recorded by church members. Genealogy and Family History is very important in the L.D.S. culture. This collection may be the largest collection of Family History in the world. Visitors can stop by and see if they can find their own family tree listed in the computers at the Family History Museum.

This road also referred to as South Campus Drive looks at some places like a Univeristy and at others like an Army Camp. With Fort Douglas so close the Dormitories the late sleeping students are sure to be awaken by the army drills that sound something like this "I don't know but I've been told." You can see a few tanks and sometimes men outside training in military fatigues. The most common site however are college students and university shuttles. It is an interesting mingling of two groups of people. As you get closer to the campus the military presence seems to disappear.

Nice Drive that connects to the University Dormitories. This Road also offers access to the Red Butte Gardens. The Red Butte Gardens is a beautiful place to visit with your family. You must pay a fee to access the Gardens but the views are spectacular. The Gardens offers may trails to hike with breath taking views of the Salt Lake Valley. In the summer there are concerts held at the Gardens. It is an enjoyable safe area. There are plenty of buses and shuttles. The shuttles are free and will take you to the University of Utah Campus. There is a nice hotel on Wakara Way. It is called the University Hilton. It has a great restaurant and bar inside.

Great location for college students to live. Within walking distance from the university. The street has several fast food restaurants and a few sit down restaurants as well. Though as a college student I would suggest that you not visit Mcgraff's. It is a little too expensive for most college kids. The area is full of college students. There is a very open atmosphere. There are lots of people out walking on the streets. The streets are well lite at night and seem very safe. The traffic is bad during football season. Often leaving you with no place to park.

This area surrounding the temple could be called the Mormon Vatican. All times of day you can see people dress up in their best clothes walking toward the Temple for Worship. There are several L.D.S. Missionaries walking the streets. During church conferences the traffic is awful. Thousand's of people from around the world descend on this area to hear church leaders speak. If you are interested in L.D.S. History there are several parks and buildings to visit. The temple offers a visitor center and a conference center which can be toured by visitors. Only church members are allowed in the Temple, but the grounds are beautiful. They have turned Main Street into a Garden which causes additional traffic delays.

400 West in a very interesting location, because it hosts two extremely different worlds. On the one hand there is the extreme poverty displayed at pioneer park and the homeless shelter. Then right next door is the Lavish new outdoor mall. The Gateway mall is full of very expensive shops. There are plenty of activities for the community including a childrens museum, a planetarium, and a movie theater. There are many fine dining restaurants inside the mall as well. Inside the mall the atmosphere is very pleasant, but you have to feel a little guilty wasting money on lavish meals and expensive shoes when directly across the street are people who do not have enough money to live.

There are many homeless people sleeping at the park throughout the day. It is always a nice feeling when you see the local charities out serving these people food or offering them clothing.

This road separates the University of Utah from the Dormitories. Therefore the traffic on this road is generally heavy with traffic. The trax, local train, runs down the middle of Wasatch making it hard to cross the street. The University Golf Course runs along the street making the street appear very green and healthy. There are also two hospitals that are accessed by the use of this road. The traffic is pretty heavy in the morning and the evening. You can see many students walking over the bridge. It gives you a feeling of community and the pursuit of knowledge. The street is on high ground and gives you a pretty nice view of the city.

This review is on the 1300 S. State Street Area.

I lived in this area about six years ago, but at that time I was terrified to go out at night. I wouldn't leave the house without an escort. At night you are constantly approached by gangs of males calling out sexual comments. There are also a lot of vagrants around. There was a lot of crime in the area. People were constantly complaining about burglary. The local neighborhood children were constantly stealing anything that wasn't bolted down. There was also a lot of vandalism. There were a few restaurants in the area, though I believe there are more fast food options available now. There is a Walmart within driving distance.

700 East is a great place to participate in the Salt Lake Community. 700 Offers the Historical Trolley Square Shopping Mall. The Mall has the original trolleys that used to serve as public transportation in Utah. The Mall has several nice stores, and offers a unique shopping experience. You can get a nice beer at the Trolley Bar Located in the parking lot. The mall is very cute with cobblestone walk ways and street lamps. After Shopping you can actually dine in a trolley car at the Old Spaghetti Factory.

Another great place on 700 E. is Liberty Park. Liberty Park offers the historical residence of Brigham Young. One of the founders of the L.D.S. Church and the Salt Lake Valley. Also inside the park you can visit the Tracy Aviary, or take advantage of the amusement park rides. There are concession stands that are open during the summer. During the summer there is a drum circle in the park every Sunday. Local arts and crafts are sold during the drum circle. Incense and drug paraphernalia is also sold.

There are several good restaurants on 700 E. I would suggest Tucci's Italian Restaurant or Rodizio Grill.

400 South is a great place to get a feeling for the Salt Lake Community. The State of the Art Library is a wonderful place to participate in community events. Also the City Building hosts several festivals throughout the year. There are many fast food shops and sit down diners along the road. There are a few pubs and two nice coffee shops. The road also has a Smith's Market Place which sells everything from groceries and apparel to home furnishings. There are plenty of office supply stores as well. Trax, the local train system, runs along 4th South and offers several stops. There is a really great Spa across the street from Smiths. The spa offers affordable, and in my opinion terrific, yoga classes. There are a lot of homeless people that spend a lot of time on 400 S. At night time you are likely to be approached by someone asking for money.