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Conference Hotel Transportation Salt Lake City Facts and Information Area Attractions Postcard Utah Quick Trivia Conference HotelCentrally located in Salt Lake City’s business, historic, cultural and entertainment center, Little America is just 10 minutes from the international airport and a short drive from Utah’s famous outdoor attractions. The hotel’s superior service, accommodations, and meeting space make it an ideal location for the 25th Annual SENG Conference.
Little America Hotel All pre-conference workshops, regular sessions and meals take place at the conference hotel. Children's Program drop-off and pick-up will be within the hotel, though some activities may take them off-site. SENG has negotiated special guest room rates for out of town attendees – see below for reservation information!
The SENG room rate is $119/night+tax for a Deluxe Garden Room. (Guests who prefer to stay in the Tower Rooms may enjoy a special rate of $149/night+tax. This special rate will be honored between July 15 and July 22 (and for additional nights depending on availability.) The SENG rate only applies if reservations are made before the cut-off date, June 15. Room reservations can be made online by clicking on the image below. Or call toll free (800) 453-9450 and ask for the "SENG" group rate.
TransportationUtah Transit Authority (UTA) provides over 100 bus routes throughout an 1,800 square-mile area. UTA also provides light-rail service, airport transportation, service to ski resorts in winter, and door-to-door transportation for disabled passengers. Fares within the valley are $1.50 for two hours or $4.00 for an all-day pass. A free fare zone is available downtown.
AirportThe airport is just 10 minutes from downtown. Taxis, limousines, buses, and shuttles provide airport service to anywhere in the valley and to local ski resorts. Salt Lake International Airport Driving Directions to Little America HotelLittle America Hotel Driving Directions Cab fare from the Salt Lake International Airport to The Little American Hotel should be approximately $15.00.
Hotel ParkingComplimentary on-site parking. Valet parking $7.50 daily.
Travel Help
MSW Travel Group, SENG's designated travel agency, will gladly arrange air travel or car rental for conference participants.
Call Ceil Roth at (888) 301-1096 or email ceil@mswli.com.
Salt Lake City Facts and Information
ElevationCity: 4,330 feet / 1,320 meters Nearby mountains: Snowbird base - 8,100 feet / 2,469 meters Hidden Peak - 11,000 feet / 3,353 meters GeographySalt Lake lies in a mountain valley with the Wasatch Mountains to the east and north. The Oquirrh (pronounced "oaker") Mountains border the western edge of the valley. Salt Lake's official elevation is 4,330 feet/1,320 meters above sea level. The city is situated on land once covered by the prehistoric Lake Bonneville. This ancient lake existed within portions of Utah, Nevada, and Idaho, with an elevation rising from 4,200 feet to 5,200 feet (1,280 meters to 1,585 meters) at some points. The eastern and northern portions of the city are located on a series of terraces, or former beaches, which are known locally as "the benches." There are really only two things you need to know about Salt Lake. First: you can get from anyplace in Salt Lake to any other place in no time at all. That’s good news, because, second, there are a whole bunch of places you’re going to want to visit, and you’re not going to want to waste any time getting there. Combining the amenities of a major metropolitan area with the friendliness of a small, western city, Salt Lake City is fast becoming one of America's foremost destinations—and for good reason. A beautiful, safe, and vibrant city, Salt Lake combines unparalleled access to natural recreation, a bustling economy, dynamic nightlife, remarkable history, warm hospitality, and Utah's Greatest Snow on Earth.™ Utah is billed rather dramatically you might think, as "The Greatest Shown on Earth"; but when you come face to earth with the majestic splendor of the Rocky Mountains, the colorful Canyonlands of the Colorado Plateau and the remote desert ranges of the Great Basin you will recognize the drama in the land itself Salt Lake is nestled in a valley at the foot of two mountain ranges—the Wasatch to the east and the Oquirrhs to the west. During summer, hiking, rock climbing, and mountain biking are just minutes away. Daily sunshine, low humidity, and refreshing mountain breezes combine for a comfortable year-round climate. Hosting the Olympic Winter Games of 2002 enhanced the community's profile as a world-class travel destination, while showcasing Salt Lake as an unspoiled, family-friendly destination. Area AttractionsSummer Fun in Salt Lake CitySalt Lake City might be one of the most unique cities to visit because of the proximity of the airport to downtown. There is plenty to offer during warmer months with the diverse history and culture of the Mormon pioneers to the Native Americans, plenty of good shopping and much more to discover in the Beehive state. Summer is an ideal time to make the most of Salt Lake’s nearby canyons. Steep and deep, dotted with glacial snow fields, pristine lakes, rushing waterfalls and carpets of wildflowers, Big and Little Cottonwood Canyons are both spectacular. Throw in the scenic lift rides, festivals, sports events, hiking, mountain biking, rock climbing, dining and outdoor concerts offered at Salt Lake's four world-class mountain resorts, and you have the makings of an ultimately memorable vacation heaven that is very accessible. At Alta Ski Area, Utah's oldest mountain resort, visitors can pick up a hiking and mountain biking trail map at the Town of Alta (801-742-0101) information booth, located just beyond the ski area along the Little Cottonwood Road. Hikers and bikers can fill their packs with made-to-order sandwiches and homemade cookies from the Kickstand, located adjacent to the information booth, open June through September. Alta is also the main venue for the annual Wildflower Festival in July. Just down the canyon resides Alta's bustling neighbor, Snowbird Ski & Summer Resort (801-933-2222, www.snowbird.com). Activities like the dual-track Alpine Slide, horseback riding, ATV tours, bungee trampoline, aerial Tram rides, lift-served mountain biking and hiking, mountain scooters, the Zip Rider, swimming pools and an ultra deluxe day spa keep this resort hopping throughout the summer months. A multitude of dining options, from pizza by the slice to superb Mexican food and margaritas, rounds out Snowbird's warm-weather offerings. Spacious condos and hotel style rooms are available at economical summer rates. Hiking and mountain biking are the activities of choice at Brighton Resort (801-532-4731 www.skibrighton.com), located near the top of Big Cottonwood Canyon. Here visitors can pick up snacks, sandwiches and area trail maps at the Brighton Store & Cafe (435-649-9156), located just before arriving at Brighton along the Big Cottonwood Canyon Road. Molly Green's (435-649-7909), a private club for members, serves lunch and dinner at Brighton on weekends, mid-June through mid-September. Solitude Mountain Resort (801-534-1400, www.skisolitude.com), Brighton's neighbor to the west, offers a full range of summer activities on the weekends including 18 holes of disc golf, lift-served mountain biking and hiking, pond fishing for kids, Sunday brunch and dinner at the Creekside lodge, and patio lunches at the Thirsty Squirrel. A European style village offers spectacular condo units and hotel rooms at great summer rates. www.cottonwoodcanyons.org – Visit this site for a calendar of fun and free nature activities—from Lichen and Pika walks to guided night hikes, complete with bat detectors, throughout the summer in both Cottonwood canyons. 801-947-8263 Salt Lake is a unique fusion of metropolitan city and quaint mountain town; the towering Wasatch Mountains that embrace Salt Lake offer a dramatic backdrop to the vibrancy and activities of downtown. For more information on all that Salt Lake has to offer, visit www.VisitSaltLake.com. Information Resources: Salt Lake City Chamber of Commerce Quick Utah Trivia
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