The square is marked by the six towering spires of the temple, topped by a golden statue of the Angel Moroni blowing a trumpet. Free tours begin every few minutes, and visitors can roam any building on the grounds except the temple itself, open only to worthy Mormons. The square also features the domed Tabernacle, home to the Mormon Tabernacle Choir. In the visitors' center, you can learn more about the settling of Utah - and receive a gentle inquiry about your interest in the Mormon faith. Several buildings on the blocks just east and west of Temple Square can provide an afternoon's distraction.
Admission is free.
Across the street to the west, the Family History Library serves the church's passion for genealogy, while the Museum of Church History and Art features exhibits about Mormons in the 19th and 20th centuries. Next door is Salt Lake's tallest structure, the LDS Church Office Building. The 26th floor affords a great view of the Salt Lake Valley. Temple Square is open from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily. Temple Square is open from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily.