After packing away all the Christmas decorations and doing some cleaning and organizing all Saturday morning, I decided to get out of the house in the afternoon. For some reason, I decided to visit the Utah State Capitol. First I drove up and around it (kind of on accident) and stumbled on this view of the valley.
The capitol sits up on a hill overlooking the city. Here’s Main Street from the capitol.
When I was little, I always thought our capitol building was the United States Capitol. It looks pretty similar, I think.
Just smaller. They renovated the capitol a few years ago. I remember visiting it when it opened up to the public again. They planted a path of cherry trees. I was hoping they’d be bigger by now, but they’re still young.
I don’t remember, however, these beehive sculptures. I like them.
I am so used to our government buildings designed in Classical architecture. It’s confusing to me when they don’t have domes and columns.
There’s a little side street near the capitol with this view. I love the cathedral spires.
I wasn’t quite ready to call it a night, so I decided to stop by City Creek Park at the foothills of the capitol. It was still dressed in its holiday finery.
On my way to the grocery store, I took West Temple. At the stop light, I snapped this picture of the Assembly Hall in the evening light. It’s always been one of my favorite buildings.
Utah is so beautiful in the snow. You should visit Ensign Peak next snow fall and take some photos. You can drive up and take a short, short walk up to the top. Love Salt Lake City!
Kate, these photos are AMAZING! Do you mind if I share a few on my blog?
xo
I would be flattered! Thanks friend!
Thanks sweetie for sharing your pretty photo on my linky party.