What follows is a brief list of historic sites and buildings important to Mormonism. There are many others throughout the state, and this list is intended only as an introduction to Mormon culture. All of these sites are open to the public, with the exception of the temples. Only worthy members of the Mormon church are permitted to enter the LDS temples. Visitors are welcome to enjoy the interesting architectural styles of the buildings' exteriors, adjacent visitor centers, and the landscaped grounds surrounding these houses of worship.

Logan. For more than a century the Logan Temple, on a city hillside, has been a Cache Valley landmark, along with the Logan Tabernacle located on Main Street.

Randolph. In Randolph, the home of former Mormon Church President, Wilford Woodruff, has been restored and is open for tours.

Salt Lake City. The Beehive House and the Lion House next door were the homes of Mormon church president, Brigham Young and his large family. Tours are offered at the antiques-filled buildings. Lunch and Dinner are served in the Lion house. 67 E. South Temple, Phone: (801) 240-2672.

Historic Temple Square, (801) 240-2534, is bounded by North Temple, West Temple, South Temple, and Main Street. In fact, Salt Lake City was laid out with Temple Square as its heart. The 10-acre area contains the famed Salt Lake Temple built between 1853 and 1893 and the Salt Lake Tabernacle housing the huge pipe organ, which accompanies the Mormon Tabernacle Choir. The public is invited to the Choir's free weekly Sunday television and radio broadcast in the Tabernacle at 9:30 a.m. (audience must be seated by 9:15), the Choir's rehearsal every Thursday, at 8 p.m., and the organ recital at noon Monday - Saturday, and 2 p.m. on Sunday. 801-240-3318

Temple Square has two visitor centers and offers complimentary tours daily. A courtesy van scheduled each half hour between 9:00 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. travels from the Salt Lake International Airport to Temple Square for a guided tour, then returns to the airport. The van trip and tour require a minimum of 90 minutes between connecting flights.

West of Temple Square is the Museum of Church History and Art, (801) 240-3310, which exhibits art and relics related to the Mormon church from the mid-1800's to the present. Immediately south, is the Family History Library, (801) 240-2331, housing one of the largest collections of genealogical records in the world.

Just east of Temple Square is the Brigham Young Monument, a larger-than-life statue of the colonizing church leader. It was erected in 1897.

At Main and South Temple Streets, The Joseph Smith Memorial Building (801) 240-1266, is a community center operated by the church. Tours are offered daily, as well as an hour long film, "The Testaments: of One Fold and One Shepherd," a film that mirrors man's eternal search for meaning. . For tickets, call (801) 240-1226. The building also has a chapel, two restaurants, and a public facility introducing visitors to genealogical research. The Joseph Smith Memorial Building was formerly the Hotel Utah, and its lobby has been elegantly restored with a stained glass ceiling and intricate moldings.

This is the Place Heritage Park, 2601 Sunnyside, Ave, (801) 582-1847, includes Old Deseret village, a living history museum that recreates a typical Mormon Community between 1847-1869. Another of the park's features is the This is the Place Monument, erected in 1947 to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the arrival of Mormon pioneers. An audio presentation and three-wall mural portraying the 2,000-mile migration of the LDS settlers are featured at the information center.