801-456-0000
www.shopthegateway.com (visit the 'events and promotions' link on their website for information about other events such as the Chalk Art Festival, etc.)
Admission: free Hours: Daily 10am-9pm
The Gateway is located downtown off 400 West between South Temple and 300 South (the Olympic Legacy Plaza is located on the north end, near Barnes & Noble)
A large stone version of the snowflake logo from the 2002 Winter Olympics forms the shape of a ground-level fountain, which features shooting jets of water synchronized to the Olympic theme and other music. The 'water dance' goes off every 30 minutes, for 10 minutes at a stretch. You'll find plenty of space to sit (and stay dry), and you can also check out the nearby Wall of Honor, which lists the 27,000 volunteers from the 2002 Winter Olympics. Be sure to bring towels and a change of clothes (or bathing suit and a swim diaper for toddlers, just in case). The fountain is chlorinated and voluntarily tested for bacteria. Keep a close eye on little ones. The plaza floor can get slippery when wet, and it can get very crowded.
Compilation of information gathered from www.shopthegateway.com
original photography
No comments:
Post a Comment