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Lion House
- Where
- 63 South Temple, Salt Lake City, UT (Salt Lake County)
- Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible
Good to know
This 1856 residence built by Brigham Young is currently closed for renovation with an expected reopening in spring 2027. Check back closer to that date if you're interested in visiting.
Updated October 22, 2026
The Lion House is a large residence built in 1856 by Brigham Young, second president of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church), in Salt Lake City, Utah. Used for a variety of purposes following the death of Young, the building was closed in 2020, due to the COVID-19 pandemic and has remained closed for renovation and restoration, with an expected reopening in spring 2027.
About Lion House
Lion House is one of 27 attractions in Salt Lake City on Go Do, in Salt Lake County. The nearest other attraction is Beehive House, about 0.1 miles away, with 93 more within 30 miles. It's listed as wheelchair accessible.
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Places to stay
- The Carlton Hotel · Hotel · Salt Lake City · 0.1 mi
- Hyatt Place · Hotel · Salt Lake City · 0.2 mi
More to do nearby
- Abravanel Hall · Theater · 0.3 mi
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Common questions
Where is it?
63 South Temple, Salt Lake City, Utah.
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