Given that it was the forefathers of the Mormon faith that settled in the valley that now holds Salt Lake City. It seemed only fair to visit the home of the LDS Church. The visit may have also been due to the lack of anything to do in Salt Lake City itself, except go to the movies.
Click for more if you dare! In all honesty, the Mormon sisters who gave me a personal tour of the temple square were delightful for the entirety of the half hour walk and presentation. At the end of the tour they sing for each group, which in my case was a little embarrassing because I was the sole member of the party, trapped in a little room.