Canyon Rim Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
University of Utah
Enjoy the student vibe with a visit to University of Utah, a well-known university in Salt Lake City. Discover the lively bars and great live music in this family-friendly area.
Salt Palace Convention Center
Learn about the events happening in Salt Palace Convention Center during your trip to Salt Lake City. Stroll along the lakeside or visit the temples in this romantic area.
Temple Square
The spiritual centre of Salt Lake City is dominated by the neo-Gothic headquarters of the Mormon Church.
City Creek Center
Browse over 100 stores, admire hourly fountain shows and sample the many dining options at Salt Lake City’s unique open-air mall.
Conference Center
Tour the massive auditorium of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, which seats over 21,000 people and is anchored by a 7,667-pipe organ.
Big Cottonwood Canyon
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Big Cottonwood Canyon during your travels in East Bench. While you're in the area, wander around the natural setting.
Activities
Bonneville Salt Flats Adventure
Salt Lake City: Great Salt Lake Wildlife & Sunset Experience
Salt Lake City Trolley Tour with 3 Theatrical Guides & Live Show
Salt Lake City: Mormon Tabernacle Choir and Guided City Tour
Salt Lake City: Guided City Tour
Tabernacle Choir Performance + Salt Lake City Guided Bus Tour
Our pick of the best Canyon Rim Hotel Deals
Little America Hotel
Nice Hotel. Beautiful decorated for Christmas. Everyone is absolutely amazing.
Reviewed on 3 Dec 2025
Crystal Inn Hotel & Suites Salt Lake City
It was reasonable
Reviewed on 8 Dec 2025
The Grand America Hotel
Amazing
Reviewed on 7 Dec 2025
Hyatt Regency Salt Lake City
Amazeballs
Reviewed on 1 Dec 2025
Homewood Suites by Hilton Salt Lake City Airport
The room was very clean and so was the pool/jacuzzi. The staff that we spoke with were very friendly and helpful. The only downfall was the shower water pressure and temperature. Overall we really enjoyed our stay!
Reviewed on 8 Dec 2025
Radisson Hotel Salt Lake City Downtown
Hotel was well maintained and convenient to the Salt Lake Convention Center and Delta Center. Restaurant was great. Staff was responsive and friendly. Would recommend this hotel and would stay again.
Reviewed on 6 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Canyon Rim
Sugar House
Noted for its lake views and restaurants, there's plenty to explore in Sugar House. Top attractions like Cinemark Sugarhouse and Forest Dale Golf Course are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Fairmont Station or Sugarmont Station to see more of the city.
Holladay
Skiing, mountain views and shopping are some highlights of Holladay. Make a stop by Wasatch-Cache National Forest or Carmel of the Immaculate Heart of Mary Monastery while you're exploring.
East Bench
While visiting East Bench, you might make a stop by sights like Big Cottonwood Canyon and Hogle Zoo.
Millcreek
You'll enjoy the lake views and shopping in Millcreek. You might want to make time for a stop at Wasatch-Cache National Forest or Telephone Creek.
Liberty Wells
While Liberty Wells may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Tracy Aviary and Smith's Ballpark.
Midvalley
While you're in Midvalley, take in top sights like Fashion Place Mall or Big Cottonwood Canyon, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Murray North Station or Fashion Place West Station.
Canyon Rim Travel Guide
- Park City Mountain Resort
- Snowbird Ski Resort
- Deer Valley Resort
- Salt Palace Convention Center
- Alta Ski Area
- Brighton Mountain Resort
- Delta Center
- Solitude Mountain Resort
- Temple Square
- City Creek Center
- Conference Center
- Big Cottonwood Canyon
- Salt Lake Temple
- Hogle Zoo
- Utah State Fairpark
- Loveland Living Planet Aquarium
- Utah Olympic Park
- Utah First Credit Union Amphitheatre
- Outlets at Traverse Mountain
