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.
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.
Hogle Zoo
At this zoo outside Salt Lake City meet creatures from all over the world, from exotic African lions to Utah native gray wolves.
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.
Activities
Bonneville Salt Flats Adventure
Tabernacle Choir Performance + Salt Lake City Bus Tour
Salt Lake City: Great Salt Lake Wildlife & Sunset Experience
Salt Lake Ghost Tour: Salt, Spooks, & Shadows
Salt Lake City: Mormon Tabernacle Choir and Guided City Tour
Salt Lake City: Guided City Tour
Our pick of the best Canyon Rim Hotel Deals
Little America Hotel
We stay here 6 or 7 times a year. Theres been some bumps but they have always stepped up to make things right. The tower luxury rooms are great and they are our daughter’s favorite. We always recommend this hotel and enjoy the 20+ days we stay there a year
Reviewed on 18 Oct 2025
Crystal Inn Hotel & Suites Salt Lake City
The staff at the front desk was exceptional.
Reviewed on 18 Oct 2025
Sheraton Salt Lake City Hotel
No complaints. Would stay again.
Reviewed on 18 Oct 2025
The Grand America Hotel
Gorgeous view of the mountains!
Reviewed on 17 Oct 2025
Crystal Inn Hotel & Suites Midvalley
Clean room, used UV light and was totally clean. Shower was great! The shower curtain was really thin but that's fine. Rooms were very comfy and staff was great. Thank you for having us!
Reviewed on 19 Oct 2025
Radisson Hotel Salt Lake City Downtown
Everything that we attended was in walking distance from the hotel. The parking was great, I had a truck with a desk & treadmill in the bed, it was raining so having the covered, secured parking was perfect! The hotel was clean and comfortable. The staff made check in and check out easy!
Reviewed on 19 Oct 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 Donut Falls and Big Cottonwood Canyon.
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
- Salt Palace Convention Center
- Deer Valley Resort
- Delta Center
- Temple Square
- Alta Ski Area
- Conference Center
- Solitude Mountain Resort
- Hogle Zoo
- City Creek Center
- Utah State Fairpark
- Big Cottonwood Canyon
- Salt Lake Temple
- Utah First Credit Union Amphitheatre
- Brighton Mountain Resort
- Utah Olympic Park
- Loveland Living Planet Aquarium
- Red Butte Garden and Arboretum
- Outlets at Traverse Mountain
