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 top-notch restaurants and acclaimed theatre scene in this romantic 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 shops in this family-friendly area.
Temple Square
The spiritual centre of Salt Lake City is dominated by the neo-Gothic headquarters of the Mormon Church.
Rice-Eccles Stadium
Catch an event at Rice-Eccles Stadium during your trip to Salt Lake City. Stroll along the lakeside or experience the great live music in this family-friendly area.
Utah State Fairpark
Take the family on an outing to Utah State Fairpark during your trip to Salt Lake City. Visit the area's temples or amble around its lakeside.
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.
Activities
Bonneville Salt Flats Adventure
Salt Lake City: Great Salt Lake Wildlife & Sunset Experience
Hear the Tabernacle Choir + Salt Lake City Fully Guided Bus Tour
10+ Utah National Parks: Self-Guided Scenic Driving Tour Bundle
Salt Lake City Trolley Tour with 3 Theatrical Guides & Live Show
Salt Lake City: Mormon Tabernacle Choir and Guided City Tour
Our pick of the best Canyon Rim Hotel Deals
Little America Hotel
Everything was great. The staff is accomodating and friendly. The food is spectacular, and everything is clean and comfortable.
Reviewed on 21 Apr 2026
The Grand America Hotel
beautiful
Reviewed on 20 Apr 2026
Crystal Inn Hotel & Suites Salt Lake City
Kind staff, flexible with early check in.
Reviewed on 21 Apr 2026
Comfort Inn & Suites Salt Lake City Airport
Our stay was incredible, staff was super welcoming and professional and super sweet to my children. Hotel was clean and quiet and the hot tube and pool were great! We will definitely be staying here again! 10/10 definitely recommend!!!
Reviewed on 20 Apr 2026
Comfort Inn & Suites Salt Lake City I-80 I-15 Downtown
Room was clean and comfortable. Breakfast ok.
Reviewed on 21 Apr 2026
Hyatt Regency Salt Lake City
very pleasant experience
Reviewed on 20 Apr 2026
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 Jewett Center for the Performing Arts and Emma Eccles Jones Conservatory 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.
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.
East Central
While you're in East Central, take in top sights like Gilgal Sculpture Garden and jump on the metro at 900 East Station to see more of the city.
