East Bench Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
Sugar House Park
Sugar House Park is just one of the places to see in Salt Lake City, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the top-notch restaurants and acclaimed theatre scene in this romantic area.
Dimple Dell Nature Park
Enjoy the mountain views and explore Dimple Dell Nature Park, a lovely green space in Sandy. Stroll along the lakeside or seek out the ski slopes.
Carmel of the Immaculate Heart of Mary Monastery
Learn about the local history of Salt Lake City when you spend time at Carmel of the Immaculate Heart of Mary Monastery. Experience the great live music and entertainment choices in this romantic area.
Telephone Creek
You can take time to visit Telephone Creek during your travels to Salt Lake City. Stroll along the lakeside or visit the temples in this family-friendly area.
Activities
Bonneville Salt Flats Adventure
Salt Lake City: Great Salt Lake Wildlife & Sunset Experience
Salt Lake City: Mormon Tabernacle Choir and Guided City Tour
Tabernacle Choir Performance + Salt Lake City Guided Bus Tour
Salt Lake City: Guided City Tour
Salt Lake City Trolley Tour with 3 Theatrical Guides & Live Show
Our pick of the best East Bench Hotel Deals
Hampton Inn Salt Lake City Cottonwood UT
Really, really great location for skiing Brighton, Solitude, Alta, and Snowbird. Super easy to catch the ski bus from right in front of the hotel, or up the street at the park & ride for more bus times. Decent breakfast, friendly staff. Comfy beds and clean rooms. Minus points for the off-line Peloton, ...
Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026
Hyatt Place Salt Lake City/Cottonwood
Very clean and tidy, everything worked, breakfast was more than adequate, staff were incredibly friendly and helpful, and the free courtesy shuttle bus was a fabulous extra resource
Reviewed on 14 Feb 2026
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Salt Lake City Cottonwood
Great location, very clean, and helpful staff.
Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026
Residence Inn by Marriott Salt Lake City Cottonwood
The room was very clean and nice. Great staff made check in easy. I definitely will stay here again.
Reviewed on 26 Jan 2026
Home2 Suites by Hilton Salt Lake City East
Very clean and comfortable room.
Reviewed on 15 Feb 2026
Courtyard by Marriott Salt Lake City Cottonwood
Room was clean, and staff was friendly
Reviewed on 5 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around East Bench
Cottonwood Heights
Mountain views, skiing and shopping are just a few things travellers enjoy about Cottonwood Heights. Check out Big Cottonwood Canyon or Wasatch-Cache National Forest while you're exploring the area.
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.
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.
Canyon Rim
While Canyon Rim may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Telephone Creek and Hogle Zoo.
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.
