Rio Grande Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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Stay near popular Rio Grande attractions

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Salt Palace Convention Center

8.6/10 (1,656 reviews)
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.
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Activities

Salt Lake City: Great Salt Lake Wildlife & Sunset Experience

Salt Lake City: Great Salt Lake Wildlife & Sunset Experience

NZ$243
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Salt Lake City: Great Salt Lake Wildlife & Sunset Experience
Bonneville Salt Flats Adventure

Bonneville Salt Flats Adventure

NZ$249
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Bonneville Salt Flats Adventure
Meet your three costumed guides aboard the City Sights Salt Lake Trolley Tour—a one-of-a-kind musical sightseeing show on wheels filled with comedy, songs, and unforgettable Salt Lake City stories.

Salt Lake City Trolley Tour with Characters & Stories

NZ$115
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Salt Lake City Trolley Tour with Characters & Stories
SLC Bus Tours Hop On Hop Off

SLC Bus Tours Hop On Hop Off

NZ$92
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
SLC Bus Tours Hop On Hop Off
Rice-Eccles Stadium

Park City & Olympic Heritage Excursion

NZ$216
per adult
Park City & Olympic Heritage Excursion
Explore Bonneville Salt Flats Journey to the Edge of the World

Explore Bonneville Salt Flats Journey to the Edge of the World

NZ$211
per adult
Explore Bonneville Salt Flats Journey to the Edge of the World
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Our pick of the best Rio Grande Hotel Deals

Crystal Inn Hotel & Suites Salt Lake City

Crystal Inn Hotel & Suites Salt Lake City

3 out of 5
230 W 500 S Salt Lake City UT
The price is NZ$232 per night from 13 Sept to 14 Sept
NZ$232
13 Sept - 14 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Salt Lake City. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (3,884 reviews)
"Great place! Spacious room. Clean and comfy."

Reviewed on 11 Sept 2026

Crystal Inn Hotel & Suites Salt Lake City
Salt Lake Marriott Downtown at City Creek

Salt Lake Marriott Downtown at City Creek

4 out of 5
75 S West Temple Salt Lake City UT
The price is NZ$380 per night from 20 Sept to 21 Sept
NZ$380
20 Sept - 21 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Salt Lake City. Enjoy room service, a 24-hour fitness centre and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful ...
8.4/10 Very good! (1,001 reviews)
"Location"

Reviewed on 10 Sept 2026

Salt Lake Marriott Downtown at City Creek
Radisson Hotel Salt Lake City Downtown

Radisson Hotel Salt Lake City Downtown

4 out of 5
215 W South Temple Salt Lake City UT
The price is NZ$289 per night from 27 Sept to 28 Sept
NZ$289
27 Sept - 28 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Salt Lake City. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,943 reviews)
"-"

Reviewed on 11 Sept 2026

Radisson Hotel Salt Lake City Downtown
Hyatt Regency Salt Lake City

Hyatt Regency Salt Lake City

4 out of 5
170 SOUTH WEST TEMPLE Salt Lake City UT
The price is NZ$347 per night from 11 Oct to 12 Oct
NZ$347
11 Oct - 12 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Salt Lake City. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the helpful ...
Hyatt Regency Salt Lake City
Hyatt House Salt Lake City Downtown

Hyatt House Salt Lake City Downtown

3 out of 5
140 South 300 West Salt Lake City UT
The price is NZ$259 per night from 11 Oct to 12 Oct
NZ$259
11 Oct - 12 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Salt Lake City. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
Hyatt House Salt Lake City Downtown
Courtyard Salt Lake City Downtown

Courtyard Salt Lake City Downtown

3 out of 5
345 West 100 South Salt Lake City UT
The price is NZ$239 per night from 27 Sept to 28 Sept
NZ$239
27 Sept - 28 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Salt Lake City. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
Courtyard Salt Lake City Downtown
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Our guide on where to stay in Rio Grande

Find the best Rio Grande areas for the activities you enjoy most.
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Downtown Salt Lake City

Known for its fantastic nightlife, panoramic lake views and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Downtown Salt Lake City. Top attractions like Capitol Theater and Clark Planetarium are major draws. Catch the metro at Planetarium Station or Old Greektown Station to see more of the city.

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Sugar House

Noted for its lake views and restaurants, there's plenty to explore in Sugar House. Top attractions like Cinemark Sugarhouse and Club Karamba are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Fairmont Station or Sugarmont Station to see more of the city.

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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.

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Central City

While you're in Central City, take in top sights like Trolley Square or Salt Lake City Public Library, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Trolley Station or 900 East Station.

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East Bench

While visiting East Bench, you might make a stop by sights like Big Cottonwood Canyon and Hogle Zoo.

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