Westside 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 temples in this romantic area.
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.
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.
Salt Lake Temple
Unless you’re a member of the Mormon Church, you won’t be able to see inside this historic building, but you can’t miss its imposing exterior.
Activities
Bonneville Salt Flats Adventure
Tabernacle Choir Performance + Salt Lake City Bus Tour
Salt Lake City: Great Salt Lake Wildlife & Sunset Experience
Salt Lake City: Mormon Tabernacle Choir and Guided City Tour
Salt Lake City: Guided City Tour
10+ Utah National Parks: Self-Guided Scenic Driving Tour Bundle
Our pick of the best Westside Hotel Deals
Little America Hotel
Every stay at Little America is fantastic. Clean rooms, good food, and polite staff. This stay, we had 3 tower rooms, none of the TV’s worked. Very annoying with it being the weekend and college football on.
Reviewed on 10 Nov 2025
Crystal Inn Hotel & Suites Salt Lake City
Clean rooms and buffet breakfast
Reviewed on 14 Nov 2025
The Grand America Hotel
We arrived to the hotel early and they had no issues getting us a room as soon as we got there. Complimentary late check out too! This hotel was amazing, had a perfect ambiance, nice staff, and wonderful gym/spa. Truly a great experience!
Reviewed on 13 Nov 2025
Hyatt Regency Salt Lake City
Was perfect as always
Reviewed on 11 Nov 2025
Radisson Hotel Salt Lake City Downtown
The location was convenient to the Delta Center, and the room was immaculate. Only gripes is the $25 early checkin fee.
Reviewed on 13 Nov 2025
Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Salt Lake City Airport
Clean room. Friendly staff. Easy check-in. Great price through hotel.com. Decent breakfast. Frozen prepackaged snack or entree available to purchase and warm-up in the microwave.
Reviewed on 14 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Westside
Rio Grande
While you're in Rio Grande, take in top sights like Clark Planetarium or Delta Center, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Planetarium Station or Old Greektown Station.
Ballpark
If you're spending time in Ballpark, check out sights like Nightmare on 13th or Smith's Ballpark and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Ballpark Station or 900 South Station.
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.
South Salt Lake
You might enjoy the lake views while in South Salt Lake. Wairhouse Trampoline Park is a notable sight, and you can get around town at Central Pointe Station or South Salt Lake City Station to see more of the city.
Capitol Hill
If you're spending time in Capitol Hill, check out sights like Utah State Capitol or Conference Center and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Warm Springs Station or Temple Square Station.
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.
Westside Travel Guide
- International Peace Gardens
- Park City Mountain Resort
- Snowbird Ski Resort
- Solitude Mountain Resort
- Salt Palace Convention Center
- Alta Ski Area
- Delta Center
- City Creek Center
- Temple Square
- Brighton Mountain Resort
- Conference Center
- Lagoon Amusement Park
- Salt Lake Temple
- Hogle Zoo
- Big Cottonwood Canyon
- Utah State Fairpark
- Loveland Living Planet Aquarium
- Utah Olympic Park
- Utah First Credit Union Amphitheatre
- Liberty Park
- Salt Lake Tabernacle
- Utah State Capitol
