Sandy Travel Guide

Tourist Guide
Living Planet Aquarium showing coral and marine life
Bordered by the Wasatch Mountains, this bustling suburb of Salt Lake City has entertainment, shopping, dining and sports, including snowing in winter and mountain biking in summer.

Watch a concert under the stars or play in dozens of parks in Sandy City. Pioneers settled Sandy in the 1860s. Just a decade later, it had transformed from a small farming village to a bustling mining town. Today, it is a major suburb of Salt Lake City and one of the largest cities in Utah.

Learn more about the area’s history at Sandy Museum. Find the museum in an early Sandy City storefront where farmers, miners and Native Americans bought and traded goods.

Enjoy the great outdoors in Sandy City. Explore miles of trails snaking through its 32 parks. Use the sporting facilities at Flat Iron Mesa Park, Sandy City’s largest park, including baseball diamonds, tennis courts, soccer fields and jogging trails. Check out the fields, pavilions and playgrounds at Lone Peak Park and Falcon Park, the city’s other large parks. In summer, watch an outdoor feature during the popular “Movies in the Park” series.

Attend a soccer game under the open sky at Rio Tinto Stadium. Cheer on the home team, Real Salt Lake, a Major League Soccer club. The stadium also hosts concerts and other performances throughout the year.

Enjoy shopping in Sandy City. Purchase anything on your list at The Shops at South Town, a beautifully airy and light-filled mall containing over 150 stores and restaurants. Sit back and enjoy a film at Jordan Commons, a large entertainment complex complete with a cinema and various dining options.

Have an unforgettable experience at the Sandy Amphitheater. Relax at a concert accompanied by views of the Wasatch Mountains to the east and the sun setting to the west.

For winter sports excitement, drive to one of eight ski resorts within a 45-mile (72-kilometer) radius of Sandy City. Ski the slopes of world-famous resorts such as Alta or Snowbird. Visit Sundance in January to see screenings at the world-class Sundance Film Festival.

Visit Sandy City any time of year. Pack appropriately for hot summers and cold winters.

Where to stay in Sandy

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South Valley

If you're spending time in South Valley, check out sights like Cowabunga Bay Water Park or South Towne Center and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Crescent View Station or Kimballs Lane Station.

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Granite

While visiting Granite, you might make a stop by sights like Wasatch-Cache National Forest and Dimple Dell Regional Park.

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White City

While there might not be top attractions in White City, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Loveland Living Planet Aquarium and South Towne Center.

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Granite Ridge

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Granite Ridge and surrounding area, you can visit Loveland Living Planet Aquarium and Rio Tinto Stadium.

Granite Ridge
Hampton Inn Salt Lake City/Sandy
Hampton Inn Salt Lake City/Sandy
2.5 out of 5
10690 S Holiday Park Dr, Sandy, UT
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$175 per night from 23 May to 24 May
NZ$175
per night
23 May - 24 May
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Sandy. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,002 reviews)
"It just short distant from a large shopping mall area so was easy to find dinning and supplies we needed. The only thing i did like was the breakfast included with the stay. It was not kept warm enough."

Reviewed on 14 May 2024

Hampton Inn Salt Lake City/Sandy
Hyatt House Salt Lake City/Sandy
Hyatt House Salt Lake City/Sandy
3 out of 5
9685 South Monroe Street, Sandy, UT
The price is NZ$271 per night from 26 May to 27 May
NZ$271
per night
26 May - 27 May
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Sandy. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews)
"Booked a trio 2 bed room room, furniture was a bit outdated and marked up with scratches, beds and bathrooms were nice. Pool never had clean pool towels each time we went there. Breakfast was excellent, front desk staff was accommodating with a later checkout time. Overall we felt the room was overpriced ..."

Reviewed on 13 May 2024

Hyatt House Salt Lake City/Sandy
Residence Inn by Marriott Salt Lake City-Sandy
Residence Inn by Marriott Salt Lake City-Sandy
3 out of 5
270 W 10000 S, Sandy, UT
The price is NZ$270 per night from 25 May to 26 May
NZ$270
per night
25 May - 26 May
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Sandy. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (743 reviews)
Great place
"Staff was so friendly. Room was clean. Bed was comfortable and area was safe. Enjoyed a relaxing night."

Reviewed on 14 May 2024

Residence Inn by Marriott Salt Lake City-Sandy
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Entire Modern Basement Apt in Sandy—1 min to I-15
Entire Modern Basement Apt in Sandy—1 min to I-15
Sandy
Stay at this vacation home in Sandy. Enjoy free WiFi, a water park, and a garden. Our guests praise the clean rooms in our reviews. Popular attractions Loveland ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (56 reviews)
"Very nice"

Reviewed on 10 May 2024

Entire Modern Basement Apt in Sandy—1 min to I-15
New gorgeous studio 20 min from ski resorts in Sandy.  15 min to Salt Lake
New gorgeous studio 20 min from ski resorts in Sandy. 15 min to Salt Lake
Sandy
Stay at this aparthotel in Sandy. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and patios. Popular attractions Dimple Dell Nature Park and Loveland Living Planet Aquarium are ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (63 reviews)
Great Spot
"It was just myself staying here and this was perfect for what I needed. The property was clean tidy and Pat was a great host. Will definitely be booking this spot again in the future."

Reviewed on 8 May 2024

New gorgeous studio 20 min from ski resorts in Sandy. 15 min to Salt Lake
Luxury Mansion (5300sqft), 17 mins to Ski Resorts
Luxury Mansion (5300sqft), 17 mins to Ski Resorts
Sandy
Stay at this vacation home in Sandy. Enjoy private pools, a pool table, and patios. Popular attractions Dimple Dell Regional Park and Dimple Dell Nature Park ...
5.2/10 (5 reviews)
Great Place, More INFO would help overall
"We were a 17 member family reunion. happy with the house though it needs acoustic tiles in main kitchen-living area, as it is currently quite loud, otherwise the house is lovely and suited our needs well. Jennefer was very responsive when I suggested a drip coffee maker would make sense for a house ..."

Reviewed on 14 Jun. 2023

Luxury Mansion (5300sqft), 17 mins to Ski Resorts
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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