Canyon Rim Travel Guide
Salt Lake City
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 lively bars and great live music in this family-friendly 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.
Temple Square
Visit this historical central square containing some of the most important buildings in the Mormon faith.
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.
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.
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.
Top hotels in Canyon Rim
Little America Hotel
Staff is great! Had a garden level room and it was very noisy with people coming in and out from the parking lot - they were clearly drinking. Beds/pillows were just ok. Bar/restaurant was good service and tasty food! Neighborhood was OK. Learned that refrigeration is a little different than where ...
Reviewed on 19 Oct 2025
Crystal Inn Hotel & Suites Salt Lake City
Great location, some great shopping and dining options in the area within a 5 to 10 minute walk. The airport is only about 15 minutes away. Great friendly staff, very helpful with suggestions on shopping and food. We had a hot tub room, great size room. Very comfortable bed, with soft sheets. Nice ...
Reviewed on 25 Oct 2025
Sheraton Salt Lake City Hotel
No complaints. Would stay again.
Reviewed on 18 Oct 2025
The Grand America Hotel
Was great
Reviewed on 21 Oct 2025
Crystal Inn Hotel & Suites Midvalley
Almost everything was clean and nice front desk check in, but breakfast was closed 15 minutes earlier, and kids running around earlier too
Reviewed on 23 Oct 2025
Radisson Hotel Salt Lake City Downtown
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Reviewed on 22 Oct 2025
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 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.
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.
East Bench
While visiting East Bench, you might make a stop by sights like Donut Falls and Big Cottonwood Canyon.
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.
Canyon Rim Travel Guide
- Park City Mountain Resort
- University of Utah
- Snowbird Ski Resort
- Salt Palace Convention Center
- Deer Valley Resort
- Delta Center
- Temple Square
- Conference Center
- Solitude Mountain Resort
- Hogle Zoo
- City Creek Center
- Utah State Fairpark
- Rice-Eccles Stadium
- Big Cottonwood Canyon
- Salt Lake Temple
- Brighton Mountain Resort
- Utah Olympic Park
- Red Butte Garden and Arboretum
