Emigration Canyon Travel Guide
Salt Lake City
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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.
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.
Rice-Eccles Stadium
Catch an event at Rice-Eccles Stadium during your trip to Salt Lake City. Stroll along the lakeside or experience the great live music in this family-friendly area.
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.
Top hotels in Emigration Canyon
Little America Hotel
"My first stay and the entire experience was 5 star, exactly what I needed after a 10 hour drive. From staff to room, amazing!"
Reviewed on 1 Jun 2026
The Grand America Hotel
"Highly recommend it."
Reviewed on 31 May 2026
Crystal Inn Hotel & Suites Salt Lake City
"Great location, easy to walk downtown from there. Breakfast was pretty decent and plenty of parking. I’d absolutely stay there again. Only down side was if neighboring rooms leave their bathroom fan on overnight, you definitely hear it."
Reviewed on 1 Jun 2026
Hyatt Regency Salt Lake City
"Love this place."
Reviewed on 29 May 2026
Salt Lake Marriott Downtown at City Creek
"The staff was friendly at checkin and our room was clean, daily housekeeping did a great job taking care of our room."
Reviewed on 1 Jun 2026
Crystal Inn Hotel & Suites Midvalley
"Overall, had everything we needed. Great breakfast"
Reviewed on 31 May 2026
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Other neighbourhoods around Emigration Canyon
University District
If you're spending time in University District, check out sights like Jon M. Huntsman Center or Natural History Museum of Utah and hop on the metro to see more of the city at University South Campus Station or Fort Douglas Station.
The Avenues
While visiting The Avenues, you might make a stop by sights like Wasatch-Cache National Forest and Beehive House.
East Central
While you're in East Central, take in top sights like Gilgal Sculpture Garden and jump on the metro at 900 East Station to see more of the city.
Lower Avenues
Lower Avenues might not have many top sights, but Utah Governor's Mansion and Cathedral of the Madeleine are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Central City
While you're in Central City, take in top sights like Salt Lake City Public Library or Eccles Theater, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Trolley Station or 900 East Station.
Sugar House
Noted for its lake views and restaurants, there's plenty to explore in Sugar House. Top attractions like Cinemark Sugarhouse and Jewett Center for the Performing Arts and Emma Eccles Jones Conservatory are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Fairmont Station or Sugarmont Station to see more of the city.
