Rio Grande Travel Guide
Salt Lake City
Popular places to visit
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 shops in this family-friendly 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.
Clark Planetarium
Explore the earth and the stars and marvel at artefacts from the Space Race – including a piece of moon rock.
Capitol Theater
Come and enjoy this busy and bustling centre of high culture, with its regular ballet, opera and musical performances.
University of Utah
Enjoy the student vibe at University of Utah as part of your travels around Salt Lake City. Discover the top-notch restaurants and acclaimed theatre scene in this romantic area.
Temple Square
Visit this historical central square containing some of the most important buildings in the Mormon faith.
Top hotels in Rio Grande
Crystal Inn Hotel & Suites Salt Lake City
Fantastic and friendly staff. Great hot breakfast with many options. Free airport shuttle.
Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026
Hyatt Regency Salt Lake City
Nice place
Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026
Radisson Hotel Salt Lake City Downtown
No pool. So the kids were disappointed but it was clean
Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026
Salt Lake Marriott Downtown at City Creek
Perfect access to conference center with light rail to airport. Good quick breakfast and bar food.
Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026
Hyatt House Salt Lake City Downtown
The room was very clean, housekeeping every other day,. Did not use the pool or hot tub
Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026
Courtyard Salt Lake City Downtown
Very clean, modern, and comfortable room. We did not use the bar or the pool but the room itself was phenomenal.
Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Rio Grande
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.
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.
Ballpark
If you're spending time in Ballpark, check out sights like Smith's Ballpark or Classic Cars International Antique Auto Museum of Utah and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Ballpark Station or 900 South Station.
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.
Lower Avenues
Lower Avenues might not have many top sights, but Cathedral of the Madeleine and Utah State Capitol are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Bennion-Douglas
While you're in Bennion-Douglas, take in top sights like Gilgal Sculpture Garden and jump on the metro at 900 East Station to see more of the city.
