Emigration Canyon Travel Guide
Salt Lake City
Visit Emigration Canyon
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
This historical central square spans three city blocks, with gardens and some of the most significant buildings of the Mormon Church.
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.
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.
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.
Things to do
Explore Bonneville Salt Flats Journey to the Edge of the World
Salt Lake City: Great Salt Lake Wildlife & Sunset Experience
Hear the Tabernacle Choir + Salt Lake City Fully Guided Bus Tour
Bonneville Salt Flats Adventure
Salt Lake City: Mormon Tabernacle Choir and Guided City Tour
Salt Lake City Trolley Tour with 3 Theatrical Guides & Live Show
Top hotels in Emigration Canyon
Little America Hotel
Did not have breakfast
Reviewed on 15 May 2026
The Grand America Hotel
Clean and nice
Reviewed on 15 May 2026
Crystal Inn Hotel & Suites Salt Lake City
Excellent
Reviewed on 15 May 2026
Comfort Inn & Suites Salt Lake City I-80 I-15 Downtown
Clean room, friendly staff, great breakfast! The areas outside the rooms are a bit worn fun and the ac in the hallways weren’t working but inside the room was clean and ac was awesome! Super affordable!
Reviewed on 14 May 2026
Comfort Inn & Suites Salt Lake City Airport
Airport shuttle was perfect just as advertised
Reviewed on 13 May 2026
Crystal Inn Hotel & Suites Midvalley
Nice big comfy room but the breakfast is meh
Reviewed on 14 May 2026
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 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.
