Emigration Canyon Travel Guide
Salt Lake City
Visit Emigration Canyon
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.
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
This historical central square spans three city blocks, with gardens and some of the most significant buildings of the Mormon Church.
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.
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.
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.
Things to do
Salt Lake City: Great Salt Lake Wildlife & Sunset Experience
Salt Lake City: Mormon Tabernacle Choir and Guided City Tour
Tabernacle Choir Performance + Salt Lake City Guided Bus Tour
Salt Lake City Trolley Tour with 3 Theatrical Guides & Live Show
Antelope Island Wildlife Expedition Great Salt Lake Adventure
Mormon History Salt Lake Self-Guided Audio app Walking Tour
Top hotels in Emigration Canyon
Little America Hotel
Didnt use pool but it looked great. Plus they have dressing rooms by the pool so one doesnt have to trapse through the hotel to and from the pool all wet or in your swim suit !
Reviewed on 14 Mar 2026
The Grand America Hotel
The room was okay and the bathroom was amazing. Staff was good but there was a bunch of young adults filming at the pool, I am assuming for social media. I felt uncomfortable with them filming with my kiddo and all of the other kids there-it just felt weird. I
Reviewed on 14 Mar 2026
Crystal Inn Hotel & Suites Salt Lake City
Good
Reviewed on 14 Mar 2026
Comfort Inn & Suites Salt Lake City Airport
The room was clean and this hotel is quiet!
Reviewed on 13 Mar 2026
Hyatt Regency Salt Lake City
Lovely hotel! We can’t wait to come back
Reviewed on 13 Mar 2026
Tru by Hilton Salt Lake City Midvale
Great location with tons of stuff around it and the freeway access. Breakfast was nice and changed from day to day. Nice place.
Reviewed on 12 Mar 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.
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.
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 Cathedral of the Madeleine and Utah State Capitol 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.
