Emigration Canyon Travel Guide
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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.
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.
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.
Big Cottonwood Canyon
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Big Cottonwood Canyon during your travels in East Bench. While you're in the area, wander around the natural setting.
Things to do
Salt Lake City: Great Salt Lake Wildlife & Sunset Experience
Salt Lake City: Mormon Tabernacle Choir and Guided City Tour
Salt Lake City Trolley Tour with 3 Theatrical Guides & Live Show
Mormon History Salt Lake Self-Guided Audio app Walking Tour
Salt Lake Ghost Tour: Salt, Spooks, & Shadows
Salt Lake City: Guided City Tour
Top hotels in Emigration Canyon
Little America Hotel
Room was clean and staff was very helpful and friendly. We had room service for dinner and food was great. My only wish is they would have told us the Garden Rooms don’t have AC so the first night we were blowing heat into the room and made for a very uncomfortable night. I also wish they would not ...
Reviewed on 17 Jan 2026
Crystal Inn Hotel & Suites Salt Lake City
the breakfast here always has excellent hashbrowns.
Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026
The Grand America Hotel
Good location
Reviewed on 17 Jan 2026
Radisson Hotel Salt Lake City Downtown
Room was great
Reviewed on 20 Jan 2026
Hyatt Regency Salt Lake City
Room was gorgeous. Everything felt nice.
Reviewed on 15 Jan 2026
Tru by Hilton Salt Lake City Midvale
The staff was great, breakfast was good with nice variety, our room was very new and clean. My only complaint is that the beds weren’t super comfortable but they weren’t too bad.
Reviewed on 18 Jan 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.
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.
Canyon Rim
While Canyon Rim may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Hogle Zoo and Rice-Eccles Stadium.
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.
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.
