Central City Travel Guide
Salt Lake City
Visit Central 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.
Liberty Park
One of Utah’s oldest parks has long been enjoyed by residents and visitors for its heritage charm, spacious lawns, tranquil lake and sports grounds.
Salt Lake City Public Library
This architecturally stunning building boasts a modern crescent design and rooftop garden with a striking mountain backdrop.
Capitol Theater
Catch a show in this performing arts building that features ballet, opera and musicals.
Tracy Aviary
Explore the many exhibits to see bald eagles, condors and flamingos in one of the oldest and largest bird parks in the country.
Things to do
Salt Lake City: Great Salt Lake Wildlife & Sunset Experience
Bonneville Salt Flats Adventure
Hear the Tabernacle Choir + Salt Lake City Fully Guided Bus Tour
Salt Lake City: Mormon Tabernacle Choir and Guided City Tour
Salt Lake City Trolley Tour with 3 Theatrical Guides & Live Show
Antelope Island Wildlife Expedition Great Salt Lake Adventure
Top hotels in Central City
Little America Hotel
Lovely hotel and fantastic food at the restaurants. I enjoyed staying and slept well in a clean and quiet room with a great view of the mountains.
Reviewed on 10 Apr 2026
Crystal Inn Hotel & Suites Salt Lake City
We stayed for 2 nights while visiting SLC. It was a very clean, well-maintained hotel with kind, helpful staff in a convenient location. If we come back to the area, I’d definitely stay again!
Reviewed on 10 Apr 2026
The Grand America Hotel
Hyatt Regency Salt Lake City
The shower curtains were dirty and even had blood on them. The bed sheets claim to be hypoallergenic but gave me a bad body rash.
Reviewed on 10 Apr 2026
DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Hotel Salt Lake City
This is a beautiful hotel,great location and everyone was very friendly
Reviewed on 10 Apr 2026
Salt Lake Marriott Downtown at City Creek
Upon arrival, our room had a used toothbrush on the sink and food in the refrigerator (ewww!) - there is NO safe in the room (or any rooms according to the very snarky woman at the front desk) - the entire building was down to ONE elevator for over 24 hours which was a nightmare (20 minute wait each ...
Reviewed on 8 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Central 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.
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.
Liberty Wells
While Liberty Wells may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Tracy Aviary and Smith's Ballpark.
Ballpark
If you're spending time in Ballpark, check out sights like Classic Cars International Antique Auto Museum of Utah or Smith's Ballpark and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Ballpark Station or 900 South Station.
Rio Grande
While you're in Rio Grande, take in top sights like Clark Planetarium or Delta Center, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Planetarium Station or Old Greektown Station.
