East Bench Travel Guide
Salt Lake City
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
Sugar House Park
Sugar House Park is just one of the places to see in Salt Lake City, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the lively bars and great live music in this family-friendly area.
Donut Falls
Explore the great outdoors at Donut Falls and enjoy the mountain views during your trip to Salt Lake City. Experience the great live music and acclaimed theatre scene in this romantic area.
Dimple Dell Regional Park
Explore the lovely green spaces of Dimple Dell Regional Park and enjoy the ski slopes in Sandy. Stroll along the lakeside or experience the acclaimed theatre scene in this family-friendly area.
Dimple Dell Nature Park
Enjoy the mountain views and explore Dimple Dell Nature Park, a lovely green space in Sandy. Stroll along the lakeside or seek out the ski slopes.
Things to do
Tabernacle Choir Performance + Salt Lake City Guided Bus Tour
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 East Bench
Hampton Inn Salt Lake City Cottonwood UT
30 minutes from Snowbird. Very clean and new. Bed was a bit uncomfortable but overall it isa great place to stay
Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026
Hyatt Place Salt Lake City/Cottonwood
Clean room, helpful staff, clean property, great breakfast.
Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026
Residence Inn by Marriott Salt Lake City Cottonwood
All in all a great experience.
Reviewed on 17 Jan 2026
Courtyard by Marriott Salt Lake City Cottonwood
Great location, new hotel, easy check-in, will stay again
Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Salt Lake City Cottonwood
Very clean and friendly especially for dog owners
Reviewed on 16 Jan 2026
Home2 Suites by Hilton Salt Lake City East
Clean rooms, staff and breakfast
Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around East Bench
Cottonwood Heights
Mountain views, skiing and shopping are just a few things travellers enjoy about Cottonwood Heights. Check out Big Cottonwood Canyon or Wasatch-Cache National Forest while you're exploring the area.
Midvalley
While you're in Midvalley, take in top sights like Fashion Place Mall or Big Cottonwood Canyon, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Murray North Station or Fashion Place West Station.
Holladay
Skiing, mountain views and shopping are some highlights of Holladay. Make a stop by Wasatch-Cache National Forest or Carmel of the Immaculate Heart of Mary Monastery while you're exploring.
Millcreek
You'll enjoy the lake views and shopping in Millcreek. You might want to make time for a stop at Wasatch-Cache National Forest or Telephone Creek.
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.
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.
