South Valley Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
Loveland Living Planet Aquarium
Explore the dark depths of the ocean, admire coral reefs and visit a rain forest at this expansive aquarium.
America First Field
Catch an event at America First Field during your trip to Sandy. Experience the area's entertainment choices and acclaimed theatre scene.
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.
Things to do
West Valley City City Scavenger Hunt by Zombie Scavengers
Private photo tour of the Temples of the Salt Lake Valley
Downtown Salt Lake City Snowboard Rental Package - Adult & Junior
Transformational Breath & Ice Bath Workshop
Private Half-Day Scenic Drive Through Salt Lake's Best Canyons
Top hotels in South Valley
Homewood Suites By Hilton Salt Lake City Draper
Room was clean and to our expectstions. Staff was helpful, property and surrounding area was great and parking was exceptional with lots of space for parking.
Reviewed on 4 Jan 2026
Hampton Inn Draper Salt Lake City Ut
Clean room and hotel, kind, knowledgeable and polite staff. The hotel is well connected.
Reviewed on 2 Jan 2026
Hilton Garden Inn Salt Lake City/Sandy
Just wished it had breakfast
Reviewed on 4 Jan 2026
Little America Hotel
Great service and really fun pool
Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026
Crystal Inn Hotel & Suites Salt Lake City
pool/hot tub/sauna were all plusses. The one issue we had was that the sheets on our bed were not clean. They had black hair all over them. When I told the staff, they were great to come up and change all of the bedding but it was late enough the normal cleaning staff wasn't there so one of the night ...
Reviewed on 2 Jan 2026
The Grand America Hotel
The facilities at the hotel are amazing!
Reviewed on 6 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around South Valley
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.
East Bench
While visiting East Bench, you might make a stop by sights like Big Cottonwood Canyon and Hogle Zoo.
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.
