Canyon Rim Travel Guide
Salt Lake City
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
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
Top hotels in Canyon Rim
Little America Hotel
Wonderful!
Reviewed on 18 Dec 2025
Crystal Inn Hotel & Suites Salt Lake City
Friendly, helpful staff. Upgraded our room. Always a wonderful breakfast with so many fresh options!
Reviewed on 21 Dec 2025
The Grand America Hotel
The room was amazing and so is the hotel. Expensive to park there especially when you are staying as a guest.
Reviewed on 21 Dec 2025
Hyatt Regency Salt Lake City
Yes
Reviewed on 20 Dec 2025
Sheraton Salt Lake City Hotel
checked in late, very easy, was looked out for with a nice room selection for my stay
Reviewed on 19 Dec 2025
The Metropolitan Inn
i love staying here. great service, great employees. comfy beds.
Reviewed on 15 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Canyon Rim
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.
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.
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 Smith's Ballpark and Classic Cars International Antique Auto Museum of Utah.
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.
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.
