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.
Rice-Eccles Stadium
Catch an event at Rice-Eccles Stadium during your trip to Salt Lake City. Stroll along the lakeside or experience the great live music in this family-friendly area.
Utah State Fairpark
Take the family on an outing to Utah State Fairpark during your trip to Salt Lake City. Visit the area's temples or amble around its lakeside.
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.
Things to do
Explore Bonneville Salt Flats Journey to the Edge of the World
Salt Lake City: Great Salt Lake Wildlife & Sunset Experience
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
Mormon History Salt Lake Self-Guided Audio app Walking Tour
Top hotels in Canyon Rim
Little America Hotel
"Check-in was quick, convenient, courteous. The room was clean, modern and quiet. Awesome."
Reviewed on 20 May 2026
The Grand America Hotel
"Always enjoy staying at The Grand! Everything was perfect!"
Reviewed on 19 May 2026
Crystal Inn Hotel & Suites Salt Lake City
"Clean room, Great location"
Reviewed on 20 May 2026
Comfort Inn & Suites Salt Lake City I-80 I-15 Downtown
"We were disappointed because we were not informed the room is cleaned up every other day. We didn’t read the small notice in the key envelope. Also there is not room service and we need it to go to the front desk to get towels. We understand hotels run their business different ways but the price ..."
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
Comfort Inn & Suites Salt Lake City Airport
"Good staff"
Reviewed on 20 May 2026
Crystal Inn Hotel & Suites Midvalley
"Clean"
Reviewed on 20 May 2026
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 highlight some of the notable features of Holladay. Make a stop by Wasatch-Cache National Forest 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 Tracy Aviary and Smith's Ballpark.
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.
