Cottonwood Heights Travel Guide
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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.
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.
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
Salt Lake City: Great Salt Lake Wildlife & Sunset Experience
Salt Lake City: Mormon Tabernacle Choir and Guided City Tour
Salt Lake Ghost Tour: Salt, Spooks, & Shadows
Salt Lake City: Guided City Tour
Salt Lake Ghost Tour: Salt, Spooks, & Shadows
Zion Bryce and Capitol Reef Self-Guided Audio Tours
Top hotels in Cottonwood Heights
MainStay Suites Salt Lake City Fort Union
Clean and quiet with friendly staff. Convenient location, lots of food options within walking distance
Reviewed on 8 May 2026
Courtyard by Marriott Salt Lake City Cottonwood
Bistro staff not around for ordering. Once found staff had to wait 20 min for flat bread order. “Kitchen does not slow for more than one person.
Reviewed on 17 Apr 2026
Little America Hotel
Super cool hotel with affordable prices. Would stay here again when in SLC
Reviewed on 8 May 2026
The Grand America Hotel
Absolutely amazing in every way - did not want to leave !!!
Reviewed on 8 May 2026
Crystal Inn Hotel & Suites Salt Lake City
Rooms were clean, staff was very helpful. Breakfast buffet was pretty standard.
Reviewed on 9 May 2026
Comfort Inn & Suites Salt Lake City Airport
Our shower faucet came off the wall with no maintenance on hand to fix it. The water would not stop running. I would not call this hotel renovated. AC was obscenely loud. Staff was terrible at providing a resolution and hung up on me saying they gave me a complimentary upgrade by moving my room at ...
Reviewed on 8 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Cottonwood Heights
East Bench
While visiting East Bench, you might make a stop by sights like Donut Falls and Telephone Creek.
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 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 Telephone Creek or Wasatch-Cache National Forest.
South Valley
If you're spending time in South Valley, check out sights like Cowabunga Bay Water Park or South Towne Center and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Crescent View Station or Kimballs Lane Station.
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.
