East Central Travel Guide
Salt Lake City
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Popular places to visit
Gilgal Sculpture Garden
Learn about the local history of Salt Lake City when you spend time at Gilgal Sculpture Garden. Stroll along the lakeside or experience the acclaimed theatre scene in this romantic area.
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.
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.
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 acclaimed theatre scene in this romantic area.
Things to do
Salt Lake City: Great Salt Lake Wildlife & Sunset Experience
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 Central
Little America Hotel
We stayed four nights and had a great time. The hotel is beautiful and very clean. Though we did not stay in the tower, the receptionist who checked us and knew that we wanted to use the hot tub so she got us a room close to the tower where we did not have to walk outside. The pool and hot tubs are ...
Reviewed on 21 Jan 2026
Crystal Inn Hotel & Suites Salt Lake City
the breakfast here always has excellent hashbrowns.
Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026
The Grand America Hotel
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Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026
Best Western Plus Landmark Inn
Clean and comfortable room. Staff very cordial and efficient. Condition of hotel well maintained. The thing that stood out the most for us was a reasonable fee for having our dog with us--$25 a night. Many hotels in Park City say they are "dog friendly" but they charge astronomical fees for dogs--$250 ...
Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026
Radisson Hotel Salt Lake City Downtown
Room was great
Reviewed on 20 Jan 2026
Hyatt Regency Salt Lake City
We had a wonderful stay at the Hyatt during a volleyball tournament at the convention center. The accessibility to the convention center was definitely one of the highlights. Also, its proximity to the airport, shops, restaurants, and the historic sight seeing of Salt Lake was a plus. Everyone in ...
Reviewed on 21 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around East Central
Central City
While you're in Central City, take in top sights like Salt Lake City Public Library or Eccles Theater, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Trolley Station or 900 East Station.
University District
If you're spending time in University District, check out sights like Jon M. Huntsman Center or Natural History Museum of Utah and hop on the metro to see more of the city at University South Campus Station or Fort Douglas Station.
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.
Lower Avenues
Lower Avenues might not have many top sights, but Utah Governor's Mansion and Cathedral of the Madeleine are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
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.
Ballpark
If you're spending time in Ballpark, check out sights like Classic Cars International Antique Auto Museum of Utah or Smith's Ballpark and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Ballpark Station or 900 South Station.
