Sandy Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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Bordered by the Wasatch Mountains, this bustling suburb of Salt Lake City has entertainment, shopping, dining and sports, including snowing in winter and mountain biking in summer.

Watch a concert under the stars or play in dozens of parks in Sandy City. Pioneers settled Sandy in the 1860s. Just a decade later, it had transformed from a small farming village to a bustling mining town. Today, it is a major suburb of Salt Lake City and one of the largest cities in Utah.

Learn more about the area’s history at Sandy Museum. Find the museum in an early Sandy City storefront where farmers, miners and Native Americans bought and traded goods.

Enjoy the great outdoors in Sandy City. Explore miles of trails snaking through its 32 parks. Use the sporting facilities at Flat Iron Mesa Park, Sandy City’s largest park, including baseball diamonds, tennis courts, soccer fields and jogging trails. Check out the fields, pavilions and playgrounds at Lone Peak Park and Falcon Park, the city’s other large parks. In summer, watch an outdoor feature during the popular “Movies in the Park” series.

Attend a soccer game under the open sky at Rio Tinto Stadium. Cheer on the home team, Real Salt Lake, a Major League Soccer club. The stadium also hosts concerts and other performances throughout the year.

Enjoy shopping in Sandy City. Purchase anything on your list at The Shops at South Town, a beautifully airy and light-filled mall containing over 150 stores and restaurants. Sit back and enjoy a film at Jordan Commons, a large entertainment complex complete with a cinema and various dining options.

Have an unforgettable experience at the Sandy Amphitheater. Relax at a concert accompanied by views of the Wasatch Mountains to the east and the sun setting to the west.

For winter sports excitement, drive to one of eight ski resorts within a 45-mile (72-kilometer) radius of Sandy City. Ski the slopes of world-famous resorts such as Alta or SnowbirdOpens in a new window. Visit Sundance in January to see screenings at the world-class Sundance Film Festival.

Visit Sandy City any time of year. Pack appropriately for hot summers and cold winters.

Where to stay in Sandy

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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.

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Granite

While visiting Granite, you might make a stop by sights like Wasatch-Cache National Forest and Dimple Dell Regional Park.

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White City

While there might not be top attractions in White City, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Loveland Living Planet Aquarium and Dimple Dell Nature Park.

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Pepperwood

While there might not be top attractions in Pepperwood, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Dimple Dell Nature Park and Loveland Living Planet Aquarium.

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Sandy Historic District

Even though there aren't top sights in Sandy Historic District, you can explore the larger area and take in top sights like America First Field. Jump on the metro at Historic Sandy Station to see more of the city.

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Granite Ridge

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Granite Ridge and surrounding area, you can visit Loveland Living Planet Aquarium and America First Field.

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Hyatt House Salt Lake City/Sandy
Hyatt House Salt Lake City/Sandy
3 out of 5
9685 South Monroe Street, Sandy, UT
The price is ฿3,902 per night from 20 Jul to 21 Jul
฿3,902
฿4,519 total
20 Jul - 21 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Sandy. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,002 reviews)
"It was very comfortable. Really like the full kitchen. Loved that the refrigerator made ice very quickly. There was a separate bedroom, huge shower with a strong rain qhead"

Reviewed on 20 Jun 2025

Hyatt House Salt Lake City/Sandy
Best Western Plus CottonTree Inn
Best Western Plus CottonTree Inn
2.5 out of 5
10695 Auto Mall Dr, Sandy, UT
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿3,482 per night from 29 Jun to 30 Jun
฿3,482
฿4,033 total
29 Jun - 30 Jun
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Sandy. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,002 reviews)
"This was a very nice hotel. It was clean. In a convenient location for my event. It has a nice lobby and a little breakfast nook, though a bit smal for such a large hotel. I booked a room with two queen beds. It was clean and had a desk, a TV and a little fridge. It was very clean and in good repair. ..."

Reviewed on 12 Jun 2025

Best Western Plus CottonTree Inn
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sandy - South Salt Lake City by IHG
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sandy - South Salt Lake City by IHG
2.5 out of 5
10680 South Auto Mall Drive, Sandy, UT
The price is ฿3,344 per night from 1 Jul to 2 Jul
฿3,344
฿3,930 total
1 Jul - 2 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Sandy. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,002 reviews)
"Hotel was recently renovated, however construction cleanup still lingers throughout rooms (windows/tracks), lobby and elevators."

Reviewed on 11 Jun 2025

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sandy - South Salt Lake City by IHG
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The Kimball at Temple Square
The Kimball at Temple Square
3 out of 5
150 N Main Street, Salt Lake City, UT
Stay at this 3-star condo in Salt Lake City. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a fitness centre and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (703 reviews)
"Wonderful!"

Reviewed on 13 Jun 2025

The Kimball at Temple Square
Placemakr Salt Lake City
Placemakr Salt Lake City
3.5 out of 5
241 W 400 S, Salt Lake City, UT
Stay at this 3.5-star apartment in Salt Lake City. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, parking (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Delta Center and City ...
7.4/10 Good! (12 reviews)
"Brix-Placemakr Salt Lake City is brand new. In fact the workout area wasn’t completed yet. Room was good size & well designed. Great light relatively quiet for an Utah Pride weekend. It’s not like a bare bones Airbnb. It had a full compliment of everything from cutlery to cooking pots and pans, strainers ..."

Reviewed on 9 Jun 2025

Placemakr Salt Lake City
Maven Stay
Maven Stay
4 out of 5
156 Harvey Milk Blvd, Salt Lake City, UT
Stay at this 4-star aparthotel in Salt Lake City. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions City Creek Center and Temple ...
9/10 Wonderful! (60 reviews)
"The concept is great, the rooms are comfortable and clean and the location is a good option away from the hectic downtown hotel properties. I will recommend Maven Stay to friends."

Reviewed on 19 Jun 2025

Maven Stay
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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