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.
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.
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.
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
Mormon History Salt Lake Self-Guided Audio app Walking Tour
Salt Lake City Scavenger Hunt Walking Tour and Game
Salt Lake City Trolley Tour with 3 Theatrical Guides & Live Show
Top hotels in Canyon Rim
Little America Hotel
Food is great and so is the customer service.
Reviewed on 12 Dec 2025
The Grand America Hotel
Beautiful hotel, great dining options, amazing beds and I love the curated marble & gold bathrooms! Love the staff. Only thing is there’s no complimentary water bottle in the suits which there always is at higher end hotels. But we love it and come back yearly for family traditions
Reviewed on 15 Dec 2025
Crystal Inn Hotel & Suites Salt Lake City
Had great time
Reviewed on 16 Dec 2025
Hyatt Regency Salt Lake City
Very nice hotel. The room was modern, clean, comfortable and had an amazing view.
Reviewed on 15 Dec 2025
Radisson Hotel Salt Lake City Downtown
The staff at the front desk were so friendly and helpful, even when I de-magnetized my card for the third time in the weekend.
Reviewed on 10 Dec 2025
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Park City by IHG
The pool, hot tub and spa were great! When the front desk staff found out this was a honeymoon stay, they gave us a free upgrade!
Reviewed on 8 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.
East Bench
While visiting East Bench, you might make a stop by sights like Big Cottonwood Canyon and Hogle Zoo.
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.
