East Bench Travel Guide
Salt Lake City
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
Sugar House Park
Sugar House Park is just one of the places to see in Salt Lake City, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the lively bars and great live music in this family-friendly area.
Donut Falls
Explore the great outdoors at Donut Falls and enjoy the mountain views during your trip to Salt Lake City. Experience the great live music and acclaimed theatre scene in this romantic area.
Dimple Dell Regional Park
Explore the lovely green spaces of Dimple Dell Regional Park and enjoy the ski slopes in Sandy. Stroll along the lakeside or experience the acclaimed theatre scene in this family-friendly area.
Bonneville Golf Club
Enjoy a round of golf in Salt Lake City at Bonneville Golf Club. Stroll along the lakeside or visit the temples in this romantic area.
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 East Bench
Courtyard by Marriott Salt Lake City Cottonwood
Yes, clean rooms and friendly staff
Reviewed on 7 Jan 2026
Hampton Inn Salt Lake City Cottonwood UT
The room was nice and roomy. In general really enjoyed the amenities (breakfast, hot tub, gym).
Reviewed on 8 Jan 2026
Hyatt Place Salt Lake City/Cottonwood
The hotel was super clean, staff was so kind.
Reviewed on 3 Jan 2026
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Salt Lake City Cottonwood
Yes, same room as before - 240! This time was a little noisy, sounds like a pump or water heater or similar cycling all night. Otherwise very comfy and clean.
Reviewed on 27 Dec 2025
Hampton Inn & Suites Salt Lake City-University/Foothill Dr
Staff very courteous and knowledgeable. Very enjoyable stay.
Reviewed on 28 Dec 2025
Residence Inn by Marriott Salt Lake City Cottonwood
Fabulous Room excellent service, thank you very much for a wonderful day
Reviewed on 7 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around East Bench
Cottonwood Heights
Mountain views, skiing and shopping are just a few things travellers enjoy about Cottonwood Heights. Check out Big Cottonwood Canyon or Wasatch-Cache National Forest while you're exploring the area.
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 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.
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.
Canyon Rim
While Canyon Rim may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Hogle Zoo and Rice-Eccles Stadium.
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.
