East Bench Travel Guide
Salt Lake City





Popular places to visit

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.

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.
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 top-notch restaurants and acclaimed theatre scene in this romantic area.
Carmel of the Immaculate Heart of Mary Monastery
Learn about the local history of Salt Lake City when you spend time at Carmel of the Immaculate Heart of Mary Monastery. Experience the great live music and entertainment choices in this romantic 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 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 acclaimed theatre scene and great live music 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 Ghost Tour: Salt, Spooks, & Shadows
Top hotels in East Bench

Hampton Inn Salt Lake City Cottonwood UT
This wasn’t a good experience for us. There was we no hot water in our room which was very challenging as we were in the area for business and needed. The hotel promised to credit back half for the first night and promised to come and fix the issue. They did neither. We left the second day and didn’t ...
Reviewed on 5 Mar 2026

Hyatt Place Salt Lake City/Cottonwood
Clean room. Great lobby
Reviewed on 28 Feb 2026

Residence Inn by Marriott Salt Lake City Cottonwood

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Salt Lake City Cottonwood
Great staff, fantastic breakfast and amazing rooms. Worth the short exit off i15.
Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026

Courtyard by Marriott Salt Lake City Cottonwood
Room was clean, and staff was friendly
Reviewed on 5 Feb 2026

Hampton Inn & Suites Salt Lake City-University/Foothill Dr
Clean and convenient!!!
Reviewed on 2 Mar 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.

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.

South Salt Lake
You might enjoy the lake views while in South Salt Lake. Paintball Addicts is a notable sight, and you can get around town at Central Pointe Station or South Salt Lake City Station to see more of the city.
