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 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.
Dimple Dell Nature Park
Enjoy the mountain views and explore Dimple Dell Nature Park, a lovely green space in Sandy. Stroll along the lakeside or seek out the ski slopes.
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
Mormon History Salt Lake Self-Guided Audio app Walking Tour
Salt Lake City: Mormon Tabernacle Choir and Guided City 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
Great hospitality
Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026
Hyatt Place Salt Lake City/Cottonwood
I love the big king suite….they could use new pillows they are too small and smell !!
Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Salt Lake City Cottonwood
From the description, the executive suite is supposed to be 600 sq ft. But the room is actually around 350 sq ft. Liar.
Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026
Residence Inn by Marriott Salt Lake City Cottonwood
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
Very expensive, dated and average room,
Reviewed on 18 Feb 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.
