The Avenues Travel Guide
Salt Lake City





Popular places to visit

Beehive House
Explore the stately Salt Lake City home of Brigham Young, one of the early and very influential leaders of the Mormon Church.

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.

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.

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.
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 The Avenues

Little America Hotel
Room was amazing. Great accommodations.
Reviewed on 31 Dec 2025

Crystal Inn Hotel & Suites Salt Lake City
pool/hot tub/sauna were all plusses. The one issue we had was that the sheets on our bed were not clean. They had black hair all over them. When I told the staff, they were great to come up and change all of the bedding but it was late enough the normal cleaning staff wasn't there so one of the night ...
Reviewed on 2 Jan 2026

The Grand America Hotel
We stayed with family (extended) and we had a grouping of three executive suites. All of our rooms were spotless, well-appointed, and extremely comfortable. There were robes for all adults. I loved the robe so much I purchased one from the gift shop to take home! The staff is extremely well trained ...
Reviewed on 1 Jan 2026

Hyatt Regency Salt Lake City
Na
Reviewed on 1 Jan 2026

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Park City by IHG
Clean room nice staff
Reviewed on 29 Dec 2025

The Metropolitan Inn
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Reviewed on 1 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around The Avenues

University District
If you're spending time in University District, check out sights like Jon M. Huntsman Center or Natural History Museum of Utah and hop on the metro to see more of the city at University South Campus Station or Fort Douglas Station.

Lower Avenues
Lower Avenues might not have many top sights, but Cathedral of the Madeleine and Utah State Capitol are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

East Central
While you're in East Central, take in top sights like Gilgal Sculpture Garden and jump on the metro at 900 East Station to see more of the city.

Capitol Hill
If you're spending time in Capitol Hill, check out sights like Utah State Capitol or Conference Center and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Warm Springs Station or Temple Square Station.

Central City
While you're in Central City, take in top sights like Salt Lake City Public Library or Eccles Theater, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Trolley Station or 900 East Station.

Downtown Salt Lake City
Known for its fantastic nightlife, panoramic lake views and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Downtown Salt Lake City. Top attractions like Capitol Theater and Clark Planetarium are major draws. Catch the metro at Planetarium Station or Old Greektown Station to see more of the city.
