Rio Grande Travel Guide
Salt Lake City
Popular places to visit
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 shops in this family-friendly area.
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.
Clark Planetarium
See a piece of the moon and find out your weight on other planets at this cutting-edge planetarium.
Capitol Theater
Catch a show in this performing arts building that features ballet, opera and musicals.
Delta Center
Catch an event at Delta Center during your trip to Salt Lake City. Stroll along the lakeside or experience the acclaimed theatre scene in this romantic area.
Eccles Theater
You can get tickets for a performance at Eccles Theater on your trip to Salt Lake City. Stroll along the lakeside or experience the entertainment choices in this romantic area.
Things to do
Salt Lake City: Great Salt Lake Wildlife & Sunset Experience
Hear the Tabernacle Choir + Salt Lake City Fully Guided Bus Tour
Salt Lake City Trolley Tour with 3 Theatrical Guides & Live Show
Salt Lake City: Mormon Tabernacle Choir and Guided City Tour
Salt Lake Ghost Tour: Salt, Spooks, & Shadows
Mormon History Salt Lake Self-Guided Audio app Walking Tour
Top hotels in Rio Grande
Crystal Inn Hotel & Suites Salt Lake City
We have never stayed at Crystal Inn prior to our stay last night. We found the staff to be amazingly kind and helpful. The rooms were extremely clean and spacious. The shower was awesome. We did not use the amenities, but there were quite a few people who were . It has location, location, location. ...
Reviewed on 26 Mar 2026
Hyatt Regency Salt Lake City
The hotel itself was pretty nice however, I had some very foul mouth neighbors that kept me up most of the evening. I called down to the desk. They sent security up a couple times, but it didn’t stop the problem.
Reviewed on 26 Mar 2026
Radisson Hotel Salt Lake City Downtown
Greeted and lovely staff! Nice lunch at the onsite restaurant. I arrived late morning and was accommodated an earlier check in before my conference nice touch!
Reviewed on 25 Mar 2026
Salt Lake Marriott Downtown at City Creek
Super clean, staff was very friendly! I enjoyed the full sized shampoo/conditioner/body wash. Worth the price for the location alone—right across Salt Palace Convention Center and next to the City Creek mall. I was able to walk to a lot of places downtown rather than take an Uber. Beds were also ...
Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026
Hyatt House Salt Lake City Downtown
Staff was super friendly and helpful!
Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026
Hilton Salt Lake City Center
Other neighbourhoods around Rio Grande
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.
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.
Ballpark
If you're spending time in Ballpark, check out sights like Nightmare on 13th or Smith's Ballpark and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Ballpark Station or 900 South 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.
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.
Bennion-Douglas
While you're in Bennion-Douglas, take in top sights like Gilgal Sculpture Garden and jump on the metro at 900 East Station to see more of the city.
