University District Travel Guide
Salt Lake City
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Popular places to visit
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.
Natural History Museum of Utah
You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Natural History Museum of Utah during your travels in Salt Lake City. Discover the top-notch restaurants and acclaimed theatre scene in this romantic area.
This is the Place Heritage Park
This is the Place Heritage 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? Amble around this romantic area's lakeside or experience its acclaimed theatre scene.
Crocker Science Center
From the moment you see the striking copper exterior until you say goodbye to the last fascinating fossil, enjoy this museum and its varied interactive exhibits.
Utah Museum of Fine Art
The state’s prime destination to view regional culture as well as artwork from around the world.
Rice-Eccles Stadium
Catch an event at Rice-Eccles Stadium during your trip to Salt Lake City. Stroll along the lakeside or experience the acclaimed theatre scene in this romantic area.
Things to do
Zion Bryce and Capitol Reef Self-Guided Audio Tours
Salt Lake City Scavenger Hunt Walking Tour and Game
Salt Lake City: Mormon Tabernacle Choir and Guided City Tour
Salt Lake Ghost Tour: Salt, Spooks, & Shadows
Tabernacle Choir Performance + Salt Lake City Guided Bus Tour
Private Tour Through Salt Lake Historical Roots
Top hotels in University District
Marriott University Park
The young man that checked me in, had to go find a mouse.. how does a place that charges this much, not have a mouse on the front desk computer??
Reviewed on 30 Dec 2025
Little America Hotel
Room was amazing. Great accommodations.
Reviewed on 31 Dec 2025
Crystal Inn Hotel & Suites Salt Lake City
The room was great and the front desk staff were great to work with!
Reviewed on 28 Dec 2025
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
Other neighbourhoods around University District
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.
Central City
While you're in Central City, take in top sights like Salt Lake City Public Library or Salt Lake City and County Building, 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.
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.
Liberty Wells
While Liberty Wells may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Smith's Ballpark and Classic Cars International Antique Auto Museum of Utah.
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.
