Upper Avenues Travel Guide
Salt Lake City
Visit Upper Avenues
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.
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.
Rice-Eccles Stadium
Catch an event at Rice-Eccles Stadium during your trip to Salt Lake City. Stroll along the lakeside or experience the great live music in this family-friendly area.
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.
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.
Things to do
Bonneville Salt Flats Adventure
Salt Lake City: Great Salt Lake Wildlife & Sunset Experience
Hear the Tabernacle Choir + Salt Lake City Fully Guided Bus Tour
10+ Utah National Parks: Self-Guided Scenic Driving Tour Bundle
Antelope Island Sunset Wildlife Expedition Great Salt Lake Tour
Salt Lake City Trolley Tour with 3 Theatrical Guides & Live Show
Top hotels in Upper Avenues
Little America Hotel
Super cool hotel with affordable prices. Would stay here again when in SLC
Reviewed on 8 May 2026
The Grand America Hotel
Very nice hotel in the heart of Salt Lake City. I highly recommend it!
Reviewed on 9 May 2026
Crystal Inn Hotel & Suites Salt Lake City
Rooms were clean, staff was very helpful. Breakfast buffet was pretty standard.
Reviewed on 9 May 2026
Comfort Inn & Suites Salt Lake City Airport
Our shower faucet came off the wall with no maintenance on hand to fix it. The water would not stop running. I would not call this hotel renovated. AC was obscenely loud. Staff was terrible at providing a resolution and hung up on me saying they gave me a complimentary upgrade by moving my room at ...
Reviewed on 8 May 2026
Comfort Inn & Suites Salt Lake City I-80 I-15 Downtown
Yes
Reviewed on 9 May 2026
Crystal Inn Hotel & Suites Midvalley
Breakfast was good! Pretty clean.
Reviewed on 8 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Upper Avenues
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.
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.
Rio Grande
While you're in Rio Grande, take in top sights like Clark Planetarium or Delta Center, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Planetarium Station or Old Greektown 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.
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.
