Emigration Canyon Travel Guide
Salt Lake City
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University of Utah
Enjoy the student vibe at University of Utah as part of your travels around Salt Lake City. Discover the top-notch restaurants and acclaimed theatre scene in this romantic 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.
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.
Salt Lake Temple
This neo-Gothic centerpiece of Temple Square is an imposing sight that is closed to the general public, but highly revered by followers of the Mormon Church.
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 Ghost Tour: Salt, Spooks, & Shadows
Top hotels in Emigration Canyon
Little America Hotel
The property and room was great. Unfortunately the pool was closed for two days. Very upset about that.
Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026
Crystal Inn Hotel & Suites Salt Lake City
Some homeless people loitering in the parking lot, but they didn't cause any problems overnight. The breakfast was very mediocre. Clean room, helpful/friendly staff.
Reviewed on 28 Feb 2026
The Grand America Hotel
Room was beautiful, clean and comfortable. All staff members that we dealt with were very friendly, and accommodating.
Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026
Comfort Inn & Suites Salt Lake City Airport
Great room, and property as a whole. Great place to stay if your flying out of SLC.
Reviewed on 28 Feb 2026
Hyatt Regency Salt Lake City
Beautiful hotel with gorgeous, modern lobby. Valet and check-in was easy and the staff was friendly. We stayed on the 9th floor and the room was clean with a huge tv, with the view as the icing on the cake. We walked to Chili Tepin for dinner and Evas for breakfast. Both close enough to walk and ...
Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026
Radisson Hotel Salt Lake City Downtown
Clean room, close proximity to nearby shopping and Salt Palace, front desk was very helpful and courteous.
Reviewed on 28 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Emigration Canyon
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.
The Avenues
While visiting The Avenues, you might make a stop by sights like Wasatch-Cache National Forest and Beehive House.
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.
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.
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.
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.
