Central City Travel Guide
Salt Lake City
Visit Central 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 temples in this romantic 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.
Liberty Park
One of Utah’s oldest parks has long been enjoyed by residents and visitors for its heritage charm, spacious lawns, tranquil lake and sports grounds.
Capitol Theater
Catch a show in this performing arts building that features ballet, opera and musicals.
Salt Lake City Public Library
This architecturally stunning building boasts a modern crescent design and rooftop garden with a striking mountain backdrop.
Tracy Aviary
Explore the many exhibits to see bald eagles, condors and flamingos in one of the oldest and largest bird parks in the country.
Things to do
Tabernacle Choir Performance + Salt Lake City Bus Tour
Salt Lake City: Great Salt Lake Wildlife & Sunset Experience
Salt Lake City: Mormon Tabernacle Choir and Guided City Tour
Salt Lake City Scavenger Hunt Walking Tour and Game
Mormon History Salt Lake Self-Guided Audio app Walking Tour
Top hotels in Central City
Little America Hotel
Everything is amazing staff and great people.
Reviewed on 1 Nov 2025
Crystal Inn Hotel & Suites Salt Lake City
It was great as usual… great staff
Reviewed on 4 Nov 2025
The Grand America Hotel
Extremely nice and well kept and spacious with all of the amenities you’d expect from a high-end hotel. Just frankly not my design style.
Reviewed on 31 Oct 2025
Hyatt Regency Salt Lake City
Great experience
Reviewed on 29 Oct 2025
Sheraton Salt Lake City Hotel
Courteous staff, very welcoming. Great, clean room
Reviewed on 31 Oct 2025
Hilton Garden Inn Salt Lake City Downtown
Very clean hotel! People are ver friendly and next door to Starbucks is a bonus
Reviewed on 31 Oct 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Central 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.
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.
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.
Lower Avenues
Lower Avenues might not have many top sights, but Utah Governor's Mansion and Cathedral of the Madeleine are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
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 Tracy Aviary and Smith's Ballpark.
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.
