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 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.
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
Salt Lake City: Great Salt Lake Wildlife & Sunset Experience
Hear the Tabernacle Choir + Salt Lake City Fully Guided Bus Tour
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
Salt Lake City Scavenger Hunt Walking Tour and Game
Top hotels in Central City
Little America Hotel
Love Little America!!!
Reviewed on 25 Mar 2026
Crystal Inn Hotel & Suites Salt Lake City
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Reviewed on 25 Mar 2026
The Grand America Hotel
Excellent hotel to stay on during the holiday season
Reviewed on 24 Mar 2026
Hyatt Regency Salt Lake City
The property is extremely clean, rather minimalist and leaning modern. My issue was that EVERYTHING required a QR scan. No menus in the room for the restaurants or info about the local area. Very sterile.
Reviewed on 25 Mar 2026
DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Hotel Salt Lake City
Nice open room with large bed. Quite firm mattress.
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
Other neighbourhoods around Central City
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.
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.
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.
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.
