Lower Avenues Travel Guide
Salt Lake City
Visit Lower 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.
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.
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.
Things to do
Explore Bonneville Salt Flats Journey to the Edge of the World
Hear the Tabernacle Choir + Salt Lake City Fully Guided Bus Tour
Salt Lake City: Great Salt Lake Wildlife & Sunset Experience
Antelope Island Sunset Wildlife Expedition Great Salt Lake Tour
Salt Lake City Trolley Tour with 3 Theatrical Guides & Live Show
Mormon History Salt Lake Self-Guided Audio app Walking Tour
Top hotels in Lower Avenues
Little America Hotel
"Location and easy parking"
Reviewed on 1 Jun 2026
The Grand America Hotel
"Highly recommend it."
Reviewed on 31 May 2026
Crystal Inn Hotel & Suites Salt Lake City
"Great location, easy to walk downtown from there. Breakfast was pretty decent and plenty of parking. I’d absolutely stay there again. Only down side was if neighboring rooms leave their bathroom fan on overnight, you definitely hear it."
Reviewed on 1 Jun 2026
Hyatt Regency Salt Lake City
"Love this place."
Reviewed on 29 May 2026
Salt Lake Marriott Downtown at City Creek
"The staff was friendly at checkin and our room was clean, daily housekeeping did a great job taking care of our room."
Reviewed on 1 Jun 2026
Crystal Inn Hotel & Suites Midvalley
"Overall, had everything we needed. Great breakfast"
Reviewed on 31 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Lower Avenues
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
