Rio Grande Travel Guide
Salt Lake 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.
Clark Planetarium
See a piece of the moon and find out your weight on other planets at this cutting-edge planetarium.
Capitol Theater
Catch a show in this performing arts building that features ballet, opera and musicals.
Delta Center
Catch an event at Delta Center during your trip to Salt Lake City. Stroll along the lakeside or experience the acclaimed theatre scene in this romantic area.
Eccles Theater
You can get tickets for a performance at Eccles Theater on your trip to Salt Lake City. Stroll along the lakeside or experience the acclaimed theatre scene in this romantic area.
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 Trolley Tour with 3 Theatrical Guides & Live Show
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
Top hotels in Rio Grande
Crystal Inn Hotel & Suites Salt Lake City
Great staff and decent free breakfast, walkable to downtown and safe area compared to hotels west of downtown. Parking close to room and well lit. Workout room was tiny but l did get my workout done. Room was standard but clean and updated. Lacked plugs near the beds for having 5 people staying
Reviewed on 7 Apr 2026
Hyatt Regency Salt Lake City
Excellent staff at the desks, restaurants, housekeeping, etc.
Reviewed on 3 Apr 2026
Radisson Hotel Salt Lake City Downtown
The only thing I had problems with was the entrance and exit from the parking garage. Needed assistance both times. Plus, I had to go have my room access card re-activated on my last night there. Was an inconvenience at the time, but doable. With their access system into rooms, one would think that ...
Reviewed on 7 Apr 2026
Salt Lake Marriott Downtown at City Creek
Breakfast is extrait was $55.00 for the 2 of us.
Reviewed on 6 Apr 2026
Hyatt House Salt Lake City Downtown
staff was so nice and helpful. very clean. highly recommend
Reviewed on 7 Apr 2026
Hilton Salt Lake City Center
The AC and safe in the room were not working properly. A professional associate arrived with in 10 minutes and corrected the problems. And, (now this is funny) I had a terrible problem with a dress zipper .... going to my nephew’s wedding and my husband could not figure it out. I called the front ...
Reviewed on 6 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Rio Grande
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.
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.
Ballpark
If you're spending time in Ballpark, check out sights like Classic Cars International Antique Auto Museum of Utah or Smith's Ballpark and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Ballpark Station or 900 South 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.
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.
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.
