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
This is our second time staying at a Crystal Inn and we have been very impressed with the cleanliness of the rooms and helpfulness of the staff. A great place to stay in the Salt Lake area.
Reviewed on 8 Apr 2026
Hyatt Regency Salt Lake City
New and clean, great location
Reviewed on 8 Apr 2026
Radisson Hotel Salt Lake City Downtown
Property was welcoming to pets. We saw a photo of the pool and looked forward to a swim, then learned you no longer have one. Also, smelled occasional whiffs of pot and then found a baggie with a little pot in it under the bed. Threw it out.
Reviewed on 8 Apr 2026
Salt Lake Marriott Downtown at City Creek
Upon arrival, our room had a used toothbrush on the sink and food in the refrigerator (ewww!) - there is NO safe in the room (or any rooms according to the very snarky woman at the front desk) - the entire building was down to ONE elevator for over 24 hours which was a nightmare (20 minute wait each ...
Reviewed on 8 Apr 2026
Hyatt House Salt Lake City Downtown
Courtyard Salt Lake City Downtown
Nice room directly across from the Delta Center. Good location for walking for food.
Reviewed on 8 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.
Fairpark
When in Fairpark and the surrounding area, you'll want to check out sights like Utah State Fairpark or Gateway Mall and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Jackson/Euclid Station or Fairpark 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.
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.
