South Valley Travel Guide
Salt Lake City
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Popular places to visit
Loveland Living Planet Aquarium
Explore the dark depths of the ocean, admire coral reefs and visit a rain forest at this expansive aquarium.
America First Field
Catch an event at America First Field during your trip to Sandy. Experience the area's entertainment choices and great live music.
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.
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.
Things to do
West Valley City City Scavenger Hunt by Zombie Scavengers
Private photo tour of the Temples of the Salt Lake Valley
Fun Sushi Making Class in Salt Lake City (3-Course Meal)
Transformational Breath & Ice Bath Workshop
Distill Your Own Gin In Our Private Hands-on Class
Private Guided Yoga Sessions from Utah
Top hotels in South Valley
LivAway Suites Salt Lake City-Draper
Noisy neighbors
Reviewed on 10 Dec 2025
Homewood Suites By Hilton Salt Lake City Draper
Pluses: Staff very helpful and friendly. Good breakfast. Good value for money/ lots of amenities. Minuses: My room didn’t have cutlery or a do not disturb sign and the freeway noise was Very noticeable.
Reviewed on 13 Dec 2025
Hampton Inn Salt Lake City/Sandy
Anytime my wife and I pass through Utah, we stay the night here. We love everything about this hotel. It's clean, peaceful and relaxing!
Reviewed on 7 Dec 2025
Little America Hotel
Food is great and so is the customer service.
Reviewed on 12 Dec 2025
The Grand America Hotel
Beautiful hotel, great dining options, amazing beds and I love the curated marble & gold bathrooms! Love the staff. Only thing is there’s no complimentary water bottle in the suits which there always is at higher end hotels. But we love it and come back yearly for family traditions
Reviewed on 15 Dec 2025
Crystal Inn Hotel & Suites Salt Lake City
Had great time
Reviewed on 16 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around South Valley
Cottonwood Heights
Mountain views, skiing and shopping are just a few things travellers enjoy about Cottonwood Heights. Check out Big Cottonwood Canyon or Wasatch-Cache National Forest while you're exploring the area.
Midvalley
While you're in Midvalley, take in top sights like Fashion Place Mall or Big Cottonwood Canyon, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Murray North Station or Fashion Place West Station.
Holladay
Skiing, mountain views and shopping are some highlights of Holladay. Make a stop by Wasatch-Cache National Forest or Carmel of the Immaculate Heart of Mary Monastery while you're exploring.
East Bench
While visiting East Bench, you might make a stop by sights like Big Cottonwood Canyon and Hogle Zoo.
Millcreek
You'll enjoy the lake views and shopping in Millcreek. You might want to make time for a stop at Wasatch-Cache National Forest or Telephone Creek.
Canyon Rim
While Canyon Rim may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Hogle Zoo and Rice-Eccles Stadium.
