East Bench Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
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.
Big Cottonwood Canyon
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Big Cottonwood Canyon during your travels in East Bench. While you're in the area, wander around the natural setting.
Sugar House Park
Sugar House Park is just one of the places to see in Salt Lake City, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the lively bars and great live music in this family-friendly area.
Dimple Dell Regional Park
Explore the lovely green spaces of Dimple Dell Regional Park and enjoy the ski slopes in Sandy. Stroll along the lakeside or experience the acclaimed theatre scene in this family-friendly area.
Carmel of the Immaculate Heart of Mary Monastery
Learn about the local history of Salt Lake City when you spend time at Carmel of the Immaculate Heart of Mary Monastery. Experience the great live music and acclaimed theatre scene in this romantic area.
Wasatch Hills Tennis Center
Catch an event at Wasatch Hills Tennis Center during your trip to Salt Lake City.
Activities
Tabernacle Choir Performance + Salt Lake City Bus Tour
Salt Lake City: Great Salt Lake Wildlife & Sunset Experience
Mormon History Salt Lake Self-Guided Audio app Walking Tour
Salt Lake Ghost Tour: Salt, Spooks, & Shadows
Salt Lake City: Mormon Tabernacle Choir and Guided City Tour
Salt Lake City: Guided City Tour
Our pick of the best East Bench Hotel Deals
Hampton Inn Salt Lake City Cottonwood UT
Great place
Reviewed on 6 Nov 2025
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Salt Lake City Cottonwood
Quick easy check in. Clean room and lots of storage.
Reviewed on 9 Nov 2025
Courtyard by Marriott Salt Lake City Cottonwood
Great peaceful place with Mountain View
Reviewed on 3 Nov 2025
Hyatt Place Salt Lake City/Cottonwood
Clean room and very helpful staff. The hot breakfast was a liittle cold on a few days.
Reviewed on 9 Nov 2025
Residence Inn by Marriott Salt Lake City Cottonwood
It was a nice hotel with lots of outdoor activities for the kids
Reviewed on 8 Nov 2025
Hampton Inn & Suites Salt Lake City-University/Foothill Dr
Yes
Reviewed on 7 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around East Bench
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.
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.
South Valley
If you're spending time in South Valley, check out sights like Cowabunga Bay Water Park or Airborne Trampoline Arena and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Crescent View Station or Kimballs Lane Station.
