East Central Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit East Central
Popular places to visit
Gilgal Sculpture Garden
Learn about the local history of Salt Lake City when you spend time at Gilgal Sculpture Garden. Stroll along the lakeside or experience the acclaimed theatre scene in this romantic area.
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
Visit this historical central square containing some of the most important buildings in the Mormon faith.
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.
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.
Activities
Salt Lake City: Great Salt Lake Wildlife & Sunset Experience
Tabernacle Choir Performance + Salt Lake City Guided Bus Tour
Mormon History Salt Lake Self-Guided Audio app Walking Tour
Salt Lake City: Guided City Tour
Salt Lake Ghost Tour: Salt, Spooks, & Shadows
Salt Lake City: Mormon Tabernacle Choir and Guided City Tour
Our pick of the best East Central Hotel Deals
Little America Hotel
Room was clean and staff was very helpful and friendly. We had room service for dinner and food was great. My only wish is they would have told us the Garden Rooms don’t have AC so the first night we were blowing heat into the room and made for a very uncomfortable night. I also wish they would not ...
Reviewed on 17 Jan 2026
Crystal Inn Hotel & Suites Salt Lake City
Room was clean and staff was friendly.
Reviewed on 13 Jan 2026
The Grand America Hotel
Did not go to breakfast
Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026
Radisson Hotel Salt Lake City Downtown
clean rooms staff and restaurant very nice .
Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026
Hyatt Regency Salt Lake City
Room was gorgeous. Everything felt nice.
Reviewed on 15 Jan 2026
Tru by Hilton Salt Lake City Midvale
My first time to stay at a Tru Hilton it was great. The room was comfortable and clean. I really liked that the desk had an office chair. The room was comfortable and clean. I really liked that the desk had an office chair. I enjoyed the amenities, including the workout room, and the concierge’s ...
Reviewed on 17 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around East Central
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.
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.
Liberty Wells
While Liberty Wells may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Smith's Ballpark and Classic Cars International Antique Auto Museum of Utah.
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.
Sugar House
Noted for its lake views and restaurants, there's plenty to explore in Sugar House. Top attractions like Cinemark Sugarhouse and Forest Dale Golf Course are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Fairmont Station or Sugarmont Station to see more of the city.
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.
