Rio Grande Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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 temples in this romantic 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
Explore the earth and the stars and marvel at artefacts from the Space Race – including a piece of moon rock.
Capitol Theater
Come and enjoy this busy and bustling centre of high culture, with its regular ballet, opera and musical performances.
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 entertainment choices in this romantic area.
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 Rio Grande Hotel Deals
Crystal Inn Hotel & Suites Salt Lake City
Room was clean and staff was friendly.
Reviewed on 13 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
Hilton Salt Lake City Center
Great staff, clean rooms!
Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026
Hyatt House Salt Lake City Downtown
A lounge would have been nice so we didn’t have to leave for a drink
Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026
Courtyard Salt Lake City Downtown
The first thing I noticed walking in was the fresh scent. Everything was beautiful and the staff was extremely helpful and friendly. Our room was very clean and the beds were very comfortable.
Reviewed on 12 Jan 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.
