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 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
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 acclaimed theatre scene in this romantic area.
Activities
Salt Lake City: Great Salt Lake Wildlife & Sunset Experience
Hear the Tabernacle Choir + Salt Lake City Fully Guided Bus Tour
Mormon History Salt Lake Self-Guided Audio app Walking Tour
10+ Utah National Parks: Self-Guided Scenic Driving Tour Bundle
Salt Lake City Trolley Tour with 3 Theatrical Guides & Live Show
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
Walkable distance to the Eccles. Safe neighborhood. Clean, comfortable, and nice motel, especially for the price, would stay here again.
Reviewed on 30 Apr 2026
Hyatt Regency Salt Lake City
5 stars
Reviewed on 1 May 2026
Radisson Hotel Salt Lake City Downtown
Mitchell and Melanie were top notch "amenities". Our stay wouldn't have been as good if the 2 individuals weren't here! Mitchell was so welcoming and easy to talk to! Melanie made the Executive Lounge amazing! Tending to our every need and loving on us!!
Reviewed on 29 Apr 2026
Hyatt House Salt Lake City Downtown
I love this city. Love this hotel. Wish I could just stay there but alas! Breakfast is great, wish they had more than free weights in the gym but I can't complain, they lift the same.
Reviewed on 29 Apr 2026
Salt Lake Marriott Downtown at City Creek
Everything around me it was just grear
Reviewed on 28 Apr 2026
Placemakr Salt Lake City Downtown, Apartments by Hilton
Booked for business partner and they loved the property and amenities.
Reviewed on 30 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 Smith's Ballpark or Classic Cars International Antique Auto Museum of Utah 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.
