South Valley Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit South Valley
Popular places to visit
America First Field
Catch an event at America First Field during your trip to Sandy. Experience the area's great live music and acclaimed theatre scene.
Loveland Living Planet Aquarium
Get up close to the mysteries of the depths, multi-coloured coral reefs and the animals of the rainforest.
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 shops in this family-friendly 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.
Activities
Salt Lake City's Guided Hiking Tour in the Rockies
Private Half-Day Scenic Drive Through Salt Lake's Best Canyons
Hear the Tabernacle Choir + Salt Lake City Fully Guided Bus Tour
Salt Lake City: Great Salt Lake Wildlife & Sunset Experience
Our pick of the best South Valley Hotel Deals
LivAway Suites Salt Lake City-Draper
"The place is ok for the price. You have to self-check in at the kiosk and get your keys for the room. Looks like lots of residents cook in the room and the lobby was stinking. There are no restaurants or anything close by. You have to drive a few miles. It's a good place for an overnight ..."
Reviewed on 23 June 2026
Hyatt House Salt Lake City/Sandy
"Good stay easy freeway access would stay again ."
Reviewed on 18 June 2026
Quality Inn Draper near Salt Lake City
"The carpet had something underneath it. Not too bad for the price."
Reviewed on 22 June 2026
Little America Hotel
"The hotel is amazing and the staff are exceptionally attentive and customer focused. We were only there one night unfortunately but we at dinner and breakfast and both were excellent. Great location, great room, great everything. We are from Australia, and we will back."
Reviewed on 23 June 2026
Crystal Inn Hotel & Suites Salt Lake City
"Clean rooms, super helpful staff, great breakfast!"
Reviewed on 22 June 2026
The Grand America Hotel
"The fixtures in the rooms were very beautiful. I don’t think the hotel is all it’s hyped up to be. The staff definitely could’ve been a little more engaging and friendly. The staff member that was at the front desk did not smile ever"
Reviewed on 23 June 2026
Our guide on where to stay in South Valley
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.
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.
Central City
While you're in Central City, take in top sights like Salt Lake City Public Library or Salt Lake City and County Building, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Trolley Station or 900 East Station.
Midvalley
While you're in Midvalley, take in top sights like Fashion Place Mall or Telephone Creek, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Murray North Station or Fashion Place West Station.
East Bench
While visiting East Bench, you might make a stop by sights like Telephone Creek and Dimple Dell Nature Park.
