Emigration Canyon Travel Guide
Salt Lake City
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Popular places to visit
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
Find out about the history of Salt Lake City with a stop at Temple Square. Amble around this romantic area's lakeside or experience its acclaimed theatre scene.
Conference Center
Find out about the history of Salt Lake City when you take a trip to Conference Center. Amble around this romantic area's lakeside and enjoy its lively bars.
City Creek Center
During your trip to Salt Lake City, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at City Creek Center. Discover the acclaimed theatre scene and temples in this romantic area.
Salt Lake Temple
After visiting Salt Lake Temple, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Salt Lake City. Discover the great live music and shops in this family-friendly area.
Top hotels in Emigration Canyon
Little America Hotel
Great service and really fun pool
Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026
Crystal Inn Hotel & Suites Salt Lake City
Clean room, comfortable bed, clean pool/hot tub/sauna area, clean gym room. Only complaint is the gym is pretty sparse and equipment isnt very nice. Definitely not a deal breaker though if you're not looking to really work out. If you don't care about that then 10/10. Its affordable in a convienent ...
Reviewed on 9 Jan 2026
The Grand America Hotel
The facilities at the hotel are amazing!
Reviewed on 6 Jan 2026
Hyatt Regency Salt Lake City
Staff was extremely friendly, room was very clean
Reviewed on 6 Jan 2026
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Park City by IHG
Wonderful great stay
Reviewed on 6 Jan 2026
The Metropolitan Inn
great stay
Reviewed on 6 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Emigration Canyon
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.
East Central
While you're in East Central, take in top sights like Gilgal Sculpture Garden and jump on the metro at 900 East Station to see more of the city.
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.
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.
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.
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.
