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 great live music in this family-friendly 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
Tabernacle Choir Performance + Salt Lake City Bus Tour
Salt Lake City: Great Salt Lake Wildlife & Sunset Experience
Trolley Adventure: A Show-Tour of Salt Lake City
Salt Lake Ghosts and Hauntings Tour By US Ghost Adventures
Mormon History Salt Lake Self-Guided Audio app Walking Tour
Salt Lake City: Guided City Tour
Our pick of the best Rio Grande Hotel Deals
Crystal Inn Hotel & Suites Salt Lake City
Reviewed on 1 Oct 2025
Hyatt Regency Salt Lake City
Reviewed on 1 Oct 2025
Radisson Hotel Salt Lake City Downtown
Reviewed on 1 Oct 2025
Sheraton Salt Lake City Hotel
Reviewed on 29 Sept 2025
Hyatt House Salt Lake City Downtown
Reviewed on 15 Sept 2025
Hilton Salt Lake City Center
Reviewed on 27 Sept 2025
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.
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.
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.
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.
Central City
While you're in Central City, take in top sights like Trolley Square or Salt Lake City Public Library, 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 Utah Governor's Mansion and Cathedral of the Madeleine are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
