East Bench Travel Guide
Salt Lake City





Popular places to visit

Hogle Zoo
At this zoo outside Salt Lake City meet creatures from all over the world, from exotic African lions to Utah native gray wolves.

Big Cottonwood Canyon
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Big Cottonwood Canyon during your travels in East Bench. While you're in the area, wander around the natural setting.
Sugar House Park
Sugar House Park is just one of the places to see in Salt Lake City, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the lively bars and great live music in this family-friendly area.
Bonneville Golf Club
Enjoy a round of golf in Salt Lake City at Bonneville Golf Club. Stroll along the lakeside or visit the temples in this romantic area.
Donut Falls
Explore the great outdoors at Donut Falls and enjoy the mountain views during your trip to Salt Lake City. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene and great live music in this romantic area.
Telephone Creek
You can take time to visit Telephone Creek during your travels to Salt Lake City. Stroll along the lakeside or visit the temples in this family-friendly area.
Things to do

Bonneville Salt Flats Adventure

Salt Lake City: Great Salt Lake Wildlife & Sunset Experience

Hear the Tabernacle Choir + Salt Lake City Fully Guided Bus Tour

Salt Lake City Trolley Tour with 3 Theatrical Guides & Live Show

Mormon History Salt Lake Self-Guided Audio app Walking Tour

Salt Lake City: Mormon Tabernacle Choir and Guided City Tour
Top hotels in East Bench

Hyatt Place Salt Lake City/Cottonwood
Very nice stay all around. Spacious. Great breakfast and seating area. Nice location.
Reviewed on 12 May 2026

Hampton Inn Salt Lake City Cottonwood UT
Breakfast was great, everything was still out when we came down from our room at 9:50. The room was very clean and comfortable
Reviewed on 12 May 2026

Residence Inn by Marriott Salt Lake City Cottonwood
Yes
Reviewed on 11 May 2026

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Salt Lake City Cottonwood
Breakfast was fresh with a good variety of food to choose from. I stayed 4 nights and each morning the selection was different
Reviewed on 12 May 2026

MainStay Suites Salt Lake City Fort Union
a horrible place to stay. bugs on the ceiling, horrible smells in the room and they don’t tell you if you get a
Reviewed on 10 May 2026

Courtyard by Marriott Salt Lake City Cottonwood
clean rooms helpful staff great location
Reviewed on 11 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around East Bench

Cottonwood Heights
Mountain views, skiing and shopping are just a few things travellers enjoy about Cottonwood Heights. Check out Big Cottonwood Canyon or Wasatch-Cache National Forest while you're exploring the area.

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.

Holladay
Skiing, mountain views and shopping highlight some of the notable features of Holladay. Make a stop by Wasatch-Cache National Forest while you're exploring.

Millcreek
You'll enjoy the lake views and shopping in Millcreek. You might want to make time for a stop at Telephone Creek or Wasatch-Cache National Forest.

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.

South Salt Lake
You might enjoy the lake views while in South Salt Lake. Wairhouse Trampoline Park is a notable sight, and you can get around town at Central Pointe Station or South Salt Lake City Station to see more of the city.
