Granite Ridge 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
This historical central square spans three city blocks, with gardens and some of the most significant buildings of the Mormon Church.
Rice-Eccles Stadium
Catch an event at Rice-Eccles Stadium during your trip to Salt Lake City. Stroll along the lakeside or experience the great live music in this family-friendly area.
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.
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.
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
Explore Bonneville Salt Flats Journey to the Edge of the World
Salt Lake City Trolley Tour with 3 Theatrical Guides & Live Show
Mormon History Salt Lake Self-Guided Audio app Walking Tour
Top hotels in Granite Ridge
Little America Hotel
"This was a beautiful property. All the staff were kind and helpful. The rooms were beautiful and spacious. The property is well maintained."
Reviewed on 6 Jun 2026
The Grand America Hotel
"This hotel was so much better than I anticipated. I wish I could have stayed another night! Highly recommended."
Reviewed on 6 Jun 2026
Crystal Inn Hotel & Suites Salt Lake City
"great location and great stay for the price. Nothing luxurious but exacly what I needed for a short city stay. Well located."
Reviewed on 6 Jun 2026
Hyatt Regency Salt Lake City
"Clean and modern. Would stay again."
Reviewed on 5 Jun 2026
Salt Lake Marriott Downtown at City Creek
"The staff was friendly at checkin and our room was clean, daily housekeeping did a great job taking care of our room."
Reviewed on 1 Jun 2026
Crystal Inn Hotel & Suites Midvalley
"I experienced one of the best breakfast buffets here since covid. Rooms were clean and the staff was very friendly and pleasant. Highly recommended stay in SLC"
Reviewed on 6 Jun 2026
Where to stay in Granite Ridge
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.
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.
Midvalley
While you're in Midvalley, take in top sights like Paddle Wasatch or Fashion Place Mall, 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 Donut Falls and Telephone Creek.
