Sandy Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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Bordered by the Wasatch Mountains, this bustling suburb of Salt Lake City has entertainment, shopping, dining and sports, including snowing in winter and mountain biking in summer.

Watch a concert under the stars or play in dozens of parks in Sandy City. Pioneers settled Sandy in the 1860s. Just a decade later, it had transformed from a small farming village to a bustling mining town. Today, it is a major suburb of Salt Lake City and one of the largest cities in Utah.

Learn more about the area’s history at Sandy Museum. Find the museum in an early Sandy City storefront where farmers, miners and Native Americans bought and traded goods.

Enjoy the great outdoors in Sandy City. Explore miles of trails snaking through its 32 parks. Use the sporting facilities at Flat Iron Mesa Park, Sandy City’s largest park, including baseball diamonds, tennis courts, soccer fields and jogging trails. Check out the fields, pavilions and playgrounds at Lone Peak Park and Falcon Park, the city’s other large parks. In summer, watch an outdoor feature during the popular “Movies in the Park” series.

Attend a soccer game under the open sky at Rio Tinto Stadium. Cheer on the home team, Real Salt Lake, a Major League Soccer club. The stadium also hosts concerts and other performances throughout the year.

Enjoy shopping in Sandy City. Purchase anything on your list at The Shops at South Town, a beautifully airy and light-filled mall containing over 150 stores and restaurants. Sit back and enjoy a film at Jordan Commons, a large entertainment complex complete with a cinema and various dining options.

Have an unforgettable experience at the Sandy Amphitheater. Relax at a concert accompanied by views of the Wasatch Mountains to the east and the sun setting to the west.

For winter sports excitement, drive to one of eight ski resorts within a 45-mile (72-kilometer) radius of Sandy City. Ski the slopes of world-famous resorts such as Alta or SnowbirdOpens in a new window. Visit Sundance in January to see screenings at the world-class Sundance Film Festival.

Visit Sandy City any time of year. Pack appropriately for hot summers and cold winters.

Where to stay in Sandy

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South Valley

If you're spending time in South Valley, check out sights like Cowabunga Bay Water Park or Airborne Trampoline Arena and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Crescent View Station or Kimballs Lane Station.

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Granite

While visiting Granite, you might make a stop by sights like Wasatch-Cache National Forest and Dimple Dell Regional Park.

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White City

While there might not be top attractions in White City, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Loveland Living Planet Aquarium and Dimple Dell Nature Park.

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Pepperwood

While there might not be top attractions in Pepperwood, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Dimple Dell Nature Park and Loveland Living Planet Aquarium.

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Sandy Historic District

Even though there aren't top sights in Sandy Historic District, you can explore the larger area and take in top sights like America First Field. Jump on the metro at Historic Sandy Station to see more of the city.

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Granite Ridge

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Granite Ridge and surrounding area, you can visit Loveland Living Planet Aquarium and America First Field.

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Best Western Plus CottonTree Inn

Best Western Plus CottonTree Inn

2.5 out of 5
10695 Auto Mall Dr, Sandy, UT
The price is £90 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
£90
10 Aug - 11 Aug
includes taxes & fees
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Best Western Plus CottonTree Inn
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sandy - South Salt Lake City by IHG

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sandy - South Salt Lake City by IHG

2.5 out of 5
10680 South Auto Mall Drive, Sandy, UT
The price is £83 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
£83
10 Aug - 11 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Sandy. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,003 reviews)
"Nice area, staff is very friendly. Room was clean and comfortable. The only problem I had was the satellite cable tv. I would be watching a show and all of a sudden it would get distorted or go out all together. But, that's my only complaint, nothing major."

Reviewed on 2 Aug 2025

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sandy - South Salt Lake City by IHG
Hampton Inn Salt Lake City/Sandy

Hampton Inn Salt Lake City/Sandy

2.5 out of 5
10690 S Holiday Park Dr, Sandy, UT
The price is £82 per night from 11 Aug to 12 Aug
£82
11 Aug - 12 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Sandy. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,008 reviews)
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Reviewed on 31 Jul 2025

Hampton Inn Salt Lake City/Sandy
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The Ivy Cottage in Little Cottonwood, Sandy Utah

The Ivy Cottage in Little Cottonwood, Sandy Utah

Sandy, UT
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The Ivy Cottage in Little Cottonwood, Sandy Utah
Entire Modern Basement Apt in Sandy—1 min to I-15

Entire Modern Basement Apt in Sandy—1 min to I-15

Sandy, UT
Stay at this holiday home in Sandy. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a water park and a garden. Popular attractions Loveland Living Planet Aquarium and South Towne Center are ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (80 reviews)
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Entire Modern Basement Apt in Sandy—1 min to I-15
Cozy home w/heated pool, hot tub & steam shower

Cozy home w/heated pool, hot tub & steam shower

Sandy, UT
Stay at this holiday home in Sandy. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, private pools and a garden. Popular attractions America First Field and Loveland Living Planet Aquarium ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (18 reviews)
Perfect Stay-cation Home
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Reviewed on 31 Jul 2025

Cozy home w/heated pool, hot tub & steam shower
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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