Sandy, UT

Travel Guide
Living Planet Aquarium featuring marine life and colorful reefs
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 Snowbird. 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

While you're in South Valley, take in top sights like Cowabunga Bay Water Park or South Towne Center, and hop on the metro to see more the city at Crescent View Station or Kimballs Lane Station.

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Granite

If you're spending some time in Granite, Wasatch-Cache National Forest and Dimple Dell Regional Park are top sights worth seeing.

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White City

When in White City, you can plan a visit to Loveland Living Planet Aquarium and South Towne Center, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

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Granite Ridge

Though Granite Ridge might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Loveland Living Planet Aquarium and Rio Tinto Stadium.

Granite Ridge
Hampton Inn Salt Lake City/Sandy
Hampton Inn Salt Lake City/Sandy
2.5 out of 5
10690 S Holiday Park Dr, Sandy, UT
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NT$3,288 per night from May 26 to May 27
NT$3,288
per night
May 26 - May 27
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Sandy. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,002 reviews)
Hampton Inn, Sandy, Utah
"Hampton Inn was a great place to stay. Loved the pool and hot tub."

Reviewed on 2024/4/29

Hampton Inn Salt Lake City/Sandy
Residence Inn by Marriott Salt Lake City-Sandy
Residence Inn by Marriott Salt Lake City-Sandy
3 out of 5
270 W 10000 S, Sandy, UT
The price is NT$4,649 per night from May 22 to May 23
NT$4,649
per night
May 22 - May 23
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Sandy. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (740 reviews)
"Breakfast staff worked hard to keep full and clean!"

Reviewed on 2024/4/29

Residence Inn by Marriott Salt Lake City-Sandy
Hyatt House Salt Lake City/Sandy
Hyatt House Salt Lake City/Sandy
3 out of 5
9685 South Monroe Street, Sandy, UT
The price is NT$4,652 per night from May 10 to May 11
NT$4,652
per night
May 10 - May 11
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Sandy. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews)
"Clean, quiet and convenient."

Reviewed on 2024/4/21

Hyatt House Salt Lake City/Sandy
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.
The Kimball at Temple Square
The Kimball at Temple Square
3 out of 5
150 N Main Street, Salt Lake City, UT
Stay at this 3-star condo in Salt Lake City. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the convenient parking ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (515 reviews)
"Nice place great price"

Reviewed on 2024/5/1

The Kimball at Temple Square
Kasa Downtown Salt Lake City
Kasa Downtown Salt Lake City
4 out of 5
360 400 West, Salt Lake City, UT
Stay at this 4-star apartment in Salt Lake City. Enjoy free WiFi, a fitness center, and onsite parking. Popular attractions Vivint Arena and Temple Square are ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (16 reviews)
"The property is nothing like shown on the website. The loft with a bed is only a dream. If a dormitory like building & a shoebox of a room with a brick wall for view is to your liking then Kasa is just that. Homeless camps within view of the entrance is also worth mentioning. I checked in via virtual ..."

Reviewed on 2023/1/9

Kasa Downtown Salt Lake City
InTown Suites Extended Stay Salt Lake City UT - Midvale
InTown Suites Extended Stay Salt Lake City UT - Midvale
2.5 out of 5
151 W 7200 South, Midvale, UT
Stay at this aparthotel in Midvale. Enjoy free parking, WiFi, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Fashion Place Mall and Gardner Village are located ...
7.4/10 Good! (21 reviews)
"Safe and clean."

Reviewed on 2024/3/27

InTown Suites Extended Stay Salt Lake City UT - Midvale
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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Reviews of Sandy

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4/5 - Good

Verified traveler
Jun 2, 2020

Really enjoyed my staÿ

1/5 - Terrible

Verified traveler
Apr 4, 2020

During the current Coronavirus pandemic, people were everywhere, not practicing social distancing. So much traffic when people are supposed to be staying home. My hotel was awesome, but I will never return to Utah again. Worst drivers ever.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler
Mar 20, 2020

Close to all the best stores

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler
Mar 16, 2020

Convenient location but no culture or history just strip mall, restaurants and hotels

3/5 - Okay

GNL
Mar 10, 2020

Basic anywhere USA suburb.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler
Feb 27, 2020

This is a stunningly beautiful part of the world with amazingly friendly people and a lifetime of outdoor options to explore.

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