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.

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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 $102 per night from May 29 to May 30
$102
$119 total
includes taxes & fees
May 29 - May 30
Book a 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 ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,002 reviews)
"We were reached out by text message to ensure everything was going smoothly in our stay."

Reviewed on May 17, 2024

Hampton Inn 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 $143 per night from Jun 16 to Jun 17
$143
$166 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 16 - Jun 17
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! (1,002 reviews)
Comfortable
"Great, comfortable rooms"

Reviewed on May 23, 2024

Hyatt House Salt Lake City/Sandy
Best Western Plus CottonTree Inn
Best Western Plus CottonTree Inn
2.5 out of 5
10695 Auto Mall Dr, Sandy, UT
The price is $119 per night from Jun 2 to Jun 3
$119
$138 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 2 - Jun 3
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Sandy. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,005 reviews)
"I like our beds were made every day and bathroom and towels clean."

Reviewed on May 25, 2024

Best Western Plus CottonTree Inn
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.
Entire Modern Basement Apt in Sandy—1 min to I-15
Entire Modern Basement Apt in Sandy—1 min to I-15
Sandy
Stay at this vacation home in Sandy. Enjoy free WiFi, a water park, and a garden. Our guests praise the clean rooms in our reviews. Popular attractions Loveland ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (56 reviews)
"Very nice"

Reviewed on May 10, 2024

Entire Modern Basement Apt in Sandy—1 min to I-15
Luxury Mansion (5300sqft), 17 mins to Ski Resorts
Luxury Mansion (5300sqft), 17 mins to Ski Resorts
Sandy
Stay at this vacation home in Sandy. Enjoy private pools, a pool table, and patios. Popular attractions Dimple Dell Regional Park and Dimple Dell Nature Park ...
5.2/10 (5 reviews)
Great Place, More INFO would help overall
"We were a 17 member family reunion. happy with the house though it needs acoustic tiles in main kitchen-living area, as it is currently quite loud, otherwise the house is lovely and suited our needs well. Jennefer was very responsive when I suggested a drip coffee maker would make sense for a house ..."

Reviewed on Jun 14, 2023

Luxury Mansion (5300sqft), 17 mins to Ski Resorts
Stylish Contemporary Home *Private Hot Tub *Pet Ok * Ski, Relax, Repeat!
Stylish Contemporary Home *Private Hot Tub *Pet Ok * Ski, Relax, Repeat!
Sandy
Stay at this vacation home in Sandy. Enjoy free WiFi, patios, and cable/satellite TV service. Popular attractions Loveland Living Planet Aquarium and Dimple ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (15 reviews)
Monster jam show trup
"We came to se the monster jam show we all enjoyed the say in your home the children had lots of fun playing in the back yard as well as the retro video games that were in the home the only negative was had to reset the hot tub breaker to get it to warm up and one of the tvs in one of the bedrooms ..."

Reviewed on May 5, 2024

Stylish Contemporary Home *Private Hot Tub *Pet Ok * Ski, Relax, Repeat!
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

4.3
Top Destination
5 - Excellent
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4 - Good
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3 - Okay
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" "3 - Okay 11.676646706586826%
2 - Disappointing
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" "2 - Disappointing 1.7964071856287425%
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" "1 - Terrible 0.8982035928143712%

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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