| a 5-minute walk from midvale fort union train station, this bright, casual hotel is 7 miles from the loveland living planet aquarium and 8 miles from big cottonwood canyon. straightforward rooms come with free wi-fi and flat-screen tvs, plus minifridges, microwaves and coffeemakers. other amenities include a seasonal outdoor heated pool and hot tub, as well as a sauna and a coin-operated laundry. parking is complimentary, as is continental breakfast served in a low-key dining room. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am
Salt Lake City International Airport 17 min
Millcreek Canyon (14 min)
Scenic canyon offering trails for hiking, running & biking, plus picnic areas & a mountain yurt. Wheeler Historic Farm (9 min)
Working farm where guests can visit animals & milk a cow, take wagon rides or tour a Victorian home. Natural History Museum of Utah (19 min)
Modern venue with 10 galleries exploring earth science & Utah’s native cultures in a scenic locale. Salt Lake City Tabernacle (17 min)
Well-known tabernacle featuring the celebrated Mormon Tabernacle Choir & an organ with 11,623 pipes. Red Butte Garden (20 min)
University of Utah's botanical garden features nature trails, workshops & an outdoor concert series. Sugar House Park (14 min)
This sprawling green space with a pond lures locals for long walks, bike rides, basketball & soccer. Clark Planetarium (15 min)
State-of-the-art venue featuring 3-D IMAX films, laser light shows & exhibits about space & science. Hogle Zoo (18 min)
Modern, 42-acre zoo boasting hundreds of animals & tropical gardens, plus a train & carousel. Temple Square (16 min)
Plaza owned by the Mormon church, with landscaped grounds, a visitors' center, walking tours & more. This Is The Place Heritage Park (21 min)
Living-history park featuring Mormon monument, train rides, petting zoo & Native American village. Utah State Capitol Building (18 min)
Built in 1916, the renovated neoclassical revival building offers original murals, exhibits & tours. Tracy Aviary & Botanical Gardens (18 min)
Liberty Park’s 8-acre aviary offers exhibits, shows & encounters where guests can view & feed birds. Liberty Park (19 min)
Home to an aviary & museum, this serene landmark features a lake with ducks & paddle-boat rentals. Salt Lake Temple (16 min)
The centerpiece of Temple Square & the Mormon Church, this ornate structure was dedicated in 1893. Loveland Living Planet Aquarium (11 min)
Airy facility with marine-life displays of 2,400+ animals including penguins, seahorses & stingrays. | 
