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We have lived here for a while, and these are some things we have found. Of course, there are many more amazing things about town and the mountains.

Here's just a few to get the ideas coming!

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Attraction Highlights

The following are a few of many sights, activities, fun stops, and excellent things to do in this Sandy area. Of course there are many more you can choose from in the links above. So ... just a few highlights.

All travel time times and distances are taken some the Canyon Vista Getaway Suite location.

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4.7 miles

11 minutes

The Shops at South Town, formerly South Towne Center, is a regional mid-scale shopping mall in Sandy, Utah, United States, located just east of Interstate 15 on State Street. The property, built in 1986, contains 1,300,000 square feet of retail space with 150 stores and restaurants.

2.4 miles

6 minutes

Concerts, comedy shows & plays are staged in an open-air venue with reserved chairs & lawn seating.


Service options: Has restaurant


Address: 1245 E 9400 S, Sandy, UT 84094

Phone: (801) 568-6097


Built in 1997 and has become a popular venue for live music and theatrical performances. The outdoor amphitheater can seat up to 2,600 people, and its acoustics are praised by performers and audience members alike.

5.3 miles

12 minutes

Amusement center with a range of kids' activities, such as roller skating, laser tag & video games.


Service options: Has restaurant


Address: 9151 S 255 W, Sandy, UT 84070

Hours: Closes 11 PM

Phone: (801) 568-9781

5.3 miles

13 minutes

Family theater offering a variety of Broadway & Off-Broadway favorites along with theater education.


Address: 9900 Monroe St, Sandy, UT 84070

Phone: (801) 984-9000

7 miles

18 minutes

The Loveland Living Planet Aquarium is located in Draper, Utah, United States. It currently houses 4,500 animals representing 550 species. The public aquarium currently consists of five main exhibits.

Address: 12033 Lone Peak Pkwy, Draper, UT

Phone: (801) 355-3474

Hale Center Theater

15.2 miles

27 minutes

Thanksgiving Point is a 501 non-profit indoor and outdoor farm, garden, and museum complex in Lehi, Utah, United States. Its five main attractions include Ashton Gardens, Butterfly Biosphere, Farm Country, Museum of Ancient Life, and Museum of Natural Curiosity.


Address: 3003 Thanksgiving Wy, Lehi, UT

Hours: 9am - 8pm, closed Sundays.

Phone: (801) 768-2300

3 miles

7 minutes

6.5 miles

14 minutes

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351 S 900 E, Murray, UT 84121

5.3 miles

13 minutes

Enormous rock-climbing gymnasium with expert routes, a beginners' school & day-care services.

Address: 220 W 10600 S, Sandy

Phone: (801) 990-6890

Hours: 6a-11p m-f, 10a-10p Sat, 10a-6p Sun

4.1 miles

11 minutes

Theater chain offering all-digital screenings of new movies with reserved seating; IMAX.


Address: 9335 State St, Sandy, UT 84070

Phone: (801) 304-4577

Doors Open: 10:30am, Doors Close: 10:10pm

4.1 miles

11 minutes

Utah’s speakeasy escape experience.


Address: 9460 S Union Square B-1, Sandy

Phone: (801) 448-6658

Hours: M-F 4p-12a, Sat 12p-12a, Sun 2p-12a 

with indoor Ferris Wheel and overhead fish tanks

5.6 miles

14 minutes

Outdoor recreation, plus merchandise with team logos. 


Address: 11282 S State St, Sandy, UT 84070

Phone: (801) 948-7080

Hours: M-F 9:30a-9p, Sun 11a-6p

America First Field Stadium

4.3 miles

12 minutes

State-of-the-art facility for Real Salt Lake Major League Soccer, varied sports events & concerts. Seating capacity of 20,213.


Address: 9256 S State St, Sandy, UT 84070

Phone: (844) 732-5849

4.2 miles

11 minutes

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Address: 9575 State St, Sandy, UT 84070

Phone: (385) 468-2260

Abravenel Hall

18.7 miles

26 minutes

Abravanel Hall is home to the Utah Symphony Orchestra and part of the Salt Lake County Center for the Arts. Adjacent to Temple Square and the Salt Palace on South Temple Street this architectural masterpiece has become a landmark. Besides symphony performances, the hall also hosts numerous concerts and special events.


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Address: 123 W South Temple, Salt Lake City

Phone: (385) 468-1010

1.3 miles

3 minutes

Rental, Fitness, Aquatics


Alta Canyon Park, one of the jewels of the Sandy Parks System, covers over 6.9 acres and is adjacent to the popular Alta Canyon Sports Center. The park itself has 12 picnic tables and a lighted outdoor pavilion. The jogging path covers 1/2 mile and is used by many nearby residents to keep healthy and fit.


Address: 9565 South Highland Drive, Sandy

Hours: M-F 5:30a-8:30p, Sat 6:30a-8:30p, Sun 12p-4p

Phone: (801) 568-4600

33.8 miles

38 minutes

"It's What Fun Is"

Address: 375 North Lagoon Dr, Farmington

Phone: (801) 451-8000

Hours: Seasonal


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