Neighborhoods · Sugarmont, Salt Lake City

Sugarmont, Salt Lake City.

Tucked between Sugar House and Millcreek, Sugarmont is a rising east-side enclave with canyon access, world-class family attractions, and an increasingly strong neighborhood identity.

What to see & do in Sugarmont

6 picks
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Emigration Canyon

★ 4.7Outdoor

The historic canyon where the Mormon pioneers first entered the Salt Lake Valley. Today it's a beloved cycling route and hiking destination with a famous roadside restaurant at the top.

Historic canyon cycling route
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This Is The Place Heritage Park

★ 4.4Attraction

A living history museum at the mouth of Emigration Canyon, where Brigham Young famously declared 'This is the right place.' Great for families, with pioneer village demonstrations.

Utah history landmark
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Hogle Zoo

★ 4.4Family Activity

Utah's premier zoo, home to over 800 animals. Set against the Wasatch foothills, it's one of the best family attractions in Salt Lake City and a beloved institution.

Best family attraction
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Ruth's Diner

★ 4.5Restaurant

An SLC institution at the mouth of Emigration Canyon, Ruth's has been serving breakfast and lunch since 1930. The outdoor patio with creek views makes it a quintessential SLC experience.

SLC's oldest restaurant
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Natural History Museum of Utah

★ 4.7Museum

World-class natural history museum on the University of Utah campus, featuring exceptional dinosaur exhibits, Native American collections, and striking architecture with canyon views.

World-class dinosaur exhibits
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Red Butte Garden

★ 4.8Garden & Concert

A beautiful 100-acre botanical garden and arboretum on the University of Utah hillside, home to SLC's most beloved outdoor concert series during summer months.

Best outdoor concert venue

SLC's hidden east-side gem

Sugarmont occupies a special position in SLC's geography — elevated above the valley floor with foothills access to the east, while being nestled between the beloved Sugar House neighborhood to the south and the University of Utah campus to the north.

The area's biggest draws are its proximity to some of SLC's finest family and cultural institutions. Red Butte Garden — a 100-acre botanical garden that hosts SLC's most beloved outdoor concert series — is here. Hogle Zoo and the Natural History Museum of Utah are minutes away. This Is The Place Heritage Park marks the entrance to Emigration Canyon at the neighborhood's edge.

Ruth's Diner, at the mouth of Emigration Canyon, deserves its legendary status. Open since 1930 in a converted trolley car, it serves breakfast and lunch with a creekside patio that feels like a reward after a morning hike. It's one of those SLC institutions that reminds you how genuinely unique this city is.

Frequently asked questions

Sugarmont is a neighborhood name that refers to the area between Sugar House and Millcreek on SLC's east side, roughly centered around 2700 South and 1300 East. It sits near the University of Utah and is adjacent to several major attractions including Hogle Zoo, Red Butte Garden, and This Is The Place Heritage Park at the mouth of Emigration Canyon.
Sugarmont is notable for its proximity to some of SLC's best family attractions and outdoor access points. The neighborhood borders the University of Utah Research Park and is close to Red Butte Garden, Hogle Zoo, This Is The Place Heritage Park, and the Emigration Canyon cycling route. It's a quieter, residential area with an increasingly strong local identity.
Yes — Sugarmont is very close to the University of Utah campus, located between 1300 East and the foothills. Many faculty, graduate students, and university employees live in the area. The proximity makes it convenient for campus activities, TRAX access via the University line, and the cultural amenities the U brings.
Sugarmont sits at the gateway to Emigration Canyon, a popular cycling and hiking corridor. Red Butte Canyon (adjacent to Red Butte Garden) has excellent hiking trails. The Bonneville Shoreline Trail is accessible from the neighborhood's foothills. This Is The Place Heritage Park also has walking paths and open space.
Ruth's Diner at the mouth of Emigration Canyon is the most iconic — an SLC institution since 1930. The area also has access to restaurants along 2100 South (Sugar House), the University of Utah area dining, and a growing number of local spots along the east-side corridors.
Sugarmont is quieter and more residential than Sugar House, with fewer walkable commercial options but strong proximity to outdoor attractions and the University of Utah. It appeals to those who want the east-side feel without Sugar House's density. It's also slightly higher in elevation, with better mountain views from some streets.
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