Overview
Cottonwood Heights is southeast of Salt Lake City in Utah's Wasatch Range. It is a suburban community between Big Cottonwood Canyon and Little Cottonwood Canyon with a population of 34,000 (2019).
1 sights · 11 things to do · 21 places to eat · 5 bars & cafés · 5 places to stay
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Best things about Cottonwood Heights
Cottonwood Paper Mill
Berry Hill Park
Mountview Park
Mill Hollow Park
Old Mill Park
Antczak Park
Plan your trip
Best time to visit & weather
Most comfortable: Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct. Summer highs reach about 94°F; winter lows dip to about 24°F. Very hot (Jul, Aug) — plan outdoor time for mornings. Cold months (Jan, Dec) can bring snow and ice; check road conditions. Wettest: Apr and Mar. (climate data from nearby Salt Lake City)
Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).
Getting there
- From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
- SLC Salt Lake City International Airport, Salt Lake City — 15 mi away (major hub). Directions
- PVU Provo Municipal Airport, Provo — 28 mi away. Directions
Budget & where to stay
No prices are listed for this place yet. See the Sleep guide ↓ for options.
Sample 3-day itinerary
Day 1
- Morning Cottonwood Paper Mill, Old Mill Park, Mill Hollow Park
- Lunch Market Street Grill
- Afternoon Berry Hill Park, Cottonwood Heights Recreation Center
- Dinner Sushi Yah
- Evening Hog Wallow Pub
Day 2
- Morning Mountview Park, Antczak Park
- Lunch Teru Sushi
- Afternoon Crestwood Park, Union Pioneer Memorial Park
- Dinner Blue Bay
- Evening Java Jo's
Day 3
- Morning Golden Hills Park
- Lunch Dragon Isle
- Dinner Eight Settlers Distillery
- Evening Alpha Coffee
Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.
Food for you
Cuisine (tap to filter)
What to ask about, for your diet
Diet labels come from each listing's description and cuisine; “likely” means the cuisine usually has good choices, not a promise. Check with the restaurant. Open the food finder
Map
Every listing with a location. Tap a pin for its Google Maps link.
Get in
See
See Cottonwood Paper Mill
Do
Parks
Do Berry Hill Park
Do Mountview Park
Do Mill Hollow Park
Do Old Mill Park
Do Antczak Park
Do Bulter Park
Do Bywater Park
Do Golden Hills Park
Do Union Pioneer Memorial Park
Do Crestwood Park (Little Cottonwood Regional Park)
Recreation
Do Cottonwood Heights Recreation Center
Buy
Shop Utah Ski and Golf
Shop Dan's
Shop Ski 'N See
Shop ARCS Ski and Board
Eat
American cuisine
Asian cuisine
French cuisine
Greek cuisine
Italian food
Mexican cuisine
Persian cuisine
Desserts
Drink
Coffee
Drink Beans & Brews Coffee House (Beans & Brews)
Bars
Sleep
The following lodging facilities are within the city borders:
Stay Courtyard Salt Lake City Cottonwood
Stay Mainstay Suites
The following lodging facilities are outside of Cottonwood Heights city borders, but available nearby in the neighboring city of Holladay:
Stay Hampton Inn Salt Lake City Cottonwood
Stay Residence Inn Cottonwood
Stay Hyatt Place Salt Lake City/Cottonwood
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