Park City, Utah, a venue of the 2002 Winter Olympic Games, and home to the "Greatest Snow on Earth" is also one of the most accessible ski resort towns in the country. Three ski areas call Park City home, including its namesake Park City Mountain Resort, as well as Deer Valley and The Canyons. Park City attracts visitors year round, and with direct flights coming into Salt Lake City airport daily, more people are discovering everything Park City has to offer.
Very few ski areas can boast an afternoon on the mountain with a morning flight arrival, but with the Salt Lake airport a mere 45 minutes away from Park City, many visitors are able to take advantage of this claim. The Park City resorts are within 15 minutes of each other as well, which greatly increases the area to explore. The three mountains possess nearly 9,000 acres between them, which means more terrain than most could hope to venture to in one trip.
In addition to skiing and snowboarding, Park City provides nearly limitless outdoor activities year round. The winter offers everything from cross country skiing and ice skating, to snowmobiling and sleigh rides. Summertime presents just as many options with hiking, mountain biking, and rock climbing as just a few ways to enjoy nature.
Most people come to Park City for sports in one form or another, but for those after a different type of vacation, one of the local festivals is sure to please. There are festivals that occur in both summer and winter, which have become increasingly popular over the years. The most famous is the Sundance Film Festival, in which the film industry spends ten days in January to preview their movies. Summer festivals, such as the Kimball Arts Festival, take advantage of the pleasant summer temperatures and hold their festivities outside.
Visitors are drawn to Park City because of everything it has to offer, but many are unaware of the background that has made the area what it is today. In the late 1800s, mining led to a population boom, and lead, gold, and especially silver were found in large quantities. Today, the mining history can still be glimpsed throughout town; whether on Park City Mountain where the old Silver King Mine is a landmark or in Old Town with the picturesque refurbished miners' homes.
Lodging in Park City is one of the more difficult decisions with all of the choices available, including some of the historic miners' homes. Private homes, condominiums, and town homes provide a homely atmosphere for vacationers in the area. There are standard hotel options as well, including a range from well known chain hotels to high end boutiques.
There are nearly as many places to dine in Park City as there are to stay while in the area. Main Street features a large variety of cuisines from international to domestic in all different atmospheres. Fine dining can be found throughout Park City, but Deer Valley, in particular, has a plethora of award winning restaurants. For a more unique experience, the resorts all offer yurt dining, which provides diners with an on mountain meal that few experience.
After a filling meal at one of Park City's restaurants, many choose to check out the nightlife, for which Park City is renowned. There are bars, pubs, and nightclubs lining Main Street, providing a variety of entertainment. Musical performances and other live entertainment can also be found throughout the year.
Very few ski areas can boast an afternoon on the mountain with a morning flight arrival, but with the Salt Lake airport a mere 45 minutes away from Park City, many visitors are able to take advantage of this claim. The Park City resorts are within 15 minutes of each other as well, which greatly increases the area to explore. The three mountains possess nearly 9,000 acres between them, which means more terrain than most could hope to venture to in one trip.
In addition to skiing and snowboarding, Park City provides nearly limitless outdoor activities year round. The winter offers everything from cross country skiing and ice skating, to snowmobiling and sleigh rides. Summertime presents just as many options with hiking, mountain biking, and rock climbing as just a few ways to enjoy nature.
Most people come to Park City for sports in one form or another, but for those after a different type of vacation, one of the local festivals is sure to please. There are festivals that occur in both summer and winter, which have become increasingly popular over the years. The most famous is the Sundance Film Festival, in which the film industry spends ten days in January to preview their movies. Summer festivals, such as the Kimball Arts Festival, take advantage of the pleasant summer temperatures and hold their festivities outside.
Visitors are drawn to Park City because of everything it has to offer, but many are unaware of the background that has made the area what it is today. In the late 1800s, mining led to a population boom, and lead, gold, and especially silver were found in large quantities. Today, the mining history can still be glimpsed throughout town; whether on Park City Mountain where the old Silver King Mine is a landmark or in Old Town with the picturesque refurbished miners' homes.
Lodging in Park City is one of the more difficult decisions with all of the choices available, including some of the historic miners' homes. Private homes, condominiums, and town homes provide a homely atmosphere for vacationers in the area. There are standard hotel options as well, including a range from well known chain hotels to high end boutiques.
There are nearly as many places to dine in Park City as there are to stay while in the area. Main Street features a large variety of cuisines from international to domestic in all different atmospheres. Fine dining can be found throughout Park City, but Deer Valley, in particular, has a plethora of award winning restaurants. For a more unique experience, the resorts all offer yurt dining, which provides diners with an on mountain meal that few experience.
After a filling meal at one of Park City's restaurants, many choose to check out the nightlife, for which Park City is renowned. There are bars, pubs, and nightclubs lining Main Street, providing a variety of entertainment. Musical performances and other live entertainment can also be found throughout the year.
About the Author:
Susan Mayloch is an resort destination and family travel writer that lives in Park City Utah. Susan recommends the following website for info on Park City Activities.
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