Park City
Park City Inspiration
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Silver & Steam: 4 Ways to Explore Park City's Fascinating History
From a “mines and wines tour” to Utah’s most-photographed barn, check out these must-see-and-do sites to explore the workers’ history around Park City.
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Roping and Riding: Summit County Rodeo
In Park City, sure you can buy boots with a “Yellowstone” vibe — but with a drive into the countryside, you can truly appreciate the area’s rural lifestyle.
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Beyond the Ski Slope: Discover Park City’s Artistic Side
A town known for its world-class snow, popular concerts and visual arts festivals draws visitors to Park City throughout the year.
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Mountain Chocolate Calling
Make your chocolate fantasy into reality by including on your itinerary a visit to the Ritual Chocolate Factory, one of Utah’s premier chocolate makers.
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The Fly Girls of Park City
Kick off your ski trip by visiting Utah Olympic Park and reliving the fight for gender equality in the Olympic Winter Games with Park City’s very own women changemakers.
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Best Spots to Get Olympic Spirit
Just because the Salt Lake 2002 Olympic Winter Games are in the past doesn’t mean that the Utah Olympic spirit is has been snuffed out. Athletes still train here, and ski schools in Utah resorts might be the start of a future Olympian’s career.
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How To Get the Most Out of the Park City Annual Gay Ski Week
At Park City, Utah's annual Gay Ski Week, officially known as Elevation Utah, visitors will be surrounded by like-minded athletes and folks who want to crush it out on the slopes and have fun dancing the night away.
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Insider's Guide to Park City
Kaylin Richardson, Olympic athlete, and a friend share their favorite Park City experiences to encourage you to add the city's culture-enriched valley, scenery, food, art and access to all-season adventure to your bucket list.
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Park City Area: 1 Destination, 3 Resorts
Park City offers access to three state-of-the-art ski resorts, world-class dining, luxury lodging, music, film screenings and so much more.
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Sundance, Full Circle
When visiting the Sundance Film Festival in Utah, movies are only part of the experience.
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Sundance: The Story is Utah
For Sundance audiences and filmmakers, the Story is Utah, one with many visions and interpretations and where revolutions are encouraged.
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A Classy Warm-Weather Weekend in Park City
When it comes to spending time in Park City — Utah’s snow sports —mecca I prefer the sunny, urbane side of mountain life. Happily, there’s plenty of fun to be had for those who are looking to experience the “city” side of Park City, sans snow.
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Meet the Park City Artist Who Brings Black Heroes to the Mountain
In his groundbreaking ‘Skiing in Color’ series, artist Lamont Joseph White paints representation into snow sports.
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Best Après Ski Bars in Park City and Beyond
Want to master the art of après? Here’s your guide to the best après-ski bars in Park City and the Wasatch Front.
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Harnessing Passion: The Arctic Rescue Sled Dog Team
Maren and Racer Gibson of All Seasons Adventures in Park City, Utah rescue "unadoptable" Huskies and Malamutes. The dogs participate in a dog sledding operation to help find their purpose. Book a dog sled tour with the pups and witness their story as they pull your sled through the area's snow blanketed open spaces.
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Trail to Town Adventures in Park City
Park City’s unique blend of trails and trail culture lends itself to year-round recreation.
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Winter Sports
If skiing powder is your thing, Park City has you covered. With 426 downhill trails across 9,326 acres and numerous spots to Nordic ski, there are limitless possibilities. These numbers partially explain why the U.S. Ski and Snowboard team is headquartered in Park City. Other reasons include unbeatable proximity, recreational opportunities and quality of life.
Park City Mountain is the largest ski resort in the United States, while Deer Valley is one of the country's most popular luxury mountain resorts. The nearby Soldier Hollow Nordic Center, featured in the 2002 Winter Olympic Games, offers great cross-country skiing. Newest to the area is Woodward Park City, an adventure sports center with a lift of its own. This Park City area quick guide will help you make the most of your ski trip to Park City. (Read: A Day on the Slopes at Park City Mountain)
Park City Ski Resorts
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Deer Valley Resort
Deer Valley Ski Resort is a skier’s paradise with superb guest services, luxury amenities and impeccable trail systems. Come winter or summer, slopeside fun abounds.
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Park City Mountain
Park City Mountain is one of Utah’s world-class ski resorts, with over 7,300 acres of winter fun and countless things to do off the slopes.
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Woodward Park City
Woodward Park City is Utah's first all-in-one action sports mountain center, just 25 minutes from downtown Salt Lake City.
For après ski, Park City is the place to be.
Deer Valley Resort in Park City
Summer Activities in Park City
Though it’s famous for winter sports, Park City is a fantastic summer playground. The elevation makes it cooler than Salt Lake City, anywhere from five to 15 degrees, creating an ideal mountain escape from the heat. Hikers and mountain bikers can enjoy miles of scenic trails on the renowned ski slopes, and thrill-seekers will love the Utah Olympic Park’s zipline, alpine slide and mountain coaster. Additionally, beautiful surrounding reservoirs (Jordanelle, Deer Creek, Rockport, and Echo) and the Provo River River offer paddleboarding, kayaking and fly-fishing, making it an ideal destination for a refreshing summer adventure.
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Weekender Ski Park City
So you've decided to ski in Park City for a weekend. That decision alone will be rewarded with three resorts that eclipse over 9,000 acres of Utah's renowned skiing and riding.
Highlights
- Ski City Urban Lifestyle
- Park City Mountain
- Deer Valley Resort
- Park City Experiences
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Park City Classy Warm-Weather Weekend
There are many ways to build a magical weekend in Park City. Three days can easily include art galleries, spa time, boutique browsing, food, and live entertainment. And, of course, the mountains make the place, so hiking boots are recommended for your pack list, but you don’t have to spend the entire time — or any time — in outdoor-gear mode. There’s plenty to do, and the itinerary can be as laid-back or active as you like.
Highlights
- Kimball Art Center
- High West Saloon
- Spa Treatments
- Park City Nighlife
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Filmed in Utah: Explore the Settings of Sundance Movies
It’s a film buff’s dream — a three-day northern Utah road trip through the mountains, desert flats and cityscapes featured in Sundance standouts such as “Brigsby Bear,” “SLC Punk!,” “Nine Days,” “Hereditary” and “Frozen."
Highlights
- “Hereditary” film location in Park City
- "Deidra & Laney Rob a Train" film location in Heber
- "Brigsby Bear" film location in Uintas
- A grand film tour of Salt Lake: "SLC Punk!," "Hereditary," "Nine Days"
- "Wind River" film locations at Weber Canyon and Coalville
- "Frozen" film location at Snowbasin
Local Highlights
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Cross Country Skiing
Park City has long been a destination for cross-country enthusiasts. With over 70 kilometers of groomed trails in the town and surrounding mountains, there’s ample room for a strenuous cardio workout or a casual moonlit glide.
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Historic Main Street
Any visit to Park City requires a leisurely walk down Historic Main Street past the vibrant Victorian architecture of old mining cabins, lovingly restored and maintained by residents. This street is the centerpiece of this mountain town, and home to dozens of restaurants, bars, unique local shopping experiences and other fun things to do in Park City that offer visitors the very best of Utah.
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History & Heritage Sites
In the second half of the 19th century, workers from around the world arrived in Utah’s Summit County, lured by the promise of employment in Park City’s silver mines and building and maintaining the Transcontinental Railroad. This work-focused backstory is part of the distinctive history that sets apart this country’s rich heritage. Consider visiting these places to explore and learn more about the Wasatch Mountains’ fascinating history.
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Outdoor Events
The Deer Valley Music Festival and Kimball Arts Festival headline a calendar full of great Park City events throughout the warmer months. Every Sunday, from June through September, the Park Silly market — one of the most treasured Park City events — fills the streets of lower Historic Main Street with live music, local craftsmen and great food.
What's Nearby
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Kamas
Kamas is a quiet high country town with a population of around 2,000 people and a ranch mentality from the earlier settlements. Today, it's defined by vast tracts of open space, access to recreation and family friendliness.
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Heber Valley
Between the destination towns of Heber and Midway, Heber Valley astonishes with its alpine splendor and access to endless outdoor recreation.
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Salt Lake City
Salt Lake City makes a great gateway for travelers visiting Utah's ski resorts or southward to Utah’s renowned red rock country.
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Rockport State Park
Find first-rate, year-round recreation at this northern Utah destination.
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Wasatch Mountain State Park
Year-round family adventure awaits. In the warmer months, hit the hiking or biking trails, or reserve a tee time at the golf courses. In the winter, ski or snowmobile through the alpine terrain.
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Mirror Lake Scenic Byway
You’ll never forget your drive on the Mirror Lake Scenic Byway. This 42-mile stretch of road passes through the gorgeous Uinta Mountains. Check it out!
