Nestled in the Wasatch Mountains at 6,900 feet, Park City is one of the favorite — and most easily reached — ski towns in North America. The famous Utah powder can be experienced at the three resorts of Park City: Park City Mountain Resort, Deer Valley, and The Canyons. There are many reasons to come to the area, and with Salt Lake City Airport having so many direct flights from all over the country, access to all that Park City has to offer is easier than ever.

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.

Alpine sports are not the only way to stay active in Park City. In the winter, ice skating, snowmobiling, and sleigh rides are just a few things anyone can enjoy. The summer opens up even more activities with hiking, fly fishing, and mountain biking just to name a few.

For those not inclined to mountain sports, there are world famous festivals hosted by Park City throughout the year. The most famous is the Sundance Film Festival, which showcases movies for ten days in January, during which the area becomes crowded with celebrities, their agents, and hangers-on hoping for a glimpse of the glitterati. The summer is filled with festivals on a smaller, but no less impressive scale, including the Park City Jazz Festival, and the Kimball Arts Festival.

While many people are familiar with present day Park City, not everyone has knowledge about Park City’s past. Park City began as a mining town in the late 1800s, and was a source of lead, silver, and gold. The mining history of the town can be seen throughout, when skiing by the Silver King mine at Park City Mountain, or admiring the colorful restored miner’s homes in Old Town.

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.

Dining choices are abundant in Park City. Fine dining with locally influenced foods is prevalent in Deer Valley, while Main Street in Park City has a huge range of cuisine types and dining atmospheres from casual to high end. There are also yurts located at the resorts, which present diners with a low key environment, and a seclusion courtesy of the fact that they can only be accessed via snow cat.

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.

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