Park City UT Is Great For Winter and Summer Family Vacations
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.
Thanks to the brief 45 minute commute from the airport to Park City, skiers have the ability to start the day traveling, and to finish it with some turns at one of Park City's mountains. It can take approximately 15 minutes to travel between the three resorts, which makes it very easy for visitors to sample what each resort has to offer in one stay. All three resorts have a maximum elevation of around 10,000 feet, and between them all, there is nearly 9,000 ski-able acres that await.
While skiing and snowboarding are the main draws for the area, they are far from being the only outdoor activities. Some popular winter pastimes include cross country skiing, snowmobiling, and sleigh rides, which become even more spectacular in the alpine setting. Outdoor enthusiasts can appreciate a summer visit as well, with mountain biking, hiking, and water sports all available in the area.
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.
Some of these miner's homes are included in the rental pool for vacationers, among many other options. People looking for a homely atmosphere have their choice of homes, condominiums, and town homes, which can be found for all different budgets throughout Park City. Hotels provide a more traditional type of lodging, and Park City offers hotel choices from nationwide chains to one of a kind boutique hotels.
Dining in Park City can be as difficult of a decision as choosing lodging. There are a multitude of restaurants, from multi-course Continental cuisine at Deer Valley to a barbecue eatery on Main Street. To make it more challenging, the resorts also offer on-mountain dining in a yurt, with transportation provided by a snow cat up the mountain.
Between the mild summer temperatures, the hundreds of feet of snow that accumulate during the winter, and all of the ways people can entertain themselves while in the area, it is no wonder that people who come out here once quickly become regular visitors.
Thanks to the brief 45 minute commute from the airport to Park City, skiers have the ability to start the day traveling, and to finish it with some turns at one of Park City's mountains. It can take approximately 15 minutes to travel between the three resorts, which makes it very easy for visitors to sample what each resort has to offer in one stay. All three resorts have a maximum elevation of around 10,000 feet, and between them all, there is nearly 9,000 ski-able acres that await.
While skiing and snowboarding are the main draws for the area, they are far from being the only outdoor activities. Some popular winter pastimes include cross country skiing, snowmobiling, and sleigh rides, which become even more spectacular in the alpine setting. Outdoor enthusiasts can appreciate a summer visit as well, with mountain biking, hiking, and water sports all available in the area.
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.
Some of these miner's homes are included in the rental pool for vacationers, among many other options. People looking for a homely atmosphere have their choice of homes, condominiums, and town homes, which can be found for all different budgets throughout Park City. Hotels provide a more traditional type of lodging, and Park City offers hotel choices from nationwide chains to one of a kind boutique hotels.
Dining in Park City can be as difficult of a decision as choosing lodging. There are a multitude of restaurants, from multi-course Continental cuisine at Deer Valley to a barbecue eatery on Main Street. To make it more challenging, the resorts also offer on-mountain dining in a yurt, with transportation provided by a snow cat up the mountain.
Between the mild summer temperatures, the hundreds of feet of snow that accumulate during the winter, and all of the ways people can entertain themselves while in the area, it is no wonder that people who come out here once quickly become regular visitors.
About the Author:
Susan Mayloch is an resort destination and family travel journalist who currently lives in Park City Utah. Susan recommends the following website for info on Park City Travel.
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