Park City

Park City is a year-round recreational resort town. Winter sports include cross-country and downhill skiing, snowboarding and snowshoeing. When the snow abates, horseback riding, mountain biking, golf and hiking take over. The 28-mile Historic Union Pacific Rail Trail winds its way along I-80 through Coalville and Wanship and is open year-round for hikers, mountain bikers, joggers, skiers and equestrians; phone (435) 649-6839.

A number of festivals also bring tourists to town. The Sundance Institute premieres the works of independent filmmakers at the Sundance Film Festival in mid- to late January. Wine, culinary events and skiing are combined in March's Red, White and Snow. Starting in late March, The Canyons resort (part of Park City Mountain Resort) hosts Spring Grüv, a 10-day festival offering free rock, reggae and R&B concerts.

Celebrate the arts at the Park City Kimball Arts Festival in August. The Miner's Day Parade and Celebration in September pays tribute to Park City's beginnings; mucking and drilling competitions demonstrate 19th-century mining techniques. The Deer Valley Music Festival in July and August brings performances by the Utah Symphony and the Utah Opera.

A flurry of holiday festivals in December include Santa on the Slopes; Christmas Eve at Park City Mountain Resort, featuring caroling, synchronized skiing, torchlight parades and sleigh rides; the Deer Valley Celebrity Skifest; and a New Year's Celebration.

In a town where a car can be more of a hindrance than a convenience, a leisurely walk is a stress-free way to while away some time. Main Street shops have brightly painted, 19th-century-style facades recalling the Old West; strolling is a pleasant way to pass the time after lunch or before dinner.

Visitor Centers

Shopping

Things to Do

Park City Museum

Utah Olympic Park

Alf Engen Ski Museum

Eccles Salt Lake 2002 Olympic Winter Games Museum

Recreational Activities

Alpine Slides

Hot Air Ballooning

Skiing

Park City Mountain Resort