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Arts Experiences in Park City
Park City is home to numerous art galleries, theaters, music venues, and multiple annual events that all showcase the artistry and creativity of local, national and international talent. Attend Sundance Film Festival, take a gallery stroll on Historic Main Street or get outside and experience the arts in the embrace of the Wasatch Mountains.
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Dining
After working up an appetite on the trails, it’s time for Park City’s second favorite activity — eating. It is uncommon to find the quality of local restaurants and diversity of cuisine in a city of this size. In June, a 1,500-seat table stretches the length of Historic Main Street for the Savor the Summit’s Grande Table event to create an enchanting evening of fine food and live music with hundreds of your new best friends.
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Hiking
Park City is settled deep in the Wasatch Mountain range where hiking trails are plentiful and pristine. Trade in the city buzz for the sounds of birdsong and babbling streams as you and your family traverse the area’s picturesque meadows, forests and peaks. Although you can’t go wrong when choosing a hiking trail in Park City, some local favorites include Bloods Lake, Silver Lake and the McPolin Barn farm trail.
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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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Mountain Biking
From gentle strolls on the Rail Trail across a wide-open basin with spectacular views of the mountains, to twisty, thrilling singletrack mountain bike trails like Town’s loop, you will not be disappointed. In summer and fall, set your knobby tires on the Mid-Mountain Trail, which contours across three ski areas for 20 miles of riding through dense pine forests. Also don’t miss the Wasatch Crest Trail, which traverses the spine of the Wasatch Range on smooth, fast singletrack. Trails like these caught the eye of the International Mountain Bicycling Association and Park City has become the world’s only IMBA-certified Gold Level riding destination.
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Skiing & Snowboarding
With over 7,300 lift-served acres of skiable alpine terrain, it’s no surprise that Park City Mountain has become a bucket list destination for skiers around the globe. This behemoth resort, the largest in the United States, is just one of Utah’s multiple world-class mountain resorts. Thrill seekers will also enjoy the terrain park and action sports center at Woodward Park City, the area’s newest resort, and skiers who enjoy the finer things will relish in a luxury ski experience at Deer Valley Resort. If you want to skip the lines completely, head to a nearby nordic center for some cross-country skiing.
Park City Inspiration
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Sundance, Full Circle
When visiting the Sundance Film Festival in Utah, movies are only part of the experience.
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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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A Day on the Slopes at Park City Mountain
Few places evoke the spirit of adventure like Park City Mountain.
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No trip to Park City is complete without a stroll down historic Main Street.
Guided dog sled tours might just be the most unique way to explore Park City’s snow-covered mountains, trails and forests.
In the summer months, Park City's mountains, nearby state parks and reservoirs transform into a hiking, mountain biking, fishing and camping mecca.
More Activities
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Alpine Slide & Mountain Coaster
You don’t have to learn how to ski or snowboard to experience a thrilling alpine descent at Park City Mountain Resort. The mountain coaster hurdles riders down a winding track in self-controlled recliner seats; the perfect combination of rollercoaster, toboggan ride and nature. The alpine slide is one of the longest slides in America and offers a similar experience to the mountain coaster during summertime. Grab tickets for the whole family to the mountain coaster in winter, or the alpine slide during summer.
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Annual Events
Park City knows how to bring people together, hosting events such as the Latino Arts Festival, Concerts on the Slopes at Canyons Village, Deer Valley Music Festival, Kimball Arts Festival, Park City Arts Council's Art on the Trails, Park City Song Summit, Park City Wine Festival, and Deer Valley Mountain Beer Festival.
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Dog Sledding Tours
Guided dog sled tours might just be the most unique way to explore Park City’s snow-covered mountains, trails and forests. Cozy up inside a reclined dog sled and enjoy the view while the well-trained team of rescue pups mush along.
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Heritage Rodeos
One of the largest events on the regional Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association circuit is located in the small town of Oakley (population: 1,590) over the July 4th weekend. When the second week in August rolls around, you can catch a different rodeo at the Summit County Fair in Coalville.
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High West Distillery
Head to the High West Saloon near Main Street to sample your way through High West’s premium whiskeys in a historic saloon setting. Be sure to ask for a whiskey pairing when ordering lunch or dinner from their American gastro-pub menu. Tours of the distillery are also available.
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Historic Main Street
No trip to Park City is complete without a stroll down historic Main Street. History buffs will appreciate the original structures, renovated but still standing, from the town’s inception as a small silver mining operation in the 1860s. Main Street now boasts over 100 top-notch eateries and dozens of clothing boutiques, galleries, cafes and shops.
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Jordanelle Reservoir
Jordanelle Reservoir and state park has been a staple of weekend adventures since 1995. Visitors can spend the day picnicking on shore, swimming laps in the cool mountain waters or trekking up nearby trails for an aerial view of the reservoir. Angling enthusiasts can fish from shore or set out by boat in search of trout, bass and perch. Jordanelle Reservoir is the perfect place to cool down with your family before heading back downtown for dinner.
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Outlet Shopping
Relax from your outdoor adventures with some retail therapy at Outlets Park City. With nearly 60 name-brand and designer stores, you really can shop ‘til you drop. The wide selection of stores and restaurants has something for everyone.
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Park Silly Market (Seasonal)
The Park Silly Sunday Market has been an annual summer tradition since 2006. On Sunday mornings Main Street is transformed into a bustling open-air market where visitors can peruse local art, gourmet food, unique exhibitions and live music. Bring your whole family (including your dog!) along to enjoy the festivities from June through September.
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Utah Olympic Park
Utah Olympic Park was the host venue of bobsled, luge, skeleton and ski jumping events for the 2002 Games and it is now a main training facility for current and aspiring Olympians. Visitors can relive stories of triumph at the 2002 Winter Games museum, or get in on the action with adventure activities including zip lines, extreme tubing, an alpine slide, ropes course, or a bobsled ride.
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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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Wasatch Wellness
A Northern Utah wellness guide from Salt Lake City to Ogden, Park City to Provo, that will have you boosting your physical and mental health with wilderness hikes, canyon drives, wellness therapies and farm-to-table dining.
Highlights
- Scenic hikes in the Cottonwoods
- Stargazing at North Fork
- Yoga & meditation in Park City
- Farm-to-table dining in Provo
