Beyond the Slopes: The Essential Park City Summer Itinerary
A 3-day guide to luxury, high-altitude adventure and mountain charm.
Easy-breezy vibes, local charm and high-altitude sanctuary. A Park City summer lures in those looking for laid-back luxury, served up with a side of raw, untamed nature.
Three (or more, if you're lucky) days can offer artistic experiences, spa time, boutique browsing, gourmet food, live entertainment and historic tours. The mountains make the place, so hiking shoes are recommended for your pack list. Rest assured, 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.
Start and end your weekend at the Salt Lake City International Airport, only 40 minutes away to your mountain getaway in Park City, Utah.
Friday: Gallery Strolls, Shopping and Nightlife
45 Miles
A morning arrival leaves time to shop Outlets Park City or Indigo Highway in bustling Kimball Junction just off I-80 en route to Park City. Lunch options abound in Kimball Junction, the Iron Horse area and Historic Main Street. Local fan favorites include Flight Boutique, Root'd, Burns Cowboy Shop, Tanner Trading, Right at Home, Park City Mercantile, J.W. Bennett and Gorsuch.
Check out the visual arts scene with a visit to the Kimball Arts Center or any of the other artistic experiences in Park City. Head to Main Street for the monthly Park City Gallery Stroll, and make plans to attend the weekly Park Silly Sunday Market. Stroll Park City hot spots: Gallery MAR, Julie Nester Gallery or JG Art Gallery.
Dining in Park City is a main attraction, but book early to guarantee a spot. Head to High West Saloon, Boneyard Saloon, Tupleo, Riverhorse on Main, or any eatery at Park City Mountain Resort or Deer Valley Resort. Wrap-up day one with a show at the classic Egyptian Theatre in the heart of Historic Park City.
Saturday: Spa, Summer Concerts and Scenic Chair Lift Rides
5 Miles
Waking up in the mountains is an exceptional treat. Rise a bit early, take in the crisp morning air and head out for a relaxed breakfast at The Eating Establishment, Harvest Cafe, Five5eeds, Hearth and Hill or SALTBOX. Enjoy a famous Bloody Mary from The St. Regis Bar or No Name Saloon.
There are many ways to get out and enjoy Park City, from a leisurely ride up one of the resort's lifts (with the option to get off the lift to hike around or back down the mountain) to grabbing a rental bike and heading out on the Historic Union Pacific Rail Trail. Ski resorts turn into summer wonderlands with alpine slides and mountain coasters. However hard you push yourself, your biggest reward of the trip begins now, with a spa day. Cap your evening within the luxury of St. Regis or if the timing is right, at an outdoor summer concert on Snow Park Outdoor Amphitheater at Deer Valley Resort.
Sunday: Mines & Wines, Crater Soak & Swim, SUP and a Patio Lunch
45 Miles
Get ready to say goodbye to Park City, and expect to feel a little remorse about that. Fuel today's adventure with a classic brunch at Glitretind Restaurant at Stein Eriksen Lodge. Then, follow it up with a fond farewell on a nearby hiking or mountain biking trail.
If historic exploration is more your thing, consider a Mines and Wines Tour, a Crater Soak & Swim in Midway or another unique heritage experience. An evening flight out could mean one more late lunch or dinner at one of the town's acclaimed restaurants. Conclude your afternoon back at the Deer Valley Grocery Café. Rent a paddleboard to glide across the calm waters of the Pebble Beach ponds, then claim a spot on the outdoor deck for a scenic patio lunch.
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