Named one of the 20 prettiest towns in the United States by Forbes Traveler Magazine, Park City is a world-renown vacation destination, known primarily for its excellent skiing and snowboarding and the Sundance Film Festival, which is held there annually. Here’s what we recommend doing when you go:
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Dining | Skiing and Snowboarding | Local Attractions and Activities
Dining
Easy Street Brasserie
201 Heber Ave, Park City, UT
Located in the beautiful restored Utah Coal and Lumber Building, this upscale restaurant offers some tasty French-inspired New American dishes. They offer dinner and brunch, which was awarded best brunch by Salt Lake Magazine. Highlights of Easy Street include the Banana Foster French Toast and the Easy Street Burger.
Reef's Restaurant
710 Main Street, Park City, UT
Reef's Restaurant is perhaps the best Mediterranean Cuisine you'll be able to find in Park City. The meat is well cooked and seasoned and the fish is always fresh. If you save room for dessert, try their famous Warm Chocolate Cake.
Sammy's Bistro
1890 Bonanza Dr, Ste 100, Park City, UT
Sammy's Bistro was started with the mission to make good food that's affordable for everyone, and it shows in the food and the prices. You can get anything from Chicken Wings to a Mahi Mahi Salad to Texas BBQ Shrimp and it's all delicious. The restaurant has a relaxed vibe and if you'd like to enjoy a drink with your food, they have a great beer and wine selection.
El Chubaso
1890 Bonanza Drive, Park City, UT
After a long day skiing, snowboarding, or mountain biking, Chubaso's is a great, casual place to come for some grub. Their extensive salsa bar is undoubtedly visitors' favorite part about it, but the burritos get high marks as well.
Skiing and Snowboarding
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Park City Mountain Resort
1345 Lowell Avenue, Park City, UT
Located in the heart of Park City's Wasatch Valley, Park City Mountain Resort is consistently ranked one of the top ski resorts in North America, drawing visitors from all over the United States. With 100 trails spread across 750 acres, they have the largest ski area in Utah. Plus, they're able to augment the ski season with their $10 million snowmaking system, which covers 475 acres of terrain. One thing that sets them apart from other ski areas is the fact that they offer night skiing seven nights a week, December through March.
Canyons Resort
4000 Canyons Resort Drive, Park City, UT
Just minutes from downtown Park City, Canyons Resort is the largest ski and snowboard area in Utah. They have 19 chairlifts spread across 4,000 acres and eight mountains. During the summer of 2010, they completed a series of upgrades including installing a 20 million gallon snowmaking pond and opening 12 new dining options including The Farm at Canyons, which was named Best New Restaurant in Utah by Salt Lake Magazine in 2012.
Deer Valley Resort
2250 Deer Valley Drive South, Park City, UT
Deer Valley Resort's strength is the fact that their grooming fleets are some of the best in the industry, which allows for excellent skiing for skiers and snowboarders of all levels. Their runs are spread across four mountains: Bald Eagle Mountain and Flagstaff Mountain, both ideal for beginner and intermediate level skiers, and Bald Mountain and Empire Canyon, which both offer great terrain for intermediate and advanced skiers. They also have an excellent ski school with something for children, teens, and adults. If you have non-skiers age 12 and under, they also have a licensed childcare center.
Local Attractions and Activities
Sundance Film Festival
Main Street, Park City, UT
One of the most famous independent film festivals in the world, Sundance Film Festival attracts thousands of visitors to Park City every January. Filmmakers come from around the world to showcase their critically acclaimed work, carefully chosen by the Sundance Film Festival team, and visitors are always inspired and delighted by the innovative films they see.
Hot Air Ballooning
2001 Park Avenue, Park City, UT
Going for a sunrise ride with Morning Star Balloons is the perfect way to enjoy the view of the Wasatch Mountains and beautiful downtown Park City. A one hour ride costs $200 per person and includes a champagne toast and photos of the ride. Reservations are required so be sure to call in advance.
Jordanelle State Park
Jordanelle State Park, SR 319 #515 Box 4, Heber City, UT
This park is a great place for a day of outdoor summer fun! It is split up into two recreation areas: Hailstone, which is a day-use area perfect for boating, fishing, swimming, and hiking, and Rock Cliff, which is a quieter area with a nature center and boardwalk. It's open 6:00 am to 10:00 pm during the summer and 8:00 am to 5:00 pm during the winter.
Park City Golf Club
12 Thaynes Canyon Drive, Park City, UT
The sweeping mountain views and beautiful Park City weather make it a great place to enjoy a round of golf. Park City Golf Club is one of the best courses in the area, offering a challenging 18 holes at an elevation of 6,700 feet. The elevation means that your shots may actually travel farther and that it will be 10 to 15 degrees cooler than other Park City courses- a great way to escape the heat during the summer.