Explore Park City https://www.visitparkcity.com/blog/stories/ Tue, 10 Sep 2024 20:19:31 +0000 Everything You Need to Know About Spring Skiing https://www.visitparkcity.com/blog/stories/post/everything-you-need-to-know-about-spring-skiing-in-park-city-and-why-its-a-great-time-to-visit/ https://www.visitparkcity.com/blog/stories/post/everything-you-need-to-know-about-spring-skiing-in-park-city-and-why-its-a-great-time-to-visit/#comments https://www.visitparkcity.com/blog/stories/post/everything-you-need-to-know-about-spring-skiing-in-park-city-and-why-its-a-great-time-to-visit/ Thu, 14 Feb 2019 11:00:00 -0700

Park City Mountain Resort features several events that make spring skiing extra special.

When the tail end of ski season is upon us and spring skiing is in full force, it’s a bittersweet time of the season. You’re running out of time to ski, but you’ll also find longer days, more sunshine, warmer patios for après-ski, and a handful of annual end-of-season events. Park City, Utah, happens to be an ideal place to visit in the springtime for all of those reasons.

]]> 9 Tips to Planning the Perfect Trip to Park City, Utah, on a Budget (and Why You Should) https://www.visitparkcity.com/blog/stories/post/9-tips-for-planning-the-perfect-trip-to-park-city-utah-on-a-budget/ https://www.visitparkcity.com/blog/stories/post/9-tips-for-planning-the-perfect-trip-to-park-city-utah-on-a-budget/#comments https://www.visitparkcity.com/blog/stories/post/9-tips-for-planning-the-perfect-trip-to-park-city-utah-on-a-budget/ Tue, 24 Apr 2018 07:00:00 -0600

Park City’s Historic Main Street is filled with great shops, restaurants, and bars to explore. Jeff Williams

Though Park City, Utah, is known for its luxurious accommodations and world-class skiing, deals abound here in the quieter summer season. And for many who’ve relocated to this mountain town, Park City summers are the area’s best-kept secret. Cooler mountain temperatures make it a wonderful place to explore when the Salt Lake Valley temperatures soar, and there are plenty of free and inexpensive activities throughout town for visitors on a budget. Add these nine adventures to your Park City bucket list, and don’t worry about price, most won’t cost you a dime.

]]> 3 Days in Park City, Utah: The Perfect Long Weekend Getaway https://www.visitparkcity.com/blog/stories/post/3-days-in-park-city-the-perfect-long-weekend-getaway/ https://www.visitparkcity.com/blog/stories/post/3-days-in-park-city-the-perfect-long-weekend-getaway/#comments https://www.visitparkcity.com/blog/stories/post/3-days-in-park-city-the-perfect-long-weekend-getaway/ Tue, 20 Feb 2018 06:00:00 -0700

The silver-mining settlement of Park City, Utah, almost became a ghost town when the mines closed, but its reinvention as a ski mecca has made it a gold mine for winter visitors. Located just 35 minutes from the Salt Lake City International Airport, Park City makes flying in for a long weekend easy. You can hit the highlights in three days without a rental car thanks to a free in-town transportation system. Sound overwhelming? Follow this guide to maximize your time and fun in this booming mountain town.

]]> 9 Reasons Park City is a Perfect Destination for Outdoor Lovers https://www.visitparkcity.com/blog/stories/post/9-reasons-why-park-city-utah-is-a-world-class-destination-for-outdoor-lovers/ https://www.visitparkcity.com/blog/stories/post/9-reasons-why-park-city-utah-is-a-world-class-destination-for-outdoor-lovers/#comments https://www.visitparkcity.com/blog/stories/post/9-reasons-why-park-city-utah-is-a-world-class-destination-for-outdoor-lovers/ Tue, 06 Feb 2018 06:00:00 -0700

The mining boomtown of Park City, Utah, nearly went bust when the mines closed, but it rose again, rebranding itself as an outdoor adventure town. Tucked high in the Wasatch Mountains at an elevation of 7,000 feet, Park City’s just 35 minutes from the Salt Lake City International Airport—making it ideal for a winter vacation—even if you don’t ski. From tubing to cross-country skiing to fat biking, the abundant winter adventures keep you entertained whether you visit for a week or a weekend.

]]> 10 Reasons to Strongly Consider a Ski Trip to Park City This Year https://www.visitparkcity.com/blog/stories/post/10-reasons-to-strongly-consider-a-ski-trip-to-park-city-this-year/ https://www.visitparkcity.com/blog/stories/post/10-reasons-to-strongly-consider-a-ski-trip-to-park-city-this-year/#comments https://www.visitparkcity.com/blog/stories/post/10-reasons-to-strongly-consider-a-ski-trip-to-park-city-this-year/ Thu, 18 Jan 2018 06:00:00 -0700

Utah’s home to the Greatest Snow On Earth™, and the charming former mining town of Park City is the best place to experience this world-class snow paired with incredible eats and a buzzing nightlife. And at just 35 minutes from the Salt Lake International Airport, there’s almost no place in America where you can go from plane to powder quicker. Need more convincing? Here are the 10 reasons to choose Park City as your ski destination this year.

]]> Why Park City is Arguably the Best Ski Destination in the Country in Terms of Ease and Accessibility https://www.visitparkcity.com/blog/stories/post/why-park-city-is-arguable-the-best-ski-destination-in-the-country-in-terms-of-ease-and-accessibility/ https://www.visitparkcity.com/blog/stories/post/why-park-city-is-arguable-the-best-ski-destination-in-the-country-in-terms-of-ease-and-accessibility/#comments https://www.visitparkcity.com/blog/stories/post/why-park-city-is-arguable-the-best-ski-destination-in-the-country-in-terms-of-ease-and-accessibility/ Tue, 05 Dec 2017 13:00:00 -0700

Famous for powder skiing, Park City, Utah, features two world-class resorts just 35 minutes away from the Salt Lake City airport.

Getting to a ski resort in most mountain towns can be a headache. You have to first fly into a major city, rent a car, and then take on a multi-hour canyon drive through traffic to reach the slopes. Not so in Park City, Utah.

]]> A First Timer's Guide to Getting the Most Out of a Park City Vacation https://www.visitparkcity.com/blog/stories/post/a-first-timers-guide-to-getting-the-most-out-of-a-park-city-vaction/ https://www.visitparkcity.com/blog/stories/post/a-first-timers-guide-to-getting-the-most-out-of-a-park-city-vaction/#comments https://www.visitparkcity.com/blog/stories/post/a-first-timers-guide-to-getting-the-most-out-of-a-park-city-vaction/ Wed, 08 Mar 2017 10:00:00 -0700

Park City, Utah, has become one of the top vacation destinations in the country.

It’s no surprise that Park City, Utah, has become one of the top winter destinations in the country. With two-world class ski resorts, a historic downtown, fine dining, Olympic venues, high-end spas, and incredible Utah powder, Park City has no end of activities for winter visitors.

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