Things to do in Park City
Ski season runs roughly late November through April, with the deepest snow in January and February; the Sundance Film Festival packs the town in late January. Summer and early fall open the mountains for hiking, biking, and the alpine coaster, with warm days and cool nights.
Best months: January, February, July, September
What is worth your time in Park City
McPolin FarmDo not miss
The iconic white barn against the mountains is Park City's most photographed landmark, with a meadow trail and underpass access.
Landmark · 53 min4.9
Historic Park City Main StreetDo not miss
A preserved 19th-century silver-mining street lined with galleries, restaurants, and bars, and the heart of Sundance every January.
Historic Site · 1.8 hr4.7
Deer Valley ResortDo not miss
A polished, skiers-only luxury resort famed for groomed runs, fine dining, and impeccable service.
Activity · 6 hr4.6
Park City MuseumDo not miss
A lively museum in the old city hall telling Park City's silver-boom, ski, and Olympic story, complete with the original territorial jail.
Museum · 1.5 hr4.6
Utah Olympic ParkDo not miss
The 2002 Winter Olympics venue where you can watch ski jumpers train, ride a real bobsled, and zip across the alpine slide.
Activity · 3 hr4.6
Park City Mountain ResortDo not miss
The largest ski resort in the United States, with a base village right at the edge of town and year-round mountain activities.
Activity · 6 hr4.5
High West DistilleryDo not miss
The world's only ski-in gastro-distillery, pouring award-winning whiskey steps off Main Street in a historic livery.
Nightlife · 1.5 hr4.3
Park City Alpine SlideDo not miss
Ride a chairlift up and bobsled-style down on a winding concrete track, a summer classic at Park City Mountain.
Activity · 1.4 hr4.3
Park City Alpine CoasterDo not miss
A mile-long gravity coaster that twists down the mountainside, the longest alpine coaster in the world and a year-round thrill.
Activity · 1.4 hr4.1
Historic Union Pacific Rail TrailDo not miss
A flat, scenic 28-mile path on an old railroad grade, perfect for walking, biking, and cross-country skiing out of town.
Scenic Route · 2 hr
Park City Gallery District
Two dozen galleries along Main Street showcase Western, contemporary, and photography art, best on the monthly gallery stroll.
Cultural Experience · 1.5 hr4.9
Park City Hot Air Balloon Ride
Drift at sunrise over the snow-dusted valley and Wasatch peaks on a serene hot-air balloon flight.
Activity · 2.5 hr4.9
Park City Mountain Bike Park
Lift-served downhill and flow trails in summer, part of a Park City trail system rated gold by mountain bikers.
Activity · 3.5 hr4.9
Egyptian Theatre
A 1926 Egyptian-revival playhouse on Main Street that hosts live theater year-round and headline Sundance premieres.
Cultural Experience · 2 hr4.8
And 31 more, which the planner picks between based on your dates, pace and what you are into.
Worth knowing
- Park City sits near 7,000 feet and resorts climb above 9,000; hydrate well and ease into altitude before strenuous activity.
- Ski season peaks in January and February, while Sundance in late January spikes prices and crowds; book lodging far ahead for both.
- Summer opens the mountains for hiking, biking, and the alpine coaster, with afternoon thunderstorms common in July and August.
- The free Park City Transit buses connect Main Street, the resorts, and outlying neighborhoods, so a car is often optional in town.
- Salt Lake City International Airport is about 40 minutes away, making Park City one of the most accessible ski towns in the country.