Winter Activities in Park City, Utah
Things To Do Besides Skiing in Utah's Finest Resort Town
Dec 13, 2008
Although Park City, Utah is known for its world-class skiing and snowboarding, spending the day riding at Park City Mountain Resort, touring The Canyons, or skiing at Deer Valley are not the only ways to enjoy this picturesque mountain town. From music, art, and film to snowshoeing and cross-country skiing Park City has something to offer every visitor.
Snowshoe Park City
Peacefully explore the winter wonderland that is Park City with a guided snowshoe tour. Whether you are looking for an aerobic workout or a leisurely walk through the woods - snowshoe tours are a great activity for just about everyone. Beyond Limits snowshoe tours escort individuals, couples, or families from casual snowshoe hikes or grueling summit treks. Schedule a tour at (435) 640-6435.
Park City is home to a burgeoning local music scene and offers a wide variety of live music options. Several clubs and bar offer music every night of the week during the winter season. Make sure to check out the Free Park City Winter Concert Series sponsored by The Canyons Resort. The concert series is held at Harry O’s on Thursdays from 8-10pm. For other nightlife ideas see Nightlife in Park City, Utah.
Sundance Film Festival
Park City is home to the Sundance Film Festival. Sundance is held in January and is the world’s largest independent film festival. Sundance films are not only shown during the festival, but are show on a weekly basis by the Park City Film Council. The Park City Film Series runs Friday through Sunday.
If cross-country skiing is more your thing, you must check out Soldier Hollow Resort in nearby Midway, Utah. Soldier Hollow offers 31 km of trails from perfectly groomed trails for beginners to expert trails for skate skiing. The resort provides rentals and ski lessons and a cozy lodge to relax in after a hard day on the trails.
Stroll the Galleries of Main Street in Park City
Main Street in Park City offers and incredible array of art and photo galleries. Check out the Phoenix Gallery on 508 Main for contemporary local and regional art. For stunning wildlife and nature photography, visit Thomas Mangelsen’s Images of Nature Gallery at 364 Main.
Heber Valley Railroad – The Tube N’Train
Combine a ride on the Heber Valley Scenic Railroad with 90 minutes of exhilarating snow tubing on Soldier Hollow’s 1,000-foot groomed hill fully equipped with tow lift service. The trail departs in nearby Heber City and rides through the valley and ends at Soldier Hollow, a site of the 2002 Olympic Winter Games.
Shopping in Park City
Park City’s Main Street is lined with quaint shops and charming boutiques. The shops in Park City range from various outdoor clothing stores to high-end boutiques to bookstores and western antique shops. If you are looking for great deals, visit Park City’s factory outlet mall for some serious brand name bargains.
