Deer Valley is a luxury ski resort in Park City. There, there is a limited number of visitors, and snowboarding is not allowed, only skiing. Things to do in Park City: Deer Valley
Lift prices range from $179 to $249 per day. They give access to several tracks spread over three mountains, with levels ranging from beginner to advanced.
In Deer Valley, there are great restaurants in the mountains, as well as bars and spas for après-ski. Not to mention the hotels at the base and others that work on a ski on a ski-off basis, such as the luxurious Stein Eriksen Lodge and Montage Deer Valley, where you can go skiing directly from your room or from some common area of the establishment.
Guests staying at any hotel in the Deer Valley area pay no transportation to the base of the mountain and even to other Park City destinations such as Park City’s shops and restaurants. Just download an app, apply the code offered during check-in at the hotel and call the driver. Cars are generally spacious and have ski compartments in the trunk.
It is for these and other reasons that Deer Valley is stamped on the list of things to do in Park City.
Main St and Old Town
It is one of the most fun places in Park City. It is the main street of the historic center of the city, a village full of shops and winter accessories (some designer brands, such as The North Face), bookstores, restaurants, bars, chocolate shops, and an art gallery.
If you’re not going to ski, this is where you should spend most of your time. At night, there are many attractions in the region, which are also home to hotels and other accommodation options.
Among the restaurants in the area, the 350 Main Brasserie, where you can try exotic meats such as venison, and The Spur Bar & Grill, great for snacks and pizzas, are worth mentioning. If you’re feeling homesick, head to the Indian restaurant The Bridge Cafe and Grill, at the entrance to Park City Mountain Village, for drumsticks and great sandwiches.
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Among the local bars, it is worth visiting the Wasatch Brew Pub, with several artisanal options, some of them daring, such as beer with jalapeño. Another cool place is the always-busy No Name Saloon, with a rooftop overlooking Main St.
There are also two good distilleries in the historic center that are worth a visit, such as Alpine, which specializes in gin (you can even prepare your own there), and the High West Distillery, which produces a famous whiskey. For wine fans, the tip is to stop by Old Town Cellars.
Sundance Festival:
One of the symbols of Main St is the Egyptian Theatre, an old theater full of charm and still active in the city. He is one of the symbols of the Sundance Festival, one of the biggest film festivals in the US, which usually draws crowds to the city in January.
During the festival, it is possible to see several celebrities in the region. Many of them even spend their vacations in Park City, while others have homes there. This is the case of Michael Jordan, Justin Bieber, and Gwyneth Paltrow.
Utah Olympic Park Ramps:
When preparing a Park City itinerary, set aside at least an afternoon to visit Utah Olympic Park, which served as the venue, in 2002, for the Winter Olympics. The main local attraction is a bobsled track, a sled race that slides downhill at up to 150 km/h. For US$ 195, it is possible to face the adventure with a guide. ATV Tour in Utah you Should Try.
Utah Olympic Park also has zip lines, some impressive jumping ramps (only for professionals), and two free museums, including the Alf Engen Ski. The site has a number of Olympic artifacts, such as medals, torches, and curling stones, as well as interactive attractions (for $5, you can virtually ride a bobsled or take a big risk).
Park City Outlets Mall:
If the idea is to save time for shopping on the list of things to do in Park City, the tip is to go to the Park City outlet. The place brings together several stores of brands that Indians love, such as GAP. Polo Ralph Loren and Under Armor.
The mall has a “U” shape, with a parking lot in the center. Just walk down the aisle in front of the stores to access the varied options, which include clothes, shoes, accessories, makeup, and souvenirs.
There’s plenty to do in Park City besides skiing.
There’s nothing more original in Park City than doing yoga on stand-up paddles in a volcano crater. Well, this is the unusual proposal of Park City Yoga Adventures.
For $90, you can spend an hour there, which is warm. The internal temperature of the crater is around 20ºC, and the water reaches 35ºC, even if it is snowing outside.
There are changing rooms, and it is recommended that you wear a bathing suit. A teacher teaches the techniques to practice yoga on boards and, in the end, everyone can swim in the warm waters. It’s delicious.
Walk in the snow:
Park City Yoga Adventures also organizes guided snowshoe hikes. Depending on the conditions, you can go with waterproof shoes or use the special rackets borrowed by the agency.
The tour is light and involves almost no climbs. During the tour, which lasts about two hours, you can see beautiful landscapes. Along the way, hot tea is served in a hut. The tour costs US$75 per person.
Mines and wines:
Another different tour in Park City is the one carried out by Mines & Wines Tours, which tells the story of the city’s silver and lead mines with an all-you-can-eat snack and wine service. It is suitable for groups, as it costs US$ 2,997 for 12 people.
The value is justified by the quality of the wines and because, in fact, they are offered without limits. Labels for whites, roses, reds, and even Port Wines are opened according to the group’s wishes while a guide tells the participants, in a fun way, the history of Park City.
Park City in summer:
Water sports, mountain biking, trails, zip lines. Alpine Slide (sled that slides along rails)… Park City is also fun in the summer and offers a number of outdoor activities for the visitor.
