A former silver mining town turned winter sports destination, with over 400 ski runs across two resorts and the annual Sundance Film Festival each January.
At 7,000 feet in Utah's Wasatch Mountains, Park City draws visitors to its historic Main Street, where you'll find the Egyptian Theatre hosting Sundance Film Festival screenings each January. Winter sports enthusiasts flock to Park City Mountain's 300 trails, while summer brings mountain bikers and hikers to explore the Wasatch Mountains' extensive trail network.
Winter Sports at Park City Mountain
Park City Mountain spans 9,326 acres of skiable terrain, making it the largest ski resort in the United States. You'll find 300 trails across 17 slopes and 14 bowls, connected by 22 miles of lifts. The Quicksilver Gondola connects the Park City base area with Canyons Village, letting you access both areas easily. Beginners can start at the dedicated learning zones near the base, while advanced skiers will find challenging runs in Jupiter Bowl and Pine Cone Ridge.
Getting Around Park City
You'll reach Park City from Salt Lake City International Airport in about 45 minutes by car or shuttle service. The town's free transit system runs between major destinations, including both ski resorts and Main Street. Buses arrive every 10-20 minutes during peak hours, and the Main Street trolley runs from 10am to 11pm daily. The short distance to a major airport and frequent local buses make exploring the area without a car straightforward.
Main Street District
The eight-block Main Street holds over 200 independent shops, art galleries, and restaurants in original 1880s buildings. During the Sundance Film Festival in January, converted historic buildings and temporary venues screen independent films. The annual Kimball Arts Festival in August brings 50,000 visitors to browse works from 225 artists along the street's uphill stretch.
Summer Activities
You'll find over 400 miles of public trails winding through the mountains around Park City. Take the lifts at Park City Mountain to start your hikes at 8,000 feet elevation. At Utah Olympic Park, you can ride a 65 mph zip line, speed down the alpine slide, or test yourself on rope courses. The area includes four 18-hole golf courses, and local streams contain populations of brown and rainbow trout for fly fishing.
Olympic Legacy
At Utah Olympic Park, you can watch athletes train on six Nordic ski jumps or experience the Olympic bobsled track, reaching speeds of 65 mph. The Alf Engen Ski Museum displays items from the 2002 Winter Olympics, including medals and torches. Daily tours let you observe athletes practicing aerial skiing, luge, and other winter sports as they prepare for future Olympics.
