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Park City

Utah

A silver-mining town turned ski resort, long home of the Sundance Film Festival, with North America's largest ski area, 35 minutes from Salt Lake City.

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Historic Main Street climbs through old wooden storefronts. Park City Mountain and Deer Valley draw skiers in the winter, and summer brings hiking and mountain biking.

Best Time
December to March, June to September
Time Needed
2–4 days
Cost Level
$$$$
Open
Year-round
Getting There
About 35 minutes from Salt Lake City Airport.

What to See

1 of 3 are free
Free2 hours

Historic Main Street

Galleries, bars and old mining buildings.

A day

Park City Mountain

Over 7,300 skiable acres.

2 hours

Utah Olympic Park

Real bobsled rides and a free museum.

Know Before You Go

  • Sundance moves to Boulder, Colorado, in 2027.
  • Deer Valley is ski-only: no snowboards.

Where to Stay

Stay on Main Street.

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Last checked 2026-11-01. Part of the Rocky Mountains list.