Park City Tourist Attractions
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There are good skiing areas around the little town of Park City, east of Salt Lake City.The resort town of Park City (pop. 7,880) is the largest settlement in Summit County. It was founded after the discovery of silver in the nearby mountains. Summer festivals include the Wolf Mountain Summer Outdoor Concert Series and the Park City International Music Festival.
Kimball Art Center
The Kimball Art Center in Park City was founded by Bill Kimball in 1976 as a non-profit organization dedicated to local artists. The three galleries feature changing exhibits throughout the year. The Kimball also hosts the Park City Kimball Arts Festival - Utah's longest running visual arts festival - attracting over 40,000 people from around the country.
Deer Valley Resort
Deer Valley Resort in Park City features skiing on four mountains: Empire Canyon, Flagstaff, Bald and Bald Eagle Mountains.The resort offers 84 runs and six bowls, with a base altitude of 6,570ft/2003m. During the 2002 Olympics, Deer Valley was the venue for slalom, giant slalom, freestyle and snowboard events.
Park City Silver Mine Adventure (closed)
ATTRACTION IS PERMANENTLY CLOSED.The Park City Silver Mine Adventure include exhibits on the area's mining, a man-made drift where visitors can dig for gem stones and other treasures, and tributes to the mining industry. Tours of the underground shaft are available.
Alf Engen Ski Museum
The Alf Engen Ski Museum in Park City is located just west of Salt Lake City. The museum features the career of Alf Engen and other renowned skiers. There are exhibits on old ski equipment, international medals and trophies.
Park City Mountain Resort (summer)
During the summer months the Park City Mountain Resort offers a 3,000ft/915m alpine slide, the Zip Rider cable ride, a climbing wall, mountain biking, the human maze, horseback riding and miniature golf.
Park City Mountain Resort (winter)
Next to the Deer Valley Resort in Park City is the Park City Mountain Resort. It features seven trails on 3,000 acres of terrain and a vertical drop of 3,100ft/945m.
Park City Museum and Territorial Jail
The Park City Museum and Territorial Jail is housed in the original Park City Hall which was built in 1884. The museum features historic displays of mining, stagecoach and the territorial jail.
Utah Winter Sports Park
The Utah Winter Sports Park is located 4mi/6km north of Park City. The park opened in 1993 and was used for the 2002 Olympics for bobsled, luge, ski jumping and Nordic events.
Balloon Affaire
Balloon Affaire in Park City offers hot-air balloon rides. These include a Sunrise Affaire, a Mountain Affaire and a flight over Wasatch Mountain.
The Canyons Ski Resort
Just outside of Park City on Interstate 80 is The Canyons, the largest ski resort in Utah with 3,700 acres of skiing terrain.
