One of the things that we’re most proud of here in Park City, is our town’s rich history and culture. As a result, we offer a great deal of wonderful historic sites for tourists to visit, as well as some fun activities that can help you get an idea of how the miners who founded our town experienced the Park City area. With the ski season over until next year, it’s finally time to take advantage of some of the things to do in Park City in the summer. One of the best ways to get a feel of this is through guided horseback riding in Park City, a popular tourist activity. Take advantage of the amazing trails and wooded regions that Utah has to offer by riding a horse through the valleys, mountains and woodlands that Park City is known for.
Best Horseback Riding in Park City – Things to do in Park City
Rocky Mountain Recreation of Utah
Voted one of the best outdoor recreation companies by USA Today, this company offers a, “one of a kind” outdoor adventure on a 9,000 acre working ranch near Park City, with trail rides and guided horseback riding tours in Park City for riders of all skill levels.
Red Pine Adventures
A locally owned and operated outdoor adventure company, Red Pine Adventures offers horseback riding tours during the summer on privately-owned property in the Red Pine Canyon. This company is conveniently located right next to Canyons resort.
Rocky Mountain Outfitters
This company offers both fishing and horseback riding tours in Park City in the spring and summer months. Nominated for the Guide Service of the Year Award, two years in a row, this company offers a great experience and has a variety of options for skill levels and tour lengths.
Why Try Horseback Riding in Park City? Fun Things to do in Park City in the Summer
With some of the most beautiful terrain, trails and mountains views in the country, Park City offers a little of everything for the outdoor adventure enthusiast. From stunning trails, to beautiful valleys and wooded areas, why not experience Park City as it’s meant to be experienced?
No matter how adventurous you are, or your skill at horseback riding, Park City’s scenic splendour will offer every visitor a great experience. If you’d like to visit Park City and try some of our outdoor adventures for yourself, why not consider booking a stay at the Park City Peaks Hotel? Our experienced staff can help you choose the right tour company for you and can assist you in booking any tours you may be interested in.
May is a popular time to visit Park City, because we have many great spring and summer events that keep our city fun for tourists. From our beautiful weather, and lovely mountains to the great culture and atmosphere in Park City in the hotter months, we have everything you need for the perfect spring getaway.
Park City Events in May – Spring is Just Around the Corner!
May 5th – Cinco de Mayo Community Celebrations are taking place on May 5th (of course) at The Yard in Park City. Hosted by the Holy Cross Ministries, Rowland Hall and The People’s Health Clinic, the celebrations will include food, dancing, drinks (a cash bar), live music as well as a silent auction. Admission is 15 cans of food or $15.00 for adults, and 5 cans of food or $5.00 for children under 12. All proceeds from the event will go towards helping support Park City families through the Holy Cross Ministries and St. Mary’s Foodbank. This even is not just a fun way to swing into spring, but it’s also a great way to show some support and help out a good cause.
May 19th – Education is a wonderful thing, and this May 19th you’ll get the opportunity to support the Park City Education Foundation by taking part in a 41 mile relay race through Park City. Registration ends soon so make sure you stop by the website to sign up! If you don’t want to register, this is still a great Park City event for spectators and we highly recommend coming out and cheering for the competitors.
May 25th – June 3rd – The Park City Film Music Festival is an independent film festival which showcases film music for both indie and sponsored films. This will be the 9th year that the event is held and it is sure to be another success! Tickets went on sale April 15th so make sure you take a look to decide which events you want to attend before they sell out!
May 30th – October 17th – The Annual Park City Farmer’s Market returns this May at Canyon’s Resort. The market takes place every Wednesday from 12:00pm to 6:00pm from May until October, and offers a great selection of local produce, baked goods, arts and crafts. This is one of the best annual Park City events and is a sure to please any visitors coming to town in May.
Coming to Park City this Spring? Stay at our Park City Peaks Hotel Nearby all the Major Park City Events
The Park City Peaks hotel is conveniently located near all of the great events in Park City going on this May and our experienced staff has the insider’s scoop on how to take advantage of them! If you’re thinking about booking a trip to Park City this spring give our Park City hotel staff a call!
Things to do in Park City this Spring & Summer: Hiking and Biking in Park City
Posted on: April 20, 2012
Many people don’t realize that Park City has just as much to offer during the spring and summer months as it does during the winter ones. While ski season may be over, that doesn’t mean we don’t have plenty of things to do in Park City during the hotter seasons. In fact, the hiking and biking in Park City is among the best in the country, and our town’s three resorts offer some amazing mountain biking, road cycling and hiking you can find in the United States.
Hiking in Park City
Park City has many great public trails that are perfect for those visitors looking to do some hiking. There are many companies that offer guided hikes in Park City, but for those who want to go-it-alone, there’s many options available for all skill levels. Some of the best include:
- Easy: Silver Lake Trail at Brighton which is an easy trail that goes on for about 1 mile. To access the trail take UT-224/Marsac Ave up to the junction with UT-152 to Brighton and you’ll see the trailhead clearly marked.
- Moderate: Silver Lake Trail at Deer Valley is a longer trail (2.5 miles) with a steep ascent, although the return trip is more moderate in difficulty. The trail takes roughly 2 to 2 ½ hours to complete and can be accessed from Silver Lake Village in Deer Valley.
Biking in Park City
Mountain biking is a popular pastime in Park City during the warmer months with bikers coming from all over the country to experience our 400+ public trails. For more casual bikers, many of the resorts offer bike rental services, and trail difficulty ranges from easy to extremely difficult. Each of the three ski areas, Deer Valley, Park City Resort and The Canyons all offer miles of good biking routes and there are also a variety of city trails within the town of Park City. We suggest:
- Bench Creek: This ride, located in Downtown Park City, is roughly 15.5 miles long and is suitable for more experienced bikers.
- Duchesne Ridge: This path is 10 miles one-way and is a nice long ride for beginner to intermediate bikers. It’s located in Park City Resort (trailhead at Wolf Creek Campground) and takes 2-3 hours to complete.
- Lower Daly: This is a beautifully wooded trail that goes past some old mining areas. It’s a single-track dirt road roughly 5 miles in length and takes about an hour to complete. It is also located at Park City Resort.
Things to do in Park City: Take Advantage of the great outdoors!
Whatever your skill level, Park City’s abundant selection of hiking and mountain biking trails have something to offer every Park City visitor. If you’re not comfortable going out by yourself, there are also some guided tours available for new or inexperienced bikers. If you’re thinking of coming to town to try some of our great trails, why not also consider booking a stay at the Park City Peaks Hotel? Our experience staff can help you locate the best trails for you and your party, and can assist you in booking any tours you may be interested in.
Park City Utah has a rich history and culture, and our very own Park City Museum aims to celebrate that by educating residents and visitors on Park City’s heritage. From displays explaining how the first settlers came to Park City and mining exhibits to a “dungeon” exhibit and art gallery, the museum has something for every visitor and is sure to be a great way to spend an afternoon during your stay.
Things to do in Park City: Park City Museum Visitors info
Hours: Monday to Saturday 10:00am to 7:00pm and Sunday 12:00pm to 6:00pm.
Admission: The museum is free for members and costs $10 per adult, $8 for seniors, students and military (with valid ID), 5$ for children (7-11) and free for children 6 and under.
Location: The museum is located on historic Main Street (528 Main Street to be exact) and is conveniently situated next to a public transit center for easy access.
Things to do in Park City: Park City Museum Exhibits
- From Around the World (How settlers came to Park City)
- Mega Mine and Days of Ore
- Skier Subway Theatre
- The Dungeon: Park City’s Territorial Jail
- Muckers and Millionaires
- Living in Park City
- Bar Talk
- 1926 Fire Truck
- The Great Fire of 1898
- Tozer Art Gallery
Things to do in Park City: Helpful Tips for Visiting the Park City Museum
As with most public tourist attractions, the museum has several rules that they enforce, and we have some tips so that you can get the most out of your museum experience:
- Stay at the Park City Peaks Hotel! We have a free public transit stop directly in front of our hotel, and the bus goes right past the museum!
- Food and drinks are not permitted in the museum so make sure you empty your bags before you arrive.
- Flash photography and video cameras are not permitted inside the museum.
- The museum has guided group tours which are great if you’re visiting with a large group.
Spring skiing is a great idea for all those ski enthusiasts who aren’t quite ready for the ski season to be over, and Park City Utah has some great spring skiing conditions and events. Events in Park City in April are a great addition to the ski conditions and are a fun way to keep you entertained during your ski vacation. Remember to note: April 15th is the closing day for Canyons, Deer Valley Resort and Park City Mountain Resort.
Events in Park City in April
March 23rd – April 1st – Spring Gruv is on for the 5th consecutive year at Canyons Resort in Park City. This 10 day event in Park City features free concerts, ski clinics, a pond skimming contest, ski races, sled races and much more. Make sure you come and enjoy what is sure to be one of the best events of the 2011-2012 ski season!
April 4th- 13th – The 2nd Annual Spring Chamber Music Festival is back in Park City. With events operating at multiple venues around town this is a great way to celebrate chamber music and experience it in a whole new way! Tickets start at $15 per person. For a full list of events visit the Park City Music Festival website.
April 26th – 29th – Any hockey fans going to any events in Park City this April? Well if you’re in town, you should definitely check out the Muddy Puck Spring Fling Co-Ed Hockey Tournament! This co-ed tournament is sure to be a lot of fun so why not come out and cheer on the brave men and women who’ve decided to compete?
Coming to Town in April? Stay at the Park City Peaks Hotel
The Park City Peaks hotel is conveniently located near all of the great events in Park City going on in April and we’d love to have you! If you’re thinking about booking a trip to do some spring skiing before the end of the season, give our Park City hotel staff a call!
Spring skiing in Park City is a great way to take advantage of a slower season but still get the benefits of our great skiing conditions. Visiting Park City in the spring time can provide some great deals on accommodation as well as some great local events like the ones listed below:
March 5th – 7th – The Jr. Olympics Nordic Ski Jumping Competition is taking place in Park City during this week and it is sure to be one of the Park City events that draw the biggest spectator crowd. Why not come out to help support these junior Olympic athletes and watch some great skiers in action!
March 8th – 10th- If you like wine, skiing and fundraisers than Red, White and Snow, the premier fundraiser for the National Ability Center is the Park City event for you this March! This three-day event celebrates some of America’s top chefs and vintners drawing both to Park City by offering a unique opportunity for them to mingle and share their expertise with some of the local and visiting skiers. The weekend is made up of a variety of wine tasting, dinners and skiing and culminates with a gala dinner and auction. You can register for the event at the Red, White & Snow website.
March 16th – April 7th – The Fox School of Wine Weekend Wine Series starts in March and continues through to April. This Park City event offers classes on Friday and Saturday nights from 6:15 to 7:00 pm. Each class is 45 minutes during which attendees will try 5 different types of wine, study the different aspects of the wine including: growing region, grape characteristics, wine labels and learn wine vocabulary. The class costs $25.00 a person and sells out quickly so we recommend signing up in advance! This is a fun way to learn a little more about wine (while tasting some great vintages) and expanding your wine vocabulary and knowledge.
March 3rd – April 7th – This year at Canyons Resort, they’re hosting a Spring Concert Series on Saturdays free of charge. These live music concerts are a great way to end a long day of skiing and include some top musical talent. All concerts begin at 3:00pm in the resort village. The upcoming schedule is:
- Saturday, March 3: Ugly Valley Boys
- Saturday, March 10: Patwa Reggae Band
- Saturday, March 17: Warsaw Poland Brothers
- Saturday, March 24: Little Feat
- Sunday, March 25: John Brown’s Body
- Saturday, March 31: Martin Sexton
- Saturday, April 7: Junior & Transportation
If you’re coming to town for any of these Park City Events, why not try staying at our Park City Peaks Hotel? Our Park City hotel, is conveniently situated near all of the major tourist attractions in Park City and we have all the amenities you need to get the most out of your visit!
There’s much more to do in Park City than just ski. In fact, one of the best things you can do when in town is visit our historic main street where you’ll find unique shops, art galleries, local dining choices, boutiques, coffee shops and much more! Characterized by Victorian-style buildings and a quaint atmosphere, Main Street is a great example of some of Park City’s best features.
When looking for things to do in Park City, we always recommend stopping by Main Street’s 19th century thoroughfare, which has been (and still is) the premier shopping district in Park City since vendors set up shop to help sell miner’s their wares. With plenty of restaurants, bars and recreational service providers all housed behind colourful wooden storefronts on both sides of the street, you’re sure to find something to entertain you no matter what you’re looking for.
Things to do in Park City: Main Street Highlights
We have some favourite spots on Main Street that are worth visiting including:
- The Egyptian Theatre Company – This is where many of the films for the Sundance Film Festival are screened and hosts ongoing live events as well as, movies and stage performances.
- Looking for some low-key drinks with friends? Try the Wasatch Brew Pub that brings in a lively weekend crowd, and boasts great pub fare.
- Have a woman in your life who loves shoes? Bring her by Mary Jane’s one of Main Street’s unique local boutiques, filled with shoes, clothing and accessories for every taste and budget.
- Check to see what events are in town while you come to visit. Main Street is the venue of choice for many of the Park City events that come to town including our Miner’s Day Parade & Celebration as well as the July 4th traditional Independence Day celebration.
Main Street is just one of the many great things to do in Park City. Make sure you check back at our Park City Peaks Hotel blog in the future for more of the things we think every Park City visitor should experience!
Image by stanisgarage on Flickr.
January is an extremely popular time to visit Park City because of the Sundance Film Festival which is held here every New Year. Unfortunately, because of the popularity of Sundance, sometimes visitors overlook the appeal of visiting our Park City Peaks hotel in February, when we still have many great Park City events worth attending.
February 1st – 11th – The 10 Year Olympic Anniversary is this year, and the Utah Olympic Legacy Foundation has coordinated several Olympic-sport competitions and other Olympic-related activities throughout the month of February including a free concert on Main street on February 1st to kick off this once in a lifetime Park City event! On the 1st there will also be a torch relay, Olympic-spirit competitions, official Olympic mascots and much more. This event is definitely worth visiting!
February 1st – 4th – Part of the Olympic anniversary celebration, the FIS Freestyle World Cup will be held at the Deer Valley resort and is the world’s most prestigious freeski athletic competition (other than the Olympics of course). Competitors will be arriving from all over the world to take part, in aerials, moguls and dual moguls competitions. Why not come out and show your support for the participants and this Park City event by cheering them on?
February 4th –The International Pedigree Stage Stop Sled Dog Race, one of the largest dog sled races in the United States, stops through Park City on Saturday February 4th for the night where Park City is sure to show them our world-renowned hospitality! This Park City event includes: festivities for attendees and mushers, a pancake breakfast, dog parades, carnivals and much more!
February 6th – 11th – The next sporting event organized by the Olympic Legacy Foundation, the FIBT Skeleton Intercontinental Cup, will be held at Utah Olympic Park, with separate races for men and women taking place daily. This thrilling Park City event is a spectator-must for the whole-family!
February 9th – 12th – The final sporting event during our Olympic anniversary, the U.S. Spring Snowboarding and Freestyle Grand Prix, is a mix of the world’s best skicross and snowboardcross competitors and is sure to be an exciting event! The course is located primarily on Doc’s run in the Canyons, with the finish line on the Ski Beach in the Resort Village.
Thinking of attending some Park City Events in February? Well you’re in luck because the Park City Peaks hotel still has Park City lodging available, but book soon, with all the great things going on in next month we’re sure to fill up fast!
The Sundance Film Festival has been a staple of Park City’s tourism since the Sundance Institute was started by Robert Redford in 1981 and is one of the most popular Park City events. The Sundance Institute was started in Sundance Utah with the goal of providing creative and financial support for the development of independent, original stories for film. Each year the festival chooses 200 films to be exhibited from over 9000 submissions, and in addition to many screenings the festival also features: live music, documentary films, many great events and parties and panel discussions. This is one of the biggest Park City Events that is celebrated each year and our Park City Peaks Hotel Blog has the inside scoop on what you need to know to navigate Park City during the festival.
What are the competitive Categories in the Sundance Film Festival?
- U.S. Documentary Competition.
- U.S. Dramatic Competition
- World Cinema Documentary Competition
- World Cinema Dramatic Competition
- Shorts Program
- Animation Spotlight
Where are the Sundance Theatres and Venues?
- Sundance Film Festival Headquarters at The Park City Marriot houses the official festival store and is where most of the festival business for filmmakers takes place. This is a great place to spot your favourite filmmakers!
- The Sundance Festival House at Kimball Centre hosts daily festival events and activities and is open to everyone. At the house they have food and drink, as well as the latest festival event and film information.
- Theatre locations for the Sundance Festival include:
- Eccles Theatre
- Egyptian Theatre
- Holiday Village Cinemas
- Library Centre Theatre
- Prospector Square Theatre
- The MARC
- Redstone at Kimball Junction
- Temple Theatre
- The Sundance ASCAP Music Cafe at the Rich Haines Gallery is the location where the majority of the live music events are being held during the festival and is a must for music fans visiting Park City for the festival including performances by: A Fine Frenzy, Josh Kelley, The All-American Rejects and David Gray.
Where Should You Stay during Park City Events? Sundance Film Festival Lodging
Our Park City Hotel, is conveniently located just a 2 minute free-shuttle ride to main street, the epicentre of many of the Sundance Film Festival venues and events. With a shuttle-stop located right in front of our doors, we’re the perfect Sundance Film Festival accommodations for your entire party. We still have rooms available but we are filling up quickly so book soon! We also still have event space available for booking. Contact our Park City Hotel staff to learn more.
Sundance Film Festival Transportation
Due to the enormous influx of visitors our Park City Hotel gets during the film festival and other Park City events, we don’t recommend driving around town during your stay, especially since many of the main event venues and theatres don’t have parking available. It’s a good idea to stay at a hotel that is on the free town shuttle route (like our Park City Peaks Hotel).
If you need a car we suggest parking at either the China Bridge Parking Structure (for a fee). It is located just two blocks east of Main Street, but fills up quickly during festival days.
The Roanoke Ski Club adores the Park City Peaks Hotel’s Cookie Man! What more could a guest ask for than a warm cookie, hot chocolate and whipped cream delivered daily to your room after a long, hard, chilly day on the slopes? It’s heaven on Earth!
