Get the app

Utah, United States

Park City

Three nights to ski two resorts and walk the old mining town. We have mapped 2 sights, 4 activities and 2 bars & cafés here, each with a reason to go.

Plan Park City with friendsBrowse 9 places
Park City, Utah, United States
Places
9

2 See · 4 Do · 2 Drink · 1 Stay

Curated routes
1

Salt Lake City & Park City

Best season
Late Nov – Jan

from our route notes

Warmest month
July

29°C / 84°F avg high

Coolest month
January

-1°C / 30°F avg high

Wettest month
December

about 59 mm rain

Climate: NASA POWER 2001–2025 averages.

Things to do in Park City

9 places from our curated routes, grouped by what you will do there. Each one has its own page with the address and full notes.

See

The landmarks we would not skip in Park City in Old Town.

  • Main Street in Park CityPhoto: Don Ramey Logan · CC BY-SA 4.0
    See

    Main Street

    Park City's steep historic main street of 1890s mining-era buildings, now shops, galleries and bars lit up for winter.

    Tip Free city buses stop at the top and bottom of the street; ride up and walk down.

    • Old Town
    • Free
    • 2 hr
    • After dark
  • Park City Museum in Park CityPhoto: Saalebaer · CC0
    See

    Park City Museum

    Main Street museum in the old City Hall, covering silver mining and skiing, with the original territorial jail below.

    • Old Town
    • $
    • 60 min
    • Afternoon

Do

Hands-on ways to spend time in Park City across Park City Base, Deer Valley and Kimball Junction.

  • Park City Mountain in Park CityPhoto: Maylingoed · CC BY-SA 4.0
    Do

    Park City Mountain

    One of the largest ski resorts in the US, reached from Old Town by the Town Lift and linked to Canyons Village by gondola.

    Tip Start on the Town Lift from Main Street and skip the base-area parking.

    • Park City Base
    • $$$$
    • 6 hr
    • Morning
  • Deer Valley in Park CityPhoto: Don Ramey Logan · CC BY 4.0
    Do

    Deer Valley

    Skiers-only resort known for its corduroy groomers, limited lift tickets and lodge dining.

    Tip Have lunch at Silver Lake Lodge mid-mountain.

    • Deer Valley
    • $$$$
    • 6 hr
    • Morning
  • Utah Olympic Park in Park CityPhoto: Domenico Convertini · CC BY-SA 2.0
    Do

    Utah Olympic Park

    The 2002 Winter Olympics sliding and ski-jumping venue, with public bobsled rides and a free museum.

    Tip Book the winter bobsled ride ahead; it runs on the Olympic track with a professional driver.

    • Kimball Junction
    • $$$
    • 2 hr
    • Afternoon
  • Egyptian Theatre in Park CityPhoto: Frank Schulenburg · CC BY-SA 4.0
    Do

    Egyptian Theatre

    1926 Egyptian Revival theater on Main Street, hosting concerts, comedy and Sundance screenings.

    • Old Town
    • $$
    • 2 hr
    • Evening

Drink

2 bars & cafés in Old Town for coffee, a round or a nightcap.

  • Drink

    High West Saloon

    Ski-in whiskey saloon and restaurant in a restored livery stable and garage at the foot of the Quittin' Time run.

    Tip Ski down at the end of the day and order a flight of the house whiskeys.

    • Old Town
    • $$
    • 1.5 hr
    • Après-ski
  • Drink

    No Name Saloon

    Crowded Main Street bar with a rooftop deck and buffalo burgers, a Park City après fixture.

    • Old Town
    • $$
    • 75 min
    • Evening

Stay

Places to stay in Park City in Deer Valley.

  • Stay

    Stein Eriksen Lodge

    Ski-in, ski-out lodge high on Deer Valley's Silver Lake, named for the Norwegian Olympic champion who led skiing at Deer Valley.

    • Deer Valley
    • $$$$
    • 60 min

How to fit Park City into a trip

Park City is stop 2 of 2 on our Salt Lake City & Park City route. Follow it as-is or lift Park City into your own plan.

Getting here and onward

Distances are straight-line estimates between destination centers, not road distances.

Park City month by month

Average daily highs run from -1°C / 30°F in January to 29°C / 84°F in July. December is the wettest month, with about 59 mm of rain. Outlined months fall in the best season on our routes.

Average daily highs, NASA POWER 2001–2025 averages. Park City weather and the best time to visit →

Near Park City

8 other destinations from our guides within about 350 km (217 mi), measured in a straight line.

Park City questions, answered

How many days do you need in Park City?

Our route notes suggest 3 nights in Park City. On our Salt Lake City & Park City route it is stop 2 of 2 in a 5-day trip. The listed visit times for our 9 places add up to roughly 22 hours, before travel between them, so you will need to choose.

What is Park City best known for?

Three nights to ski two resorts and walk the old mining town. Standouts on our list: Main Street (Park City's steep historic main street of 1890s mining-era buildings, now shops, galleries and bars lit up for winter); Park City Museum (Main Street museum in the old City Hall, covering silver mining and skiing, with the original territorial jail below); Park City Mountain (One of the largest ski resorts in the US, reached from Old Town by the Town Lift and linked to Canyons Village by gondola).

When is the best time to visit Park City?

Our Salt Lake City & Park City route is best Late Nov – Jan. NASA POWER 2001–2025 averages put the warmest highs in July (29°C / 84°F), the coolest in January (-1°C / 30°F) and the most rain in December (about 59 mm).

What are the best things to do in Park City?

Start with Main Street, Park City Mountain, Deer Valley, Utah Olympic Park and Egyptian Theatre. Our guide lists 9 places in all, from 2 sights, 4 activities, 2 bars & cafés and 1 place to stay.

What is near Park City?

The closest destinations in our guides are Big Cottonwood Canyon (about 8 km / 5 mi), Salt Lake City (about 35 km / 22 mi) and Downtown Salt Lake City (about 36 km / 23 mi). Distances are straight-line estimates, not road distances.

Plan Park City with your crew

Open the Salt Lake City & Park City route in TripsCircle, invite friends with a link, settle which of these 9 places make the cut with a quick poll, then split costs and share one packing list.

Get TripsCircle

Plan around Park City

More in Utah

More in United States

Plan it together

Plan Park City