Park City is more than just a ski enthusiast's winter paradise. In the summer months, the Wasatch mountains and surrounding areas offer visitors a wide variety of outdoor recreational activities, such as hiking, mountain biking, fishing, climbing, and more. When you aren't out enjoying the great outdoors, Park City offers visitors a full range of activities and special events the whole family will love.
At the Canyons Resort Village, you will love the panoramic views of the beautiful Wasatch Mountains offered with a a Gondola Ride. With the Gondola Pass, you can cruise high above the forest canopies and through the peaks of the Wasatch mountains for an amazing sightseeing experience. The Gondola Pass is available daily in summer and early fall months. Tickets can be purchased at Canyon Mountain Sports.
In 2002, the Park City area was bustling with excitement when the area hosted the Winter Olympic Games. With the Utah Olympic Parks Guided Shuttle Tour, you can relive the glory days of the Olympics with a tour of the main facility that hosted the event. You will travel in a tour bus through the Utah Olympic Park and enjoy a vivid and interesting narration along the way. The tour makes stops at the bobsled track, the Nordic Jump area, and the Joe Quinney Sports Center.
Over the course of a six week period in July and August, the Utah Symphony and Opera perform symphonies and concerts for the public at the annual Deer Valley Music Festival. The Festival includes performances on both weekdays and weekends at various locations throughout the city. You can enjoy a wide range of music at the performances, including classical symphonies, Broadway show tunes, and even featured musical performers.
Every August, the Kimball Arts Center hosts the annual Kimball Arts Festival, one of the largest premier art events in the region. Your family will have a wonderful time at the Kimball Arts Festival, with its live music, family-oriented activities, delicious food options, and art displays from over 200 of the country's top artists. The area also has a Children's Discovery Area that gives kids the chance to create their own artwork.
Give your family a vacation to remember with a summer trip to Park City, Utah!
