Votes
2012 Best Small Towns in America
- 1 vote - Most Fun
- 1 vote - Best For Food
Description
Park City, Utah was founded in 1869, originally as a silver-mining town. It only took a few decades for the town’s population to boom to 10,000 residents in the early 1900s. The Park City Museum offers historic walking tours for those interested in the town’s rich mining history. Park City hosted the 2002 Winter Olympics, where Main Street was the place to be with boundless entertainment. Thousands of locals volunteered to take part in the event.
Recreation-wise, Park City has the basics and more covered. In addition to its several wooded trails, its golf course is consistently ranked as one of the best in the region, while an ice arena and racquet club draws both residents and visitors. Skateboard parks and multi-use recreational parks are also an option.
The spot is also known for the Sundance Film Festival, which has been held in Park City for almost 29 years. This festival takes place every January and lasts for 10 days.
Summers are popular in Park City, when free outdoor concerts are plentiful. There are also international biking competitions in warmer months, as well as a Park City Marathon. Arts and music festivals are great for family-friendly entertainment. No matter the season, the Park City website assures “you’ll never run out of things to do here.”
Traveler Reviews
Love the area, great food and you can't beat the ice cream shop!
There is ALWAYS something fun to do in Park City - hundreds of miles of trails, skiing, ice skating, festivals every summer weekend - we are lucky and spoiled. We're happy to say if you're lucky enough to live in Park City, you're lucky enough!
Park City is magical! My first daughter was born here in the 70's and I have now lived there three more times in my life! We are aligning ourselves to retire in this absolutely beautiful ski town! A bucket list must!
Summer has finally arrived here, just in time to offer a warm welcome to our road rally team, Traveling Jules and Traveling Joan. The best part of a Park City summer, every night there is a free outdoor concert somewhere in town, by both talented local musicians and fun visiting musicians. Good music, good food, good friends, good fun.
I live in Rio, Brazil and my favorite vacation destination is the beautiful Park City ... I just feel like my second home ! Rio is a Fun city, as you may have heard about it, and being in Park City just remind me Rio ... when you meet the friendly Park City people on the streets, bars, restaurants ... when you wake up and try to pick up something to do in a long list of options ... so many restaurants, bars, outdoor activities ... so, here are my tips for those who are planning to visit this amazing town ... In winter you should : - ski, for sure ... but this will not be that easy ... you will have to decide which one to go ... 3 amazing international resorts are there ... just waiting for you ... my favorite ? hummm ... if you are a skier, like me, try Deer Valley ... 4 times in row, the best ski resort in North America (ski Magazine readers choice) - also try the aprés ski at No Name Sallon or an aptizer at The Bridge, just beside the town lift. - visit the Olympic museum and if you are a truly adventure person, try a bobsleding ride ... scary, fun, unique ! On Summer : - do not miss the Art Festival !! beautiful people, wonderful art, marvellous summer time ... while walking in the main street, take a brake to have a cold draft beer or take a sit at Zona Rosa second floor varanda with a breath taking view of the main street. - have fun at alpine coaster at the base of Park City mountain. here is a list of my favorite restaurants: - Cicero's, RiverHorse, Zoom, The Mariposa, Jean Louis, Wasatch Brew, Shabu, Fireside, Grappa, Chimayo Being a Brazilian, with a fun and festival soul, I can guarantee you that if you are looking for a fun time and a beautiful place, Park City is there ... just waiting for you !
