About this city
Also known as: The Silver Queen
Nestled high in the snow-capped mountain ridges of the Wasatch Range within Summit County just thirty minutes east of Salt Lake City, Park City is an affluent and historic mountain resort city world-renowned as a premier capital for elite alpine sports, high-end independent cinema, and luxury lifestyle properties. Founded in 1869 following the discovery of massive underground silver veins, the boom town exploded into one of the wealthiest silver mining capitals on earth before transitioning with phenomenal success into a ski paradise during the mid-20th century. Park City achieved eternal international fame after hosting the snowboarding and alpine skiing events for the 2002 Winter Olympic Games, alongside serving as the official home of the prestigious annual Sundance Film Festival. Today, the city is a highly sophisticated hospitality powerhouse, blending its grand Victorian main street storefronts with two world-class ski resorts.
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Suggested stay: 2–4 days
Carve down the powder snow trails or ski directly into historic downtown bars across some of America's largest ski terrains at Park City Mountain Resort or Deer Valley. Stroll through the upscale independent artisan galleries, celebrity hotspots, and boutiques along red-brick Main Street. Experience bobsledding or zip-lining at the high-tech interactive playground of the Utah Olympic Park.
