Park City Travel & Mountain Visitor Guide
Your ultimate mountain guide to visiting Park City — covering ski resort operations, summer mountain biking, Historic Main Street dining, and Wasatch Back transit., summer mountain biking, Historic Main Street dining, and Sundance tips.
Welcome to Park City
Located just 35 minutes east of Salt Lake City International Airport, Park City is a historic mountain resort town in Summit County. Originally founded as a booming silver mining town in the 1880s, Park City has transformed into an internationally recognized destination for winter sports enthusiasts, film lovers, and summer outdoor adventurers.
❄️ Winter Powder & Skiing
Home to Park City Mountain (Epic Pass) and Deer Valley Resort (Ikon Pass), offering over 9,300 total acres of skiable terrain, groomed runs, and terrain parks from November to April.
☀️ Summer Trails & Concerts
Enjoy 400+ miles of IMBA Gold-Level mountain biking trails, alpine slides, zip lines, and outdoor amphitheater concerts at Deer Valley under the stars.
🎬 Sundance Film Festival
Every January, Park City becomes the epicenter of global independent cinema, welcoming filmmakers, actors, and film enthusiasts for premiere screenings and panels.
Getting Here & Transit
One of Park City’s greatest advantages is accessibility:
- Free City Transit: Park City operates a zero-fare, zero-emission electric bus system connecting Main Street, Kimbal Junction, Deer Valley, and Canyons Village.
- Airport Shuttles: Shared vans and private shuttles run continuously between SLC International Airport and Park City lodging (35 minutes drive time).
- Main Street Trolley: Hop on the complimentary historic trolley to travel up and down Main Street without worrying about parking.
Local Dining & Après-Ski Recommendations
- Riverhorse on Main: AAA Four-Diamond fine dining featuring wild game, seafood, and live piano performance.
- High West Saloon: The world’s first ski-in/ski-out whiskey distillery, located at the bottom of the Town Lift.
- Davanza’s: Local favorite for casual pizza, wings, and craft beer in a fun vintage can-lined dining room.
- Stein Eriksen Lodge: Famous for luxury buffet spreads, outdoor igloo dining, and Scandinavian chalet atmosphere.
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