Happy Wednesday - Thank you for reading our 300th blog last week! We hope you all had a Happy and Safe Halloween. This week we are sharing recent articles on Park City in both Vogue and Living Gossip as our little town proves to be a lovely place to visit, especially at Christmas.

Last week, Airbnb released a report about how Americans’ travel habits have changed amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Once upon a time, weekend trips or journeys to far-flung locales were on everyone's wishlists. But with international borders closed and many metropolitan destinations under stringent lockdowns, Airbnb found that its users were searching for domestic escapes with close proximity to nature. And they wanted to stay longer: The company found that people who have the opportunity to work from anywhere booked longer stays—as in two-plus weeks—especially in places with abundant natural surroundings. Vogue shares Where Americans Are Traveling Locally in 2020 and Park City is the number one trending location.

Nestled in the Wasatch Mountain range, Park City, Utah, is an adventurer’s paradise: you can hike, fly fish, horseback ride, white river raft, skeet shoot, mountain bike, and so on. In the winter, skiers flock to the slopes of Park City and Deer Valley. The town itself is a classic western outpost with many stores selling cowboy boots or wood carvings by local artisans. Stop by 350 Main, the classic bistro that’s served Park City for over 25 years and Alpine Distilling.

Need some suggestions about where to stay? They love this cottage chock full of vintage details that’s a few minute’s walk from Main Street, or, for a splashier stay, this luxury cabin perched on the slopes of Park City Mountain that has an outdoor fire pit overlooking the evergreens. If a hotel is more your style, there are plenty of luxurious options: the Montage and Stein Eriksen Lodge in Deer Valley are both storied ski resorts, whereas the 3,500 acre The Lodge at Blue Sky in nearby Wanship is perfect for all-season alpine adventures. To find out the other cities that made the list - CLICK HERE.

Christmas may be a couple months away, but in The Best Christmas Getaways in the US by Living Gossip Park City comes in number one. Christmas is a magical time of the year wherever you spend it, but there are some places that are just a little more magical than others. Coming in number one is Park City, Utah. This charming village is nestled in between mountains, creating the perfect wintry backdrop for your Christmas getaway. It might be the snowy landscape or the numerous Christmas events, but Park City is a popular place to celebrate the festive season and here are a few things not to miss.

• Take a ride on the North Pole Express - During the holiday season, Park City runs a North Pole Express service on the Heber Valley Railroad so everyone can experience the magic of Christmas. Passengers will be treated to live entertainment, hot cocoa, and even a present from Santa himself!
• Attend the tree lighting ceremony - The perfect start to the festive season, the annual tree lighting ceremony will get you in the holiday spirit. There’s live music, market stalls, and fireworks to make the night truly special.
• Snowfest at Park City Mountain - Snowfest runs for two weeks over Christmas and New Year’s at Park City Mountain. There are different events every day and you just might get to meet Santa!
• Park City Holiday Spectacular Sing-a-long - A family favorite, the Park City Holiday Spectacular Sing-a-long brings people of all ages together to sing their favorite Christmas tunes. The show features many local performers – come prepared to sing your favorite Christmas carols!

Interested in all things happening in Park City, visit www.visitparkcity.com