Coming to Park City, but not a huge skier - here are 8 Great Things To Do In Park City, Utah Besides Skiing. Theres lots to do in Park City for those who prefer to hit the slopes, but not so hard.
Take a Saturday Morning Snow Shoe Tour of Swaner Preserve and EcoCenter. Its cheap and snowshoes are provided. Or let a pack of huskies and their musher whizz you through the forest. Snowmobile along miles of groomed tracks, or, for a slower pace, enjoy horse-drawn sleigh rides at Park City Mountain or Deer Valley.
2. Luxuriate For The Day - For the luxury touches of herbal body products, fluffy robes, and soaking in hot water with mountain views, head to Stein Eriksen Lodge. Booking a spa treatment means access to other facilities, such as a steam room, sauna, whirlpool, and a heated indoor/outdoor infinity pool as well.
Or buy a day pass at Hotel Park City to use their heated pool, steam rooms, saunas, whirlpools, meditation rooms, fitness equipment, and hydrotherapy tub. (Passes are available spring and fall, and sometimes summer. Call for availability.) At Montage Deer Valley, day passes include access to an indoor mosaic lap pool, a co-ed or separate womens relaxation area, selected fitness classes, and locker rooms offering a steam room, sauna, whirlpools, and deluge showers.
End with Montage Deer Valleys free daily smores (open to all). Graham crackers, dark and milk chocolate bars, and gourmet, house-made marshmallows including cinnamon, mocha, salted caramel, and peppermint flavors are roasted up around a patio fire pit from 4 to 6 p.m. and later in summer.
Learn more about this history at Park City Historical Museum. The museum also offers summer walking tours during which you can learn more about some of Main Streets 64 heritage-listed buildings. Youll definitely want to book ahead.
You can also join a Last Friday Gallery Stroll (Monthly, June to December) for complimentary refreshments, music, and the chance to visit 19 local studios. To find Franz the Bear, an iconic bronze sculpture and photo-op sitting on a park bench (and an elusive Banksy mural) download the citys Free Self-Guided Art and Sculpture Tour Map. Stop by the Alpine Pie Bar for a slice of pie and a cocktail made from locally crafted spirits from Alpine Distilling.
4. Hit The Shops- Once a mining town, these days Park City seems paved with gold. Stunning homes dot the hillsides and Main Street has many high-end shops. Personal favorites include Burns Cowboy Shop with hundreds of crafted designer boots, Alpaca International for wrinkle-resistant travel garments, and Cade and Co's for handmade leather baby shoes.
Dollys Bookstore showcases regional authors and Dolly the cat sunning herself in the window. Atticus Coffee Books and Teahouse offers comfy reading spots and pots of tea chosen from 65 loose-leaf varieties.
The street is steep, so catch the free trolley back up. My grandson adored this trolley. He was too young for skiing, so I wasnt the only one hitting the shops.
Or catch a bus to Outlets Park City. All public transport is free (plan your route using the myStop app). Arrive and grab a free coupon book from Customer Service. Then its full-throttle ahead, foraging through 65 outlets including Old Navy, Levi, Gap, Nike, Vans, and Sun and Ski Sports. There are no onsite cafes, so fortify yourself with lunch beforehand.
You can also enjoy Sundance venues all year long. The Park City Film Series hosts films at The Santy (Jim Santy Auditorium). Film choices, projection, and sound quality are top-notch. Locals introduce films, popcorn comes with free refills and real butter, and local traders offer door prizes.
The Egyptian Theater has been associated with Sundance since the festival began in 1978. This 1926 Art Deco gem was built in the excitement surrounding the opening of King Tutankhamuns Tomb in 1922. An Egyptologist supervised the theaters decoration, which includes scarabs, lotus leaf motifs, and hieroglyphics. The venue offers famous musical acts and top stage shows throughout the year.
7. Explore The Local Food Scene - Park City has over 150 restaurants. Most have excellent ratings, making it hard to choose where to dine. For restaurant tips and deals, locals recommend the Park Record.
Queues indicate greatness. Five5eeds serves Australian-style coffee and avocado toast with whipped goats cheese. Its easier to get seated here on weekdays. We also recommend Park City Food Tours for reasons as multi-pronged as a fork. Youll experience a number of restaurants, a guide offers other local recommendations, and, as Julia Child said, People who love to eat are always the best people. So good company is assured. No two tours are identical, but the much-talked-about Riverhorse and Handle restaurants are often on the itinerary. Note that drink pairings are extra.
8. Enjoy Drinking (In Moderation)- Some tourists even fear not getting a drink in Park City. They shouldnt worry.
Visit Alpine Distilling (located in Silver Creek) and the Alpine Pie Bar (lower level of 350 Main Street). Alpine Distilling is Utah's Distillery of the Year for the second year in a row and the Pie Bar was voted Best Casual Eatery be LuxLife. The Alpine Pie Bar is also home to the world famous Gin Experience.
Park City is home to High West Distillery and Saloon, Utahs first legal distillery (opened in 1870!) and the world's only ski-in distillery. The food is excellent, but if youll be dining with under-21s, head out to their other distillery at Wanship, which is classed as a restaurant, not a bar.
Fox School of Wine has a Weekend Wine Series known locally as the educational happy hour. Their Saturday Mines and Wines Tours allow participants to take in six historic places with wines paired to each location. Mountain Town Olive Oil offers The Next Course -- an opportunity to cook gourmet recipes paired with wine. At Paint Mixer, you can create your next artwork in a social setting and enjoy an on-site wine service.
Even the local market, Park Silly Sunday Market (June to September) has a DIY Bloody Mary beer garden. The drink becomes breakfast once you top your glass with offerings including asparagus, olives, sausage, pickles, and crispy bacon.
Wasatch Brew Pub (established in 1986) is Park Citys first brewery since Prohibition. Check out the tongue-in-cheek beer labels, such as Polygamy Porters, which asks, Why have just one? Wasatchs founder also convinced the Utah Legislature to allow brewpubs in the state, making it possible for you to enjoy good pub grub, including burgers, mac n cheese, and spicy buffalo wings. As its a brewpub rather than a bar, you can dine here with your skiing family.