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Park City
Park City is one of the premier mountain destinations in the United States. It has two world-class ski resorts: Park City Mountain, the largest ski area in the USA, and the upscale Deer Valley Resort, which is famously ski-only. The historic Main Street is the soul of the town, featuring colorful 19th-century buildings that now house luxury boutiques and top-tier restaurants. Every January, the town draws global attention as the primary venue for the Sundance Film Festival. The culinary scene is sophisticated, featuring the world's only ski-in distillery, High West, alongside international fine dining. In the summer, the mountain terrain transforms into a network of over 400 miles of public trails for hiking and biking. The Utah Olympic Park features year-round activities, including bobsled rides. Access is exceptionally easy, located just 35 minutes from Salt Lake City International Airport. Winter is the peak for 'The Greatest Snow on Earth,' while summer gives refreshing mountain air and lively outdoor concerts.
- Location: United States
- Top sights: Pando · Winter Games 1992 1994 1998 · Eccles Center
- Population: ~8.128 (2017)
Best time to visit & climate
The most pleasant time to visit is Jun–Aug.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg °C | -8 | -7 | -2 | 2 | 8 | 14 | 19 | 18 | 12 | 5 | -1 | -7 |
| Rain mm | 52 | 42 | 48 | 57 | 49 | 26 | 26 | 31 | 43 | 42 | 42 | 59 |
Geography
Facts
- Home to Park City Mountain, the largest ski resort in the United States.
- Primary host of the Sundance Film Festival, the largest independent film festival in the US.
- Was a major venue for the 2002 Winter Olympic Games.
- Features High West Distillery, the world's only ski-in/ski-out distillery.
- Founded in 1869 following the discovery of silver.
- Deer Valley Resort is one of only three ski resorts in the US that bans snowboarding.
- Boasts over 400 miles of maintained non-motorized trails.
- Located less than 40 minutes from an international airport (SLC).
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