Located just 35 minutes east of Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) via interstate highway I-80, Park City, Utah is the most accessible world-class mountain resort town in North America. Home to over 7,300 skiable acres at Park City Mountain and Deer Valley Resort—and 400+ miles of gold-level mountain biking and hiking trails in summer—Park City shines in every season.
1. Where to Stay in Park City: 3 Distinct Base Areas
Whether booking luxury lodges on Booking.com, Expedia, or our Resort Rates Finder, pick your base camp according to your mountain activities:
- Canyons Village at Park City Mountain: The premier ski-in/ski-out family base area. Resorts like Westgate Park City Resort & Spa sit steps from the Red Pine Gondola, offering complimentary ski valet service, Utah’s largest indoor/outdoor heated pool, and multi-bedroom alpine villas.
- Historic Main Street & Town Lift: Best for travelers who prioritize walkable art galleries, whiskey distilleries (High West Distillery), Sundance Film Festival venues, and lively après-ski dining.
- Deer Valley Resort (Ski-Only Luxury): Renowned for impeccably groomed corduroy runs, limited daily ticket sales, and five-star slope-side service (note: snowboarding is not permitted at Deer Valley).
2. 4-Day Park City Mountain Itinerary (Winter & Summer)
Day 1: Effortless Transfer from SLC & Historic Main Street Stroll
Fly into Salt Lake City (SLC)—compare nonstop flights on Kiwi.com—and take a 35-minute shuttle up Parleys Canyon to Park City (8,000 ft base elevation). Hydrate well on your first day and take the free electric Park City Transit bus to Historic Main Street for dinner.
Day 2: Gondola Views, Alpine Coaster & Mountain Trails
In winter, let your resort ski valet hand you your warmed boots right at the gondola base and explore Canyons Village bowls and McConkey’s Express. In summer, ride the Red Pine Gondola for high-alpine wildflower hikes and fly down the 4,000-foot Mountain Coaster.
Day 3: Utah Olympic Park & Spa Recovery
Visit the Utah Olympic Park (built for the 2002 Winter Games and future 2034 Games) to watch freestyle aerialists train into the splash pool or ride the Comet Bobsled. Spend the late afternoon soaking in your resort’s outdoor heated whirlpools and Serenity Spa.
Day 4: Guardsman Pass Scenic Drive or Heber Valley Railroad
In summer and autumn, drive over Guardsman Pass (9,700 feet) to admire quaking aspen groves and descend into Midway to see the geothermal Homestead Crater before heading back to SLC.
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