As it always does, summer has flown by, and the kids are back to school. However, learning doesn’t have to be just for the kids. This time of year is a perfect time to try something new, and Park City, Utah is an ideal destination to explore new horizons and, who knows, maybe even find a new hobby. Make your next trip to Park City a vacation of learning.

ART CLASSES AND WORKSHOPS

Kimball Arts Center - “Through our exhibitions, educational arts programs and events, KAC provides a platform and a place for artists and art enthusiasts to come together to explore, celebrate and cherish the creative spark that lives within us all.“ The Kimball Arts Center has a variety of Art Classes throughout the year.

The Paint Mixer - Park City's Premier Paint and Wine studio. The Paint Mixer is Park City's venue for art and wine instruction. It is also a perfect venue for team building, girls night out, date night, family events and fundraisers.

Flowers by You - Flowers by You is florist shop and DIY (do it yourself) floral and plant bar. They specialize in floral and plant arrangements for their customers, but they also have a floral bar where customers can create their floral bouquets, arrangements, and terrariums. They carry all the necessary flowers, plants, succulents, containers and tools to make arrangements. They also offer floral parties and workshops on how to create floral arrangements, terrariums, floral jewelry, and holiday decor.

RECREATIONAL CLINICS AND ACTIVITIES

White Pine Touring - Rents top-of-the-line equipment and offers guided mountain biking, road biking, hiking, and rock climbing as well as lessons throughout Park City’s 450 miles of trails and the neighboring Uinta Mountains.

The Historic Park City Hiking Tour will allow you to learn a little history and enjoy some time exploring local trails on a private historic hiking tour. 

Fly Fishing - A Park City, Utah fly fishing trip can be organized any time of year with the help of knowledgeable guides who are ready to teach the secrets of lading that blue-ribbon trout. To get an idea of what the experience is like, take a look at our Park City First Timers episode where Ryan goes fly fishing in the Provo River.

TOURS AND TASTINGS

Do you have a passion for food and wine? Click here for the latest classes, tastings, and tours to learn from local chefs, sommeliers, and culinary experts.

The Next Course presented by Mountain Town Olive Oil, is a food and wine pairing class offered each week.

Prefer something other than wine to drink? No problem, head over to the High West distillery at Blue Sky Ranch and take a tour of their whiskey making process. 

It doesn't have to be back to school season to learn something new in Park City, so you can make any trip here a vacation of learning!