Things to Do this Winter in Park City

It doesn’t get better than a day on the slopes at Park City Mountain or Deer Valley Resort. Plus, the amount with rentals and clinics available, you’ll be ready to go in no time, regardless of whether you’re a beginner or seasoned rider/skier. Both areas have made massive improvements in snow making and skier services. And Deer Valley is opening access from the new East Village! With 9,000+ acres of skiing between the two mountains comprising tens of peaks, bowls, cliffs, parks, glades, and groomers—there is no shortage of incredible terrain for any type of skier. Both resorts offer guided tours (helpful with all the terrain), rental ski and snowboard gear, and lessons. Make a day of it or a week, there is plenty of skiing and riding to be had in Park City!

Get a taste of Olympic history with a guided tour of Utah Olympic Park, or a walk through the Alf Engen Ski Museum and Eccles 2002 Olympic Winter Games Museum. The Olympic games are an important part of Park City's history. And as we begin to prepare for the 2034 winter games, these two museums are odes to our town's legacy in winter sport. Then make sure you stop by the Park for a thrilling ride on the Comet Bobsled.

This classic family winter tradition has now become easier with recent upgrades including the addition of a new magic carpet and an increased number of lanes for tubing! Woodward Park City offers snow tubing with conveniences like tasty food and hot cocoa to produce nothing but smiles for the whole family.

There’s nothing better than a cup of your favorite hot beverage after a day out in the snow. Here in Park City, you’ll find some of the best places around to sit down and relax with a friend over a cup of joe or cocoa. Stop by Atticus Coffee, Books & Tea house and grab something to read while you're there. This little coffee shop on Main Street has an incredible used and new book selection plus a huge array of teas and eclectic gifts to take home with you! Back in Kimball Junction, treat yourself to a cup at Hill's Kitchen. They make fantastic to-go food and unique seasonal drinks to warm you up on a cool winter day.

With over 70 km of groomed cross-country ski trails, Park City really has something for everyone. The trails right outside the White Pine Touring Nordic Center are easy to access and a great option to get started. Rent your gear in the shop and glide on to the trail just outside. There is a 3 km beginner track, a 5 km intermediate track, and the terrain connects to an additional 10 km of trails. These trails do require a pass so be sure to buy one at the Nordic Center before you leave. 

Have you ever Nordic skied at 9,000 feet? Use Transit to Trails to access the Nordic trails at Bonanza Flat for a true high-alpine experience. And 2,000 feet below is Round Valley—another Nordic area with groomed trails that are free and open to the public. And yep, it's on the bus route. Grab the High Valley Transit 102 Gateway route to the Park City Hospital and jump on the trails there!

Not only is Kimball Art Center’s main gallery (with rotating special exhibits) open daily and free of charge, they also offer numerous opportunities for classes and studio time. Sign you kids up for a Gingerbread House Sculpture making class or learn a new skill such as how to throw pottery!

Stop by the Homestead Crater just outside of Park City for a stand-up paddleboard yoga class with Park City Yoga Adventures. The crater is a geothermal hot spring within a beehive-shaped rock formation. Its mineral water remains at a constant temperature of 90-96 degrees Fahrenheit, making for a unique and relaxing yoga experience. Visitors can also enjoy a therapeutic soak and go swimming. 

When you're done with the slopes, enjoy an evening of food, drinks, music, and art. Don't miss out on Park City Gallery Association’s monthly gallery stroll! The "Last Friday" gallery stroll is a great opportunity to get outside, enjoy the winter light displays and Snow Globe Stroll while shopping for some new winter wear or beautiful art at one of the many galleries in town.

If you've skied in Park City, you know the views from the top of Bald Mountain at Deer Valley or from Jupiter Peak at Park City Mountain are fantastic. But to get a closer look at the stunning scenery around town—try snowshoeing. From exploring quiet woods and solitary creeks to getting a glimpse of elk or moose (from a safe distance of course), there is an indescribable serenity to snowshoeing in the mountains.

Park City has a plethora of  trails that reach areas you may not have considered exploring—Daly Canyon, Willow Creek, or April Mountain for example. You can rent snowshoes from a variety of outfitters around town where you can also find our which winter trails are nearby. Guides can be booked as well to show you the way through Park City's incredible winter landscapes!  

Winter is a great time to stop by the Egyptian Theatre! With a shows weekly, there's something for everyone. They always feature incredible musicians and world renown plays and musicals. Don't miss out on a town favorite this December, the annual Park City Holiday Spectacular and Sing-A-Long!