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Have an Adventure-Filled Vacation With These 11 Park City Winter Attractions
Thanks to its fantastic ski areas and snow-based recreation, Park City is the ultimate spot for a fun winter vacation. Whether you’re visiting with kids, friends, or a significant other, you’ll have an amazing time enjoying various outdoor and indoor winter activities.
We’ve chosen the best Park City winter attractions for recreation and relaxation. These are suitable for visitors of all ages and will allow you to experience winter magic in Park City fully.
1 | Skiing and Snowboarding |
Have a fun-filled day skiing at Westgate Park City Resort & Spa, a premier destination for world-class skiing and snowboarding.
The ski area is located at the base of Canyons Village at Park City Mountain, and it offers everything you’d want from a perfect winter attraction. It includes 7,300+ skiable acres, over 300 ski runs, and the best ski-in/ski-out accommodations. It also features:
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38 lifts
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Seven terrain parks
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14 bowls
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Six natural half-pipes
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One super piper
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One mini pipe
Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned pro, you’ll find a slope for your skill level. In case you’ve never skied before or are coming with kids, professional ski instructors will teach you everything you need to know.
If you’re a resort guest, a complimentary ski valet will help you carry your equipment to the slopes and back to the resort. While you can bring your own gear, you can also rent skis, snowboards, and other equipment at the resort’s Aloha Ski & Snowboard Rental.
WHERE: 3000 Canyons Resort Dr, Park City, UT 84098 | WHO: 435-655-2240
2 | Cross-Country Skiing |
If you want to explore snowy mountains at a moderate pace, cross-country skiing is a fantastic winter activity. White Pine Touring Nordic Center in Park City offers tours for all skill levels.
This ski center includes over 75 km of groomed and classic terrain, perfect for classic or skate skiing. It also offers individual or group lessons for those new to cross-country skiing, as well as scenic guided tours that let you take in the beauty of Park City’s winter landscape.
Experience the beauty of Park City mountains on a local three-hour cross-country skiing tour. Depending on how fast you want to go, you can choose between classic and skate skis and explore the area with an experienced guide.
You can also opt for a five-hour backcountry tour through the pristine wilderness of the Uinta Mountains, where you’ll enjoy untouched snow and panoramic views of Park City.
WHERE: 1541 Thaynes Canyon Dr, Park City, UT 84060 | WHO: 435-649-6249
3 | Relaxing in a Spa |
Unwind after a long day of fun in the snow at Serenity Spa at Westgate Park City Resort & Spa. This place has won the award for Best Destination Spa several years in a row and is the perfect spot to warm up, relax, and enjoy self-care during a cold winter day.
This 30,000-square-foot spa includes 14 treatment rooms and offers massages, facial and body services, and salon services, all designed for deep relaxation.
Whether you’re looking for a soothing massage with your significant other, a solo spa day to relieve stress, or a relaxing activity with your kids, Serenity Spa has it all. Plus, you can enjoy spa amenities like a dry cedar sauna, an eucalyptus steam room, and a hydrotherapy whirlpool hot tub with a waterfall.
You can also indulge in a special spa lunch. Try the Caesar salad, cobb salad, or the boujie hippie burger with patties made of house-made quinoa, sunflower seeds, and black beans.
WHERE: 3000 Canyons Resort Dr, Park City, UT 84098 | WHO: 435-655-2266
4 | Snowmobiling |
Driving or riding a snowmobile through the beautiful Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest is an ideal winter activity in Park City for adventure-seekers.
Uinta Recreations offers snowmobiling tours for all ages. Anyone 16 and up is allowed to drive a snowmobile, and those five and older can ride along.
During the tour, you’ll ride through hundreds of thousands of acres of unspoiled, snow-covered nature while exploring gorgeous scenery. Uinta Recreations has Wilderness First Responder certified guides who’ll make this two-hour experience safe and unforgettable.
If you’re an experienced snowmobiler and over the age of 18, you can also sign up for a back-country tour. This is a great opportunity for off-trail mountain riding and exploring different types of terrain. You can opt for a full-day tour that lasts up to six hours or a half-day tour for a three-hour adventure.
WHERE: 2210 U.S. Hwy 40 Unit A, Heber City, UT 84032 | WHO: 801-613-0288
5 | Snowshoeing |
If you’re looking for the perfect non-ski activities in park city, snowshoeing is among the best options. Wasatch Adventure Guides offer snowshoeing tours of the Wasatch and Uinta Mountains, allowing non-skiers of all ages to explore the stunning snow-covered nature on foot.
You can opt for two- or three-hour tours and go snowshoeing at sunrise or at night. Sunrise tours are perfect for wildlife sightings and peaceful walks in nature, while the Sungazer tours offer a unique chance to admire starry skies and majestic mountain silhouettes.
You can also explore the untamed wilderness of the Uinta Mountains to uncover beautiful aspen groves and exciting trails. The tour lasts about four hours and includes a lunch stop to recharge your batteries.
If you need snowshoeing gear, Wasatch Adventure Guides rents it and even provides transportation from anywhere in Park City.
WHERE: 3551 N Escala Ct, Park City, UT 84098 | WHO: 435-200-4885
6 | Dog Sledding |
What better way to explore frosty mountains than by riding sleds pulled by friendly dogs? This is one of the most unique Park City winter activities you can’t miss. Visitors especially love dog sledding at Rancho Luna Lobos—a haven for rescue dogs that love cuddling, running, and pulling sleds.
This is an amazing family activity suitable for anyone aged three and up. You’ll get to meet and pet the loveable rescue dogs and experience a thrilling mushing adventure riding along stunning trails.
The activity includes walking, pushing, and hiking during some parts of the tour, but you’ll be sledding most of the time.
Each sled includes a spot for a guest to sit, a place for the guide, and another spot for the guest who helps the guide drive the sled. If you’re coming with kids, there’s a special basket they can ride in.
WHERE: 4733 Browns Canyon Rd, Peoa, UT 84061 | WHO: 435-783-3473
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7 | Tubing |
Enjoy two hours of unforgettable family fun by snow tubing with your whole family. Woodward Park City offers tubing lanes for visitors of all ages, making this the perfect activity for kids.
Let your legs hang over the tube and slide down the longest tubing lanes in Utah at high speed before a lift takes you back to the top. The park features seven lanes, and the longest is 1,200 feet long. There are lower and higher lanes, and kids aged three to five are only allowed to use the lower lanes.
You can tube during the day or in the evening. The lanes are illuminated until 6 p.m., allowing a scenic tubing experience as the sun sets behind the mountains.
Besides tubing, Woodward Park City offers other outdoor activities, such as skiing and snowboarding, as well as indoor fun like skateboarding.
WHERE: 3863 Kilby Rd, Park City, UT 84098 | WHO: 435-658-2648
8 | Fat Biking |
Take a thrilling bike ride across snow-covered trails with White Pine Touring Nordic Center. It offers two to three-hour fat bike tours fully adapted to your skill level.
You’ll be riding a fat bike on the groomed, multi-use winter trail system. These bikes are easy to ride and provide hours of fun and relaxation for families with older children, friends, or couples.
Before the ride, your tour guide will contact you to find out the type of route you’d prefer and customize the ride to meet your needs.
White Pine Touring Nordic Center also offers mountain biking lessons for beginners and those who want to improve their riding skills. Plus, you can take various mountain and road biking tours during other seasons.
WHERE: 1541 Thaynes Canyon Dr, Park City, UT 84060 | WHO: 435-649-6249
9 | Fly Fishing |
Put on your warmest clothes and waterproof waders and head to the Weber or Provo River in Park City for a fun-filled day of winter fly fishing. All Seasons Adventures organizes half-day and full-day fishing tours for all skill levels, and anyone over eight can participate.
Winter is perfect for this activity as it’s more peaceful, with fewer anglers than during warmer seasons.
You can opt for the four- or six-hour tour, but the latter is recommended for experienced fly fishermen. The tour accommodates a maximum of three guests, making it a great activity for smaller families or couples.
Be ready to start the tour around 10 a.m. so you can spend quality time fishing during the daytime. If you choose the full-day tour, you’ll also get lunch. Plus, regardless of the tour type, transportation is included in the price.
WHERE: 1555 Lower Iron Horse Loop Rd, Park City, UT 84060 | WHO: 435-649-9619
10 | Horseback Riding |
Located only around 20 miles from Park City, Rocky Mountain Outfitters offers winter horseback rides and majestic views of the Heber Valley and Deer Creek Reservoir. The rides last one hour and provide a unique opportunity to spot bald eagles while enjoying the breathtaking scenery.
The tours are available to anyone aged eight and up and are suitable for beginners. An experienced guide will ensure you’re safe and have a wonderful snowy adventure on horseback.
Besides horseback riding, Rocky Mountain Outfitters also offers fly fishing tours with Orvis-endorsed guides, guaranteeing a fun experience for all ages.
WHERE: 633 W Soldier Hollow Ln, Midway, UT 84049 | WHO: 435-654-1655
11 | Hot-Air Ballooning |
Admire snowy mountaintops from above in a hot air balloon. Bigfoot Balloons offers shared and private hot-air balloon rides that provide panoramic views of stunning hills, mountains, and valleys.
Suitable for visitors of all ages, the flight lasts around one hour, but the whole activity takes about three hours due to set up. All rides take place at sunrise and go up to 1,500 feet in the air, creating gorgeous photo ops.
If you opt for the shared ride, you’ll ride with up to 12 other passengers and an experienced pilot. While private tours are pricier, they’re a great option if you want privacy, as you and your group or significant other would be alone in the basket with the guide. The private tour also includes a champagne toast, making it perfect for celebrations and engagements.
WHERE: 6065 Silver Creek Dr, Park City, UT 84098 | WHO: 385-285-5899
