Things To Do In Park City
Discover the best things to do in Park City, from skiing Park City Mountain and Deer Valley to Main Street, Utah Olympic Park, hiking and biking.
Things To Do In Park City, Utah
Park City is one of Utah’s most exciting mountain destinations, with world-class skiing, historic streets and outdoor adventures offering year-round appeal. Spend winter days at Park City Mountain or Deer Valley, explore the shops and restaurants of Main Street, or visit Utah Olympic Park for a look at the city’s sporting heritage.
When the snow melts, the mountains open up for hiking, mountain biking, scenic chairlift rides and long days outdoors. Staying in Park City vacation rentals gives you a convenient base for exploring the slopes, Main Street and the wider Wasatch Mountains at your own pace.
Whether you're visiting for skiing, summer adventures or a mountain getaway with friends and family, the best things to do in Park City combine outdoor experiences with great dining, shopping and a lively mountain-town atmosphere. For ways to maximize your ski vacation, check out our Park City Ski Resort guide for ski-focused information.
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1. Ski and snowboard at Park City Mountain
Park City Mountain is one of the biggest draws in winter, with a vast mix of groomed runs, beginner areas, bowls, terrain parks and higher mountain skiing. Its scale makes it easy to spend several days exploring different parts of the resort rather than repeating the same slopes.
Mountain Village and Canyons Village provide two main gateways to the slopes, with different terrain and amenities accessible from each. For maximum convenience, our Park City ski-in ski-out rentals place snowhounds within easy reach of the mountain.
2. Ski Deer Valley Resort
Deer Valley Resort offers another major ski experience close to Park City, with beautifully groomed slopes and terrain stretching across several mountain areas. The resort remains dedicated to skiers rather than snowboarders, making it noticeably different from Park City Mountain.
Deer Valley has also undergone a major expansion in recent seasons, creating even more terrain to discover on a longer Park City ski trip.
3. Ride the Mountain Coaster and Alpine Slide
Park City Mountain is just as much fun once the snow disappears. Its summer Adventure Park includes the Mountain Coaster and Alpine Slide, giving families and thrill-seekers two very different ways to race down the mountain.
Other seasonal activities around the mountain can include zip lines, climbing and scenic lift rides, making this an easy place to spend a summer afternoon without needing to plan a major hike.
4. Explore Historic Main Street
Off the slops, Historic Main Street is the beating heart of Park City. Colorful historic buildings house restaurants, bars, galleries, boutiques and independent stores, while the surrounding streets preserve reminders of the town’s silver-mining past.
Spend an afternoon browsing the shops and galleries, stop for dinner or return after skiing, when Main Street becomes one of Park City’s liveliest spots for an evening out.
5. Visit Utah Olympic Park
Utah Olympic Park was built for the Salt Lake 2002 Olympic Winter Games and remains one of Park City’s most distinctive attractions. The nearly 400-acre site includes Olympic ski jumps, a sliding track, museum exhibits and active training facilities.
Summer adds some serious thrills, with activities such as zip lines, rope courses, extreme tubing and the thrilling chance to experience the Olympic sliding track in a summer bobsled, with a professional pilot!
6. Hike through the Wasatch Mountains
When the snow melts, Park City’s ski terrain gives way to miles of hiking trails through forests, wildflower meadows and mountain scenery. Routes range from easy walks near town to longer climbs into the surrounding Wasatch Mountains.
Summer and early fall are particularly rewarding seasons for exploring on foot. If you're deciding when to travel, our guide to the best time to visit Utah covers the changing seasons and what to expect throughout the year.
7. Go mountain biking
Park City is a major mountain-biking destination, with an extensive trail network ranging from easy recreational routes to challenging singletrack and lift-served downhill terrain.
Park City Mountain and Deer Valley both offer summer riding, while trails around the wider town make it possible to build anything from a relaxed morning ride to a full day in the mountains. Deer Valley also operates lift-served mountain biking during its summer season.
8. Spend a few hours at Woodward Park City
Woodward Park City is a year-round action-sports destination, with both indoor and outdoor activities to experience. Its Indoor Action Sports Hub features trampolines, ramps, skate areas and progression zones, while the wider campus activities change with the seasons.
Winter brings skiing, snowboarding and snow tubing, while warmer months open up lift-served mountain biking, pump tracks and other wheeled-sport areas. It's a particularly good place to go for active families and teenagers!
9. Spend a summer day at Jordanelle State Park
For a complete change of scenery, head to Jordanelle State Park and swap the mountain trails for a day beside the reservoir. Boating, kayaking, paddleboarding and fishing are among the activities available, with equipment rentals offered at the marina.
The park is within easy reach of Park City, making it a great addition to a summer trip when you want a slower day on the water, between hiking and biking adventures.
10. Discover Park City’s mining history
Long before Park City became famous for ski vacations, its mountains were shaped by a booming silver-mining industry that began in the 19th century. The Park City Museum on Historic Main Street explores that history and the town’s transformation into the mountain destination visitors know today.
It is an easy attraction to combine with a day around Main Street and adds some useful context to the historic buildings, mining structures and landmarks you will see throughout Park City.
FAQs about things to do in Park City
What are the best things to do in Park City?
Some of the biggest highlights include skiing at Park City Mountain and Deer Valley Resort, exploring Historic Main Street, visiting Utah Olympic Park and spending time hiking or mountain biking in the surrounding mountains.
Park City changes dramatically with the seasons, so winter trips tend to revolve around skiing and snowboarding, while summer brings hiking, biking, mountain activities and days on the water.
What is there to do in Park City besides skiing?
There is plenty to do away from the ski slopes. Explore Historic Main Street, visit Utah Olympic Park, ride the Mountain Coaster, go hiking or mountain biking, spend time at Woodward Park City or head out to Jordanelle State Park.
Restaurants, galleries, shops and Park City Museum also make it easy to plan slower days around town.
Is Park City worth visiting in summer?
Yes. Summer is one of the best times to experience Park City beyond skiing, with hiking, mountain biking, scenic lift rides and outdoor attractions across the resorts.
Nearby Jordanelle State Park also opens up opportunities for kayaking, paddleboarding, boating and fishing.
What are the best things to do in Park City with kids?
Families can ski and snowboard, visit Utah Olympic Park, try the Mountain Coaster and Alpine Slide or spend a few hours at Woodward Park City.
In summer, hiking, biking and days beside Jordanelle Reservoir provide plenty of additional ways to enjoy the mountains together.
Are there free things to do in Park City?
Yes. Walking Historic Main Street, exploring parts of Park City’s trail network and enjoying mountain viewpoints are among the easiest free things to do.
Some attractions, parking areas and organized mountain activities have separate charges, so costs depend on what you choose to include.
What are the best day trips from Park City?
Popular options include Salt Lake City, Jordanelle State Park and scenic drives through the Wasatch Mountains. Longer trips can also take you towards other parts of northern Utah, depending on the season and how much time you have.
