Park
City hosted the world during the 2002 Winter
Games, now we're ready for you!
The thing to remember about Park City is that
while it is a self contained resort town; with
all of its inherent fun to be had; that is just
the proverbial "tip of the iceberg"
as far as activities are concerned. Park City
is just 35- 40 minutes from a major metropolitan
area and international airport in Salt Lake
City. No other major ski destination in the
country, let along the world, can boast such
a comparison. Salt Lake City; the recent host
city of the 2002 Winter Olympic Games; is home
to the world class Utah Symphony and Ballet
West, modern dance's Ririe-Woodbury and Repertory
Dance troupes, the Utah Opera, and the Mormon
Tabernacle Choir. The Delta Center is the site
of the NBA's Utah Jazz home games and hosts
numerous national concert tours.
Salt Lake City is full of arts venues with
over 20 art galleries downtown, historic sites,
and a stopping point for numerous Broadway shows
sponsored by the Theater League of Utah. Not
to mention the numerous ethnic festivals throughout
the year. These festivals include: First Night,
Downtown Farmers' Market, Bluegrass Festival,
Blues Festival, Twilight Concert Series, Festival
of Trees, Greek Festival, Hispanic Fiesta Days,
Brewers Festival, Take a Bite Out of Salt Lake,
Living Traditions Festival, Days of '47 Parade,
and the St. Patrick's Day Parade.
In comparison, Park City is a microcosm of
what the rest of the state has to offer, compounded
by a factor of ten. For example, despite what
you may have heard, Utah is not "dry".
You can get a drink with a nice meal or while
listening to a band at one of the more than
100 private clubs and restaurants in Salt Lake.
And that is just Salt Lake! Park City, with
a year round population of only 7,500 people,
boasts over 100 restaurant and more "alcohol
beverage service" establishments per capita
than any other town in the state. So with a
little bit of planning, a few nominal club fees,
and lots of new friends; you can wet your whistle
just about anywhere you choose along the Wasatch
Front.