Whether you’re looking for a place to live, a second home, or a vacation destination, Park City, Utah is the place to be. Park City is ranked #9 in a New York Times article “The World’s 41 Places to Go in 2011.” Deer Valley, a neighborhood in the city, is ranked the #1 Ski Resort in 2010/2011 in North America. North for the fourth year in a row and, according to Barron’s magazine, Deer Valley is ranked #6 on the “Top Second Home Communities” list.
This year, new hotels, expanded terrain and events at area ski resorts make exploration on the mountain imperative. In December 2010, in Deer Valley, Montage opened a 220-room Craftsman-style mid-mountain lodge, offering ski-in/ski-out access, gas fireplaces in every room and a spa. Other recent openings include the St. Regis Deer Crest, the Waldorf Astoria and the Hyatt Escala Lodge.
At Canyons Resort, 300 acres of new ski and snowboard terrain includes 10 new trails ranging from intermediate to expert clear tree runs. The resort also features what is being billed as the first heated ski lift in North America and opens an après-ski “beach,” an outdoor gathering spot with beach-style lounge chairs, food and cocktail stations, and expansive views of the mountainside. You can definitely find the best ski resorts in the country here.
Life in Park City today is better than ever. The city continues to grow in terms of tourism due to its prime location. This incredible place is actually tucked away in the picturesque and majestic Wasatch Mountains of the state of Utah, Summit and Wasatch counties. Park City is 32 miles east of Salt Lake City and 40 minutes from the Salt Lake Airport.
Park City, Utah is the site of the 2002 Winter Olympics, the Sundance Film Festival, and the World’s Biggest Snow. Enjoy paradise conditions enjoying all of its outdoor attractions including skiing, snowboarding, fishing, hiking, and biking on over 300 miles of trails. You can find six mountain golf courses within 20 minutes of Park City Utah real estate. Old Town is also filled with great restaurants and great shopping located on Main St. and Kimball Junction where there is a Tanger Outlet Mall, Walmart, Staples and many more stores for your shopping enjoyment. With all these activities and picturesque places, it is not surprising that this city has attracted many tourists throughout the year.
