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About Park
City Utah
After the snow melts, the
hills surrounding Park City, turn green and inviting. Hiking, hot air
ballooning, horseback riding, bicycling, golfing, sailboarding, exploring a
silver mine, riding on the Alpine Slide, or checking out the ski jumpers at
the Utah Olympic Park are just a few of the reasons why visitors coming back.
History: Park City
was incorporated as a city in 1884. Twenty-three millionaires made their
fortunes in Park City from the mining industry. George Hearst, father of
William Randolph Hearst, was one of the lucky ones. Today, Park City is a
unique blend of the old and the new. Sixty-four of Park City's buildings are
listed on the National Register of Historic Places, most of which are
located on the town's Main Street.
Climate & Elevation:
Park City's summers are cool, dry and mild. The average summer high is 80
degrees Fahrenheit. Park City's humidity is very low which makes the summer
season comfortable and pleasant. Within Park City, altitudes begin at 6,720
ft. (approx. 2038 meters) and soar to 10,000 ft. (approx. 3033 meters) in
the surrounding Wasatch Mountains.
 Summer Events
include the Park City Marathon, Park City International Music Festival, the
Utah Symphony at Deer Valley Resort, weekly Wednesday concerts in City Park,
Park City Pedalfest, the Art Festival, a Senior PGA-sanctioned golf
tournament, the Summit Institute for the Arts & Humanities, the
International Jazz Festival, the Folk & Bluegrass Festival and live
theater. Park City has been the home of the U.S. Ski Team since 1973 and
became home of the U.S. Ski and Snowboard Association in 1988.
Park City -
Attractions & Activities
Two microbreweries offer Park City guests an array of local and national
brews.
The area boasts over 90 mountain lakes.
Park City offers over 40 outdoor concerts each summer.
Cycling and hiking enthusiasts can find 60-plus trails, covering more than
100 miles.
Park City -
Weather,
Map & Directions
Location: Park City is located in the heart of the Wasatch
Mountains, part of the Rocky Mountain Range. The Wasatch-Cache National
Forest is located nearby and offers opportunities for backpacking, hiking,
camping and fishing. Park City is easy to reach by car. Mileage from major
western cities: Phoenix - 678; San Francisco - 782; Denver - 484; Las Vegas
- 463; Boise - 370. Park City is a convenient stop to or from Yellowstone
National Park, one of Utah's many national forests and monuments, or any of
the state's five national parks.
Visitor, Relocation & Community Information
For more information about this
fabulous destination, contact Park City's Chamber of Commerce &
Convention & Visitor's Bureau at (800) 453-1360
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