Travel South Of Salt Lake To Park City, Utah
Park City is a mountain resort town full of beauty and exciting activities
. Not far away from Salt Lake City, it is the place to spend the day in a lovely mountain playground.If you have spare time during your trip to Salt Lake, head about thirty to forty minutes southeast to Park City. Here you will find a plethora of activities to participate in.
There is tons of great shopping, especially for those that love the outdoors. Park City is full of stores that specialize in all kind of hiking, camping, biking, skiing, and snowboarding equipment.
If you prefer to shop for apparel and gifts, then you will not want to miss the Tanger Outlet Center. Outlets are usually much less expensive than their counterpart stores and tend to have deals on a frequent basis.
There are plenty of great stores to be found at the outlet mall, including Eddie Bauer, Guess, and J. Crew. Take some time out of your day to walk around the Tanger Outlet, and you may find something that you just cannot live without!
Though it is best known for its winter sports, there are a variety of activities to take part in during the spring and summer in Park City. Two of the most popular attractions are the Alpine Slide and Coaster.
The slide is one of the longest in the world and has a record length of over 3,000 feet. It is modeled after the Olympic luge event, and riders on the slide go through twists and turns at high speeds for a thrilling ride.
Riders of the Alpine Slide sit on a wheeled sled whose speed can be controlled by a lever in the middle. The ability to vary the speed of the sled makes this ride perfect for anyone.
The Alpine Coaster in Park City is another option for a fun thrill. The track of the coaster is elevated and takes you through twists and turns at thirty miles per hour.
You can ride single or with another rider, and control your speed with a lever. The more weight you have in the sled, the more speed you will get.
Be sure to get your tickets for both early in the day, because with the popularity of these rides, lines can get very long, especially on the weekends. If you wish to ride both attractions, there are combination tickets available.
Also available in Park City is the Ziprider, a zip line that has you flying 110 feet in the air at speeds of 45 miles per hour. The rider sits in a secure chair made of lightweight materials and is launched down the mountain on a cable.
If you have a competitive streak, race your friends and family on your way down! There are plenty of family friendly activities in this city.
Try challenging your children to a game of goofy golf, or let them ride the safer mini coasters available. There is even a rock climbing wall for you to try.
Park City is also home to various types of outdoor activity during the warmer months. Ride the lift for a beautiful view of the mountains and scenery.
The lift also takes you to an arena of outdoor sports. Once you have reached the top of the resort area, hiking along one of the many beautiful trails.
There are also plenty of biking trails available for mountain bikers that love a thrill. Trail maps that show trails and their level of difficulty are available at the ticket windows.
During the winter time, Park City is a host to tons of activity. It is one of the premiere skiing and snowboarding areas in all of the state of Utah.
Dedicated boarders and skiers can purchase season passes to the resort and use them all season long. If you are inexperienced, there are lessons available by patient and fun instructors.
There are even programs for children to learn how to do a number of winter sports. Children's classes throughout the season have a limit of five students at a time, so your child will be able to get a great deal of individual attention and assistance.
Park City is one vacation that you will remember forever. No matter what time of year you visit, there are always plenty of activities to take part in.
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