The Top Ten Activities to Do this Fall in Park City

  By admin | September 17, 2012 - 9:07 pm | activities, fall
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1. Experience Park City from the Sky

Hot air ballooning is one of the most unique and magical experiences Park City has to offer. There’s no better way to experience Park City’s beautiful fall colors than from a bird’s eye perspective. Whether it’s a group event or a romantic adventure for two, there are many hot air balloon companies in Park City that will accommodate your group, and discounted pricing for larger groups is usually available. Don’t miss out on the in-flight photos or the champagne toast! Click here for company contact information on Hot Air Balloon Rides in the area.

hot air balloon park city

 

2. Attend the Autumn Classics Music Festival.

The Park City Autumn Classics Musical Festival brings together distinguished classical soloists in intimate, casual settings, giving guests a ‘living room concert’ experience that is hard to find anywhere else.

Part of the Park City Chamber Music Society, the Classics Festival is just a small part of the entire Park City Music Festival, Utah’s longest-running classical musical festival. This year they will be celebrating their 28th season of keeping the beauty of classical music alive in Park City.

Autumn Classics Festival

3. Guided Historic Hike

All Seasons Adventures offers a wide variety of guided hiking tours for all levels of hikers. Choose from a full or half day hiking tour, or pick your hike based on scenery or skill level. Click here for a full list of hikes.

Prefer to hike solo? Park City Reservations is a fantastic research tool for planning you hike in Park City.

park city hiking

photo from parkcityhiking.com

 

4. Go on a Fishing Trip

Fly Fishing is one of Park City’s most popular activities, and Park Plaza is located near by two of the area’s best rivers for fly fishing, The Provo and Weber rivers. Here you can find plenty of hefty brown trout, and if you venture to the Jordanelle Reservoir, you can find trout, smallmouth bass, and perch.  Click here for more information on fly fishing in the area.

park city utah fly fishing

photo from utahproflyfishing.com

5. Enjoy a Round of Golf

Utah is home to several stunningly beautiful golf courses, many within short driving distance from Park City. There are a few world-class golf resorts in particular not to miss: the Tom Fazio course at Glenwild (recently voted Utah’s best golf course), the Pete Dye course at Promontory, the Jack Nicklaus Signature course at Park Meadows Country Club, and the Arnold Palmer course at The Jeremy Golf Club. In addition, a spectacular Mark O’Meara course has opened at Tuhaye, a new golf development located 10 minutes east of Park City. Plus, a Nicklaus Signature Course is scheduled to open later this year as Promontory’s second championship, par-72 layout. Click here for all the details on golf in the Park City area.

golfing park city

For a more complete descriptions of Golf Courses in the Park City area, click here.

6. Go on a hay ride

What could be better than viewing the beautiful Park City countryside than with your family and friends on a horse-drawn hay ride! Rocky Mountain Recreation offers a wagon ride complete with a delicious meal and snacks while on board.

hay ride

photo from www.juniperlandingparkcity.com

 

7.Park City Gallery Stroll

On the last Friday of every month, Park City Gallery Association members offer a special showcase from 9:00-9:00pm, highlighting artists, special exhibits, and art events. It’s a free event that offers light refreshments for visitors. Come out for a stroll this fall before it gets too chilly out!

park city gallery stroll

8. Take a Scenic Train Ride

Heber Valley Railroad is introducing their “Pumpkin Festival” train ride, a day full of entertainment, food, and activities that the whole family can enjoy. There is also a special Pumpkin Patch train ride, where passengers are transported to a private pumpkin patch open only to train passengers. After selecting your pumpkin, you can climb back on the train and carve your pumpkin while sipping hot cocoa.

They also offer three beautiful Scenic excursions that travels through some of the area’s most breath-taking scenery.

park city train ride

photo from onthesnow.com

 

9. See a Show

The Egyptian Theatre has an impressive season lined up for this fall. Starting September 28th, come see Thriller! , put on by the Odyssey Dance Theatre company. Starting Oct. 8th, the theatre is offering Dinner and a Show– a $50 gift certificate to 350 Main Brasserie and a $50 giftcard to see a show at their theatre for only $59.

egyptian theatre park city

10. Grab a coffee from a local coffee shop. 

Cooler weather is the perfect invitation to stop and grab one of those delicious pumpkin lattes, a mid day treat, and a chance to cozy up with good company over a cup o’ joe.

One of our favorites is ATTICUS Coffee, Books, & Tea. The shop hosts small events such as open mic nights and book signings, so you’ll never know what you’ll stumble in upon when entering. With over 10,000 books on hand, there is something for everyone to enjoy.

We’d suggest trying their signature Pumpkin Spice “frost” this season!

atticus coffee park city
photo from experiencespokane.com

Park City Autumn Classics Music Festival

  By admin | September 13, 2012 - 5:50 pm | Events in Park City, music
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Come experience chamber music in a way that is truly unique to Park City: The Autumn Classics Music Festival

Autumn Classics Festival Park City

 

The Park City Autumn Classics Musical Festival brings together distinguished classical soloists in intimate, casual settings, giving guests a ‘living room concert’ experience that is hard to find anywhere else.

Part of the Park City Chamber Music Society, the Classics Festival is just a small part of the entire Park City Music Festival, Utah’s longest-running classical musical festival. This year they will be celebrating their 28th season of keeping the beauty of classical music alive in Park City.

The full schedule has not yet been released, but is expected to be out soon.

Dates:

September 24th-October 8th, 2012

Purchase tickets to the Classics Music Festival.

Concert Admission:

$20 General admission

$15 for seniors 62+ and students

Open seating.

Summer Concert Series at Deer Valley’s Snow Park Amphitheater

  By admin | June 17, 2012 - 9:07 pm | activities
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Local residents and visitors alike look forward to Deer Valley’s rich schedule of outdoor summer concerts at its beautiful Snow Park Amphitheaer .

Below is a list of concerts you can enjoy.

 

Amazing Summer Concert Series in Park City

JUNE

Frontier Bank Community Concert Series Presents ~ Muddpuddle |. June 20
JOHN FOGERTY Live in Concert | June 21
Frontier Bank Community Concert Series Presents ~ Dr. Bob |  June 27

 

JULY

An Evening with The String Cheese Incident | July 10

Frontier Bank Community Concert Series Presents ~ Afro Omega | July 11

St. Regis Big Stars, Bright Nights Presents ~ Aaron Neville and the Dirty Dozen Brass Band | July 13

Deer Valley Music Festival Presents: Music of Michael Jackson with the Utah Symphony July 14, 2012

St Regis Big Stars, Bright Nights Presents ~ Lucinda Williams | July 16

Frontier Bank Community Concert Series Presents ~ Swagger | July 18

Deer Valley Music Festival Presents:  Opera Hits! with Utah Opera July 20, 2012

Deer Valley Music Festival Presents: Kansas with the Utah Symphony July 21, 2012

Deer Valley Music Festival Presents: Broadway Rocks! July 28, 2012

St. Regis Big Stars, Bright Nights Presents ~ Dwight Yoakam | July 29

 

AUGUST

Frontier Bank Community Concert Series Presents ~ Shaun Canon | August 1

Deer Valley Music Festival Presents:  Disney in Concert: Magical Music from the Movies August 3, 2012

Deer Valley Music Festival Presents: Earth, Wind & Fire Guiding Lights Tour 2012 with the Utah Symphony August 4, 2012

St. Regis Big Stars, Bright Nights Presents ~ Roger Hodgson: The Legendary Voice of Supertramp | August 5

Frontier Bank Community Concert Series Presents ~ Apres Swing Big Band | August 8

Deer Valley Music Festival Presents:  “The American Songbook” With the Mormon Tabernacle Choir August 10, 2012

Deer Valley Music Festival Presents: Pink Martini with the Utah Symphony August 11, 2012

St. Regis Big Stars, Bright Nights Presents ~ The All-American Rejects | August 12

Frontier Bank Community Concert Series Presents ~ Colin Robison’s Honest Soul | August 15

Frontier Bank Community Concert Series Presents ~ Detonators  | August 22

St. Regis Big Stars, Bright Nights Presents ~ Rickie Lee Jones| August 25

Deer Valley Music Festival Presents:  1812 Overture! July 27, 2012

Frontier Bank Community Concert Series Presents ~ Josh & Friends | August 29

St. Regis Big Stars, Bright Nights Presents ~ Sound of Music Sing-A-Long | September 1

The Utah Symphony performing at the Deer Valley Music Festival.

Restaurants With The Best Panoramic Mountain Views in Park City

  By admin | June 17, 2012 - 7:03 pm | dining
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A visit to Park City would not be complete without a meal mountainside to sweeping panoramic views.  During the spring and summer the hills are vibrant and lush and in the fall the colors are deep and colorful.  We love the outdoor decks at the following restaurants:

 

APEX at the Montage Deer Valley
Mountain American Grill
9100 Marsac Avenue, PO Box 4680, Park City, UT 84060 phone 435.604.1300
Directions:  Turn right onto Sidewinder Drive coming out of the Park Plaza.  Take the first left onto Poison Creek Lane.  Turn right onto Prospector Avenue.  Turn Left on Bonanza.  Turn Left onto Deer Valley Drive.  At the traffic circle take the 2nd exit to Marsac Ave.  End at 9100 Marsac. 
As Montage Deer Valley’s signature restaurant, Apex sets the stage for a memorable on-mountain dining experience with its warm atmosphere and spectacular views of aspen groves and the mountains that surround the resort. A mountain American grill inspired by the freshest farm-to-table ingredients.  Apex is casual by day, refined at night and always fun, approachable and frequented by locals and visitors alike.   
WE RECOMMEND:  On Sunday afternoons at 12-3pm the APEX has live music.  Enjoy happy hour and then head over to the YAMA SUSHI next door.  They have live music from 6pm to 10pm.  YAMA SUSHI is a stylish dining venue featuring the freshest sushi and sashimi in an intimate setting adjacent to Vista Lounge and Terrace, overlooking the Empire ski runs.  Open for the Winter and Summer seasons, the restaurant is closed from April 15 through June 15 and from October 15 to December 5.

 Vista Lounge and Terrace at the Montage Deer Valley
An Authentic Mountain Great Room
9100 Marsac Avenue, PO Box 4680, Park City, UT 84060 phone 435.604.1300

Authentic Mountain Great Room.

Named for its unobstructed views across the local Wasatch and Uinta mountain ranges, the casual Vista Lounge and Terrace is an authentic mountain great room serving Asian-inspired small plates, desserts, handcrafted cocktails and fine wines by the glass, both afternoons and evenings.   The tall wooden beam ceilings lead to a very warm setting and the many sitting areas allows for cozy conversations with friends and loved ones. 

 WE RECOMMEND:  Bringing your camera and taking photos outside on the terrace with the sweeping mountain range as your backdrop. 

Glitretind at the Stein Erickson Lodge
Regional American Cuisine
7700 Stein Way, Park City, UT 84060 phone 435.649.3700
Directions:  Turn right onto Sidewinder Drive coming out of the Park Plaza.  Take the first left onto Poison Creek Lane.  Turn right onto Prospector Avenue.  Turn Left on Bonanza.  Turn Left onto Deer Valley Drive.  At the traffic circle take the 2nd exit to Marsac Ave.  Left on Guardsman Connection.  Right onto Royal.  Right on Stein Way. 
Culinary excellence and Award Winning.  The restaurant’s setting is warm and elegant, well suited for a romantic rendezvous or a fine dining experience.  The Glitretind is open daily for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

 

WE RECOMMEND:  Their weekly Sunday brunch is the perfect way to start the day.   

 

J & G Grill at the St. Regis
Regional and Local  Cuisine
2300 Deer Valley Drive East, Park City, UT 84060 phone 435.940.5700
Directions:  Turn right onto Sidewinder Drive coming out of the Park Plaza.  Take the first left onto Poison Creek Lane.  Turn right onto Prospector Avenue.  Turn Left on Bonanza.  Turn Left onto Deer Valley Drive.  At the traffic circle continue straight to stay on Deer Valley Drive.  Left on Deer Valley Drive North.  Destination will be on the left.    
J & G Grill is a Park City restaurant and culinary masterpiece, serving passionate cuisine designed by famed chef Jean-Georges. Experience a unique Park City dining adventure with tantalizing appetizers, gourmet pizzas, side dishes and accompaniments from his portfolio of domestic and international restaurants around the world. Each dish is created with the highest quality meats and freshest local fish. Simply grilled preparations accompanied by bold condiments anchor the J&G Grill dining experience at The St. Regis Deer Valley. Extraordinary service, intriguing wines, brews and specialty cocktails enhance the experience. The atmosphere is rivaled by the magnificent slopeside views just beyond the floor-to-ceiling windows.

 

WE RECOMMEND:  During the summer of 2012 from 3pm to 6pm J & G Grill offers Sunday World Cuisine featuring menus from around the world and intriguing music. 

Worldly experience includes:

Tapas & Tempranillo
Classic Spanish Tapas cuisine with full-bodied Tempranillo & Flamenco guitar
July 17th, July 29th

Slow Sundays
Family style feast at J&G Grills Communal Table
(limited to 20 guests -  book now!)
June 24th

Pig Roast & Utah Brews
Tender spit-roasted suckling pig in southern BBQ reduction with Utah’s finest microbrews.
Music by joy&eric
July 1st, August 12th, September 2nd

Spice Market
Jean-Georges’ Southeast Asian delights, served family style
July 8th, July 22nd, August 19th

A Day in Rio
A celebration of Brazilian cuisine with great wines from South America
July 15th, August 26th

Culinary Canvas
A multitude of delectable small plates and the creations of artists from Kimball Art Center
August 5th

    

 

 

Golf in Park City

  By admin | June 17, 2012 - 5:23 pm | activities
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Golf Courses

Park City Golf Course, Park City Course
18 holes over 6,754 yards with a par of 72 (Municipal)
1541 Thaynes Canyon Drive. Park City, UT 84060. | (435) 615-5800
1 mile from the center of Park City.
http://www.parkcitygolfclub.org

The 18-hole “Park City” course at the Park City Golf Course facility in Park City, Utah features 6,754 yards of golf from the longest tees for a par of 72 . The course rating is 71.7 and it has a slope rating of 127 on Blue grass.  Designed by William H. Neff, ASGCA, the Park City golf course opened in 1963.

 Rates
Resident 18 Hole* Walking		  $33.00
Resident 18 Hole with Cart $48.00
Non-Resident 18 Hole Walking $45.00
Non-Resident 18 Hole with Cart $60.00
Resident 9 Hole Walking $16.50
Resident 9 Hole with Cart $24.00
Non-Resident 9 Hole Walking $22.50
Non-Resident 9 Hole with Cart $30.00
Driving Range Small Bucket             $ 3.50
Driving Range Large Bucket $ 7.00
   

All players pay resident rates after 3pm

 

Wasatch Mt. State Park Golf Course
Lake Course  18 holes over 6,942 yards with a par of 72 (Municipal)
Mountain Course 18 holes over 6,459 yards with a par of 71 (Municipal)
975 West Golf Course Drive. Midway, UT 84049 | (435) 654-0532
9 miles from the center of Park City.
http://www.stateparks.utah.gov

The 18-hole “Lake” course at the Wasatch Mt. State Park Golf Course facility in Midway, Utah features 6,942 yards of golf from the longest tees for a par of 72. The course rating is 72.0 and it has a slope rating of 128.  Designed by William H. Neff, ASGCA, the Lake golf course opened in 1967. Bruce Strom manages the course as the General Manager.

 Rates 18 Hole with Cart $43.00

Homestead Golf Club & Resort, Homestead Course
18 holes over 7,017 yards with a par of 72 (Public)
700 Homestead Dr. Midway, UT 84049-6409. | (800) 327-7220 
16 miles from the center of Park City.
http://www.stateparkgolf.utah.gov

The 18-hole “Homestead” course at the Homestead Golf Club & Resort facility in Midway, Utah features 7,017 yards of golf from the longest tees for a par of 72 . The course rating is 73.0 and it has a slope rating of 135 on Blue grass.  Designed by Bruce Summerhays, the Homestead golf course opened in 1990. Resort Golf Management manages this facility, with Britt Mathwick as the General Manager.
Greens Fees and Registration

18-hole green fees including cart Regular Season
$42.00 Monday – Thursday
$45.00 Friday – Sunday and Holidays
Rider Cart Fee – $15.00

Peak Season
$45.00 Monday – Thursday
$49.00 Friday – Sunday and Holidays
Rider Cart Fee – $15.00

Twilight (after 3:00 pm)
$35.00 Monday – Thursday
$39.00 Friday – Sunday

Advance Reservations
$55.00 Monday – Thursday
$59.00 Friday – Sunday

Punch cards (each punch is valid for 9 holes)
$115.00 – $200.00 for a ten-punch card
$220.00 – $375.00 for a twenty-punch card (buy two and receive an additional 10% off)

Daily Cart Fee or Rider Fee
$15.00/person – 18 Holes
$7.50/person – 9 Holes

Driving Range
$5.00 – Small Bucket
$9.00 – Large Bucket
Senior discount for 18 holes (65 and older)
$30.00 Monday – Thursday, after 12 noon with cart

Ladies’ Day for 18 holes with cart
$30.00 every Monday, excluding holidays

Rental Clubs
$25.00 18 holes – Standard Clubs
$12.50 9 Holes – Standard Clubs
$39.00 18 holes – Premium Clubs
$20.00 9 Holes – Premium Clubs

Soldier Hollow Golf Course,
Silver Course 18 holes over 7,355 yards with a par of 72 (Municipal)
Gold Course 18 holes over 7,598 yards with a par of 72 (Municipal)
1370 Soldier Hollow Dr. Midway, UT 84049-6211 | (435) 654-7442 
20 miles from the center of Park City.
http://www.stateparkgolf.utah.gov

 Rates 18 Hole with Cart $43.00

 

Welcome to the Best Summer Mountain Getaway!

  By admin | June 16, 2012 - 7:21 pm | activities
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There is a saying among people who have transplanted to Park City, they visited Park City in the Winter… and stayed for the Summer.  The same mountains that make Utah skiing and snowboarding great in the winter are the same mountains that make hiking, biking, climbing, running and walking great in the summer.

The sun is up around 5:30am and it stays light out until about 9:30pm.  There’s so much to do and we hope you enjoy this blog sharing where we will share those activities with you in the articles below.  If there is a special topic you are interested in, you can enter it into the search box in the top right to find that article.

You can also visit our website at www.parkplazaresort.com to learn more about our wonderful resort and to reserve your reservation.

Your Barn Door’s Open

  By admin | June 16, 2012 - 6:46 pm | Events in Park City
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Hoedown and pig roast at McPolin Farm (3000 Hwy 224).  Contra dancing is fun to learn.  Music by Mike Iverson, Blue Sage, http://www.bluesageband.com.  Pig roast catered by Kumbayah Kitchens.  The Barn door will be open so you can check it out.  Bring your friends and join us.  Tickets are $25 per person at the Park City Library available May 26, 2012.  There is a shuttle that will be running from the PCMARC to the farm beginning at 4:30 pm and returns will begin at 7:00 pm.

McPolin Farm's White Barn

Park City’s Largest Dining Party Kicks Off the Summer Season

  By admin | June 15, 2012 - 6:27 pm | activities, Events in Park City
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Next Saturday on June 23rd, Park City’s most divine outdoor dinner party, Savor the

savor the summit park citySummit, signals that Summer has arrived! Main Street is closed off to cars and a Grande Table is set up from the top of Main Street all the way down to the bottom. On this warm evening night, a reveler at the very top of the street starts a celebratory “wave” by raising his wine glass in a cheer. The toast is passed down – and back up – the length of the long, continuous Grand Table where 1,500 happy diners are enjoying the alfresco atmosphere, live musical entertainment, and gourmet cuisine prepared by local chefs.

 

savor the summit

Diners choose one of twenty participating restaurants as their host. This is the fifth annual event and it sells out. Reserve your spot in the party today by visiting www.savorthesummit.com