town (1990 pop. 4,468), Summit co., N central Utah, in the Wasatch Range. A former mining town whose silver and other deposits were mined out, it was a nearly ghost town by the 1950s but has since become a major skiing center and a bedroom community for Salt Lake City and Provo-Orem. Growth followed discovery of silver and lead (1868); George Hearst made millions from the Ontario Mine. A fire destroyed much of the town in 1898. The Sundance Film Festival is held in Park City, as were skiing events during the 2002 Winter Olympic Games.

Park City is one of those places whose name evokes visions of more than just a ski area. Situated near Deer Valley and The Canyons, just outside of Salt Lake City, Park City has the only real resort town in Utah. There are shops and restaurants along the charming main street in Park City and its close proximity to other ski areas makes it a great spot to stay. We recommend obtaining a rental car so that you can easily explore the other ski areas of Solitude, Brighton, Alta, and Snowbird while there.

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