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Insider's Guide to Park City, Utah
This mountain town's appeal doesn't melt with the snow. In fact, some of Park City's most memorable experiences come with the warm summer months.

Park City, Utah. It's a mountain playground where adventures (from trail riding to two-stepping) last from dawn into the wee hours, and memories last a lifetime.

Nestled amid mountains made famous during the 2002 Winter Olympics, the historic little silver-mining town is nurturing its reputation as a year-round, world-class destination. In it, you'll find a vital, multi-layered community where cowboy boots mix with Manolos, Victorian homes sit beside luxury hotels, and city style meets mountain hospitality.

Old Town Park City's wide array of shops, galleries and restaurants is just the beginning. Within the city limits, you'll also find the Park City Mountain Resort, Deer Valley Resort and The Canyons Resort, where you can glide down a zip line, shop at a farmers' market and take in an outdoor concert, all in one unforgettable day.

OUT AND ABOUT
Fill your daily agenda with action-packed high-country activities that suit your style.

Hiking and Biking: Park City and its surroundings boast more than 325 miles of established trails. The signature Mid-Mountain Trail starts at Deer Valley's Silver Lake Lodge and runs 26 miles to The Canyons Resort.

Golf: The Park City Municipal Golf Course (801-521-2135) is a convenient, scenic and challenging place to play.

Hot-Air Ballooning: Take to the clear-blue, early-morning skies with experienced professionals via Morning Star Balloons (435-608-RIDE) or Park City Balloon Adventures (435-645-8787).

Horseback riding: Explore scenic mountain and backcountry trails with outfitters including Red Pine Adventures (435-649-9445) and Park City/Deer Valley Stables (435-645-7256).

Water Sports: The Provo River and blue-ribbon trout streams make for excellent fishing, and local outfitters like Park City Fly Shop (435-645-8382) will get you set up. Nearby Jordanelle and Echo Reservoirs are great for swimming, boating, wind surfing and water skiing.

Yoga: The Shop Yoga Studio offers Anusara-style classes and workshops in a light-filled, 4,000-square-foot studio. (435) 649-9339.


SHOP
Take a spin about six miles up Highway 224 to Kimball Junction, where you'll find 40 or so interesting shops, boutiques and restaurants at the Redstone Center and bargains galore at 67 Tanger Outlet Center stores (tangeroutlet.com).


EAT
Ghidotti's: Long-time local chef and restaurateur Bill White's latest venture in Redstone Village (he also owns Chimayo, Grappa, Wahso and Windy Ridge in town) offers classic Italian specialties, such as Mama Ghidotti's spaghetti with meatballs and shrimp scampi Florentine, in an Italian villa setting. Open for dinner nightly. Dinner entrees start at $19.95. Casual dress.
VITALS: Located in Redstone Village. 6030 N. Market St., Suite 100; (435) 658-0669, ghidottis.com

Blind Dog Restaurant & Sushi Bar: A local's favorite in Prospector Square, Blind Dog mixes American comfort food (Kobe beef double cheeseburgers or the signature "Dreamloaf") with a full sushi bar offering everything from traditional sushi and sashimi to mussel shooters and Jolly Rancher rolls. Open for dinner Tues-Sat. Dinner entrees from $10-$42. Business casual dress.
VITALS: Located in Prospector Square. 1781 Sidewinder Dr., Park City; (435) 655-0800, blinddoggrill.com