Top 5 Off Mountain Family Activities in Park City
Yes, you came to ski or snowboard. But did you know that there is so much to do in Park City, it really is the ultimate winter vacation destination? Add a few of these activities to your itinerary and your kids will be begging to come back every year!
About a 10 minute drive from the heart of Park City is an unbelievably fun, lift serviced tubing park. Have little ones with you? Fort Frosty has a snow tube carousel gentle enough for the smallest tyke. Mini snowmobiles for kids ages 5-12 will leave any adult a little jealous that they can't go on! Insider tip: Crowds are low and lanes are FAST between 6-8 pm. For dinner, pick up a pizza on the way at the Park City Pizza Company and enjoy in the Warming Yurt at the park upon arrival.
Located at Park City Mountain Resort. Open daily from noon to 4pm, the coaster and zip line are fun rides for almost any age (*height restrictions apply). For the best value, buy the combo ticket available for purchase before 3 pm, which gives you one ride on each.
There's a new Jupiter Bowl in town, and you can't ski this one. Located in the Redstone shopping area, it's a short drive from the resort and on the free bus route. It's the nicest bowling alley our family has ever seen. Fabulous food, great decor, and comfy seating makes for luxury bowling.
You can't miss the sight of the ski jumps when you enter Park City. The host for many events in the 2002 Winter Olympics, admission is free for the guided tour and interactive museum. Many days you can watch athletes train on the jumps and bobsled runs. You can even sign up for a bobsled ride, although this is not for kids or the faint of heart!
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Ice Skating
On a nice day, hit the Resort Center Ice Rink at the base of Park City Mountain Resort. If the temperatures drop or the weather is not ideal, head over to the large indoor Park City Ice Arena for a fun filled day!
These are just my top 5, but the list of other activities is endless. Try cross country skiing, snowshoeing, dog sledding, or hot air ballooning. There are movie theaters and even an indoor play place, Monkey Mountain. Not to mention endless shopping and eating! If your lodging has a pool or hot tub, it's quite possible your kids won't want to go anywhere else. But it's great to have options, and Park City has something for everyone!
Jupiter Bowl
Me getting ready to ride the Alpine Coaster
Mini-snowmobiles at Gorgoza Park
Utah Olympic Park
Gorgoza Park tubing lanes lit up at night.
Tubing chain
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Comment posted by Mark Palmer on February 16, 2012 3:39 PM MST
Wow, this is really helpful; I've never seen "mini snowmobiles" before! This makes me want to bring the kids next year for sure! Thanks!
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Comment posted by val mcalister on February 16, 2012 4:17 PM MST
Great ideas! When my daughter had a broken arm and couldn't ski we really enjoyed the Olympic Park and bowling at Jupiter Bowl. We also painted pottery at Color Me Mine.
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Comment posted by Pat Lauer on February 16, 2012 8:28 PM MST
All great suggestions! Jupiter Bowl is a FUN place for family and friends - I have been there several times and really enjoyed it.
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Comment posted by Sue on February 17, 2012 5:20 AM MST
So much to do.... Thanks for sharing
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Comment posted by Beth Kingkiner on February 17, 2012 12:48 PM MST
Wow, so many things to do!! Thanks for all the ideas!!
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Comment posted by Beth Kingkiner on February 17, 2012 12:49 PM MST
Wow, so many things to do!! Thanks for all the ideas!!
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Comment posted by Pam on February 17, 2012 1:11 PM MST
Thanks for the all the great tips! Next time we head there, I'll definitely want to stop by the olympic park to check out the action!
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Comment posted by Pam on February 17, 2012 1:12 PM MST
great variety of tips! will be sure to check out the olympic ski park next time - I didn't know anyone could just stop by!
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Comment posted by Brian H on February 18, 2012 7:35 PM MST
Thanks! We are considering a trip to Park City next season and will have to add these activities to our groups itinerary. Great suggestions.
BH
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Comment posted by Laura on February 20, 2012 6:40 AM MST
All great ideas! We've been vacationing in the Park City area for years and we hadn't discovered many of them. Can't wait til next year!
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Comment posted by Gwen F on February 20, 2012 6:11 PM MST
Great ideas! Can't wait to get out there again with the family! Will give these a try, but usually the skiing is too good to leave the mountain!
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Comment posted by Kathleen on February 20, 2012 6:27 PM MST
Wow, awesome non-skiing activities! Thanks for posting. We are heading out soon, and those are some good ideas for a non-ski day!
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Response posted by Snowmama Kristen on February 17, 2012 11:57 AM MST
You should definately come! I'm sure your kids would LOVE it!
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