Eating Out at Park City

Park City’s historic district also offers many attractive eateries. The Eating Establishment serves up a hearty breakfast including a variety of omelets, or their signature “Hungry Miner” smorgasbord of potatoes, mushrooms, onions, and other palate pleasers. Cisero’s is an elegant restaurant that serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner Italian style. This restaurant is also located on Main Street, and the atmosphere is as great as the food. If you are looking for an affordable option for lunch or dinner; Main Street Pizza & Noodle offers kid-friendly dining at reasonable prices.

This area is also home to several good Mexican restaurants including the Loco Lizard Cantina which is a local favorite. The Baja Cantina at the base of Park City Mountain Resort also has good food at reasonable prices but expect a crowd! There are also chain and fast-food-type restaurants such as Domino’s and Quizno’s available.

After perusing all of the available dining options and eating to your heart’s content; don’t forget dessert. Check out Cow’s Ice Cream or the Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory, both located on Main Street, to satisfy your sweet tooth. Visitors to this area will not want for great food. Eating out can be a pleasant culinary experience; whether you are looking for a romantic dinner for two or a family-style eatery. The choice is yours.

Dining at Deer Valley

A vacation would not be complete without good food and lots of it. The Deer Valley area is home to more than 100 restaurants and bars, so choosing where to eat will be the hard part. There is dining of nearly every style, price, and atmosphere imaginable. The Deer Valley resort itself offers some of the city’s best dining.

Dining options on the mountain include the Silver Lake Restaurant, Snowshoe Tommy’s, and Cushing’s Cabin. The restaurant at Goldener Hirsch Inn offers chocolate fondue as a fun treat. If you are looking for an elegant (and expensive) dining experience; consider the Glitretind at Stein Ericksen Lodge. The setting includes a roaring fireplace in the winter, and there is a wide variety on the menu. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are served, but this spot is most well-known for its’ amazing Sunday brunch.

There are lots of great dining places in Deer Valley. A pleasant culinary treat will add more satisfaction to your Deer Valley vacation experience.

Park City Activities for Kids

For visitors venturing into Park City proper, there are many activities offered both winter and summer at the Park City Mountain Resort. For small children, Little Minors Park offers fun such as a merry-go-round and choo-choo train. This little park is a great way to include even the tiniest tot in the fun. This area also boasts the human maze where kids can work their way through a larger-than-life-labyrinth. The daring child can harness up and try his skill at the climbing wall or jump and flip on the trampolines of the Legacy Launcher.

This area also has an Alpine Slide that is open to kids as young as two with an adult. This summer attraction includes a chair lift ride up the mountain followed by sledding down a track to the bottom. It can be a gentle ride or quite fast depending on how liberally you apply the brake. A newer attraction is the Alpine Coaster for those who want the thrill of an amusement park in a beautiful mountain setting. The whole family can also engage in a round of miniature golf on an 18-hole course. For families venturing a little further, just miles from Park City’s center is the Utah Olympic Park with its’ own thrills to offer.

Regardless of the season, this area offers fun for kids of all ages. There are activities available to meet every price range and budget. Hiking and biking in the summer and snowshoeing, sledding, or skating in the winter are fun, inexpensive things to do as a family. The downtown area boasts kid-friendly dining and plenty of places to buy an ice cream cone or sweet treat to top off a day of fun.

Family-Friendly Deer Valley

A vacation in Deer Valley during any season provides opportunities for kids of all ages to have a good time. This is a family-friendly place to visit. Deer Valley Resort operates a Children’s Center where non-skiing children ages 2 months to 12 years can spend a fun day while their parents hit the slopes. This center is licensed and provides activities such as storytelling, crafts, singing, and playtime with toys.

For kids who are ready to ski, Deer Valley offers a variety of runs that are suitable for young skiers. The resort also offers professional lessons to kids as individuals or in groups. Deer Valley instructors are specially trained to work with children, so the experience will be fun and help the child improve her skiing. This is a great way for kids to enhance their skills while their parents challenge themselves on more difficult terrain. Lessons are available for kids as young as three.

Deer Valley offers fun not only to adults but also for kids of all ages, making the Deer Valley vacation fun and enjoyed by the whole family.

Not-So-Ordinary-Shopping in Deer Valley

For the artistic vacationer, there are more than 20 art galleries located in the Deer Valley area. Most of them can be found without ever leaving Park City’s Main Street. Offerings include contemporary pieces, bronze sculptures, and the work of local artists and photographers.

For visitors looking for that unique item or special gift, consider some of the specialty shops located in the heart of Park City. One possibility is Christmas on Main Street where you can feel that holiday spirit any time of year. If you would rather snack than shop; stop in at the Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory for a delicious treat. Other local retailers include the Park City Clothing Company, Roots, and Park City Jewelers.

Shopping opportunities are also available at or near both the Deer Valley and Park City ski resorts. Selections include sporting good and souvenir items. For the serious shopper or the leisurely stroller, there is something here for you! Get out and take advantage of the beautiful scenery, the bargains, and the one-of-a-kind items waiting for you.

Fabulous Deer Valley Shopping

A Deer Valley vacation offers shopping ranging from quaint little stores in the heart of historic Park City to retail giants and outlet stores on the outskirts of the city. There is truly shopping available to meet every budget and style. Whether you are in the market for outdoor gear, kid’s school clothes, or vacation memorabilia; you can find it in Deer Valley.

For the serious shopper, Park City’s Tanger Outlets have a lot to offer. This outlet center has more than 60 stores carrying brand-name merchandise ranging from bedding to designer clothing to discount books. Visitors can shop till they drop at outlet stores including The Gap, Banana Republic, Polo Ralph Lauren Factory Store, and the Tommy Hilfiger Company. If you are shopping for kids, you may be interested in The Children’s Place, Gymboree Outlet, Carter’s, or OshKosh. The list of shopping possibilities is endless. This outlet store complex also includes several park/playground areas and a Mrs. Field’s Bakery for pit stops. Enjoy the scenery and the bargains with enough choice to keep the die hard shopper busy all day.