Located inside the Utah Olympic Park, entry to this museum is free for all. Dedicated to the man who was named Utah's Athlete of the 20th Century, Alf Engen was a skiing legend who shaped the ski culture and won many races over the years. The museum has many interactive features including a chance to take simulated ski run from the 2002 Winter Olympics. The video and sound will make you feel like a champion and will definitely take you through an enthralling experience.
This local favorite re-opened in 1926 to accommodate the traveling vaudevillians popular at the time. Since its debut, the stage has hosted melodramas, silent and sound movies, and stage performances. Today, the 266-seat house plays home to the Egyptian Theatre Company, which produces a wide selection of high quality professional shows from Broadway and off- Broadway, and the ever-popular Sundance Film Festival. This Actors Equity House sells out fast - so call ahead to see what is playing and order your tickets! See the website for more information.
With more than 660 acres (270 hectares) of snow-making capability, the Deer Valley Resort ranks among the finest ski areas in the United States. Guests arriving by car are greeted by porters who tote skis to racks so that skiers can park and dress unencumbered. While snowboarding is not allowed, the resort delights winter sports lovers with 2,026 acres (820 hectares) of skiable area, offers exhilarating chairlift rides that afford dazzling views of the surrounding vistas, and entices outdoor enthusiasts with a bevy of other amenities that will ensure their experience is a memorable one. Activities to enjoy during the warmer months include hiking and mountain biking.
The Spur is a Western-themed bar and grill. Their menu features comfort foods such as chili and ribs. A major attraction to this restaurant is the live music that is featured every night. Classic rock, American folk, blues, and honky tonk dominate at this down-home bar and grill.
Home to the 2002 Olympic Winter Games, the Utah Olympic Park is open to sporting fans of all ages. Guided tours let you explore the top of the highest Nordic Jump, the world's fastest bobsled, luge and skeleton track or even watch aspiring Olympians train for the next Games. Tours are offered every day and include admission to the Alf Engen Ski Museum/2002 Legacy Gallery featuring interactive and virtual exhibits including an Olympic downhill course. If a tour isn't exciting enough, jump into the action at 80 mph on a bobsled ride down the Olympic track with a professional driver, dropping 435 feet on the world's steepest zipline, or taking a luge, skeleton or Nordic jumping introductory camp. Please note that while access to the park, museums and hiking trails are free, there may be a fee involved for many of the activities offered on site.
One of the main centers for the arts in Park City, the Eccles Center is state-of-the-art theater which has hosted acts from around the world. The Park City Performing Arts Foundation which oversees the Eccles Center aims to promote diversity and cultural understanding. Whether you are looking for a good tune or some flashy dancing, chances are you will find it at the Eccles Center.
The Ski Utah Ski and Snowboard Association offers this action packed tour for advanced skiers. The eight hour Ski Utah Interconnect Adventure Tour starts in Park City and travels the Wasatch backcountry, requiring some walking, ski traversing, downhill skiing and advanced skiing in a variety of terrain and snow conditions. Downhill skiing includes runs at up to five of the area's resorts. Tour costs include a backcountry lunch, ski passes for each of the resorts, the services of expert guides, and transportation back to Park City. Reservations are required.
This unique gallery in downtown Salt Lake City is a part of Very Special Arts Utah, and features seven to nine exhibits each year. These exhibits focus mainly on works by artists with disabilities. Most of the artwork relates to social issues, children's pieces, or work by artists who grew up in under-served or underdeveloped communities. Art Access Gallery is one of very few of its kind and lies near several other art galleries in Salt Lake, making it a convenient stop along your gallery stroll.
Coda Gallery showcases talent from both established and new artists. There are two other branches: one in New York and one in Palm Desert, California. The types of art on display at the Park City gallery include original paintings, blown glass, sculptures of stone and metal, and crafts.
Founded in 1991, this award-winning theater company produces unique shows with a theme centered on social awareness. The company, in collaboration with Meat & Potato Theatre, features a lab for aspiring playwrights with its Script-in-Hand series.
Located in the heart of Park City, the Jim Santy Auditorium is quite popular with locals of the city who stop by often to catch a theatrical production. On non-performance days, films are also screened here and musical concerts performed. Call for further details on upcoming events in this splendid auditorium.