Park City, Utah is a place that endlessly appeals to travelers in every season, but there’s something extra magical about a trip this way over the Christmas holiday. When you’re looking for a new place to celebrate this year, you’ll find Park City offers up a winter wonderland to enjoy with easy access to adventures and discoveries of all types during the festive season. When you’re ready to put the finishing touches on your itinerary, be sure to place the following top Christmas activities and attractions in Park City at the very top of your list.
Make Time for Skiing Your Way to Holiday Fun and Thrills
Your Christmas getaway to Park City, Utah might not feel entirely complete until you’ve taken time to explore and enjoy the world-class ski slopes here for yourself! Park City is home to both Park City Mountain Resort and Deer Valley Resort, each serving up its own spectacular trails and runs to try out.
Over at Park City Mountain Resort, Christmas-time travelers can make the most of skiing and snowboarding fun, while Deer Valley offers up a ski-exclusive experience that’s a bit more intimate, with limited daily lift tickets as well. If you’re new to skiing, both resorts offer great opportunities to sign up for lessons on-site over the holidays, and all the gear you need to elevate the fun is readily available to rent when you arrive. The après-ski scene at both Park City Mountain Resort and Deer Valley is fantastic for curbing cravings you work up along the way.
If you’re lucky enough to find yourself at Park City Mountain Resort on Christmas Eve this year, you’ll be right on time to admire the annual Torchlight Parade alongside your fellow travelers. This is a dazzling display put on by skiers gliding down the mountain with flaming torches in hand after the sun goes down. The mountains truly sparkle and set a festive scene in Park City that’s always one-of-a-kind.
Embrace Holiday Nostalgia with a Horse-Drawn Sleigh Ride in Park City at Christmas
When you’re the type of traveler who appreciates a touch of nostalgia during the holidays, you’ll absolutely love the horse-drawn sleigh rides offered in Park City this time of year. The team over at the Snowed Inn Sleigh Company offers these family-friendly tours each holiday season in the area, with rides taking passengers out over snow-covered meadows that surround the city.
When you book your place on a holiday sleigh ride in town, you’ll find it comes with a cozy blanket to cuddle up under and plenty of time to admire your surroundings and stars overhead. Afterward, guests are treated to a delicious cowboy-inspired dinner at a local lodge, which only makes your evening out and about that much more memorable over Christmas.
Shop and Stroll Historic Main Street
Christmas is a holiday for gift-giving, and when you’re ready to bundle up and head out in pursuit of incredible purchases, Historic Main Street is the place to be in Park City over the holidays. Here, shopping enthusiasts will find plenty of holiday markets to explore as well as unique boutiques and shops to pop in and out of. This is a one-stop resource for great finds, whether you’re looking for apparel, handcrafted art, home goods, or souvenirs.
As an added bonus, many of the storefronts are decked out in their holiday best at Christmas, complete with twinkling lights, bows, and wreaths. That makes Historic Main Street a picture-perfect place to snap a great holiday photo with family and friends, or simply admire the festive view.
Book Tickets to a Holiday Show at the Egyptian Theatre in Town
For many holiday revelers heading to Park City, this time of year is the ideal moment to enjoy a seasonal performance or two. When you’re looking to elevate the entertainment factor of your stay, we highly recommend booking tickets for a holiday show over at the Egyptian Theatre in town. You’ll find the Egyptian Theatre at 328 Main Street with a capacity for welcoming around 300 guests at once. The theater was first opened in 1926, and today, it remains a popular place to enjoy great entertainment in Park City.
While the holiday lineup of performances here is different each year, in years past, the stage has welcomed the likes of “A Christmas Carol,” as well as local jazz troupes performing holiday favorites with high-energy flair. No matter what show you choose to attend, just be sure to purchase your tickets well in advance as seats fill up quickly over the holidays.
Book Your Park City Getaway Today
This year, make sure your holiday trip to Park City includes the luxury and style you deserve by booking your one-of-a-kind accommodations through Abode Park City. Reach out today to learn more about our many inviting property options available that are close to the holiday fun, and offer impeccable amenities, features, and furnishings, too. We can’t wait to see you in Park City soon!
