During the summer in Park City, Utah there’s nothing quite like booking a stay at a luxury Deer Valley vacation home in the heart of the action for mountain bikers.
Abode at Deer Valley is a perfect location to base your summer vacation from. This home is located just around the corner from Deer Valley Resort. In case you aren’t already aware, Deer Valley was the #1 ski resort in the US for three years running and is also a mecca for mountain bikers and hiking trail enthusiasts alike. This spacious mountain home is down right dreamy. Beautifully designed with custom touches the thoughtful design offers master suite bedrooms and baths so that you and your guests will each have five star accommodations. Don’t forget the great chef’s kitchen, five bedrooms, huge great room with massive stone fireplace, wine cellar, wet bar, hot tub, and large open floor plan great for entertaining. This home a must see.
Proximity to Deer Valley is so wonderful in the summer because of all the great activities the resort affords. Deer Valley offers lift served single track biking trails for mountain bikers who treasure these memorable rides. There are almost 70 miles of trails served by three chair lifts with difficulty levels from beginner to expert. Deer Valley is open in the summer between June 14th and September 2nd. And to top it off…the Deer Valley trails link into the Park City trail system which provides access to 400 miles of trails which were recently designated as the world’s first and only Gold-Level Ride Center by the International Mountain Bicycling Association.
So don’t wait another minute…you could be here in Park City now with your bike and your helmet about to hop onto the lift and head up to some of the best mountain biking experiences of your life! Contact us to book your vacation now.
In our last post we talked a lot about the Deer Valley Summer Concert Series because honestly it is one of our very favorite things to do every year. There’s another summer treat that we look forward to as the weather begins to warm and that is the Park Silly Market.
The Park Silly Sunday Market is held on Main Street in Park City every Sunday between June 9th and September 22nd from 10am to 5pm. We love to ride our bikes to the market and spend a couple hours perusing the vendor booths, listening to live music, running into friends, eating from the great food vendor booths and of course partaking in the awesome beer garden and bloody mary cart.
Another great part of the Park Silly Sunday Market is the farmers market area they set up. The farmers market vendors that come to the Park Silly Market always have tons of amazing produce to offer up such as farm fresh cherries, peaches, tomatoes, sugar snap peas, cheeses, spices and more. Don’t miss out on this part of the market – the Utah produce is truly spectacular!
So if you’re considering a visit to Park City this summer and you’re wondering if there is anything to do once the snow melts…well let this post be proof that there is tons to do ESPECIALLY on Sundays in Park City at the Park Silly Market.
Summers in Park City are often overlooked…sometimes the locals prefer it that way…but let us here at abode Park City be the ones to share the secret – DON’T MISS OUT ON PARK CITY SUMMERS!
There are tons of reasons to come visit Park City and Deer Valley in June, July and August. The outdoor activities available are endless. If you’re interested in mountain biking, hiking, paddle boarding, road biking, camping, or just spending some time in the sun with no humidity and a perfect breeze…well Park City is about ideal as you can get.
One of our favorite things about summer in Park City is the Deer Valley Summer Concert Series. The Deer Valley Concert Series is held outside at the Snow Park area of Deer Valley in a concert shell that is put up every summer at the base of the mountain.
Concert goers can choose to:
1) bring their own blankets and picnic supplies (wine and cheese) and sit with friends and family on the lawn to watch the show or
2) buy the fancy seats up front where lawn chairs are provided and you get a closer look at the performers.
Either way these concerts are a wonderful experience for a date, a family outing, a girls night out or a vacation treat.
The performers that the Park City Performing Arts team brings in are top notch and I have never once been disappointed at one of these shows.
This year the lineup includes:
July 4th – Los Lobos, Los Lonely Boys, Alejandro Escovedo
July 25th – Bruce Hornsby and the Noisemakers, Railroad Earth
July 30th – Natalie Maines
August 4th – Darlene Love and Muscle Shoals Live
August 17th – Lyle Lovett and His Large Band
August 24th – Jewel
August 31st – One Republic, Sara Barielles, Churchhill
abode at Arrowood is a spectacular option for someone looking to visit Park City and Deer Valley in the summer…especially if you are planning on taking in one of the Deer Valley Summer Concert Series shows! This perfectly placed unit sits within a ten minute walk to the base of Deer Valley. If you’re looking for luxury Deer Valley lodging this is the rental for you. Stave off a boring summer – call us to book this unit and plan your summer luxury relaxation now.
You can checkout the Park City Performing Arts website by clicking here or you can feel free to call us at 435-565-1555 to inquire about a great summer rental property and we’ll gladly assist you in planning your trip.
Calendar of Events
Free outdoor concerts are part of what makes Summer in Park City just as amazing as our famous Wintertime
There are music options all around town this August – far too many great options to list each one
Here is a list of some favorite weekly concerts taking place on:
- Tuesdays at Stein Ericksen Lodge,
- Wednesdays at Deer Valley,
- Thursdays at Newpark Silver Star Cafe,
- Fridays at Canyons Resort Silver Star Cafe,
- Saturdays at Canyons Resort and in Miner’s Park on Main Street and
- Sundays on Main Street during Park Silly Sunday Market
- Go to Mountain Town Music to see the lineup of music
The following two highlighted options are at Deer Valley some of our personal favorite events to attend every year!
Utah Symphony/Utah Opera continues their 2012 Deer Valley Music Festival with concerts at Deer Valley Outdoor Amphitheater
The line-up in August includes:
-American Songbook with the Mormon Tabernacle Choir (Aug 10)
-Pink Martini (Aug 11)
-Visit the Deer Valley Music Festival website for more information and to buy tickets
The St. Regis Big Stars, Bright Nights concert series rocks Deer Valley through Labor Day
On tap for the sizzling second half of summer:
-rock stars The All-American Rejects with opening band Eve 6 (August 12)
-the iconic folk-rock-blues duchess of coolsville Rickie Lee Jones with Lucy Wainwright Roche (August 25)
-and the outrageously fun Sing-a-long-a Sound of Music and costume contest (September 1)
-For a complete line-up visit the website
While you’re getting excited for all this great music don’t forget to consider the Park Silly Sunday Market as a great option for something to do on Sundays – we enjoy attending every week to soak up the sunshine, Main Street, people watching, great food, farmers market scores and all the great crafts and art the vendors are selling.
The Park Silly Sunday Market continues every Sunday through September. Don’t miss the August 12 return after Arts Fest when Tour of Utah will launch their final race stage from Main Street during the Market. This street festival and market celebrates everything unique about Park City. Watch as Featured Artists perfect their crafts. Learn about different Sustainable Issues and how you can make a difference. Get cooking tips from a Featured Chef. Bring the kids so they can enjoy an array of free activities. Live music will help you get your groove on while you shop for fresh produce from local farmers.
Did you know that there are 38 restaurants and bars on Main Street in Park City? Keep in mind that in less than five blocks Main Street packs in all of these eating and drinking options. So you’ve got tons of options all within walking distance of your Park City vacation rental.
In the wintertime high-season it can be difficult to even get a 7:30pm reservation at many of these establishments. But that’s not an issue during the summer.
There are loads of great reasons to love Park City in the summer. The great warm weather season value offered by our local restaurants is a strong item on the list of reasons to partake of Park City summers.
Between June and September it’s easy to get a great table at a prime time at all of these great dining options. And not only that, but you can get a great deal on your meal to top it off.
Many of the Main Street restaurants offer two-for-one deals via coupons listed in the local newspaper the Park Record. So maybe you can have your cake and eat it too¬here’ how to get the most out of this summer Park City perk:
-Pick up a local paper “The Park Record” at any of the newspaper machines located around town (check at the grocery stores, or near ATM machines)
-Look through the newspaper for the coupons which are interspersed throughout the sections
-Note which establishments are offering two-for-one deals or $25 off coupons and consider your options
-Tear out your selected coupon and bring it with you as you trot on over to the restaurant of your choice to enjoy your fabulous meal for quite a steal!
If you’re still not sure which place to dine, you can always check out the Menu Guide which is available at any of the tourist kiosks around town. The Menu Guide lists all the local restaurants and includes actual updated menus to help you get a really good feel for the specific cuisine available.
PARK CITY LUXURY ACCOMMODATIONS
We hope that everyone is gearing up for a great 4th of July weekend. Here in Park City it is a gorgeous 80 degrees and we are ready to enjoy one of the best days of the year to be a Parkite. For those of you who don’t know, the 4th celebration in Park City is unsurpassed! Check out all the events here.
Remember to book you Park City luxury accommodations here, and use the coupon code SUMMER to save 25%.
Check out this great fundraiser:
The Summit Challenge ride was created to benefit the participants and their family’s that use the National Ability Center every day. Whether it be through our adaptive ski program, horseback riding, climbing or cycling. Every day we see participants who continue to inspire and amaze. Thousands of participants come to the NAC each year, and every one has a unique story. By riding in the Summit Challenge and setting up your personal fundraising page, you help keep the National Ability Center in a position to provide the great programs you and many others have come to expect. REGISTER TODAY!
The National Ability Center offers recreational activities for individuals with physical and cognitive disabilities and their family and peers. Our programs allow individuals of all abilities to discover their own strengths and interests. The Ability Center provides thousands of lessons each year which attests not only to the success of the organization and its programs, but also to the recreational and social needs of people with disabilities. Through the use of adapted equipment, trained instructors, volunteers, and specialized techniques, the Ability Center helps to facilitate athletic endeavors and encourages physical activity. http://www.summitchallenge100.org/
DEER LAKE VILLAGE DEER VALLEY PARK CITY
As summer starts to settle in here in Park City, one of the best places it stay is Lower Deer Valley. This area offers flat yards and trails for the family and is located close to Main Street and just minutes from the base of Deer Valley.
No place offers better luxury accommodations in this area than Deer Lake Village Deer Valley. The abode in Deer Lake Village offers plenty of room for the entire family with 4bd/4ba, two living areas and open kitchen and dining area. What makes this Deer Valley luxury vacation rental even better is the outside area with private hot tub, nice lawn with the lake in front and great ski run views.
Contact us today for booking information and receive 25% off! 888.841.9990 or rob.alday@www.abodeparkcity.com
DEER VALLEY LUXURY HOTEL
The readers of Conde Nast Traveler magazine have selected The Spa at Stein Eriksen Lodge in Park City as the best spa in the continental United States.
The Deer Valley resort received a rating of 98.8 in the reader survey, including perfect scores in the staff and treatment categories.
And, as the Conde Nast story observed, “20,000 square feet” the current size of the recently expanded spa at Stein Eriksen Lodge. Perhaps that explains its number one position on the U.S. resorts list.
When this survey began in 1990, the magazine noted, three spas were judged, and the winner received a rating of 82.0. Now there are 250 spas involved.
Following Stein Eriksen Lodge in the rankings were the Westin Riverfront Resort & Spa in Avon, Colo.; Sanderling Resort & Spa in Duck, N.C.; Four Seasons in Las Vegas; and Ritz-Carlton Lodge at Reynolds Plantation in Greensboro, Ga.
To celebrate this award, abode is offering a free spa treatment when you book one of our Deer Valley vacation rentals or Park City accommodations. Booking has to occur in the next 2 weeks. If you are looking for more rest and relaxation, you may want to book a customized spa vacations package with abode:
- abode R & R Pair your Park City or Deer Valley accommodations with a food, wine and spa package. Your will be provided with in home meals prepared by our chef, a spa day at the Stein Ericksen Lodge Spa, discounted dining on Park City’s Main St for a dinner with wine pairings. Please call for pricing.
PLENTY TO DO AT PARK CITY MOUNTAIN RESORT IN THE SUMMER
Park City Mountain Resort is introducing a few new activities to its summer-time offerings on the mountain. There will be a new, two-person zip line that is scheduled to open sometime mid-summer that will also run in the winter months. Much like the alpine slide, the new zip line will load at the base of the resort, take passengers up the hill and then back down. Another new addition will be the Adventure Zone, a play area for children 36 to 54 inches in height, which will be at the base of the resort.
There will be a spider web climbing area, a rock-climbing wall and a bouldering zone for youngsters. The Adventure Zone is scheduled to open sometime in June.
The Alpine Coaster, Alpine Slide and ZipRider will be open for use this summer. Days and hours of operation until June 9 are: Sunday through Friday, 1 to 6 p.m., Saturday, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Regular season hours starting June 10 are: Monday through Thursday, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., and Sunday 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
For information on prices and passes, go towww.parkcitymountain.com.
To stay close to the resort check out our luxury Park City accommodation in Old Town. Just use the code SUMMER and receive 25% off.
Here are some sweer flight deals to Park City this summer: http://www.dealbase.com/flight-deals/to-Salt-Lake-City-SLC
SUMMER THINGS TO DO IN PARK CITY AND DEER VALLEY
While enjoying your luxury accommodation in Park City and Deer Valley this summer, check out some of the things to do and opening dates for the resorts:
PARK CITY MOUNTAIN RESORT
The summer season at PCMR is scheduled to begin May 27. Go to pcski.com or call 435-658-5560 for more information on Park City Mountain Resort. Enjoy mountain biking, zip lining, hiking, the alpine coaster and much more!
DEER VALLEY RESORT
Deer Valley will be open daily for the 2011 summer season June 17 through Labor Day, and for an additional weekend on September 10 and 11 (conditions permitting). For information, visit www.deervalley.com or call 435-649-1000. Plenty to keep you busy on the mountain with biking, fine dining, hiking and horse bike riding.
CANYONS RESORT
For more information on the summer season at Canyons, visit www.thecanyons.com or call 888-CANYONS. For summer specific information visit www.thecanyons.com/index_s.php .
PARK CITY GOLF COURSE
The Park City Golf Course opened Friday, May 6. Prices for residents: $46 for 18 holes and a cart, $23 for nine holes and a cart. $32 for 18 holes walking, $16 for nine holes. For non-residents: $57 for 18 holes and a cart, $28.50 for nine holes and a cart. $43 for 18 holes walking, $21.50 for nine holes walking. For all links prices, go to www.parkcitygolfclub.org
SOLDIER HOLLOW GOLF COURSE
The Soldier Hollow Silver Course (18 holes) and Gold Course (18 holes) are both open. For 18 holes and a cart, the cost is $42. For nine holes and a cart, the cost is $21. Tee time policy is at least seven days in advance. Call 435-654-7442 for more information!
WASATCH MOUNTAIN GOLF COURSE
The Wasatch Mountain Golf Course is open. For 18 holes and a cart the cost is $42. For nine holes, it’s $21. Seniors can golf for $37. For more information call 435-654-0532
MOUNTAIN DELL GOLF COURSE
The Mountain Dell Golf Course is open. Both the canyon and lake courses are currently open. The cost for 18 holes walking is $30, $44 for 18 holes with a cart. On the lake course, it’s $9 walking for nine holes, $23 for nine holes with a cart. Call 801-582-3812 for more information.
UTAH OLYMPIC PARK
Utah Olympic Park is open seven days a week from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Guided tours run every day on the hour from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., and museums are free. Summer rides and activities begin May 21. For more information, visit olyparks.com or call (435) 658-4200. Try ski jumping, the bobsled, zip lines, or hiking.
MOUNTAIN TRAILS
According to Mountain Trails Foundation’s Facebook page, the front side of Glenwild/Bob’s Basin and all of Round Valley are riding very well. For any trail information or maintenance concerns, email Rick at rick@mountaintrails.org or Bob at bradke@basinrecreation.org .
WHITE PINE TOURING
For any information in White Pine, call (435) 649-8710 or visit www.whitepinetouring.com.
WASATCH-CACHE NATIONAL FOREST
Mirror Lake Highway 150 and Highway 35 remain closed to traffic with both gates still locked. Beautiful scenic drives, great hiking, camping fishing and boating opportunities. For more information call 435-783-4338.
Get you Park City or Deer Valley vacation rental at 25% off by booking with abode and using the coupon code SUMMER.