Egyptian Theater

Category: Theater
Park City, Utah, United States
328 Main St, Park City, UT 84060 US
http://www.egyptiantheatrecompany.org/

Fact - any great city must have a great theater. Austin, Texas has the Paramount Theater. Hollywood has Grauman's Chinese Theater. And Park City, Utah is host to a little slice of cinematic and theatrical heaven known as the Egyptian Theater. The theater actually debuted as the Dewey Theater on Christmas Eve in 1926 where it was primarily used as a venue for traveling vaudeville (that generation’s equivalent of a variety show) acts. Over time it was utilized as a saloon, a cinema house (that's movie theater for you youngsters out there) and eventually as a live performance theater during hard times likeh the Great Depression and the Second World War. After receiving a 1.5 million dollar face lift in 1998 it was renamed the Egyptian Theater and it currently houses the best in local, national and international theater, music and film. This 266 capacity cultural hub is not only home to the world famous Egyptian Theater Company, but has also served as a cinematic sanctuary for a little film festival you might of heard of called Sundance. So if I were to be judging the greatness of a city based upon their best theater – well, let's just say Park City would score pretty high.

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Utah Olympic Park

Category: Park
Park City, Utah, United States
3419 Olympic Pkwy, Park City, UT 84060 US
http://www.olyparks.com/

The chilly Utah wind dissipates as you fit a three inch thick protective helmet over your head. Adrenaline begins to coarse through your veins. You glance down to see nothing but ice as you hoist yourself into a sleek and streamlined bobsled. That’s right – I said bobsled. Who in their life ever plans to bobsled? It’s not one of those sports kids dream about like baseball or football, but, be honest; every time you see it on TV the thought pops into your head: “I could totally do this.” Well now you can! Race up to 80 miles per hour, experience 5 G’s of force, and the equivalent of a 40-story drop in just under a minute in a real freakin’ bobsled at Utah Olympic Park. Of course, that’s not all you can do at the outdoor winter park that welcomed more than 300,000 visitors during the 2002 Olympic Winter Games. Admire the gorgeous Park City view as you zip line across the park at 50 mph; grab your family and head to the Fun Zone where sliding down hill on your backside is actually encouraged; or - if you’re feeling extra brave - sign up for one of their “Learn to Ski Jump” classes where I’m assuming the object is to teach you how to ski jump. I guess that’s why the mission statement for the Utah Olympic Park “is to provide a year-round, world-class facility to develop athletes in winter sports through competition, training and recreational programs.” Oh yeah… they also let you freakin’ bobsled!

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Main Street

Category: Shopping
Park City, Utah, United States
Main Street, Park City, UT US
http://www.parkcityinformation.org/mainstreetparkcity.htm

So there’s a little myth about Utah I’d like to dispel. It is not dry! And by dry I’m not referring to a lack of moisture or precipitation, I’m talking about the commonly spread rumor that – for religious reasons - the entire state of Utah has outlawed the sale of alcohol within its borders. Let me tell you people, it’s simply not true. And Main Street in Park City is the proof (180 proof to be exact). In fact, thanks to Main Street, Park City has recently been dubbed a “party town.” Now, of course, there’s much more to Main Street than just great local pubs, classy wine bars and hopping dance clubs. Quaint local shops, swanky boutiques, over 100 fine dining establishments, high end art galleries and – of course- ski and snowboard shops fill many of the historic buildings that once housed saloons and boarding houses back in the 1800’s. There’s even a rumor that couple of resident ghosts currently inhabit (or haunt) a few of the old buildings now renovated into Bed and Breakfasts. At least that’s a better rumor than Utah being dry.

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Kimball Art Center

Category: Art Museum
Park City, Utah, United States
638 Park Ave, Park City, UT 84060 US
http://www.kimball-art.org/

When most people turn 30 they usually have set aside their days of freewheeling youth and settled into a life of predictable domesticity: spouses, babies, mortgages – you know, the good stuff. However, when the Kimball Art Center turned 30, it kept doing what it had always been doing: providing an intimate setting for Park City patrons to experience the best local, national and international visual art. Just stop by this non-profit community art center and experience all it has to offer. Enroll in the full-scale education program to learn how to do more than just doodle stick figures on a cocktail napkin; take a date to such popular art events like the Park City Gallery Stroll; or even try and wrangle the whole family together for the annual Park City Kimball Arts Festival (held the first weekend of August). Also - like a lot of people turning thirty – the Kimball recently underwent an extensive facelift (thanks to some sweet corporate sponsorship) and now offers itself up as an A-list facility for special events on every scale. NOTE: The Kimball is closed on Tuesday, but is open 10 to 5 on weekdays and 12 to 5 on weekends. Admission is free. Take that, 30 year olds!

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Union Pacific Rail Trail

Category: Railroad Museum / Scenic Trail
Ogden, Utah, United States
Box 754, Ogden, UT US
http://www.utah.com/stateparks/union_pacific.htm

Aside from having an incredibly long and confusing name, the Historic Union Pacific Rail Trail State Park (or HUPRTSP for short) is actually one of the simplest, most effective ways to see Park City in a day. This 28 mile trail designed for non-motorized use begins and ends in Park City, and - along the way – you might just pass through places like Wanship, Coalville and Echo Reservoir. In the summer months consider hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding or even jogging the trail, but in the winter it's advised you strap on a pair of Nordic skis and trudge around the 450 acres of pure and untouched wildlife. Of course, if you really want to rough it you can set up a tent and camp near the trail, but be advised, Utah tends to get pretty cold at night. The park is open all year and admission is free. I guess that makes up for the confusing name.

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Historic Union Pacific Rail Trail

Category: Railroad Museum / Scenic Trail
Park City, Utah, United States
P.O. Box 754, Park City, UT 84060 US
http://www.utah.com/stateparks/union_pacific.htm

Aside from having an incredibly long and confusing name, the Historic Union Pacific Rail Trail State Park (or HUPRTSP for short) is actually one of the simplest, most effective ways to see Park City in a day. This 28 mile trail designed for non-motorized use begins and ends in Park City, and - along the way – you might just pass through places like Wanship, Coalville and Echo Reservoir. In the summer months consider hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding or even jogging the trail, but in the winter it's advised you strap on a pair of Nordic skis and trudge around the 450 acres of pure and untouched wildlife. Of course, if you really want to rough it you can set up a tent and camp near the trail, but be advised, Utah tends to get pretty cold at night. The park is open all year and admission is free. I guess that makes up for the confusing name.

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