Park City Rental Properties Blog

Uptown Fare, one of the most popular eateries in Park City closed on Sept. 21 and is in the process of moving. Unfortunately, the restaurant is being forced to close because the Park City Building Department determined that the building was unsafe. Uptown Fare was located in the Star Hotel on Historic Main Street and was the only occupant of the building when building officials deemed the space unsafe. This...

Ok. No one is every going to argue that Park City is THE destination for those who enjoy skiing or snowboarding. With our wonderful resorts, terrific accommodations, and so many entertainment options — this is the place to be. However, there are some wonderful things to do in Park City alternatives to the usual winter skiing or snowboarding activities.   Let’s Go Tubing A great family-friendly winter activity is tubing....

The city of Park City is currently in a friendly competition known as the “Ski Town Showdown” against Aspen, Colorado. The Ski Town Showdown is a challenge to determine which town can install the highest number of LED light bulbs and smart thermostats. This is the second year of the Showdown. In the 2013 competition, the two cities fought to see which town’s municipal staff could make the most changes...

A really exciting event is slated to hit Park City Oct. 6-9. During this time, the 13th annual FiRE (Future in Review) Conference will take place at the Stein Erickson Lodge. Previously, this event had been held in Laguna Beach, California, and this year marks the first time it happens in Park City. Mark Anderson and Sharon Anderson Morris, program directors, have assembled a group of business leaders and scientists...

Recently the media reported that fugitive U.S. intelligence contractor Edward Snowden opened a Twitter account and started following the NSA. His first tweet was a telling “Can you hear me now?” entry. Should you want to hear Edward Snowden for yourself, you will soon have the opportunity. Whether you think he’s a criminal or a patriot, he can hear him speak to a Utah audience at Park City’s Eccles Center....

Recently, Park City lit up the path to Main Street. Lights were turned on the walkway between Main Street and Swede Alley. The lights run between the Swede Alley walkway and the Main Street walkway, creating a wonderful pedestrian path. This walkway is considered a critical access between the transit center to Main Street. The bronze sculpture of a bear lounging on a bench is a highlight of this unique...

Fall in Park City is one of my favorite seasons and this weekend, we will see the leaves starting to present their wonderful colors. And even better, the skies will also be filled with vibrant colors. The Autumn Aloft hot air balloon festival will take place September 19-20 and will draw a colorful collection of balloons to the area. During the Festival, the best chance to see these balloons is...

The ever-popular Park City Film Series has returned to its home at the Jim Santy Auditorium. The series was temporarily housed at the Prospector Theater during the renovation of the Park City Library. The new theater offers 449 seats and a new screen that measures approximately 23 feet by 13 feet, and a new digital projection and sound system. A new paint job changed the old pink hue to a...

Recently a brand new adventure activity opened at the Utah Olympic Park. Extreme Tubing lets participants slide down the landing hills of the Nordic ski jumps — both the K64 and K90 jumps. Riders will be in specially designed inner tubs that have a hard plastic bottom, and can expect to reach speeds of upwards of 50 mph. The K90 ski jump was used during the 2002 Olympic Winter Games....

It actually came as no surprise when I read that Conde Nast had named Park City as the friendliest city in America. Our great little hometown was highlight in a slideshow titled “The 2015 Friendliest and Unfriendliest Cities in the U.S.” on CNTraveler.com — a website that reaches more than 2.6 million travel enthusiasts. And of course, I am well aware of the many great things that caused Conde Nast...