Are you looking for a new spot to vacation to for Memorial Day Weekend? If so, make your way over to Park City, where you can find all kinds of fun waiting for you. While we may be best known for some incredible winter sports, you will find our summer season to be just as exciting. The horizon will be clear of snow allowing you to get outside and explore. Take a look at the top things to do during a Park City Memorial Day Weekend:
Get to Hiking
Memorial Day Weekend is the official start of summer, so you might as well get outside and see what makes it different in Park City. With the snow gone you can finally enjoy the local hiking trails. There are quite a few different trails that can be accessed close to Park City. The top rated trail is found over at Bloods Lake Trail. This 2.8-mile trail takes under an hour and a half to complete and will provide beautiful views of the lake. Additional trails worth checking out include Holly’s Trail found over on the ski hill in the area and has a good amount of shade for this longer trek. Make sure to pack your hiking boots as most trails in the area are rated moderate for difficulty.
Scenic Gondola Rides
With the snow gone you can enjoy a gondola ride that will take you up to the peak. The views along the way are some of the best in the valley. The gondola can be found over at Park City Mountain with a round trip pass that will take you up to the top and back down. Once you are at the top you can take in the panoramic views of the area, a view well worth the cost of admission. Ride the gondola back down to continue on with your holiday weekend.
Park City Rafting
Memorial Day Weekend is a great time to try something new out with the whole family. If you are looking for an adventurous activity out in the wild consider trying your hand at river rafting. Park City is close to the Weber River where you can enjoy a guided rafting tour from professionals. Rafting will have you paddling down the river as you take on rapids with the crew. You will feel exhilarated and ready to take on your next challenge. For those who prefer a more relaxing experience on the water consider tubing. Barefoot Tubing is the top tubing company here in the area with over 20 years of experience. You will be provided water tube rentals where you can casually float down the river. You will be shuttled to your starting destination so you can easily arrive back at your car when the trip is done. All equipment is provided to you so you can simply show up and enjoy the views.
Go Ziplining
One activity that the whole family is guaranteed to love is zip lining and you can find several places in the area to do that. Park City Mountain opens up their supper ZipRider where you can race against friends or family 110 feet up in the area. This mountain zip line course has you going at speeds up to 45 miles per hour over the mountain bike trails. You will be able to take in the incredible views along with experience the thrill of speed. There is also the Flying Eagle Zip Line that is a seated zip line course that is open year round. Regardless of what you choose you will find that zip lining in Park City to be an incredible experience.
Alpine Coaster
Memorial Day Weekend is also a great time to try your hand at one of our favorite summer activities, the Alpine Slide. Park City Mountain brings the fun and excitement with this outdoor coaster that will have you enjoying speeds up to 25 miles per hour. This is the longest mountain coaster in the state of Utah and continue to be a family favorite year after year. You will be able to ride with your child so they can also enjoy the fun. Park City Mountain also features their Alpine Slide that is a luge experience with you sliding down from the top. Purchase the Double Play pass to experience both activities with a reduced price. This is all part of our summer fun starting over Memorial Day Weekend.
More Fun to Experience in Park City
There is so much fun and excitement here in Park City that you will find no shortage of it over Memorial Day Weekend. Reserve one of our vacation rentals here in the area for a relaxing stay. Our properties will be your new home away from home!
