PARK CITY OFFERS OUTDOOR FUN AND FRESH ACCOMMODATIONS THIS SUMMER

06-12-2009

 

 

 

PARK CITY, Utah, June 10, 2009 – Travelers of all ages are invited to experience the cultural offerings, scenic views, new accommodations and more that make Park City the perfect one-stop vacation spot this summer.  From the Deer Valley Music Festival and the Kimball Arts Festival to the new High West Distillery and two recently developed hotel properties, families, couples and solo-travelers alike can take advantage of all the picturesque mountain resort town has to offer.

Beyond the following sampling, a comprehensive list of the state’s offerings this summer can be found at: www.utah.travel.

 

Outdoor Fun:

Deer Valley Music Festival

July 4 – August 15, 2009

The Deer Valley® Music Festival is the Utah Symphony/Utah Opera’s summer home.  The 2009 Festival, in its sixth season, provides chamber music, classical, opera and pops offerings in four venues: the Deer Valley Snow Park Amphitheater, St. Mary's Church, Temple Har Shalom and salons in private homes in the Park City area.  Headlining this summer’s performances are LeAnn Rimes and Elvis Costello.  Individual ticket prices range from $25-$80, with student and family discounts available.  For additional information, visit http://www.deervalleymusicfestival.org/.

 

 

Kimball Arts Festival

August 1 – 2, 2009

Now in its 40^th year, the Kimball Arts Festival is Park City's premier summer event and established visual arts tradition.  Ranked among the top fine art festivals in the country, more than 200 artists line the city’s Historic Main Street, creating an open air festival for ceramics, drawing, fiber, glass, jewelry, metal, painting, photography, printmaking, sculpture and wood.  Fabulous food is offered by Utah's talented culinary artists, while local, regional and national musicians entertain the crowd from three stages.  Tickets start at $10 per day and children 10 and under are admitted free.  For additional information, visit to http://www.kimballartcenter.org/events/arts-festival/.

 

 

High West Distillery

Opening Mid-August

Park City has always been known as Utah’s best watering hole.  Soon, the town will boast a new claim to fame that artfully combines the best of the old and the new — the world’s first ski-in, artisan distillery and “après-mountain” saloon.  High West’s award-winning Rendezvous Rye Whiskey and Vodka 7000’ are made in small batches with quality ingredients, complemented by owner David Perkins’ personal touch.  High West will be opening its Park City distillery location in mid-August in a 100-year old livery stable, featuring an informative distillery tour with a gleaming copper pot still and an adjoining restaurant/bar serving premium spirits and small plates of “mountain” cuisine.  For additional information, visit www.highwestdistillery.com

 

 

Fresh Accommodations:

 

Dakota Mountain Lodge

Opening July 29, 2009

The Dakota Mountain Lodge is the first ski-in/ski-out property in The Waldorf Astoria Collection. Opening in July 2009 at the base of The Canyons Ski Resort, it will feature 201 luxury accommodations including six-bedroom Suite options; a 16,000 square-foot Golden Door Spa; and the award-winning Spruce Restaurant.  For additional information, visit http://www.dakotamountainlodge.com/

 

 

Escala Lodges

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