Destination: Park City Meeting & Event Planning City Guide
Featured Venue
The Yarrow Resort Hotel
1800 Park Avenue, Park City, Utah, 84060
173
12,000 sq ft
The Yarrow is located in the heart of Park City, Utah, centrally located to three world-class ski resorts and 30 miles from the Salt Lake City International Airport. Park City is considered the most accessible resort in North America.
Destination Articles
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Take a Hike, Team!
By Dan Johnson
April 23, 2013
For a somewhat sparsely populated state that doesn't have a city with more than 190,000 residents, Utah has been getting quite a bit of attentation from meeting groups. Attendees are attracted to the state rich historical heritage, including its native american roots and abundance of mormon culture, as well as newer additions, including the sudance Film Festival in park city, which quickly became internationally famous when it began in 1978.
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New Meetings in the Old West
By Steve Winston
December 31, 2012
If you’re looking for a room with a view, you’ve come to the right place. The Rocky Mountains have plenty of room. And the views are certainly spectacular. Meetings here are often more productive simply because the surroundings are so energizing. The air is fresher. The terrain is grander. The excitement level among attendees is higher. And the opportunities for memorable meetings and team building are exceptional.
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High Altitude
By Jennie Nunn
September 25, 2012
It might be best known for some of the finest powder-covered slopes in the country and the 2002 Winter Olympic Games, but don’t be fooled— Greater Salt Lake City isn’t just another big ski and snowboard destination. In fact, the region offers some of the country’s best art and history museums, historic railroads, down-to-earth locals, renowned restaurants and jaw-dropping terrain fit for enthusiasts of everything from mountain biking and hiking to nature photography and wildlife viewing.
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Elevated Appeal
By Jessie Fetterling
June 27, 2012
Host of the 2002 Winter Olympic Games, Park City, Utah plays many wellknown roles. Yes, it’s a slope-side mountain town with three world-class resorts— Deer Valley Resort, Canyons Resort and Park City Mountain Resort— that entice sports enthusiasts all year-long. Yes, it’s a mecca for independent film buffs, playing host to the annual Robert Redford-founded Sundance Film Festival—the biggest indie film fest in the U.S. And yes, it has a booming arts community, showcased during its free monthly Park City Gallery Stroll that includes artists, special exhibits and local events.
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Raw Beauty, Deluxe Resorts & City Escapes
By Michael Hart
May 31, 2012
Utah is a land of wide-open natural wonders and intimate communities, both urban and rural. When choosing a destination in Utah, assess everything that can be offered to attendees when it comes to leisure time before, during or after a meeting. The variety of options is as broad as the dramatic canyons suggest.
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Mountain Charm Meets Star Power
By Jessie Fetterling
May 31, 2011
Not many mountain destinations are as world-renowned as Park City, Utah—or for so many reasons. Host of the 2002 Winter Olympics, the town is a mecca for sports enthusiasts who come for the snow and come back for the bicycling in summer. Since it’s an easy, 35-minute ride from Salt Lake City International Airport, it’s possible to be on the slopes, or on your bike, in an hour.
Learn about Park City for Event Venues, Services & Meeting Destinations
Destination Description
Smart Stats:
Number of Meetings Hotels: 23
Total Hotel Rooms: 6,000
Number of Special Events Venues: 25
Local Airports: Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC)
Local CVB: Visit Park City
Smart Snapshot:
Not many mountain destinations are as world-renowned as Park City, Utah—or for so many reasons. Host of the 2002 Winter Olympics, the town is a mecca for sports enthusiasts who come for the snow and come back for the bicycling in summer. Since it’s an easy, 35-minute ride from Salt Lake City International Airport, it’s possible to be on the slopes, or on your bike, in an hour.
But spectacular outdoor recreation and convenience aren’t Park City’s only claims to fame. Every January, the high-profile Sundance Film Festival draws the Hollywood elite, who—to the delight of star-gazers—frequent the local shops, restaurants and clubs located up and down the area’s historic Main Street.
On that street, and throughout the city, are remnants of the city’s illustrious pre-Hollywood past: more than 64 buildings that are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. They date back to the 1860s, when the surrounding mountains generated $400 million in silver, a lode that created 23 millionaires (including newspaper giant William Randolph Hearst).
The town’s enticing mix of past and present is further enhanced by its sustainability efforts. Park City has protected more than 7,000 acres of open space, and its free bus system, which transports 2 million riders annually, is fueled by biodiesel. Additionally, all new and remodeled city buildings are required to meet LEED standards and score at least 75 on the Energy Star rating scale.
