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The popular Sundance Film Festival is the largest independent cinema festival in the country. It’s a wonderful event to attend during a Park City vacation! The festival showcases new films from American as well as international, independent filmmakers. The festival includes competitive sections for American and international dramatic films and documentary films as well as out-of-competition sections.

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Known internationally as one of the country’s top ski vacation destinations, Park City, Utah is also developing a reputation as one of America’s premier spa locations. These days a Park City vacation is as likely to focus on the ultimate spa experience as it is on exciting downhill runs and scenic cross-country ski trails. With so many 4- and 5-star spas to choose from, Park City spa vacations are becoming a favorite choice for girls’ night out weekends, mother-daughter vacations, bachelorette parties, honeymoons and weekend getaways.

Tucked away in the beautiful Wasatch Mountains just 40 minutes southwest of Salt Lake City International Airport, Park City seems to have nearly as many spas as it does ski trails. Stroll down any street in downtown Park City and you’re apt to come upon more than one hidden oasis of luxurious indulgence. Fabulous day spas and exceptional specialty salons entice Park City vacationers to enter and immerse themselves in pampered luxury. Top-rated signature spa services are also available at every major Park City resort and ski lodge. No matter where the cozy Park City rentals you booked on iTrip.net are located, you are sure to be just steps away from the ultimate relaxing and rejuvenating spa experience.

The following spas are among Park City’s highest-rated, full-service spas, all receiving a 4- or 5-star rating on CitySearch.com:

• Align Spa, 1792 Bonanza Drive
• Aura Spa & Boutique, 405 Main Street
• Grand Summit Resort Hotel, 4000 Canyons Resort Drive
• Vie Nouveau, 1492 Park Avenue
• Stein Eriksen Lodge, 7700 Stein Way
• 7sundaze Salon, 8178 Gorgoza Pines Road
• Silver Mountain Sports Club, 2082 Gold Dust Lane

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This week iTrip is featuring its 1705 Park Avenue vacation rental, located in Park City Utah. The three-bedroom, two-bath condo sleeps six in four beds and has easy first floor access. This superb Park City rental is situated near a free shuttle stop that gets you to the Park City Mountain Resort in less than two minutes. Shuttles also take you to the wonderful Deer Valley Resort and Utah’s largest ski resort, The Canyons Ski Resort. The resort features beautiful mountain terrain and Park City’s highest summit. This spacious Park City rental is an excellent place for families or a group of friends.

The fully-equipped open kitchen is a great place to create a wholesome breakfast before a great day of skiing. Make your own meals and save a lot of money. The kitchen includes the cooking equipment you need to make scrumptious meals. The spacious dining room is a great place to relax and have a tasty meal with your family.

The living room features comfortable seating along with satellite TV and a DV player. After an action-packed day on the ski slopes take it easy and surf the Web with wireless Internet. Take the time to look out the window and enjoy the beautiful sunset during your Park City vacation.

The attractive master bedroom has a comfortable king-size bed as well as a private bath. Relax in bed and watch your favorite shows on the 20 inch television. The master bedroom also features a wet bar and a microwave. The sliding doors provide access to a full-balcony and natural light. Your kids can enjoy watching television in the second bedroom or in the third bedroom which also features twin beds and a computer.

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Just 35 minutes southwest of Salt Lake City, Park City, Utah is known for its spectacular mountain vistas, first-class ski resorts and the Sundance Film Festival. But it was the 2002 Winter Olympics that put this charming old mining town on the map and transformed it from a regional gem into a popular year-round international vacation destination.

Set against the scenic splendor of the Wasatch Mountains, outdoor activities are the main attraction during a Park City vacation. From luxurious Park City rentals, vacationers can admire the beautiful mountain views, breathe the sweet air and plan a day full of exciting activities. From hiking, biking, horseback riding and golfing in the summer to skiing, snowboarding, tubing, hockey and ice skating in the winter; you’ll find plenty to do in Park City.

No matter what time of year you visit Park City, you’ll want to visit the famous Utah Olympic Park. The site of Nordic jumping, bobsled, luge and skeleton events during the 2002 Olympics, today the 400-acre park is an Olympic training site. You might even get to watch athletes training!

Park visitors will find the Olympic Park tour and museums fascinating, but the real fun comes from trying your hand at downhill Olympic events. Winter and summer you can experience the Olympic rush of racing down a bobsled track. For a breathtaking bird’s eye view of the park, take the chair-lift 7,130 feet up to the top of the ski jump. In summer, the extreme zip line and alpine slide provide plenty of thrills. For a winter rush, sign up for luge or skeleton intro camps or learn how to ice skate.

With snow already falling in Park City, it’s time to start waxing your skis and book cozy Park City rentals on iTrip.net.

The great outdoors is the main attraction in Park City, Utah. The winter months attract skiers from all over the nation. However, there’s more to do than just skiing on your Park City vacation.

Day one: Take the Park City main street historic walking tour: The city’s colorful history is filled with prospectors and boomtown mining days. Grab a historic walking tour map at the Visitors Information Center (1826 W. Olympic Pkwy) and enjoy the self-guided tour. The tour includes 45 buildings and historic sites.

Day two: Have a great day skiing at Park City’s popular ski resort, the Park City Resort Ski Mountain. It’s a great place for skiing and snowboarding, with its fantastic winter snow and 3300 skiable acres. The place attracts skiers from across the nation. Have fun ice skating and enjoy a sleigh ride. The Park City Resort Ski Mountain includes several training courses for the U.S. Ski Team. While you’re there, enjoy the charming restaurants and shops.

Day three: The 1,200 acre environmental and educational Swaner EcoCenter & Swaner Nature Preserve, offers a free guided tour of the surrounding wetlands. Climb up the observation tower and check out the area’s wildlife including moose, foxes and elk. Visitors have access to some excellent Park City Utah lodging.

Day four: Hit the slopes at the Deer Valley Resort. The excellent ski trails cover four mountains. Deer Valley Resort is known for its impeccably groomed ski trails.

Day five: Take the family over to the Utah Olympic Park (hosted the 2002 Winter Olympics). The year-round athletic training ground is open free to visitors. See how athletes prepare for the Olympic Games. If you’re feeling adventurous, take a thrilling bobsled ride with a trained driver on the 70 mph track.

There’s a lot of fun within easy reach of Park City rentals. Research then book one of these rentals at iTrip.net today!

Recently, iTrip announced that it will now provide Park City, Utah vacation rentals. We’re so excited about this addition to our list, and we’ll be adding rental properties soon. Be on the lookout for savings and amazing condos! Learn more about Park City, Utah below.

Just a half hour’s drive southeast of Salt Lake International Airport, Park City, Utah is renowned for its world-class ski resorts and luxurious Park City, Utah lodging, but this gem in the majestic Wasatch Mountains also offers abundant activities for summer vacationers. Endless hiking and biking trails lead to spectacular mountain views. Home of the U.S. Olympic Ski Team, Utah Olympic Park offers heart-pounding, Olympic-size thrills on the 3,000-foot Alpine Slide, 45 mph zip line and off-road Alpine Coaster.

With summer highs near 80 degrees F. and lows in the 50s, Park City’s high elevation provides a welcome respite from summer’s heat. Outdoor adventures draw many vacationers, but equally delightful is Park City’s charming historic Main Street lined with unique boutiques, art galleries and wonderful restaurants. 

1. Bike or hike along the Union Pacific Rail Trail. More than 150 miles of scenic trails surround Park City, inviting bikers and hikers to explore at their leisure. The paved Union Pacific Rail Trail is a biking favorite. Bike rentals are easy to find. Before you head out, pick up sandwiches at Ledgers for a picnic lunch. For a wilder ride, rent a mountain bike and go off-road.
2. Pamper yourself at a luxurious day spa. Relaxing massages and rejuvenating spa treatments are available at numerous day spas. Eco-friendly Aura Spa & Boutique uses only all-natural and locally-produced products in its spa treatments. For a unique experience, visit Amatsu Spa at The Sky Lodge to experience the ancient Japanese water purification ritual while soaking in an authentic Ofuro tub.
3. Take in a show at the Egyptian Theatre. A distinctive landmark on Park City’s historic Main Street, the Mary G. Steiner Egyptian Theater traces its history back to the 1880s. It’s the place to go for live theater, improv and great music.

Get ready for your vacation to Park City, Utah!