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Heber Valley Railroad: A Scenic Train Ride Near Park City
Heber City

Heber Valley Railroad: A Scenic Train Ride Near Park City

Take the kids on a vintage train ride through the stunning Provo Canyon - a magical experience any time of year.

Laura·
Family-Friendly Vacation Rentals in Park City: Neighborhoods Guide
Park City

Family-Friendly Vacation Rentals in Park City: Neighborhoods Guide

Where to stay in Park City with kids - a neighborhood-by-neighborhood breakdown of the best areas for family vacation rentals.

Laura·
Fall in Park City: Why Autumn Might Be the Best Season to Visit
Park City

Fall in Park City: Why Autumn Might Be the Best Season to Visit

Fewer crowds, golden aspens, and perfect weather - here's why fall is Park City's most underrated season.

Laura·
Sundance Mountain Resort: A Family Day Trip from Park City
Sundance

Sundance Mountain Resort: A Family Day Trip from Park City

Robert Redford's mountain hideaway offers stunning scenery, great skiing, and unique family experiences just an hour from Park City.

Laura·
Salt Lake City Day Trip from Park City: What to Do with Kids
Salt Lake City

Salt Lake City Day Trip from Park City: What to Do with Kids

Salt Lake City is just 30 minutes away and packed with world-class museums, parks, and family fun.

Laura·
Exploring Midway: Park City's Charming Swiss Neighbor
Midway

Exploring Midway: Park City's Charming Swiss Neighbor

Just 20 minutes from Park City, Midway offers hot springs, Swiss heritage, and small-town mountain charm.

Laura·
25 Things to Do in Park City This Summer
Park City

25 Things to Do in Park City This Summer

From alpine slides to fly fishing, here are 25 family-friendly summer activities in Park City.

Laura·
The Ultimate Family Guide to Park City in 2026
Park City

The Ultimate Family Guide to Park City in 2026

Everything you need to know about visiting Park City with kids - from ski resorts to summer adventures.

Laura·
Utah Olympic Park with Kids: Bobsleds, Zip Lines, and Olympic Dreams

Utah Olympic Park with Kids: Bobsleds, Zip Lines, and Olympic Dreams

The Utah Olympic Park is the single best family activity in Park City. Bobsled runs, zip lines, a ropes course, and real Olympic history, all open to the public.

Laura·
The Heber Valley Railroad with Kids: A Scenic Train Ride Through the Wasatch Mountains
Heber City

The Heber Valley Railroad with Kids: A Scenic Train Ride Through the Wasatch Mountains

The Heber Valley Railroad is one of our favorite family outings near Park City. Vintage trains, stunning mountain scenery, and themed rides that kids absolutely love.

Laura·
Sundance Mountain Resort with Kids: Redford's Utah Paradise
Sundance

Sundance Mountain Resort with Kids: Redford's Utah Paradise

Sundance Mountain Resort is smaller, quieter, and more soulful than the big Park City resorts. Here is why it is our family favorite escape, winter and summer.

Laura·
Park City with Kids: The Ultimate Family Guide to Utah's Mountain Playground
Park City

Park City with Kids: The Ultimate Family Guide to Utah's Mountain Playground

Everything you need to know about visiting Park City with kids, from skiing and hiking to dining and lodging. This is the family guide I wish I had before we moved here.

Laura·