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Park City
Park City is composed of three adjacent ski areas (Deer Valley, The Canyons, and Park City), with terrain for every skier (including members of the U.S. Ski and Snowboard Olympic team, who train at Park City). The bustling town is good for anyone interested in exploring a rich cultural scene. Fixtures include the Kimball Art Center, a gallery space and site for classes and workshops in photography, ceramics, and more; the historic Egyptian Theatre, which stages locally produced Broadway shows; and of course, that film festival known as Sundance, which takes over the town every January. For outdoor pursuits, there’s winter fly-fishing, dogsledding, or even bobsledding on the 2002 Winter Olympic track.
Splurge: The Silver Queen Hotel and its 12 large, modern suites could not be more convenient— kitchens are fully stocked on request (for a small fee), there’s a washer and dryer, and the central location is ideal. From $549/night; silverqueenhotel.com
Value: The Washington School Inn is a former 19th-century schoolhouse; claw-foot tubs and velvet drapes add to the quaint feel, while down duvets and in-suite massages up the comfort. From $295/night; washingtonschoolinn.com
