Dive into the Past With 5 Park City Tours
A Look into Park City's Past
Tours are one of the best ways to get to know your vacation destination of choice, and that’s especially true for Park City. Whether you’re someone who likes to learn all about history from your tour guides while you’re skiing through the scenery or you’d rather learn about the ghosts that haunt Park City on a ghost tour, you’ll find that there’s a historic tour for just about any interest in this charming mountain town. In this blog, we’ve gathered together 5 of the best historic tours to take next time you’re visiting Park City to help you learn about the past.
#1: Park City Ghost Tours
For the last twelve years, the owners and operators of Park City Ghost Tours have been collecting spooky stories from history in Park City, and the result of their hard work is an unusual tour that will entertain even the most skeptical of visitors.
On this tour, you will be regaled with 15 different ghost stories and paranormal occurrences by your tour guide, who will be dressed in an Old West Wardrobe to complete the mood. Kids and adults alike will love this quirky tour, and if you’re lucky, you might even snap a shot of something paranormal while you’re visiting the haunted areas of town.
#2: Silver to Slopes Historic Mining Tour
If you’re a history buff and you love to ski, check out the Silver to Slopes Historic Mining Tour next time you’re in Park City. Departing daily from the Park City Mountain Village, this free intermediate-level ski tour will guide you through the history of the area and help you to uncover the secrets of the mountain’s silver mining past.
Learn more about how Park City evolved from a mining town into a winter sports destination from your expert tour guide as you explore the relics and historic buildings that dot the resort area. And after the tour ends, you’ll receive a commemorative pin for your efforts.
#3: Historic Snowshoeing Tour
Another wintertime tour option for those who love to learn about history while enjoying the great outdoors is the Historic Snowshoeing Tour hosted by White Pine Touring. Long before it became known as a winter destination, Park City was a thriving mining town. This private three-hour snowshoe excursion helps you get a taste of that mining history. On this tour, you’ll trek down trails and explore old mining entrances along with other mining relics left over from days past, all while getting out in the snow for a little bit of exercise in the winter air.
#4: Guided Historical Hikes at Deer Valley
During the summertime, another way that visitors can learn about the history of Park City is by attending one of the guided historical hikes at Deer Valley Resort. Each summer, the resort organizes a handful of tours to educate visitors on the mining history of this mountain town.
These hikes are not for the faint of heart, however. They typically span between three and four hours and can cover up to six miles of terrain, so make sure you have some comfortable hiking boots, sun protection, and snacks for these tours.
#5: Mines and Wines Tour
Looking for a private tour that will wow you and your travel companions? Check out the Mines and Wines Tour, operated by the Fox School of Wine. On this three-hour tour of historic locations in Park City, you’ll be treated to a wine pairing at each and every stop along with tales from the historic days of the town’s past.
Highlights of this popular tour include a sparkling wine to go with the tale of ore discovery in Park City as well as a visit to the Ontario Mine, where you’ll be treated with French wine and a creamy goat cheese gouda cheese to go along with it. Keep in mind that only visitors over the age of 21 are allowed to go on this tour, but if you’re a fan of alcohol paired with history, you’ll fall in love with this unique and interesting way of exploring the birth and evolution of Park City.
Discover More Hidden Gems in Park City
While exploring on your own terms can be an adventure, learning about the history of a place from the local experts is a fun way to soak up what Park City has to offer to visitors. Because of its storied past, there’s a variety of fun historic tours that will give you a taste, and we hope that you enjoy them to their full potential. No matter if you decide to snowshoe past old mining relics or drink some wine as you learn about history, you’ll have a great time on Park City’s tours.
For more fun while you’re visiting Park City, check out our blog on some offbeat activities in the area.