Overview

With chameleon-like facility, Park City shifts from relaxed hamlet to cosmopolitan resort. The town first gained fame with the 19th-century silver rush, which also brought it a measure of infamy, thanks to the many saloons and brothels that cropped up in the wake of wealth. When the silver market became depressed in the early 20th century, Park City's fortunes relaxed, and it wasn't until the advent of skiing (in the late '40s) that the economy took an upswing again. Nowadays, skiing fuels the town's prosperity, and its upscale ambiance gains support from fashionable boutiques and restaurants, as well as the presence of the Sundance Film Festival. Park City's vibrant Main Street serves as the epicenter for nightlife and daytime fun, excepting activities at the many ski resorts. Aside from wintertime pursuits, warm weather fashions an appeal all its own, offering hiking, horseback riding, fly fishing, and mountain biking in the Wasatch Mountains. The city is very much a destination for all seasons, stylish enough for celebrity, unassuming enough for sport. And through it all, the area's steadfast natural beauty adds to everything a scenic appeal.

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