Youve heard that it has the worlds greatest snow, perfectly dry and unpacked. Youve also heard that famous people flock here for film showings and fun on the mountains. Summertime is just as appealing, with all the adventure sports you could dream of, and somehow the atmosphere is cleaner, brighter, and crisper than what youre used to. Yes, youve heard that Park City, Utah is a worthwhile place to visit, and youve decided that now is the time to check it out for yourself.

Since youve been dying to escape the confined spaces that seem to restrain your spirit every time you turn around (the office, your too-small apartment) youll want to soak up all the expansive views that you can. Do this by spending some time skiing, hiking, or ascending the peaks via chairlift, of course, but what about all those other precious moments?

Before you nod off to sleep at night or as you sip your morning cup of coffee, its possible to feel connected to the landscape you have chosen to visit. By avoiding boxy hotel rooms and favoring vacation rentals, youll have the chance to secure a slope side condo with windows to the ceiling, or a curving deck that will fill your dreams with panoramic pictures courtesy of your privileged perch.

If youre the type of person who likes to get away from it all yet maintain your physique and preserve, if not improve, your mental health, then youve done a great job in choosing Park City as your means of escape. The outdoors will provide all the heart-pounding activities you need to stay in shape, and the act of exerting yourself in a gorgeous place wont seem like much of a challenge. Faced with cliffs and valleys everywhere you look, you wont even notice that youre getting a workout.

If by chance you miss your good old treadmill, however, or you just want to play a game of golf with one of your traveling companions, having a vacation rental will come in handy. Some are equipped with home gyms, and most are within walking distance of major attractions like golf courses and ice skating rinks. Your muscles will keep moving throughout this trip, so dont be surprised if your energy levels reach an all time high during your alpine escape.

Depending on your personal taste and your budget, your vacation rental could range from sweet and cozy to spacious and luxurious. Youll find that these properties tend to exist as close to the ski zones as possible without getting in the way of the lifts or the pleasure seekers as they barrel down the mountainsides. Whether you have Deer Valley (consistently named one of the top ski places) or The Canyons on your mind, youll surely have the option to unpack your bags in an ideally located, up-close-and-personal ski lodge of your very own.

For a warm weather vacation, or just one thats more versatile, park yourself next to Historic Old Town. Here, youll have lots of shopping, dining, and strolling-around options for those leisurely-paced days. A condo equipped with ski locker, boot warmer, stone fireplace, internet access, and a floor plan that makes privacy a given will have you and your companions wishing youd taken a few more days off work. Next year, or next season, youll know to really go for it.

If Alta, Snowbird, Solitude, and Brighton sound like mountains youd like to get to know better, and if youd like to feel relaxed, rejuvenated, and reconnected to the sights and sounds of nature, then a trip to Park City will surely fulfill your vacation yearnings. Pack your ski gear or your hiking boots, either way youll find this destination to be high on vitality and low on hassle.