Day 1 — Arrive & Settle In
Stay: AC Hotel by Marriott, Kimball Junction
- Fly LAX → SLC (1.5–2 hrs) — pre-book your rental car for seamless on-site pickup
- Drive 35–45 min to Park City
- Late check-in at AC Hotel — drop bags, let the kids spot the mountain views
- Easy dinner nearby (Kimball Junction has Panda Express, Jersey Mike’s, Chipotle, and Vessel Kitchen steps from the hotel)
- Early bedtime — big week ahead!
Two reasons to drive the 20 minutes from Park City to Midway Utah — the Midway Ice Rink and Heber Valley Artisan Cheese.
Day 2 — Exploring Midway
Stay: AC Hotel by Marriott
- 9:45AM — Breakfast in an Alpenglobe at Café Galleria, Midway ($35/globe, weekday). Book in advance — these sell out!
- 11AM–12:30PM — Dairy Farm Tour at Heber Valley Milk & Artisan Cheese. Hayride, baby calves, robotic milk barn. Adults $18, kids 4–12 $10, 3 and under free. Walk-ins welcome.
- 2–4PM — Snow Tubing at Soldier Hollow (book in advance, sessions sell out). All ages welcome.
- Evening — Ice skating at Midway Ice Rink (largest outdoor rink in Utah) or head back to the hotel pool
- Dinner at Park City Brewery
No Name Saloon and Annex Burger on historic Main Street Park City. No Name Saloon is home to the world famous buffalo burger — a half pound of pure buffalo meat on a grilled bun. Annex Burger next door is the family friendly side of the operation.
Day 3 — Gear Up & Explore Main Street
Check into: Grand Summit Hotel, Canyons Village
- Morning: Grocery run at Whole Foods (Kimball Junction) + Walmart — stock the suite kitchen for the week
- Check into the Grand Summit — get oriented, unpack, take in those mountain views
- Afternoon: Pick up ski rentals at Canyons Village (book online in advance!)
- Optional: Mountain Coaster and/or Flying Eagle Zip Line at Park City Mountain (11AM–4PM, height requirements apply)
- Evening — Free shuttle to Historic Main Street → dinner at Annex Burger (walk-in, no reservations) → explore the shops
Day 4 — First Ski Day!
Stay: Grand Summit Hotel
- Morning: Drop kids at Canyons Village Ski School (9AM). Consider booking a private lesson for the first day for personalized instruction.
- Parents: Ski the Canyons side — wide greens are perfect for warming up
- Afternoon: Ski school pickup at 3PM
- Après: Pendry Playa après (Thu–Sat) or rooftop Pool House DJ set (Fri–Sun) → both are 2–5PM and totally family-friendly
- Dinner: Kuchu Shabu in Canyons Village — hot pot fun for the whole group
Staying at the Grand Summit at Park City Mountain is one of those decisions that changes the entire dynamic of a family ski trip. Step outside and the mountain is right there — ski school, lifts, and snow play all within steps of the front door.
Day 5 — Ski Day + Sleigh Ride Evening
📍 Stay: Grand Summit Hotel
- Full ski day — kids back in school, parents explore the Park City Mountain side via the Quicksilver Gondola
- 5:30PM — Broken Arrow Sleigh Rides at Deer Valley. Allow 20 min drive from Canyons Village. Valet at Stein Eriksen Lodge. $43/person, kids 3 and under free.
- Dinner: Prime Steak House & Piano Bar (book in advance for a special night out!)
Day 6 — Final Ski Day + Farewell Dinner
📍 Stay: Grand Summit Hotel
- Last ski day — savor every run
- Après: Pendry Park City — Party on the Playa or Après at the Airstream (Fri–Sun, 2–5PM)
- Dinner: The Pendry (arrive early — first come, first served!) or Kuchu Shabu for a cozy farewell meal
Day 7 — Pack Up & Head Home
- Check out, load up the rental car
- Drive to SLC (45 min) and fly back to LAX
- Start planning next year’s trip on the plane
Always check ahead for updated pricing and hours of operation.
We hope this itinerary helps your family have as good a time as we did.
