Top 5 Snow Activities for Families
Photography: Courtesy of Soldier Hollow
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Tubing. Just off I-80 in Park City, Gorgoza Park offers multiple tubing lanes with lift-served access and mini snowmobile rides for the kids. Former site of the 2002 Olympic Nordic events in Midway, Soldier Hollow’s wide open spaces also offer family-friendly tubing and a cozy base lodge for hot chocolate. Both are open day and night. www.gorgoza.com or www.soldierhollow.com.
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Ice Skating. The state-of-the-art Park City Ice Arena offers lessons, hockey, open skate time and more. 435.615.5706 or www.parkcityice.org. A small ice rink located at Park City Mountain Resort is a big hit with younger children. 435.649.8111 or www.parkcitymountain.com.
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Sleigh Rides. Over the river and through the woods to Park City’s slopes we go. Whether it’s a romantic outing for two or a unique family adventure including dinner, sleigh rides are the perfect way to enjoy our beautiful night skies.
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Hot Air Ballooning. There’s nothing like an aerial view of Park City from the cozy basket of a colorful hot air balloon. The serenity of being aloft will waft your troubles away. A once-in-a-lifetime experience for your family.
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Utah Olympic Park. With two phenomenal museums, one profiling the history of skiing, and the other displaying an impressive collection of Olympic memorabilia, the Park will interest family members of all ages. Check out the 2002 Olympic bobsled, luge and Nordic jumping ramps as well. www.olyparks.com.
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