Things to do in Great Basin

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Capitol Reef National Park featuring desert views, tranquil scenes and a gorge or canyon
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Great Basin Attractions

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Great Basin must see attractions

1. Park City Mountain Resort

Enjoy year-round sporting adventures, entertainment and relaxation at Park City. This superb resort, already a major venue for snowboarding and giant slalom ski racing, hosted Salt Lake City’s 2002 Winter Olympics. In 2015, neighboring Canyons Resort joined Park City to create the biggest skiable area in the U.S.
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Park City Mountain Resort which includes a park, snow skiing and mountains

2. Heavenly Ski Resort

Heavenly Mountain Resort lives up to its name; it is the place to be in Lake Tahoe in winter. This is the biggest ski resort in the area, with the highest peak, the longest vertical drop, some of the best terrain parks, and the best views. Thanks to its rocky trails and lakeside location, it offers plenty of activities in summer too. Daredevils, partygoers and nature lovers flock here year-round.
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Heavenly Ski Resort featuring a lake or waterhole, snow skiing and landscape views

3. Peppermill

With so many amenities on site, there is very little reason to ever leave the Tuscan-themed Peppermill resort. Spend your days exercising in its state-of-the-art gym, swimming in one of its two pools and pampering yourself in the 33,000-square-foot (3,000-square-meter) spa. Then gamble, dine, drink and listen to live music in the evening.
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Peppermill featuring interior views and heritage elements

4. Northstar California Resort

Northstar California Resort is a laid-back mountain resort combining the excitement of on-mountain activities with high-end shopping and après-ski entertainment. Located on Mount Pluto and Lookout Mountain in Tahoe National Forest, the resort draws both winter and summer sports enthusiasts. Go skiing, snowboarding, telemarking, biking, fishing and hiking.
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Northstar California Resort featuring a hotel and ice skating as well as a small group of people

5. Snowbird Ski Resort

If you’re in search of a resort near Snowbird, choose the Snowbird Ski Resort, and you won’t regret it. With the longest ski season in Utah, Snowbird Ski Resort invites skiers and snowboarders alike to hit the trails and carve up all 100 trails and 3,240 vertical feet of terrain on this massive snow mountain.
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Fly like a snowbird down the slopes at the Snowbird Ski Resort in Salt Lake City, Utah. 

When the temperatures are low and the powder is fresh, there’s no better way to spend a chilly winter day than warming up on the inviting slopes at this resort.

What to do in Great Basin

Things to Do in Great Basin with Kids

There's fun for the entire family wherever you go in Great Basin. Here are a few family friendly experiences you can do together that are sure to make your vacation a blast:


 

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Utah State Capitol which includes an administrative buidling and heritage architecture

Downtown Salt Lake City

4/5(3,678 area reviews)

Heart of the state, Downtown Salt Lake City offers lively experiences with shopping at City Creek Center, performances at Eccles Theatre, and historic sites like Temple Square. Easily accessible via TRAX light rail.

Downtown Salt Lake City
Terry Lee Wells Nevada Discovery Museum showing signage

Downtown Reno

3.5/5(3,109 area reviews)

Discover this major technology center with outdoor recreation activities like skiing and water sports at nearby lakes. Enjoy performances at Pioneer Center, visit Nevada Museum of Art, and explore hotel casinos like Atlantis and Peppermill.

Downtown Reno
Deer Valley Resort showing snow and snow skiing

Deer Valley

5/5(137 area reviews)

The picture-perfect mountain views and popular ski slopes are top of the list for many visitors to Deer Valley. A stop by Park City Mountain Resort or Deer Valley Resort might round out your trip.

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Montgomery Estates

5/5(2 area reviews)

Though Montgomery Estates might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Heavenly Valley Creek and Bijou Community Park.

Montgomery Estates
Park City showing a small town or village

Downtown Park City

4.5/5(150 area reviews)

The ample dining options and stunning ski slopes are top of the list for many visitors to Downtown Park City. A stop by Park City Mountain Resort or Main Street might round out your trip.

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North Park City

4.5/5(452 area reviews)

North Park City is a destination visitors seek out for is picture-perfect mountain views, abundant dining options, and popular ski slopes. You might want to check out attractions like Park City Mountain Resort or Park City Golf Club while you're exploring the neighborhood.

North Park City

 

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Frequently asked questions

What to do in Great Basin on a sunny day?
What to do in Great Basin on a rainy day?
With indoor activities like a National Museum of Wildlife Art to keep you busy, there's no need to let the wet weather stop you from having a wonderful time.
What should I not miss in Great Basin?
If you want to experience the best of this destination, add these attractions to your schedule:

  • Heavenly Ski Resort
  • Northstar California Resort
  • Park City Mountain Resort
  • University of Utah

Are there cheap things to do in Great Basin?
What can you do in Great Basin for free?
You could put your money in the hotel safe for the day, because these attractions will cost you nothing:

  • The Gateway
  • Salt Lake Temple
  • Brigham Young University
  • The Shops at Heavenly Village