SIP WHISKY ON THE MOUNTAIN IN PARK CITY, UTAH
WHY GO: Atop ski and winter sports destination (bobsledding, anyone?), Park City is globally renowned for its seemingly endless abundance of incredible snow. Park City Mountain Resort is now the largest ski and snowboard resort in the U.S., and has direct lift access to the town’s historic Main Street. Park City has plenty in store for non-skiers, too. Case in point, it’s home to the Sundance Film Festival each January, with film aficionados and celebrities sharing a love for the art of film. EXCEPTIONAL TO-DO’S: Whet your whistle with a whisky tasting at High West Distillery, the world’s first (and only) ski-in, ski-out whisky distillery. Highlights include two bars, an intimate restaurant, a chemistry lab plus stainless steel mash cookers and fermenting barrels. Take a tour, and then sip and taste after a long day spent skiing, shopping or spa-ing.
WHERETO EAT: There are more than 16 on-mountain dining options and signature menus to choose from. For a special evening out, the award-winning Riverhorse on Main features creative Rocky Mountain cuisine and flawless service. WHERETO
STAY: Aluxurious stay at the Park City Boutique & Spa includes access to amenities including hot tubs, sauna, eucalyptus steam room, pool and health club. There’s also a full range of massage, facials and other treatments available. And, of course, its close proximity to all the action is a definite perk.