The new year is here, so it's the perfect time to consider mixing up your old routine and trying out something new. Whether you are looking for a different place to eat or to grab a cup of coffee, or if you're considering upgrading your home or fitness regimen, there are lots of options in and around town.
Hope you enjoy these sixteen new things to do in 2022!
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1. CLUB PILATES 1153 Center Drive G109 | Park City
For those wanting to deepen their Pilates practice, Club Pilates will be opening their new studio at Redstone later this January. Be sure to join their email list for opening specials to get started on those rock hard abs!
Elsewhere in town, the Park City Municipal Athletic and Recreation Center (PC MARC) has launched a fun January Pass Scan Challenge, offering swag and class passes for different numbers of pass scans. If you’re interested in joining the challenge, there’s still time to qualify!
Learn more here.
3. SOUTH SUMMIT AQUATIC
& FITNESS CENTER 350 E 200 S | Kamas
In Kamas, the South Summit Aquatic & Fitness Center has a fun new program, “Under the Sea,” that begins on January 17. This evening experience allows visitors to enjoy an evening in the swimming pools, going around obstacle courses or just floating in the lazy river. Glow sticks, necklaces, and bracelets make this a fun family experience. They will also kick off their Tiny Tots Swim club on January 28 at lunchtime on Fridays. More info here.
4. BASIN RECREATION 1388 Center Drive | Kimball Junction
Basin Recreation is offering a full array of fitness classes at their Kimball Junction facility and have updated their winter trails information here to include the areas they are managing outside the broader Mountain Trails Foundation network.
Twins, Abigail and Bethany, are the dynamic duo behind Cupla Coffee. Located at Kimball Junction in the Newpark Area, Cupla Coffee occupies the former Kneaders location. In addition to all the usual java options, they offer brunch all day and a full selection of craft beers and adult cider, perfect for après ski.
6. PARK CITY GARDENS 4459 N Highway 224 | Park City
Late last fall, the Park City Gardens unveiled their café in the quaint historic building that was once the General Store for the Basin in the late 1800’s. Located just south of the nursery on Hwy 224, they offer a full array of delicious coffee and breakfast sandwiches with limited seating. Those looking for an oxygen boost can stroll over to the gorgeous new greenhouse and caffeinate among the vast selection of plants. There’s also a charming boutique with unique gifts and houseplants.
7. NEW BREWERY AT KIMBALL 1764 Uinta Way | Kimball Junction
Park City Brewing will soon open their new taproom between Park City Coffee Roasters and Thai So Good at Kimball Junction. They’ve also unveiled a new line of brews paying homage to all things Park City, with great names like Powder Buoy, Siren’s Call (honoring Park City’s 10 o’clock whistle), Sneaker Tree, Gold Town and Silver Creekwater.
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8. TUPELO 1500 Kearns Blvd | Park City
The biggest news in the local restaurant world in Park City is the re-opening of Tupelo in the former Adolph’s Restaurant space. While Tupelo originally had a popular spot on Main Street, they’d been absent from the in-town scene for a few years while they focused on their other locations, RIME at the St. Regis Deer Valley and Afterword in Heber on Main Street.
9. SALTBOX BY RIVERHORSE 1782 Prospector Avenue | Park City
The beloved team behind The Riverhorse opened SALTBOX in Prospector Square to offer balanced meals on-the-go as well as catering.
10. PRETTY BIRD Opening Jan 19 1775 Prospector Ave | Park City
Pretty Bird offers the best Nashville-inspired hot chicken in the state. Renowned Chef Viet Pham, who beat out Bobby Flay twice in competitions and was named one of “America’s Best New Chefs” by Food & Wine Magazine, is the brains behind this new eatery, which will be their third Utah location. We can't wait for this one! More info here.
11. TASTE OF THAI 1241 S Center Dr | Kimball Junction
Lovers of Thai Cuisine will welcome the fresh and unfussy offerings at Taste of Thai in Newpark Town Center at Redstone/Kimball Junction, right next to Best Buy. This casual family operated eatery serves lunch and dinner seven days a week with fresh ingredients, a wide selection of curries, and family friendly pricing.
12. BONNIE & CLYDE'S SANDWICH CO. 1890 Bonanza Dr #118 | Park City
Another great new spot in town is Bonnie & Clyde’s Sandwich Co, off Bonanza Drive in the former Einstein Bagels space. We recommend the perfectly gooey grilled cheese or their Reuben, which is so huge it really should be shared! They offer a full menu of sandwiches and salads to please everyone in your group.
13. THE VINTAGE ROOM 2300 Deer Valley Drive | Deer Valley
The Vintage Room at the St Regis Deer Valley is a stunning new après ski spot, offering incredible views from the 1600 square foot glass enclosure and surrounding decks. The food and libations are designed to be as exquisite as the views. More info here.
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14. DESIGNER DIGS 6699 N Landmark Dr #C110 | Park City
Park City has a vast selection of fine designers and showrooms. The newest is Designer Digs,next to the Le Creuset shop at the Park City Outlets. They offer fashionable luxury Home Goods “at a fraction of the price.” These are furnishings previously used in Film TV sets, Commercial, Designer Model Homes and Magazine Shoots. New and nearly new, never lived on.
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15. WOHALI - MASTER PLANNED COMMUNITY
Wohali Utah is an all new master planned golf and backcountry lifestyle community now offering homesites on a spectacular bluff above Coalville. This is an exciting new development! Contact us to get more detailed info about this vast new community.
Another East West Partners community, Founder’s Place is just about to launch their sales effort for this new premier ski-in, ski-out development just downhill from the St. Regis Deer Crest at the base of the Mountaineer Lift. Contact us for more details.
If you’re going to venture over to Big or Little Cottonwood Canyons for skiing or riding, be aware of new parking rules. At Solitude, they’ve adopted a Tap N Ski paid parking system using QR codes, and paid parking is in effect seven days a week. Ikon pass holders might want to consider a full season parking pass. Brighton still offers plenty of free parking, but those wanting to avoid missing out on a spot might wish to consider a $25 reservation.
At Alta parking reservations are required from 8 am – 1 pm on weekends and holidays. The day rate is $25. Learn more here. For the 2021-22 winter season, Snowbird will offer a variety of ways to park including the ability to park in free lots on a first-come, first-served basis. Alternately you can pay for reserved daily parking in advance or purchase a Preferred Parking Pass. As local guidelines allow, Snowbird will renew its focus on encouraging and celebrating carpooling with expanded carpool parking areas. More info about Snowbird's parking policies can be found here.
OLYMPICS UPDATE
As a former host community for the 2002 Winter Olympic Games, the excitement and stoke level for the 2022 Winter Games in Beijing is high, especially since this year marks the 20-year anniversary of Salt Lake City Olympics. For the first time, we’ll have streaming options for every event on Peacock (NBC's streaming service) for $4.99 a month. While NBC will broadcast the games per usual, Peacock will offer more options for viewers to watch their preferred sports. Competition coverage begins on February 2, with the opening ceremony on February 4, and the conclusion of the Games on February 20. More info here.
MASK MANDATE
THROUGH FEBRUARY
Last but not least, with Omicron cases of COVID surging of late, both Summit and Salt Lake Counties have reissued mask mandates. Summit County’s mask mandate requires masks in all indoor settings regardless of vaccination status. While the mandate could expire on January 31, check the Summit County website for updates.
Hope you are enjoying a great start to the new year and taking advantage of all the snow that we've had so far. The real estate market is still going strong here in the Wasatch Back, so if you are considering buying or selling in our market please reach out. We would love to help you plan for your real estate needs in the upcoming year!
Hope to see you around town or out on the slopes soon!
Look for the 2021 YEAR END MARKET SNAPSHOT in your inbox in a couple of weeks!
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