Park City’s crisp autumn air and vibrant colors will have you wanting to stay outside for the entire fall season. Here are seven tips to keep the good times rolling until you can hit the slopes!

Historic Main Street is the perfect place to get spooky on Halloween! Fun for both kids and adults commences at 3 p.m. and goes until the wee hours!   Don’t miss the Howl-O-Ween dog parade! http://ow.ly/BZAaQ.

What’s better than a bird’s-eye view of the Wasatch Mountains? Autumn Aloft is an annual hot air balloon festival in Park City, and runs on September 20 and 21. If you missed it, Park City offers hot air balloon rides all year round.  For more information, visit: http://ow.ly/BZw6Y.

Looking for a memorable way to see Utah’s mountains? Take in a breathtaking view of historic Park City and the vibrant fall leaves, from horseback.  For more information on horseback rides, visit:  http://ow.ly/BZtvu.

An easy way to take in all that historic Park City has to offer is to simply drive through it. Roads give access to everything from Main Street to golf courses, various ski resorts, and pull-over areas to hop out of the car and enjoy a fantastic fall view.   For scenic drive ideas, visit: http://ow.ly/BZs2d.

Park City Mountain Resort’s Alpine Slide, Alpine Coaster and Zip Rider stay open (weather permitting) until October 19. What better way to enjoy the fall colors than by coasting through them up close and personal on the Alpine Coaster? For more information, visit ow.ly/BZrpI.

Fall is one of the best times of the year to get out and explore Park City’s surrounding mountains. The changing colors of the autumn leaves will provide stunning backdrops as you breathe the crisp fall air! Check out hiking and biking trails here: ow.ly/BZr3r.

Depending on what Mother Nature decides to do this fall, Park City’s ski resorts will be opening based on accumulated snowfall. Be sure to pick up your season pass early, while the prices are still low. Check out a map of Park City’s ski resorts here: ow.ly/BZqQJ.

The plan: Save enough money to retire in a mountain paradise. Spend your days skiing, golfing, hiking and relaxing in your luxury Park City home.

The reality: You’re busier than a Park City snowplow driver after a major Utah powder storm.

Many people move to Park City to retire, expecting their days to be filled with choices no more difficult than “Should we ski Deer Valley, Canyons or over at Park City Mountain Resort today?”

But ask anyone who has moved here, and they’ll tell you — life in Park City comes with a jam-packed social calendar.

“One of the biggest reasons people love to retire in Park City is because there are so many opportunities to get involved,” says Scott Maizlish, Realtor and Associate Broker with Summit Sotheby’s International. “In fact, over one hundred nonprofits call Park City home. There’s everything from teaching disadvantaged kids to ski, helping homeless animals, building houses for the needy, performing arts, environmental causes, and healthcare. No matter what your interests are, there’s a place for you.”

In fact, there are so many nonprofits a few years ago one was formed just to keep track of them all. Park City Community Foundation (PCCF) exists to guide other nonprofits, helping them find new and better ways to raise money and get the word out about their services. PCCF also acts as a charity “Cupid” of sorts, matching new residents with existing nonprofits, according to their interests.

“People move to Park City all the time expecting to spend their days playing in the mountains. But they very quickly become emotionally invested in this town and look for ways to give back and get involved,” observes Jody Gross, a PCCF board member. “One of my favorite things to do is help them find causes they believe in where they can volunteer, donate and otherwise support.”

Nine years ago, Jody herself moved to Park City with her family, expecting to quietly ease into her golden years. An expectation she now finds laughable.

“The truth is, I’ve never been so busy!” Jody chuckles. “But it’s so rewarding to really give back to a community that has given us so much. I’ve met so many new people who share the same interests I do. It’s so easy to get involved in this community and really positively influence the quality of life here.”

Scott wholeheartedly agrees, and says while moving to a new town can be seem daunting, when you move to Park City, it’s nothing but welcoming.

“A lot of my clients tell me they’ve wanted to move here for years, but were hesitant because they didn’t want to “start over” and weren’t sure how they’d meet people,” Scott says. “I reassure them, Park City is not just a great place to live, but an easy place to meet likeminded people and get involved. A few weeks after they do move here, I’ll often call them to try to schedule a lunch, and they’re already so booked, I get penciled in the next month!”

Perhaps that’s why Scott Maizlish is one of Park City’s most successful Realtors. All the homes he sells come with a free quality of life upgrade and instant friendships for his clients.

The Showcase of homes in Park City serves as a glimpse into the luxurious world of real estate in the Park City area. This event spans three weekends in August/September and continues this weekend August 31^st – September 2nd. Each day the event goes from 10am to 6 pm and it includes 17 of the area’s finest pieces of real estate across the finest communities in the area. Some of the best homes in Park City are picked for this spectacular event based on many factors including style, design, individuality, location, luxury, and amenities. This event also places a huge emphasis on the architecture of the building coexisting with its beautiful surroundings. In a place featuring the beauty that Park City does, it is important that the homes here enhance the beauty of the environment and do not negate it. Tickets for this one of kind event are priced at 15 dollars and can be purchased at some of the homes featured in the event, but you can also get discounted tickets online for only 12 dollars.

A great example of the houses being shown throughout this event is the 6 bedroom, 9 bathroom home at 181 Pine Canyon RD. This home within The Canyons sits on 12.23 beautiful acres and the luxurious living space spans across the 9692 square feet of which the residence is comprised. The design of this home is bold and modern, with a classic ski home-feel thrown in. The features and color scheme of this house blend seamlessly with the surrounding beauty in the Canyons. From the beautiful natural setting to the amazing construction and high-end amenities, it is easy to see why this breathtaking home is included in the showcases’ list.

Another phenomenal home taking part in the showcase is found at the beautiful Jeremy Ranch at 8783 Parleys Ln. This 4 bedroom, 6 bathroom home features beautiful views to be seen from the home as well as inside of the home. This property was very carefully designed so its beauty and the beauty of the surrounding area compliment each other perfectly. The bold design, incredibly high-end amenities, great location and breathtaking views make this home one of the most sought after pieces of real estate in the Park City area.
 

Both of these two homes are for sale throughout this showcase and are likely to find one lucky owner. While these are some of the most beautiful properties in the Park City area, there are thousands of beautiful housing accommodations found all over that might be perfect for your next home.

Outside Magazine ranks Park City, Utah as its 2013 Best Town Ever. View the entire article here!

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Nestled in the Rocky Mountains, you’ll find Park City, Utah. In the winter, you will be greeted by the same extremely skiable terrain that greeted the world at the 2002 Olympic Winter games.The summer months bring cool mountain breezes, beautiful wildflower-dotted hillsides and miles upon miles of wooded trails for mountain biking and hiking, over 100 restaurants, world-class events, and much more. View this webisode to learn more!

Getting Away Together is a new TV series airing on PBS member stations highlighting the rapidly growing trend of sharing a vacation rental with friends and family. From girlfriend getaways to family reunions and milestone celebrations, the series shows diverse groups of real travelers vacationing together in some of the most fascinating destinations across America. Learn more about the show at www.gettingawaytogether.com.

Getting Away Together – Park City – Episode from GettingAwayTogether on Vimeo.