Local Knowledge Local Knowledge Salt Lake City, located in the northern part of Utah, has about a million people living in and around the city. There are several alpine skiing resorts in the area, including Park City, Deer Valley and Snowbasin that have Winter Games venues scheduled. All of the events are within 45 minutes of Salt Lake City, however, with the additional traffic expected, delays may occur. Park City, where Deer Valley Resort and Park City Mountain Resort are located, is 30 miles east of Salt Lake City.
Park City is a small resort community with many great restaurants and an exciting nightlife.
Recreational activities are plentiful, from helicopter skiing to flyfishing. The liquor laws in Utah are probably like none that you've seen before.