Kimball Junction Has the Goods!

There are a variety of lodging options in the Park City area.  Whether you’re searching for luxury, or a great place to stay with a family, Park City has it all!  Many visitors to Park City enjoy staying near the Main Street area; however, there are some fantastic lodging options just outside of the center of Park City in an area called Kimball Junction.  With a free city bus system, shopping, dining and entertainment, Kimball Junction is a viable option for many who travel to the area.

While you’re in the Kimball Junction area, you may want to do dinner and a movie.  Redstone 8 Cinemas is located in the Redstone Center, and offers a state-of-the-art movie going experience, with tasty snacks to boot!  Plus, you can get in to the Sundance vibe while you see a movie, as the Redstone 8 Cinema is an official location to view movies during Park City’s renowned Sundance Film Festival.  You can purchase tickets online at www.fandango.com .

After you have enjoyed your movie, you can walk right across the street to Red Rock Brewing Company.  Red Rock opened their doors in 2005, and has been brewing up some of the Wasatch Mountain regions finest craft brews ever since.  This isn’t just your traditional pub fare; Red Rock offers a wide array of entrees, soups and salads to choose from!  Each Tuesday, be sure to partake in the famous Taco Tuesday!  Lucky diners choose from halibut, chicken, steak or shrimp to nosh upon in a delicious taco filled with all the fixins’!  Pare your taco with one of Red Rock’s hand crafted brews, life their famous Hefeweizen, or Oatmeal Stout.   For those looking for a fizzy drink without too much kick, Red Rock proudly brews homemade Root Beer and Cream Soda. Yum!  You can review their menus and specials at www.redrockbrewing.com .

Canyons Resort is presenting a unique opportunity to ski with Holly Flanders in a 3-DAY Workshop March 2-4, 2012. If it’s fun, it’s easy, right? Olympian and World Cup Champion Holly Flanders teams up with Canyons Ski School to offer a specialized workshop just for women. Holly has been providing women with a dynamic learning experience for many years.  The women who have participated in the past have always noted the great friendships they gained during the clinic, as well as the amazing knowledge that has allowed them to ramp their skiing up to the next level.  Whether you are an intermediate to advanced skier, during the three days of the workshop you will be challenged to improve your skiing skills and confidence with the support of your coach and fellow participants. Simple tips from the world class athletes and coaches will ensure that you enjoy the experience of becoming a better skier. There are participants that return year after year, having made lifelong friendships along the way. The Holly Flanders Workshops offer more than just ski instruction: they are fun, and challenging, but also allow the participants to learn and enjoy the day at one of Park City’s amazing resorts!

You can find more information at www.canyonsresort.com. Whether its plush lodging accommodations, gourmet dining, or a family night out, Kimball Junction offers visitors to Park City a unique option to explore.  The area is ever evolving, and there is always something new happening!

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Newpark Town Center – The New Side of Park City

You might think that Park City is just the historic Main Street district. Although Main Street offers a variety of dining, shopping and activities, just outside of Park City’s Main Street lays the Newpark area in Kimball Junction. Newpark is a large retail and dining center that offers a variety of choices for a family night out, or a romantic evening for two.
Looking to cheer on your favorite team while eating Park City’s finest New York style pizza? Well, the Maxwell’s East Coast Eatery is calling your name! Maxwell’s authentic, handmade Italian fare is so good; you’ll think your Mama made it! With multiple large flat screen TV’s, no matter where you look, you’ll be able to catch all of the action while indulging in Maxwell’s delicious menu selections. Visit www.www.maxwells.com for menus and event calendar.

After you eat all of that sumptuous east coast food, you may want to burn a little of it off. The Swaner Eco Center has an indoor climbing wall, which is the perfect indoor activity for the winter! The Swaner Climbing Wall is now open every Saturday from 1-3:00. Harness is provided for participants. Climb your way up their state-of-the art wall while sharpening your skills for the real thing once summer arrives. Members climb for free; non-members are only $5. Feel like keeping your feet on the ground? Swaner offers tours of their LEED certified buliding that culminate with a chance to head up to their look-out deck that allows lucky visitors endless vistas of the Swaner Nature Preserve. More information can be located at www.swanernaturepreserve.org .

Once you have found your zen and experienced the beauty of the Swaner preserve, you may choose to amp the day up with a trip to Jupiter Bowl. Jupiter Bowl is one of Park City’s family friendly entertainment venues by day, and chic club by night. Jupiter Bowl has 16 luxury lanes of ultra-modern bowling, 3 pool tables in their billiards lounge and an arcade. All of this activity is surrounded by the best multi-screen audio/video music and sports viewing you can imagine! Boasting American Classic Cuisine, specialty cocktails, beer & wine can all be enjoyed in the full-service restaurant/bar or served lane-side. The Black Diamond Bar affords a 360 degree view of all the activities and is a nightlife hub in the Kimball Junction area. Friday and Saturday evenings, patrons can experience “JB After Dark” – a super vibey club atmosphere for guests 21 and over. Looking for something fun to do with the whole family? Sunday is family fun-day at Jupiter Bowl. For that quick bowling fix in between other activities, head on in for their lunch and bowl special; one hour of bowling, including shoes and a choice of lunch items for only $15 per person. Roll on over to www.jupiterbowl.com  for a current list of events and specials.

The Newpark neighborhood of Park City has numerous options to explore and has become a destination for Park City visitors and locals alike. Take a leisurely stroll through the unique shops, enjoy lunch at the Whole Foods deli, or grab a latte at Park City Coffee Roasters. Take the time to enjoy one of the area’s newest retail and dining attractions. You can gather further information at www.newparktowncenter.com .

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