Heber City Utah

Heber City Utah is located in a beautiful mountain valley just a short drive from the Wasatch Front. The area offers outstanding year-round outdoor recreation including golf, fly fishing, boating and water sports, skiing and other winter sports. In summer, temperatures are usually cool and pleasant. In winter, abundant snowfall makes this a paradise for winter recreation.

Several outstanding resorts and romantic bed and breakfast inns are located here.

This area is also home to Olympic glory. Soldier Hollow, the cross-country ski and biathlon venue for the Olympics, offers winter and sumer recreational activities.

Heber Valley
Heber Valley is a growing center of recreation and leisure in Utah. The quiet city located southeast of Park City has a rural mountain atmosphere, but is within easy access to the urban cultural centers of Utah.

Golfing
Fantastic views, alpine greens, cool breezes and pro courses illustrate the scenario at golf courses in this area. With some of the best golfing in the state, this is the foremost destination to golf during the warmer months. The Homestead Resort, and Wasatch Mountain Golf Course all have high rankings in Golf Week and Golf Digest. The new courses at Soldier Hollow rank with the best in the region. Consider participating in the Golf Wasatch program, which offers guaranteed advance reservations at Heber Valley courses.

Cross Country Skiing - Soldier Hollow
Soldier Hollow in Wasatch Mountain State Park was the Olympic venue for the Cross-Country Skiing, Nordic Combined, and Biathlon events. The facility features 23 kilometers of trails that can be used both in winter and summer. (435) 654-1791

Snowmobiling
The Heber Valley area offers a wide range of snowmobile complexes available throughout the winter season. Some of them include the Wasatch Mountains and Mirror Lake complexes. Snowmobiles can be rented from: Heber Valley Rentals.

Skiing and Snowboarding
500 inches of the lightest, driest, and fluffiest snow found anywhere in the world falls at the ski resorts in Utah. Deep powder and well-groomed runs are available at the area's three resorts: Park City Mountain Resort, The Canyons and Deer Valley.

Fly-fishing - Provo River
World-renowned for its premier trout fishing, the Provo River offers the convenience of the outdoors just a doorstep away from the second largest metropolitan area in Utah. The river offers avid fishermen great day and half-day trips.

Bike/Hike
After the snow has melted, mountain biking and hiking dominate local recreation. A myriad of trails are available throughout the area.

Offroad/ATVs
The Heber area offers plenty of space for offroad/ATV adventures! ATVs can be rented from: Heber Valley Rentals.

Boating
Situated between two excellent reservoirs, Heber provides the perfect destination for boating activities. You're just minutes from the Deer Creek and Jordanelle reservoirs. Boats and watercraft can be rented from: Heber Valley Rentals.

Daniels Summit Lodge (Heber)
Located right at the trailhead, this snowmobile retreat offers all the extra touches. Beautiful rooms with fireplaces, a delectable restaurant specializing in homestyle cooking, expansive conference space, and an old fashioned confectionary - Daniels Summit Lodge is a great getaway no matter the season.

Homestead Resort
Located in the Heber Valley, the Homestead's landmark hot springs crater was the main attraction over 116 years ago. Today, the resort offers a spectacular setting with a wide array of activities, amenities, conference space and accommodations for vacationers and groups. The Homestead is a four-season resort with a wealth of activities ranging from scuba diving in the crater, playing golf on the 18-hole championship golf course, or taking a guided trip through the backcountry on a snowmobile. Phone: (800) 327-7220

Zermatt Resort & Spa - Midway
Just 45 minutes from Salt Lake International Airport, experience an authentic destination resort with the charm and cultural feel that Europe is famous for, all in Utah's little Switzerland.

Neighboring Resorts
Four world-class resorts await skiers in this area. As each has its own personality, you need to try them all! Three are located in nearby Park City: Deer Valley, Park City Mountain Resort and The Canyons. Sundance Resort is located just west of Heber. In addition, the four resorts in the Salt Lake canyons offer great ski conditions just over the mountain.

Heber Valley Historic Railroad (Heber)
This authentic 100-year-old scenic railroad features a pair of 1907 steam locomotives and a variety of vintage passenger cars. Day trips take passengers along the shores of Deer Creek Reservoir and through Provo Canyon. The Railroad served to transport spectators to the Soldier Hollow venue during the 2002 Olympic Winter Games. (435) 654-5601

Utah Olympic Park
This 389-acre park at Bear Hollow was the site of the 2002 Olympic Winter Games Bobsleigh, Luge, Skeleton and Nordic Ski Jumping competitions. During the summer, ski jumpers work on technique by landing on plastic runways in landing zones. Freestyle aerialists practice their twists and jumps and land in the park's 750,000-gallon training pool.

Swiss Days Festival (September)
This traditional festival offers a parade, arts, crafts, entertainment and incredible food. It is held in Midway.

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Robert Redford's independent film festival. 801-328-3456

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