What to do in Great Basin

Activities, attractions and tours

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Capitol Reef National Park showing desert views, tranquil scenes and a gorge or canyon
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Capitol Reef National Park featuring tranquil scenes, a gorge or canyon and desert views
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Great Basin Attractions

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Places of interest in Great Basin

Great Basin is crammed with must-see places to visit and things to do. We can help you decide where to stay in Great Basin, and make it a breeze to explore Great Basin and the surrounding areas with our guides on where to go, what to see and when to see it. No matter how long your stay, it’s easy to find places of interest in Great Basin to make sure that you enjoy your holiday to the fullest and don’t miss a thing. Leave the local knowledge to us and leave the hassle behind.

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Great Basin attractions

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Top places to visit

1. Peppermill

With so many amenities on site, there is very little reason to ever leave the Tuscan-themed Peppermill resort. Spend your days exercising in its state-of-the-art gym, swimming in one of its two pools and pampering yourself in the 33,000-square-foot (3,000-square-meter) spa. Then gamble, dine, drink and listen to live music in the evening.
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With 10 restaurants, more than a dozen bars and lounges, a spa, 1,500 slot machines and 48 gaming tables, this Tuscan-themed resort is an entertainment haven.

2. Heavenly Ski Resort

Heavenly Mountain Resort lives up to its name; it is the place to be in Lake Tahoe in winter. This is the biggest ski resort in the area, with the highest peak, the longest vertical drop, some of the best terrain parks, and the best views. Thanks to its rocky trails and lakeside location, it offers plenty of activities in summer too. Daredevils, partygoers and nature lovers flock here year-round.
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Heavenly Ski Resort which includes landscape views, snow and forest scenes

3. Northstar California Resort

Northstar California Resort is a laid-back mountain resort combining the excitement of on-mountain activities with high-end shopping and après-ski entertainment. Located on Mount Pluto and Lookout Mountain in Tahoe National Forest, the resort draws both winter and summer sports enthusiasts. Go skiing, snowboarding, telemarking, biking, fishing and hiking.
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Northstar California Resort which includes a hotel and ice skating as well as a small group of people

4. Snowbird Ski Resort

If you’re in search of a resort near Snowbird, choose the Snowbird Ski Resort, and you won’t regret it. With the longest ski season in Utah, Snowbird Ski Resort invites skiers and snowboarders alike to hit the trails and carve up all 100 trails and 3,240 vertical feet of terrain on this massive snow mountain.
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Fly like a snowbird down the slopes at the Snowbird Ski Resort in Salt Lake City, Utah. When the temperatures are low and the powder is fresh, there’s no better way to spend a chilly winter day than warming up on the inviting slopes at this resort.

5. Park City Mountain Resort

Enjoy year-round sporting adventures, entertainment and relaxation at Park City. This superb resort, already a major venue for snowboarding and giant slalom ski racing, hosted Salt Lake City’s 2002 Winter Olympics. In 2015, neighboring Canyons Resort joined Park City to create the biggest skiable area in the U.S.
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Park City Mountain Resort featuring snow, mountains and a garden

What to do in Great Basin

Popular places to visit

University of Utah

University of Utah

5/5(1 review)

Enjoy the student vibe with a visit to University of Utah, a well-known university in Salt Lake City. Discover the lively bars and great live music in this family-friendly area.

University of Utah
Peppermill

Peppermill

With 10 restaurants, more than a dozen bars and lounges, a spa, 1,500 slot machines and 48 gaming tables, this Tuscan-themed resort is an entertainment haven.

Peppermill
Heavenly Ski Resort which includes landscape views, snow and forest scenes

Heavenly Ski Resort

4.5/5(12 reviews)

Enjoy skiing, snowboarding, mountain biking, climbing and partying at this massive resort with heavenly views of Lake Tahoe and the desert.

Heavenly Ski Resort
Northstar California Resort which includes a hotel and ice skating as well as a small group of people

Northstar California Resort

Amid the beautiful landscapes along Lake Tahoe is a mountain resort with family-friendly snow sports, hiking trails, golf and boutique shopping.

Northstar California Resort
Snowbird Ski Resort

Snowbird Ski Resort

Fly like a snowbird down the slopes at the Snowbird Ski Resort in Salt Lake City, Utah. When the temperatures are low and the powder is fresh, there’s no better way to spend a chilly winter day than warming up on the inviting slopes at this resort.

Snowbird Ski Resort
Park City Mountain Resort featuring snow, mountains and a garden

Park City Mountain Resort

4.5/5(6 reviews)

Ski on Olympic-standard runs, enjoy myriad summer activities, attend free concerts and sample lively après-ski entertainment at this very large U.S. mountain resort.

Park City Mountain Resort
Salt Palace Convention Center

Salt Palace Convention Center

Learn about the events happening in Salt Palace Convention Center during your trip to Salt Lake City. Stroll along the lakeside or visit the temples in this romantic area.

Salt Palace Convention Center
Sand Harbor which includes mountains, rocky coastline and forests

Lake Tahoe-Nevada State Park

5/5(24 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors with a trip to Lake Tahoe-Nevada State Park, a popular green space in Carson City. Discover the area's mountain views and sunsets.

Lake Tahoe-Nevada State Park
Deer Valley Resort showing snow, snow skiing and mountains

Deer Valley Resort

4.5/5(3 reviews)

Spread over six mountain peaks, this Utah resort is famous for its deep powder skiing, open-air concerts, luxury accommodations and international cuisine.

Deer Valley Resort

Explore areas of Great Basin

Utah State Capitol which includes heritage architecture and an administrative building

Downtown Salt Lake City

4.5/5(15 area reviews)

Known for its fantastic nightlife, panoramic lake views and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Downtown Salt Lake City. Top attractions like Capitol Theater and Clark Planetarium are major draws. Catch the metro at Planetarium Station or Old Greektown Station to see more of the city.

Downtown Salt Lake City
Terry Lee Wells Nevada Discovery Museum which includes signage

Downtown Reno

3/5(9 area reviews)

The casino-filled core of the city, Reno’s buzzing downtown is in the midst of regeneration and features an attractive Riverwalk area.

Downtown Reno
Deer Valley Resort which includes snow and snow skiing

Deer Valley

The picture-perfect mountain views and popular ski slopes are top of the list for many visitors to Deer Valley. A stop by Deer Valley Resort or Silver Lake Express Lift might round out your trip.

Deer Valley
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Montgomery Estates

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Montgomery Estates and surrounding area, you can visit Heavenly Valley Creek and Bijou Community Park.

Montgomery Estates
Park City which includes a small town or village

Downtown Park City

The ample dining options and stunning ski slopes are top of the list for many visitors to Downtown Park City. A stop by Main Street or Egyptian Theatre might round out your trip.

Downtown Park City
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North Park City

4/5(2 area reviews)

North Park City is a destination visitors seek out for its captivating mountain views, ample dining options and stunning ski slopes. You might also want to check out attractions like Park City Golf Club or Olympic Welcome Plaza while you're exploring the neighbourhood.

North Park City

 

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