What to do in Great Basin

Activities, attractions and tours

Great Basin
Great Basin
Great Basin
Great Basin
Great Basin

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.

If you’re planning a visit to Great Basin, why not check out our handy guides to places of interest in the area? You can browse lists of things to do, learn about the most popular attractions, and get help with planning the details of your trip. Expedia makes it easy for you to check out all the top sights in Great Basin.

Great Basin attractions

Great Basin has something for everyone, so whether you’re planning to get active on a summer holiday, put a spring in your step with a romantic rendezvous, or pamper yourself with a leisurely winter trip, you’ll find plenty of attractions in Great Basin to keep you entertained. Expedia makes it easy to book your flight, hotel and rental car in advance, making for hassle-free travel and freeing you up to explore the sights of Great Basin.

Looking for things to do in Great Basin can be time-consuming, but we can take the hassle out of planning your holiday. Whether you’re looking to get active in the great outdoors, sample the cuisine of Great Basin or catch up with the vibrant local culture, our guides to Great Basin attractions ensure that you’ll have a successful trip, whatever the season. Happy trails!

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Top places to visit

1. 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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2. 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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Mountains and skyline viewed from Hidden Peak at Snowbird in Little Cottonwood Canyon in the Wasatch Range near Salt Lake City, Utah, USA.

3. 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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4. 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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5. 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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Recommended things to do in Great Basin

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What to do in Great Basin

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Downtown Salt Lake City

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
Downtown Reno

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
Mt Timpanogos and it's snow covered slopes are seen from Deer Valley ski resort in mid June

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
East Bench

East Bench

While visiting East Bench, you might make a stop by sights like Donut Falls and Big Cottonwood Canyon.

East Bench
Canyons Village at Park City

Canyons Village at Park City

Scenic gondola rides, golf, live music, shopping and access to miles of biking, hiking and skiing trails await you at this mountain resort village.

Canyons Village at Park City
Park City, Utah, USA Downtown Drone Skyline Aerial

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 Prospector Square while you're exploring the neighbourhood.

North Park City

 

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