Friday, June 26, 2009

Utah Olympic Park - Tours

3419 Olympic Parkway, Park City
435-658-4200
www.olyparks.com
Alf Engen Ski Museum

Admission: free
Entrance includes a self-guided tour of the Olympic competition sites and access to the Joe Quinney Winter Sports Center. That facility houses the Alf Engen Ski Museum, 2002 Eccles Olympic Winter Games Museum, retail shop and theatre.

Summer '09 Pricing for Guided Tours:
Adults: $7
Seniors (65+): $5
Youth (3-17): $5
Infants (2 and under): Free
Family Tour Pass (up to 5 people): $25

Hours:
Daily: 9:00am-6:00pm
Extended hours: During peak season (June 13-September 7) open until 8:00pm on Fridays and Saturdays only.
Expert guided tours are offered daily on the hour (first tour at 10:00am and the last tour at 4:00pm)

The Joe Quinney Winter Sports Center features an interactive journey that chronicles Utah’s ski history at the Alf Engen Ski Museum. The Quinney Center also houses the 2002 Eccles Winter Olympic Museum, theatre screenings, and retail shop. All these activities add up to an exciting and unique Olympic experience.

Visitors can usually witness national and international competitions and watch aspiring youth and Olympic athletes in training on a year-round basis.

Directions & Parking
The Utah Olympic Park is accessible eastbound and westbound from I-80, about 28 miles east of downtown Salt Lake City. Take Exit 145 (Kimball Junction) onto Highway 224 going south toward Park City. At the second traffic light, take right turn onto Olympic Parkway on the west side of Highway 224. Drive about one mile up the road to the entrance gatehouse, Olympic legacy plaza and visitor parking.


Compilation of information gathered from www.olyparks.com

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