The scenic area of Alta awaits your stay
The mountains, lake and forests are the perfect backdrop to your holiday home in Alta. Travellers to this scenic city praise the skiing, hiking and snowboarding. Snowbird Ski Resort and Park City Mountain Resort are just a couple of the must-see attractions in the area. With a holiday rental, you get a home away from home – many rentals offer full kitchens and outdoor grills for some home cooking.
Activities and attractions in and around Alta
Are you hoping to discover attractions to see while you're in town? Venture out of your cosy holiday rental and experience everything that Alta has to offer. Here are some of the most popular attractions to put on your list, all within 30 miles (48.2 km) of the city centre:
- Snowbird Ski Resort (1.1 mi / 1.8 km)
- Park City Mountain Resort (6.3 mi / 10.2 km)
- Alta Ski Area (0.5 mi / 0.8 km)
- Brighton Mountain Resort (3.1 mi / 4.9 km)
- Solitude Mountain Resort (3.2 mi / 5.1 km)
- Wasatch Mountain- Mountain Course (8.3 mi / 13.3 km)
Exploring the natural landscape of Alta
Whether you're looking for exciting outdoor activities or just want to spend some time taking in the scenery, Alta is a great place to get outside. Here are a few of the area's most stunning natural features, all within 30 miles (48.2 km) of the city centre:
- Big Cottonwood Canyon (5 mi / 8.1 km)
- Dimple Dell Regional Park (9.1 mi / 14.6 km)
- Homestead Crater (9.2 mi / 14.8 km)
- Swaner Preserve and EcoCenter (10.6 mi / 17 km)
- Timpanogos Cave National Monument (10.9 mi / 17.6 km)
- Jordanelle Reservoir (12.2 mi / 19.6 km)
Seasonal weather averages in Alta
Travellers enjoy Alta for its skiing. If you're interested in winter sports, you might consider visiting in January, April, March or February, when snowfall averages 86 cm and temperatures average -7°C.
How to get to and around Alta
The nearest airport is in Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC), located 22.6 mi (36.4 km) from the city centre. If you can't find a flight that's convenient for your trip, you could book a flight to Provo, UT (PVU), which is 25.9 mi (41.7 km) away.