Fun for the Whole Family at Utah Olympic Park

While vacationing at Deer Valley there are so manyup to 50 miles per hour and the Quicksilver alpine
things to do, but don't leave without visiting Utahslide. This slide is a fairly new addition to the park and
Olympic Park. It is located just five miles from theoffers fun and entertainment for kids of all ages
Deer Valley ski resort; this massive park was homealthough the younger ones must be accompanied by
to the 2002 Winter Olympic bobsled, luge, skeleton,an adult. For those who don't feel a need for speed,
and some ski jumping events. Even though thethere are plenty of other things to do that do not
Olympics are over, this park still offers great fun forinvolve a harness. Only a few steps from the parking
the entire family whether it's winter or summer. Makearea is the Joe Quinney Winter Sports Center inside
sure you schedule this in on your Deer Valleyof which are two museums. One gives tourists a
vacation itinerary. Utah Olympic Park is in a attractivenostalgic look at ski history and the 2002 Olympic
spot only a couple minutes from Deer Valley andMuseum showcases memorabilia from the olympic
provides something for people of all ages. During thegames. Guests can also take a guided or self-guided
winter, individuals who are willing to pay the price cantour of this park to view all of the facilities. Other
take The Comet down the bobsled track used duringthan the bobsled track, there are 6 awesome Nordic
the Olympics. This intense bobsled ride goes up to 80ski jumps and other jumps for freestyle aerials. In
miles per hour and applies 5Gs on the riders. Oncethe summer months you can see freestyle aerialists
helmet-clad you go down the track with 2 friendspracticing their tricks and flips as they hurtle off a ski
and a driver, achieving the three-mile distance injump and land in a 750,000-gallon-pool. This pool is
under one minute. This is not for the weak, but it isused in the summer to allow freestyle jumpers to
an amazing experience for the courageous soul.improve their skiing tricks. Whether you desire to
During the summer, The Comet is equipped withexperience a piece of Olympic history, winding down
wheels which gives it the ability to travel down athe bobsled track at incredible speeds, or merely
concrete track. The ride is not quite as difficult butenjoying the fine scenery; Utah Olympic Park has
it's fun and less expensive. Other rides that are opensomething for everyone. Package deals can be
for the adventurous summer visitor include 2 zip linesobtained for individuals interested in participating in a
that allow you to zip above the scenery at speedsmixture of offered activities.