The Utah Weekend Getaway That Absolutely Must Be On Your Bucket List

You don't need to get on an airplane to have an amazing weekend getaway. Luckily for those of us who live in the Beehive State, we're surrounded by incredible natural beauty and exciting world-class resorts. If you're looking for a weekend getaway that's close to home, consider a stay at Sundance Mountain Resort. Take a look!

Robert Redford purchased the land that would become Sundance Mountain Resort in 1968. Since then, the resort has become a world-class destination for skiers, hikers, film enthusiasts and artists. It's also a great place for Utahns to enjoy an incredible weekend getaway.

You'll find Sundance Mountain Resort at 8841 N. Alpine Loop Road in Sundance.

Enjoy complimentary guided meditation and yoga every morning.

Guided meditation starts every morning at 7:30 AM; yoga helps energize you in the morning at 8:00 AM, and relax you at 5:30 PM.

Try your hand at fly fishing on the Provo River.

The Provo River is a world-class site for flyfishing. If you've never tried it, take a clinic, or book a guided trip.

Take a hike.

There's not better way to explore this beautiful place than by taking a hike, and you'll find ten miles of trails here. Whether you're looking for an easy hike, or something more challenging, Sundance has it. Click here for a trail map.

Ride the chairlift up, and bike back down.

Sundance Mountain Resort has 25 miles of mountain bike trails. Put your bike on the back of the chair lift, then enjoy a scenic ride to the top and a challenging bike ride back down the mountain.

Take a scenic lift ride.

Glide over the treetops on a scenic lift ride. Take the lift to Ray's Summit, then hike or bike back down. Or, if you'd like a longer ride, take Ray's lift, then hop on Red's lift all the way up to Bearclaw Cabin. Enjoy a delicious lunch, then ride the lifts all the back to the base.

Soar over the mountain on the zipline tour.

The zipline tour at Sundance has a total of 2,100 foot drop - the most vertical drop of any zipline in the country. You'll reach speeds of 65 mph!

Dine on the patio at the Foundry Grill.

Meals at the Foundry Grill are delicious! Dine indoors or out on the patio.

Pamper yourself with a massage, facial or other spa treatment.

The spa at Sundance knows how to pamper, and it offers a full range of services.

Saddle up on a horseback ride.

Take a one or two hour private or group ride, where you'll explore the gorgeous scenery of the resort.

You're not going to want to leave at the end of the day...and you don't have to!

Stay overnight at the lodge or in one of the private cabins.

Visit Sundance Mountain Resort's website to get more information or book your stay.

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