It’s no secret that life moves at a fast and stressful pace. But, what if you could disconnect and go off the grid? Would you do it? It’s actually not as hard as it sounds and here in Utah, there is one town that actually makes it quite easy to unplug — Park City. In fact, Park City is considered one of the best cities in the entire country to live off the grid.
Welcome to Park City, Utah! While this town is best known for its resorts, city life, and outdoor recreation, it is also one of the best places in the country to unplug.
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Livability released a list of the top cities in the country to go off the grid and Park City was near the top. According to the data used, this Utah city makes it extremely easy to disconnect and relax.
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So, what makes this city one of the best? Well, for one, it is an excellent walking town.
Jason Cameron/Moment Via Getty Images The entire town is approximately 20 square miles and the downtown area consists of only a few blocks. In just a short walk, you can visit all types of shops, restaurants, bars, and attractions.
Rather than spend all of your time behind a screen, Park City is home to some of the best outdoor recreational opportunities in the Beehive State. For example, all year long you will find a list of activities at Deer Valley Resort, Park City Mountain Resort, and even Utah Olympic Park.
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If you love to hike or mountain bike, this area of Utah is paradise. There are more than 400 miles of well-maintained trails that are just waiting to be explored. You can easily find options regardless of your skill level and the distance you want to travel.
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Are you looking for activities a little more unique and heart-racing?
Park City Mountain/Facebook How about dog sledding in the winter? Riding in a hot air balloon during the summer? Or would you soar on a mountain coaster or a zipline? There really are endless opportunities to get outdoors, unplug, and have an adventure.
And, of course, when hunger strikes, you can head to one of the incredible restaurants throughout town.
David Winnie/Flickr This Utah town is a foodie’s paradise with unique restaurants on every corner. You’ll never have to use your phone to search for a recipe or cooking tips ever again.
There’s no wonder why Park City is such a popular place to live and visit — it truly has everything. Unplug, disconnect, and de-stress — doesn’t that sound perfect?
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To learn more about Livability’s list of the best cities to go off the grid, and to learn about the other towns that made the list, visit Livability’s website.
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The entire town is approximately 20 square miles and the downtown area consists of only a few blocks. In just a short walk, you can visit all types of shops, restaurants, bars, and attractions.
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How about dog sledding in the winter? Riding in a hot air balloon during the summer? Or would you soar on a mountain coaster or a zipline? There really are endless opportunities to get outdoors, unplug, and have an adventure.
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This Utah town is a foodie’s paradise with unique restaurants on every corner. You’ll never have to use your phone to search for a recipe or cooking tips ever again.
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Address: Park City, UT, USA
