Welcome to the Heber Valley. Hot springs, mountain trails, world-class skiing and a small Swiss-style town are all within a few minutes of the house. Here's our local's guide for every season.
Our favorites around Midway and the Heber Valley. Hours and prices change with the seasons, so check each website before you go.
A 10,000-year-old geothermal spring inside a 55-foot limestone dome, with 90–96°F mineral water. Soak, snorkel, scuba dive or try paddle board yoga. The newly renovated resort also has six heated hot-springs pools with day passes and cabanas open to the public.
Grab coffee or ice cream at The Milk House, or barbecue and wood-fired pizza at the 1886 Grill.
A Nordic-style sauna and cold plunge behind the Wasatch Mountain State Park Visitor Center, just around the corner. Shared sessions (up to 6 people) with an outdoor shower, changing room and cool-down area. Pick your heat: Mellow, Classic or Finnish.
22,000 acres right on Midway's doorstep. Camp at Pine Creek, golf one of four 18-hole courses, or hike, bike, ATV and ride horses on miles of trails. In winter: cross-country ski, snowshoe and snowmobile.
Rent electric bikes, ATVs and Razor UTVs right in town. In summer they also run guided river rafting on the Provo and Weber, ATV safaris, hiking, horseback riding, hot air ballooning and fly fishing.
Guided and self-guided snowmobile and tracked UTV tours in winter, ATV/UTV rentals spring through fall, and guided e-bike rides in Wasatch Mountain State Park. Shuttle service from the Homestead.
Outdoor skating under big pine trees in the Midway Town Square. Skate rentals available.
The longest tubing lanes in Utah: 1,200-foot runs with a lift to tow you back up, open day and night under the lights. Affordable fun for every age.
Historic train rides along 16 miles of track past Deer Creek Reservoir and into Provo Canyon, with eagles, trout, deer and elk along the way. Seasonal favorites include the North Pole Express, Tube 'n Train and Rafts 'n Rails.
Boat, swim, windsurf, kiteboard and fish. Rent boats at Deer Creek Island Resort, take kiteboarding lessons with Uinta Kiting, or bounce around Rainbow Bay Aqua Park, an inflatable water park with kayak and paddle board rentals. The Lakehouse restaurant serves dinner Wed–Sat and brunch on Sunday.
Ten zip lines and seven aerial bridges at Deer Creek, including one of the longest zip lines over water: 3,900 feet at up to 65 mph. Five tour packages for every ability level. Reservations required.
A family dairy farm and creamery. Try fresh cheese curds, raw-milk cheddars and juustoleipa, then grab a grilled cheese sandwich, a scoop of ice cream or homemade fudge with a view of the Wasatch Back.
A hilltop memorial to Wasatch County veterans with sweeping valley views, and the launch spot for Midway's 4th of July fireworks. Please be respectful: no ATVs, horses or firearms, and dogs on leash.
Seven million gallons of water a day tumble over limestone terraces. An easy half-mile boardwalk loop with trout in crystal-clear pools. On the Alpine Loop, a gorgeous fall drive. Day-use fee; the road (SR-92) usually opens May to late October.
Utah's second-highest peak at 11,750 feet. Two trailheads lead to the summit; both are long, moderate to difficult hikes. Start early, layer up, bring plenty of water and food, and pack out everything you bring.
A strenuous 1.5-mile paved climb (1,100 ft of gain) to three caves and an hour-long ranger-led tour. Plan about 3.5 hours round trip. Advance tickets are required for everyone, including infants.
Ride the Alpine Slide (3,000 feet of luge-style track), Utah's longest mountain coaster, and the Flying Eagle zip line.
Homestead Golf Course, with mountain views and babbling brooks. Wasatch Mountain, rated one of Utah's best places to play. Soldier Hollow, a 36-hole 2002 Olympic venue with Gold and Silver courses above Midway.
Rocky Mountain Outfitters, an Orvis-endorsed guide service, fishes the blue-ribbon Provo and Weber rivers, home to big numbers of trophy-size trout.
Rocky Mountain Outfitters leads rides from Soldier Hollow and Sundance stables, from one hour to a full day, including the ride up to Stewart Falls.
Jordanelle State Park's Rock Cliff Nature Area has the darkest skies nearby. The surrounding mountains block light from Park City and Heber, and the park hosts dark-sky events.
About 30 minutes away, with 50+ brand and designer stores including Nike, Polo Ralph Lauren, Columbia, Under Armour, Brooks Brothers and Oakley.
Hike, bike or wander. Most trails here are dog-friendly on leash. Check conditions before you go; higher trails usually open May through October.
| Deer Valley East Village (off US-40) | 15 min |
| Deer Valley – Snow Park | 25 min |
| Park City Mountain | 25–30 min |
| Sundance Mountain Resort | 30 min |
The HOA clears our roads and driveway after storms. Allow extra time on snowy days, and check the UDOT Traffic app for road and canyon conditions. A 4WD or AWD vehicle with good tires is strongly recommended from December through March.
All about 5 minutes from the house in downtown Midway.
Wood-fired pizza with a big outdoor yard. A great pick for families.
Fine dining in a historic building. Great atmosphere, creative dishes and wonderful staff.
Built in 1898 and restored in 2020. Breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Specialty sandwiches, salads and burgers.
The Milk House for coffee and ice cream, and the 1886 Grill for barbecue and wood-fired pizza.
Lakeside dinner Wed–Sat and Sunday brunch.
Trash day: pickup is Thursday morning. If you're here on a Wednesday night, please roll the can to the curb that evening. HOA rules keep bins in the garage the rest of the week.
Left something behind? Do a quick sweep of chargers, closets, the shower and the fridge. If you forget something, message us and we'll have it set aside. We're happy to ship it back (shipping is on the guest).
Accidents happen. If anything is damaged or missing, just let us know.
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