The world renowned Sundance Film Festival founded by Hollywood legend, Robert Redford, is held here annually, but even if you’re a hard core film buff, that’s not why pay this silver mining town a visit. Park City is ground zero for some of the best snow sport in the world courtesy of the surrounding ski-only Deer Valley Resort and the huge Park City/Canyons Mountain Resort. The Winter Olympics was held here in 2002 and it’s consistently rated as one of the best places to ski in the US for good reason. Plus the high Hollywood attendance means the dining, shopping, staying and spa-ing are exceptional, like having your very own ski valet to help you put your boots on pre-ski and it’s the home of Utah’s only Forbes Five-Star rated spa, The Spa at Stein Eriksen Lodge.

With a warm, small town feel this coffee shop-meets-bookstore serves a mean cup of Joe as well as great eats and reads. atticustea.com

Also great for lunch, this diner is for the clean eating foodie. Breakfast offers a mouth-watering array of healthful, delicious fare, think: toasted paleo banana bread, Buddha breakfast bowl (brown rice, pumpkin, tomato, fermented cabbage, hard boiled egg, avocado), acai bowl, smashed avo on toasted sourdough, green smoothies, cold press juice of the day and for the heat seeker, golden mylk (turmeric, ginger, cinnamon, pepper, coconut milk). harvestparkcity.com

Casual, speedy spot in Deer Valley with surprisingly good early morning eats (breakfast paninis and wraps, pancakes, bagels with lox) and thirst-quenching drinks to fuel up before a day on the mountains. deervalley.com

No need to head down the mountain for lunch when you can stop into Cushing’s Cabin for a bowl of daily Deer Valley turkey chilli, home made cookies (think: giant chocolate chip and also gluten free), piping hot chocolate, all served up in front of a chill-blasting, blazing fire. deervalley.com/Dining/wheretoeat/CushingsCabin

If you’re skiing Park City/Canyons hit alpine eatery Cloud Nine. This is the kitted up version of on mountain dining – with free sunscreen in the bathrooms, complimentary water and glove and boot warmers for purchase alongside your healthy daily soup and salad at the counter. parkcitymountain.com/activities/dining

With a Sunday brunch that books out weeks in advance and skiers buffet every day, Stein’s restaurant is the place to midday meal. Buffet and brunch change up regularly but their signature dishes include maple glazed bacon (drool) and eye-poppingly good desserts. steinlodge.com/dining-en.html

This high-end diner doesn’t subscribe to the uncomfortably hushed setting so many fine dining restaurants prefer – a fun uptown vibe permeates which sets the tone for the exceptional eats and drinks on offer. Book ahead, it’s a sell out every night in winter. jggrilldeercrest.com

Buzzy, busy sushi joint in the heart of Main Street. Serving the best classic and mod sushi in the state (big call – happy to make it). Not to be missed. yukiyamasushi.com

Award-winning restaurant with a cool urban vibe and seriously sophisticated eats to match – situated in a renovated Masonic Hall, it’s a Park City must-dine. riverhorseparkcity.com

High winter season sees queues out the door with security informing potential bar goers of a 1.5 hour wait to get in… for a reason. Coolest après scene on the mountain. Did we mention the outdoor fire pit situation? stregisdeervalley.com/st-regis-bar

Craft brews with good pub grub mark this locale out as the place for a quiet ale or two post or even pre-ski (no judgement). parkcityrestaurants.com/wasatch-brew-pub

Ski-in/ski-out and with in house ski valet – this is the place to stay. With gun-barrel views of the mountains and the only Forbes Five-Star spa in Utah it’s the grand dame. Rooms vary with a set up that can be tailored to accommodate more or less bedrooms via clever interior design, all accoms are luxe with the base two bedder hosting two bathrooms, full kitchen, luxe living room, fireplaces, a hot tub on the deck and all the mod cons. Or if you’re feeling flush book a Grand Suite – they’re unique and worth the extra $$. The Spa is 20,000 square feet dedicated to the art of wellness, plus a decked out fitness centre and outdoor heated pool. Expansion plans for for a 60-seat movie theatre, game room and additional pool just for the kinder are in the works expected to finished for Winter 2017/2018. steinlodge.com

Another ski-in/ski-out stunner, the St. Regis has all the luxe bells and whistles you would expect from this prestigious name. With your St. Regis Butler on hand (suites and up), the skies the limit for a stay at the St. Regis. Remède spa, split-level pool, J&G Grill restaurant, outdoor fire pit, ski valet – it’s all here and it’s all brilliant. stregisdeervalley.com

Located at the end of a beautiful mountain road, the Montage is the understated oasis of the three top places to stay. It has everything you could possibly wish for in alpine accom: ski-in/ski-out, enormous exceptional spa, bowling alley (truly), five dining options, fitness centre, designer accommodation ranging from rooms to four bedroom residences. Because of its discreet location and 100% rock star luxury designer digs, it’s a favourite of visiting Sundance celebs. montagehotels.com/deervalley