'''Provo''' [http://www.provo.org/], a city in the Wasatch Front region of the state of Utah in the United States of America, is known as a base for exploring the surrounding countryside and national parks. It is located in Utah County, which is often considered the most conservative county in the most conservative state in the country. Approximately 90% of the residents are members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS or Mormon), compared to about 65% for the state as a whole. It is also the location of Brigham Young University, an LDS-owned university, as well as the public Utah Valley University.

Get in

By air

The most used way to get to Provo is to fly into Salt Lake City, and drive or catch a shuttle from the Airport. The drive follows I-15 and usually takes about 45 minutes with no traffic, but can take up to an hour and a half during heavy traffic.

By bus

You can also take the Utah Transit Authority (UTA) [http://www.rideuta.com/] bus system. A bus passes through the airport parking garage and takes about three hours to get to Provo from Salt Lake City.

By train

'''Amtrak''' [http://www.amtrak.com/] serves Provo with the '''California Zephyr''' [http://www.amtrak.com/servlet/ContentServer?pagename=Amtrak/am2Route/Horizontal_Route_Page&c=am2Route&cid=1081256321209&ssid=137], which runs daily between Emeryville (in the San Francisco Bay Area) and Chicago

Get around

UTA operates its bus sytem throughout much of Provo and Orem, but service in the rest of Utah County is sparse when compared to Salt Lake County. Besides buses, automobiles, walking, and cycling are the only ways to get around.

See

  • '''Utah Lake''' – located west of Provo, Utah Lake is the largest freshwater lake in Utah. It is a popular fishing, boating, and parasailing destination. It is a shallow lake and very biologically active (can be smelly or algae heavy).
  • Beautiful mountains – hiking, camping, and skiing are just some of the popular activities in the beautiful Wasatch Range located just east of the city. Hiking often features spectacular views of Utah Valley.
  • '''Historic Provo Walking Tour''' – A self guided tour booklet is available at The Provo City Library [http://www.provo.lib.ut.us] or The Utah Valley Visitors Center [http://www.utahvalley.org/index.asp].
  • '''Provo Activities''' include downhill and cross-country skiing at Sundance Ski Resort, owned by Robert Redford. Also near town is the Mt. Timpanogos Cave National Monument and Bridal Veil Falls. Complete online travel information - [http://www.go-utah.com/provo/ Utah Travel Guide] for Provo and the Salt Lake City area is available from Go-Utah.
  • Do

  • * <do name="Timpanogos Cave National Monument" alt="" address="State Highway 92, 10 mi (16 km) east of I-15" directions="" phone="+1 801 756-5239" email="" fax="+1 801 756-5661" url="http://www.nps.gov/tica/" hours="May through Labor Day: 7AM-5:30PM; September-May: Sa-Sun - 8AM-5:00PM" price="Cave tour: Adults (16-older) - $7, Junior (6-15) - $5, Child (3-5) - $3, Infant (0-2) - Free, Senior/Access (Golden Age/Access) pass holders - 1/2 price; Additional $3 National Forest fee">Entrance into American Fork Canyon, administered by the Uinta National Forest, is necessary to reach Timpanogos Cave National Monument. A fee of $3 per vehicle is required to enter the canyon.</do>
  • '''Mount Timpanogos''' Located to the north of Provo, Mount Timpanogos is a very prominent and well-known landmark across the Wasatch Front. It rises to an impressive elevation of 11,752 ft (3,582 m). It is the location of one of the few permanent snowfields in Utah, and is also the location of several breathtaking, scenic, and popular hikes.
  • '''Seven Peaks water park''' [http://www.sevenpeaks.com/]
  • '''Tour Brigham Young University''' 9AM-4PM, stop by the visitor's center on BYU campus.
  • '''Hike up to the 'Y' on BYU mountain'''. It's a moderate hike that takes most people about 45 minutes each way. (However, if you are or were recently living at a much lower elevation, plan on more time. The hike is exposed with little shade, plan accordingly when hot.) The view is pretty nice.
  • '''Go skiing in the winter or mountain biking in the summer''' at Sundance [http://www.sundanceresort.com/] or alternatively just look at the various art on display.
  • '''Fish the Provo river'''. A good place is at Nunn's Park right across from Bridal Veil Falls in Provo Canyon.
  • '''Velour Live Music Gallery'''[http://www.velourlive.com/] is one of Provo's gems. The venue is a mandatory stop for artists from Utah's (surprisingly healthy) local-music scene, and touring artists often sidestep Salt Lake City clubs to play here. A full calendar of shows is available on the venue's website.
  • Eat

  • '''Bombay House''' (Indian), 463 N. University Ave. Phone: (801) 373-6677
  • '''Samhawk''' (Korean) on Freedom Blvd and 100W.
  • '''Cafe Rio''' 2250 N. University Parkway # 816, (801) 375-5133
  • '''Los Hermanos''' (Mexican), 16 W Center St. Phone: (801)-375-5732
  • '''La Dolce Vita''' (Italian), 61 N 100 E. Phone: (801) 373-8482
  • '''Thai Ruby'''[http://www.thairubyfood.com/], 744 E 820 N Phone: (801) 375-6840 Save room for the mango sticky rice (if available)!
  • '''Nicolitalia Pizzeria'''[http://www.nicolitaliapizzeria.com/], 2295 N. University Pkwy., (801) 356-7900 - Provo has a few places for good pizza; this is certainly the best.
  • Ottavio's Ristorante Italiano. 9 East Center Street. ttp://ottavios.com/. Excellent food and romantic atmosphere. Get reservation for 7pm on Friday or Saturday for live seranades.
  • Tucanos Brazilian Grill. 801 North University Avenue, Unit 790.. 801) 224-4774. ttp://www.tucanos.com/. 15-$20. At Tucanos, meats and vegetables are carefully selected to ensure that only the freshest cuisine is served. Our meats are tastefully seasoned and cooked on skewers over open-flame grills. The skewers are then brought to your table where sizzling portions are sliced onto your plate.

    Drink

  • Atchafalaya Nightclub. enter Street (about 220 West). 5 cover. Night club, age 21+ for entry.
  • ABG's. enter street (about 180 West). 5 cover. Bar, mainly serving beer. Live bands.
  • Ottavio's Ristorante Italiano. talian. 7 East Center St.. 01.377.9555. ttp://ottavios.com/. 1am-9pm. 9-$22. Excellent Italian food. Great romantic spot. Seranading accordian player starts at 7pm on F and S.
  • Brick Oven Restaurant. 11 E 800 N, Provo, UT 84606. 801) 374-8800. w.brickovenpizza.biz. Brick Oven has been a staple of BYU students and Utah County residents for decades. They are known for their pizza and home made rootbeer.

    Sleep

    All area codes are (801)

    Hotels

  • Best Value Inn, 373-0660, 40 West 300 South, Provo
  • City Center Motel, 375-3719, 150 West 300 South, Provo
  • Comfort Inn University, 373-6020, 1555 Canyon Rd., Provo
  • Cottontree Inn, 373- 7044, 2230 N. University Pkwy., Provo
  • Courtyard at Jamestown, 356-3600, 3585 N. University Ave., Provo
  • Courtyard by Marriott, 373-2222, 1600 N. Freedom Blvd., Provo
  • Days Inn, 375-8600, 1675 North 200 West, Provo
  • Fairfield Inn by Marriott, 377-9500, 1515 S. University Ave., Provo - Free internet
  • Hampton Inn & Suites, 377-6396, 1511 South 40 East, Provo
  • Hines Mansion Bed & Breakfast, 374-8400, 383 West 100 South Provo
  • Holiday Inn, 374- 9750, 1460 S. University Ave., Provo
  • '''Provo Marriott Hotel & Conference Center''' 101 West 100 North, (801)377-4700, [http://www.provomarriott.com]. Downtown location near Brigham Young University, Nu Skin International and Novell, Inc. Distraction-free setting surrounded by Wasatch Mountains. Superior conference facility with top-line technological capabilities
  • Residence Inn by Marriott, 374-1000, 252 West 2230 North, Provo
  • Safari Motel of Provo, 373-9672, 250 S. University Ave., Provo
  • Sundance, 225-4100, North Fork Provo Canyon
  • Travelodge, 373-1974, 124 S. University Ave., Provo
  • Camping

  • Kampground, 375-2994, 320 North 2050 West, Provo
  • Deer Creek Park & Campground, 225-9783, Provo Canyon
  • Lakeside Campground, 373-5267, 4000 W. Center, Provo
  • Get out