First settled by Latter-day Saint pioneers in the 1800s under the direction of Brigham Young, the Utah Valley community of 350,000 residents is known as one of the most livable communities in America, of which Provo is the center. Provo is situated between the beautiful Wasatch Mountains and 250-square mile Utah Lake. The area is also recognized as a high-tech corridor hosting many firms in the tech industry, such as Novell, Micron, Intel, Caldera, and MyComputer.com.

The greater Provo area offers numerous shopping areas, restaurants, movie theaters, parks, pools, gyms, community theater companies, and other community-sponsored activities for students and families. Outdoor recreation enthusiasts will find a wide range of activities that include snow skiing and waterskiing, rock climbing, camping, mountain biking, hiking, golfing, fishing, and horseback riding.

Provo also has the advantage of being only forty-five miles south of Salt Lake City, a metropolitan center offering entertainment ranging from outdoor recreation to college and professional sporting events to Broadway musicals and concerts. Salt Lake City is the home of the NBA’s Utah Jazz, the MLS’s Real Salt Lake, Ballet West, the Mormon Tabernacle Choir, and the Utah Symphony.

Within an hour’s drive of Provo are eight world-renowned ski resorts featuring what the locals call “the greatest snow on earth.” For those who love to explore the natural wonders of the world, some of America’s most acclaimed national parks and recreational areas—Zion, Yellowstone, Capital Reef, Bryce Canyon, Canyonlands, Arches, Grand Teton National Parks, and Lake Powell—are within a day’s drive.

Brigham Young University’s campus sits on a hill overlooking Provo, Utah. Founded in 1875, the 638-acre campus is home to more than 33,000 students, representing more than one hundred countries, and nearly 4,000 full-time faculty, staff, and administrators. Friendly people, beautiful surroundings, and a wealth of cultural and recreational opportunities characterize campus life.

A community within a community, BYU offers an abundance of community activities and services. Community member are invited to attend intercollegiate sporting events with nationally ranked teams or take in cultural events such as plays, musicals, concerts, exhibits, and films. BYU’s Museum of Art—one of the largest museums in the Mountain West—houses an extensive collection of art by early American painters and frequently hosts traveling exhibits, such as the Imperial Tombs of China. BYU’s cultural offerings and sports programs play an integral role in Provo. The university sponsors four museums, a planetarium, and is a constant stage for world-class performing arts.

The sites listed below are full of great suggestions of fun activities, sites, and events to do in the Provo and Salt Lake area. Don’t hesitate to ask for suggestions that best fit you.
Utah’s Largest Travel Site
Utah Valley’s Tourist Center
Salt Lake City Tourist Center
Ski Utah
Salt Lake Visitors Guide
Utah Information