Home to Brigham Young University and located on Utah Lake, Provo is an outdoor explorer's paradise with touches of small-town charm throughout the city.
Provo sits on the banks of Utah Lake, surrounded by the stunning Wasatch Mountain range. The city is only 45 miles south of Salt Lake City and offers visitors the most stunning Utah attractions.Guests can start exploring the surrounding area by visitingProvoCanyon, famous for rock climbing and hiking. Here, you will find the 600-foot-tall Bridal Veil Falls, located in the southern end of the canyon. Families will enjoy the Provo Beach, a park with an indoor wave machine, to make visitors feel like they are really riding the waves. Those looking to discover Utah’s art and heritage have manythings to do in Provoas well. The Brigham Young University houses many museums and galleries, including the Museum of Peoples and Culture with anthropological, archaeological and ethnographic artifacts, the Museum of Paleontology, and the Museum of Art. Alternatively, visit the Covey Center for the Arts, the Franklin S. Harris Fine Arts Center, the Provo Pioneer Village or catch a live band playing downtown Provo. After a long day out in the nature, stroll through downtown Provo and enjoy a creamy gelato or fragrant craft beer. Alternatively, head to the Riverwoods for shopping, entertainment, and dining.