Guidebook to the Provo/ Utah County Area
Shopping
Relaxed classy outdoor mall with great food & shops, sometimes with fun events.
79 locals recommend
The Shops at Riverwoods
4801 N University AveRelaxed classy outdoor mall with great food & shops, sometimes with fun events.
University Place
575 E University PkwyGreat indoor mall with a wide variety of food and shops
Kids activities
Provo Beach is a fun place with games, laser tag, indoor surfing, bowling, golf simulator, croquet, & ropes course.
37 locals recommend
Provo Beach
4801 N University AveProvo Beach is a fun place with games, laser tag, indoor surfing, bowling, golf simulator, croquet, & ropes course.
The Provo Rec Center has year-round fun with indoor swimming and waterslides, indoor track, gym, raquetball, basketball and pickleball courts. In the summer there is also an outdoor pool with waterslides.
34 locals recommend
Provo Recreation Center
320 500 NThe Provo Rec Center has year-round fun with indoor swimming and waterslides, indoor track, gym, raquetball, basketball and pickleball courts. In the summer there is also an outdoor pool with waterslides.
Fun trampoline park with ninja course and a variety of jumping activities, along with a fun area for young children.
Lowes Xtreme Air Sports
1111 W 100 SFun trampoline park with ninja course and a variety of jumping activities, along with a fun area for young children.
Adventure
CLAS Ropes Course and Canoe Rental
3606 W Center StA fun place with team building activities
Sundance is an 18 minute drive from our house with skiing and snowboarding in the winter, and beautiful lift rides along with downhill mountain bike rentals and trails in the summer.
24 locals recommend
sundance ski resort
Sundance is an 18 minute drive from our house with skiing and snowboarding in the winter, and beautiful lift rides along with downhill mountain bike rentals and trails in the summer.
Great prices on a variety of outdoor equipment rentals for biking, camping, paddling, rafting, rock climbing, outdoor games, cooking, skiing/snowboarding, cross-country skiing and snow-shoeing.
12 locals recommend
BYU Outdoors Unlimited
2201 N Canyon RdGreat prices on a variety of outdoor equipment rentals for biking, camping, paddling, rafting, rock climbing, outdoor games, cooking, skiing/snowboarding, cross-country skiing and snow-shoeing.
Food scene
Bombay House
463 N University AveThe best Indian food!
Guru's Cafe
45 E Center StDelicious eclectic food in a fun and relaxed environment.
Joe's Cafe
1126 S State StBest breakfast around, but the line is worth the wait!
Black Sheep Cafe
19 N University AveNative American gourmet very tasty food.
Station 22
22 W Center StFun gathering restaurant with delicious southern cooking.
Semi- classy restaurant with a beautiful ambience and delicious new American food.
15 locals recommend
La Jolla Groves
4801 N University AveSemi- classy restaurant with a beautiful ambience and delicious new American food.
Great pizza, pasta, salad bar and homemade root beer just South of BYU.
11 locals recommend
Brick Oven Provo
111 E 800 NGreat pizza, pasta, salad bar and homemade root beer just South of BYU.
Kokonut Island Grill Provo
62 Cougar BoulevardBest Hawaiian food in Provo. Their chicken katsu is amazing.
Five Sushi Brothers
445 Freedom Blvd 200 WBest rated sushi in town!
Wonderful all you can eat Korean BBQ in Orem where you can cook at your table.
Yummy's Korean BBQ and Sushi
360 S State StWonderful all you can eat Korean BBQ in Orem where you can cook at your table.
Silver Dish Thai Cuisine
278 W Center StThe best Thai food in town!
Pho Plus
68 W Center StDelicious pho with good portions
CHOM Burger
45 300 NThe best burgers in town!
Tucanos Brazilian Grill
545 E University PkwyBrazilian grill where the meat keeps coming!
Kneaders Bakery & Cafe
1384 UT-92Great place for breakfast with endless french toast.
Sightseeing
Take a stroll through beautiful trees from the parking lot on the way to view the falls, or you can drive on the side road and cross the bridge to go directly to the falls. Beautiful year round.
164 locals recommend
Bridal Veil Falls
Take a stroll through beautiful trees from the parking lot on the way to view the falls, or you can drive on the side road and cross the bridge to go directly to the falls. Beautiful year round.
Hikes
Beautiful hike just up the road from our house. It is also a great place for rock climbing for those who are experienced.
10 locals recommend
Rock Canyon
Beautiful hike just up the road from our house. It is also a great place for rock climbing for those who are experienced.
Hiking the Y is a must in Provo. It is about a 2 mile hike to the Y on the mountain, is steep and has 13 turns. Go early in the day, especially in the summer, and plan to be down before dark.
7 locals recommend
Y Trailhead
Slide Canyon Trail 062Hiking the Y is a must in Provo. It is about a 2 mile hike to the Y on the mountain, is steep and has 13 turns. Go early in the day, especially in the summer, and plan to be down before dark.
Lakes
Just a 15 minute drive from our house, Utah Lake has nice views and pavillions, as well as opportunities for boating as well as the Bonnevile School of Sailing. Try to avoid the evening when there are more bugs out.
21 locals recommend
Utah Lake State Park
4400 W Center StJust a 15 minute drive from our house, Utah Lake has nice views and pavillions, as well as opportunities for boating as well as the Bonnevile School of Sailing. Try to avoid the evening when there are more bugs out.