Provo Attractions
47mi/75km south of Salt Lake City, surrounded by high mountains, is the industrial town of Provo (pop. 113,000).
Provo is the county seat of Utah County. It is located between Orem and Springville and is the site of Brigham Young University. Leading up to July 4th, the town puts on the America's Freedom Festival.
Provo is the county seat of Utah County. It is located between Orem and Springville and is the site of Brigham Young University. Leading up to July 4th, the town puts on the America's Freedom Festival.
Bridal Veil Falls
A cable railway leads to the Bridal Veil Falls in Provo Canyon.
The falls drop 607ft/185m and can be seen from U.S. 189. The falls form an icefall in winter.
The falls drop 607ft/185m and can be seen from U.S. 189. The falls form an icefall in winter.
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Daughters of Utah Pioneers Museum
The Daughters of Utah Pioneers Museum in Provo features historic cabins from Fort Utah and artifacts from the settlement of the area.
Hours
March 1 to May 31
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | Closed | 13:00 | Closed | 13:00 | 13:00 | Closed |
| Close | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 |
June 1 to August 31
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | 13:00 | 13:00 | 13:00 | 13:00 | 13:00 | Closed |
| Close | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 |
September 1 to October 31
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | Closed | 13:00 | Closed | 13:00 | 13:00 | Closed |
| Close | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 |
McCurdy Historical Doll Museum (closed)
ATTRACTION IS PERMANENTLY CLOSED.
Located in a restored carriage house, the McCurdy Historical Doll Museum in Provo has over 4,000 dolls in its collection. Doll books, kits, patterns, toys, children's books, a doll hospital and repair services are also featured.
Located in a restored carriage house, the McCurdy Historical Doll Museum in Provo has over 4,000 dolls in its collection. Doll books, kits, patterns, toys, children's books, a doll hospital and repair services are also featured.
Mormon Temple
The Mormon Temple overlooking Provo is on a 17 acre site and is open to Mormons only. The gold spires can be seen from the town.
Provo Mormon Temple
2200 Temple Hill Drive
Provo, UT 84604
United States
2200 Temple Hill Drive
Provo, UT 84604
United States
Phone 1 (801) 375-5775
Fax 1 (801) 373-5997
Facilities
Restaurant or food service
Seven Peaks Water Park
The Seven Peaks Water Park in Provo features a giant wave pool. It also has waterslides including the Free Fall, Sky Breaker, and Jagged Edge which are speed slides that drop more than six stories in less than 4.5 seconds.
All values are in United States Dollars
Seven Peaks Water Park
1330 East 300 North Street
Provo, UT 84606-3548
United States
1330 East 300 North Street
Provo, UT 84606-3548
United States
Phone 1 (801) 373-8777
Fax 1 (801) 373-8791
Hours
May 28 to June 30
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 11:00 | 11:00 | 11:00 | 11:00 | 11:00 | 11:00 | 11:00 |
| Close | 20:00 | 20:00 | 20:00 | 20:00 | 20:00 | 20:00 | 20:00 |
July 1 to July 31
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Close | 20:00 | 20:00 | 20:00 | 20:00 | 20:00 | 20:00 | 20:00 |
August 1 to September 30
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 11:00 | 11:00 | 11:00 | 11:00 | 11:00 | 11:00 | 11:00 |
| Close | 20:00 | 20:00 | 20:00 | 20:00 | 20:00 | 20:00 | 20:00 |
| Adult | $ 21.95 |
| Child 11 & under | $ 16.95 |
| Senior over 65 | FREE |
| Child 3 & under | FREE |
Parking
Pay
Utah County Courthouse
The historic Utah County Courthouse in Provo now houses the Utah Valley Visitor Information Center. The impressive limestone structure was built in the 1920's.
Utah Lake State Park
To the west of the town, on the shores of Utah Lake, is a State Park.
Utah Lake is the largest freshwater lake in the state, covering 96,600 acres. Utah Lake State Park has boat launching facilities in the summer, and an ice skating rink in the winter. There is excellent fishing with catfish, white and black bass, and walleye.
Utah Lake is the largest freshwater lake in the state, covering 96,600 acres. Utah Lake State Park has boat launching facilities in the summer, and an ice skating rink in the winter. There is excellent fishing with catfish, white and black bass, and walleye.
