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1. Bridal Veil Falls ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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Bridal Veil Falls
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2. Provo Canyon ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Provo Canyon
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3. Museum of Peoples and Cultures

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Museum of Peoples and Cultures
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4. Brigham Young University Museum of Art

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Brigham Young University Museum of Art
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5. The Covey Center for The Arts

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The Covey Center for The Arts
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6. BYU Museum of Paleontology

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BYU Museum of Paleontology
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7. Rock Canyon

Rock Canyon
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8. Monte L. Bean Life Science Museum

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Monte L. Bean Life Science Museum
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9. Splash Summit Waterpark

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Splash Summit Waterpark
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10. Provo River Parkway Trail, Provo, Utah

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Provo River Parkway Trail, Provo, Utah
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11. Museum of Mormon History of the Americas

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Museum of Mormon History of the Americas
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12. Provo Beach

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Provo Beach
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13. Utah Lake State Park

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Utah Lake State Park
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14. The Shops at Riverwoods

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The Shops at Riverwoods
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15. Provo Pioneer Village

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Provo Pioneer Village
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16. Timpanogos Golf Club

Timpanogos Golf Club
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17. Utah Valley Symphony

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Utah Valley Symphony
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18. Aspen Grove

Aspen Grove
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19. FishKiss Fish Spa

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FishKiss Fish Spa
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20. Hruska's Kolaches

Hruska's Kolaches
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Summary and Frequenly Asked Questions:

Located 45 miles south of Salt Lake City, Provo is known for its abundance of natural beauty, restaurants, a prestigious university and fast-growing economy. Provo is the third largest city in Utah and it is consistently recognized as one of the best places to live, work and play in the United States. Provo is framed by the picturesque Wasatch Mountain Range and the placid waters of Utah Lake, perfect for a day trip.

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Where to Stay:

Hyatt Place Provo

Provo Marriott Hotel & Conference Center

Best Western Plus Provo University Inn

Getting to Provo:

Salt Lake City to Provo is approximately 45 miles.

Getting around Provo:

The Utah Transit Authority (UTA) offers public transportation in the area.

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