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1. Murdock Canal Trail ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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Murdock Canal Trail
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2. UTA - Frontrunner ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

UTA - Frontrunner
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3. Mt. Timpanogos Park

Category: Activities
Mt. Timpanogos Park
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4. Roots of Knowledge

Roots of Knowledge
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5. Nielsen's Grove Park

Category: Activities
Nielsen's Grove Park
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6. The UVU Museum of Art at Lakemount

Category: Activities
The UVU Museum of Art at Lakemount
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7. University Place

University Place
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8. Pizzeria 712

Category: Food & Drink
Pizzeria 712
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9. 5 Star Barbecue Company, Orem

Category: Food & Drink
5 Star Barbecue Company, Orem
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10. Carraba's Italian Gril

Carraba's Italian Gril
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11. Asado Argentinian Grill and Cafe Roast

Category: Food & Drink
Asado Argentinian Grill and Cafe Roast
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12. Orem Heritage Museum

Category: Museums & Culture
Orem Heritage Museum
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13. SCERA Center for the Arts

Category: Attractions
SCERA Center for the Arts
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14. Scera Park

Category: Activities
Scera Park
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15. Hang Time Adventure Park

Tours
Hang Time Adventure Park
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16. SCERA Shell Outdoor Theatre

Category: Entertainment
SCERA Shell Outdoor Theatre
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Summary and Frequenly Asked Questions:

Orem is located 45 miles south of Salt Lake City, in one of the fastest growing economic regions in the USA. It is the fifth largest city in the state and is known as 'Family City, USA'. It is home to the Utah Valley University and renowned for the annual Timpanogos Storytelling Festival. It is high desert country in northern Utah and the state's great open vistas are minutes away from the city.

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