Provo, Utah - Points of Interest

Points of Interest

  • Brigham Young University Arboretum.
  • LaVell Edwards Stadium - home of the NCAA college football BYU Cougars as well Stadium of Fire, an annual 4th of July fireworks show and concert.
  • The Marriott Center - home of the NCAA college basketball BYU Cougars. The Marriott Center is also used for large university gatherings, such as devotionals, guest lectures, and graduation ceremonies.
  • Peaks Ice Arena, hockey venue for the 2002 Winter Olympic Games.
  • The Provo River, a river known for fishing and the Provo River Parkway, a paved bicycle and walking trail adjacent to the river.
  • Bridal Veil Falls (Utah), Provo Canyon, Utah County, Utah - A scenic waterfall located 10 miles Northeast of Provo.
  • (Mount Timpanagos) Timpanagos Peak - The mountain shaped like a "Lady" lies on her back forms the Northern horizon of Provo.
  • Reed O. Smoot House, a National Historic Landmark, located at 183 East 100 South.
  • Seven Peaks Water Park, the largest water park in Utah.
  • The Shops At Riverwoods, a center of residences, retails, and entertainment located at the mouth of Provo Canyon.
  • Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest, a national forest on the Wasatch Front bordering the east edge of Provo and Utah valley.
  • Utah Lake, a fresh-water lake popular for fishing, boating, and other recreational activities.
  • Crandall Historical Printing Museum, located at 275 East Center Street. This museum focuses on different priting methods and impact on society.

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