Provo, Utah is named after French trapper Etienne Provost and is surrounded by mountains and Utah Lake. Attractions include Brigham Young University, Sundance Resort, Timpanogos Cave National Monument, Center Street Musical Theater, and the Provo Canyon Scenic Byway.
Provo is the third largest city in Utah. Surrounded by a green valley, mountains and Utah Lake, the city of Provo, as well as Provo Canyon and the Provo River, is named after the French trapper, Etienne Provost, who explored this part of Utah. Many of the things to do in Provo include culture and the arts.
Brigham Young University (BYU) is located in Provo, so a trip to see the campus is a popular choice among visitors. The University Museum of Art is actually one of the most popular college art museums in all of North America. Its permanent collection focuses on religious and American art. The BYU Museum of Art is also known for its traveling exhibits from countries such as Italy, Israel and China. Open to the community, it is also used for research and study by many BYU students.
Whether you’re in Provo in the winter, summer, or one of the other seasons, a popular attraction is the Sundance Resort. This resort is sometimes said to be in the city of Provo or the city of Sundance; either way, it’s about a 25-minute drive to downtown Provo. Established in 1969 by actor Robert Redford, the resort is a popular spot for snow skiing, mountain biking, and just appreciating nature.
Another popular natural spot near Provo (about a 35-minute drive) is Timpanogos Cave National Monument. Located in the Wasatch Mountains, this natural monument consists of three caverns. In the caves, visitors will see beautiful colors and interesting natural formations. Plus, because the caves are located at the top of the mountain, over 1,000 feet (or 305 meters) above sea level, you also get a great view of Utah.
For musical entertainment, there’s the Center Street Musical Theater, operated by the Provo Theater Company. It was opened in 2004 by the Grooms theatrical family and features a family dinner show with a live orchestra. Shows have included Sound of Music and Secret Garden as well as some Disney classics. Center Street Musical Theater is also known for having theater classes, workshops and summer camps for children.
The Provo Canyon Scenic Byway is a popular route for taking in the scenic views around Provo. The Byway includes Bridal Veil Falls, a waterfall that draws tourists in the summer and ice climbers in the winter. Ice climbers are said to call the frozen waterfalls “Stairway to Heaven”. Deer Creek State Park is also located within the Provo Canyon Scenic Byway and is a popular spot for swimming and boating.
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