Provo is a city in the Wasatch Front region in Utah, United States. It is renowned as a base for exploring its surrounding countryside, national parks, immaculate natural scenery, native wildlife and outdoor activities. These would form the highlights of your Provo vacations. Situated about 17 miles away from the city is the Provo Canyon. It is famous for some superb year round outdoor recreation destinations like the Bridal Veil Falls, Vivian Park and the Provo River Parkway. Bridal Veil’s delightful scenery and biking, mountaineering, rafting and hiking features are at their best during the summer season. It is advisable to book your Provo travel packages well in advance to avoid last minute rush and inflated prices.
The best time to visit Provo is the spring and fall season. These seasons correspond to March to mid-April, and September to mid-October respectively.
Places of interest in Provo
Brigham Young University Museum of Art
The Brigham Young University Museum of Art in Provo is one of the best attended university-campus art museums in the United States. It is home to a remarkable collection of paintings, drawings, prints, sculptures, photographs and other artworks by noted artists. Its crowning glory is a collection of over 170 artworks that are related to Jesus Christ and depict of how His portrayal has changed over last millennium.
Bridal Veil Falls
Bridal Veil Falls is a 607-foot-tall waterfall in the southern end of Provo Canyon. It is immensely popular as a hiking and cycling hotspot, and it also offers some breathtaking scenery. The waterfall’s base is situated close to a short bike trail and walking trail.
Utah Lake State Park
Utah Lake State Park is a state park in Utah. It is located west of Provo and contains a part of Utah Lake, the largest fresh water lake in the state. It offers fishing, boating, parasailing, and camping. Another part of this state park, the Utah Lake Marina is situated close to a marshy land that has a large number of wild birds. It is studded with two long jetties that offer a spectacular view of the valley.