Jose&Marlene’s Guidebook
University Campus
Located six minutes from BYU Campus, perfect for those attending university functions, visiting students, the museums or the Fine Arts Center.
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IYunivesithi ye-Brigham Young
Located six minutes from BYU Campus, perfect for those attending university functions, visiting students, the museums or the Fine Arts Center.
Utah Valley University
800 W University PkwyLocated just minutes from UVU.
Sightseeing
Beautiful waterfall with great hiking located just 11 minutes away up Provo Canyon!
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Bridal Veil Falls
Beautiful waterfall with great hiking located just 11 minutes away up Provo Canyon!
Beautiful drive up through Provo Canyon, entrance just five minutes away! There is a walking/jogging/biking trail that leads from Bridal Veil Falls all the way to Utah Lake, with picnic tables and rest areas all along the way. Drive through the canyon on your way to Deer Creek Reservoir, Heber City and Park City.
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Provo Canyon
2487 East Provo Canyon RoadBeautiful drive up through Provo Canyon, entrance just five minutes away! There is a walking/jogging/biking trail that leads from Bridal Veil Falls all the way to Utah Lake, with picnic tables and rest areas all along the way. Drive through the canyon on your way to Deer Creek Reservoir, Heber City and Park City.
This is a must-see during summer months. Discover an incredible underground world with huge cave rooms loaded with stunning stalactites and stalagmites.
See https://www.nps.gov/tica/index.htm for details.
You should plan on three to four hours for the cave tour and hike. One and a half hours to hike up, an hour in the caves, and half to one hour to hike down.
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I-National Monument ye-Timpanogos Cave
2038 Alpine Loop RdThis is a must-see during summer months. Discover an incredible underground world with huge cave rooms loaded with stunning stalactites and stalagmites.
See https://www.nps.gov/tica/index.htm for details.
You should plan on three to four hours for the cave tour and hike. One and a half hours to hike up, an hour in the caves, and half to one hour to hike down.
Skiing and snowboarding in the winter and hiking, mountain biking and outdoor theatre during the summer. The fabulous Sundance Ski and Mountain resort is located only 20 minutes away!
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sundance ski resort
Skiing and snowboarding in the winter and hiking, mountain biking and outdoor theatre during the summer. The fabulous Sundance Ski and Mountain resort is located only 20 minutes away!
Beautiful and luscious springs cascading through limestone terraces and sparkling pools. Almost as pretty as the springs is the stunning 45 minute drive.
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Amanzi ka-Cascade
Cascade Scenic DriveBeautiful and luscious springs cascading through limestone terraces and sparkling pools. Almost as pretty as the springs is the stunning 45 minute drive.
Incredible natural hot springs featuring deep soaking pools, majestic waterfalls, and fantastic mountain scenery. Round trip relatively easy hike is 4.6 miles. Located 45 minutes away.
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Fifth Water Hot Springs
Diamond Fork RoadIncredible natural hot springs featuring deep soaking pools, majestic waterfalls, and fantastic mountain scenery. Round trip relatively easy hike is 4.6 miles. Located 45 minutes away.
See incredible rock formations as you hike up beautiful Rock Canyon. Trail entrance is only 6 minutes away!
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Rock Canyon
See incredible rock formations as you hike up beautiful Rock Canyon. Trail entrance is only 6 minutes away!
Entertainment and Recreation
26-acre park featuring winding waterslides, a wave pool & lazy river, plus cabanas & food vendors. Only 15 minutes away!
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I-Waterpark yaseSplash Summit
1330 300 N26-acre park featuring winding waterslides, a wave pool & lazy river, plus cabanas & food vendors. Only 15 minutes away!
Home to over 4000 animals, the aquarium features a 40 foot acrylic shark tunnel that gives you an underwater experience without getting wet (or eaten by sharks). Fabulous for animal and nature lovers and a favorite for kids.
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Loveland Living Planet Aquarium
12033 Lone Peak PkwyHome to over 4000 animals, the aquarium features a 40 foot acrylic shark tunnel that gives you an underwater experience without getting wet (or eaten by sharks). Fabulous for animal and nature lovers and a favorite for kids.
Natural History Museum located on BYU Campus, only 6 minutes away. And it's FREE.
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Monte L. Bean Life Science Museum
Natural History Museum located on BYU Campus, only 6 minutes away. And it's FREE.
City/town information
Home of the Sundance Film Festival. Enjoy fantastic skiing, mountain hikes, a zip line, mountain coaster, fabulous shops and fine dining. One of Utah's best tourist attractions. Only 50 minutes away passing through beautiful Provo Canyon, Deer Creek Reservoir and Heber City.
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Park City
Home of the Sundance Film Festival. Enjoy fantastic skiing, mountain hikes, a zip line, mountain coaster, fabulous shops and fine dining. One of Utah's best tourist attractions. Only 50 minutes away passing through beautiful Provo Canyon, Deer Creek Reservoir and Heber City.
Food scene
Texas Roadhouse
1265 S State StGreat Family Steakhouse
If you haven't experienced a Brazilian Barbecue before, you need to eat here. All-you-can-eat steak, chicken and pork brought to you hot off the grill on skewers by the servers. Great fun.
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Tucanos Brazilian Grill
545 E University PkwyIf you haven't experienced a Brazilian Barbecue before, you need to eat here. All-you-can-eat steak, chicken and pork brought to you hot off the grill on skewers by the servers. Great fun.
Sophisticated Asian bistro offering both traditional Japanese fare & modern, innovative sushi rolls. GREAT FOOD.
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Happy Sumo
4801 N University AveSophisticated Asian bistro offering both traditional Japanese fare & modern, innovative sushi rolls. GREAT FOOD.
There is no other fast casual crowd-pleaser in Utah County that does food as well as Kitchen 88. Their menu is completely delicious, with a wide range of sandwiches, salads, and entrees that are satisfying and flavorful. The specialty at Kitchen 88 is their steak, which has a beautiful char and is always exceptionally tender. Their risotto and pork tenderloin is another no-brainer choice, beautifully plated with al-dente asparagus, and any of their sandwiches are excellent (and juicy and messy!) as well. Kitchen 88 has an elevated, home-cooked feel and diverse menu that is comforting and satisfying, making it one of the best places to eat in Utah County for small group outings.
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Kitchen Eighty-Eight
513 S 500 EThere is no other fast casual crowd-pleaser in Utah County that does food as well as Kitchen 88. Their menu is completely delicious, with a wide range of sandwiches, salads, and entrees that are satisfying and flavorful. The specialty at Kitchen 88 is their steak, which has a beautiful char and is always exceptionally tender. Their risotto and pork tenderloin is another no-brainer choice, beautifully plated with al-dente asparagus, and any of their sandwiches are excellent (and juicy and messy!) as well. Kitchen 88 has an elevated, home-cooked feel and diverse menu that is comforting and satisfying, making it one of the best places to eat in Utah County for small group outings.
Bombay House specializes in their delicious Indian curries, complete with tender meat and layered with spices. Their curries are flavorful, rich, and creamy and their naan is soft and delicious. The first rule of thumb for thoroughly enjoying your experience is to order plenty of naan, and when deciding on curry, we strongly recommend the chicken tikka masala, shrimp coconut korma, and chicken makhani.
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Bombay House
463 N University AveBombay House specializes in their delicious Indian curries, complete with tender meat and layered with spices. Their curries are flavorful, rich, and creamy and their naan is soft and delicious. The first rule of thumb for thoroughly enjoying your experience is to order plenty of naan, and when deciding on curry, we strongly recommend the chicken tikka masala, shrimp coconut korma, and chicken makhani.
High-end dining with ambiance and gorgeous mountain scenery to accompany some of the best food you can find near Provo.
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The Tree Room
8841 Alpine Loop Scenic BywayHigh-end dining with ambiance and gorgeous mountain scenery to accompany some of the best food you can find near Provo.
Fine-dining spot widely considered as the best restaurant in Provo and the surrounding Utah County. Its food and atmosphere are welcoming and high-end, with a delightful staff and incredible menu. The creative team at Block carefully researches and experiments with their menu seasonally, giving it a fresh take a few different times per year while keeping some of their staple menu items year-round. Brunch and dinner are equally delicious — visit at brunch for more casual get-togethers, and dine-in for dinner for special occasions or an upscale night out. The House Made Gnocchi, Hanger Steak, and Pan Seared Chicken are a few favorite entrees, and their pork belly appetizer and Popcorn Panna Cotta dessert are absolute cherries on top of your meal. BE SURE TO MAKE A RESERVATION. Only 10 minutes away!
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Block Restaurant
3330 N University AveFine-dining spot widely considered as the best restaurant in Provo and the surrounding Utah County. Its food and atmosphere are welcoming and high-end, with a delightful staff and incredible menu. The creative team at Block carefully researches and experiments with their menu seasonally, giving it a fresh take a few different times per year while keeping some of their staple menu items year-round. Brunch and dinner are equally delicious — visit at brunch for more casual get-togethers, and dine-in for dinner for special occasions or an upscale night out. The House Made Gnocchi, Hanger Steak, and Pan Seared Chicken are a few favorite entrees, and their pork belly appetizer and Popcorn Panna Cotta dessert are absolute cherries on top of your meal. BE SURE TO MAKE A RESERVATION. Only 10 minutes away!