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Bridal Veil Falls
(Steve Greenwood) |
Utah County boasts a variety of fun things to see and to do. There
are outstanding scenic views, including Mount Timpanogos, Bridal
Veil Falls, Cascade Springs, Squaw Peak, Alpine Loop Scenic Byway,
and Nebo Loop Scenic Byway. Or if you're a history buff, Utah County
has some interesting historic sites like the Historic Courthouse,
Fort Utah, Provo Tabernacle, and others.
Because the "Greatest Snow On Earth" is in Utah, skiing
is a favorite winter activity. There are many excellent ski areas,
within an hour's drive of Utah County, including Utah County's own
Sundance Resort in Provo Canyon which is owned and operated by actor
Robert Redford.
Collegiate sports are brought to the county by Brigham Young University,
a member of the Mountain West Conference (MWAC), a frequent championship
contender and host to national tournaments. Junior college sports
are brought to the valley by Utah Valley State College. They are
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With all of the parks, lakes, and mountains, there are many fun
outdoor activities. Biking, hiking, and boating are a few of the
things you can do. Hunting and fishing are also favorite activities.
Hunting in Utah County includes animals like deer, elk, pheasant,
and waterfowl. Utah County also has facilities for golfing, dancing,
and ice skating. In the summer you can cool off by playing on the
water slides at our own Seven Peaks Resort Water Park.
The culture is enriched by museums and art galleries such as the
Springville Museum of Art, BYU's Museum of Art, John Hutchings Museum
of Natural History, The Apple Basket, and Elite Photography and
Gallery. There are also plenty of concerts, operas, dramas, musicals
and movies at a variety of theaters, tabernacles, and schools.
At Right: Mt. Timpanogos Hikers, Photo by Kim Despain |
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Springville Museum of Art
Photo by Kim Despain |
Many of the cities in Utah County hold special celebrations
throughout the summer months featuring parades, carnivals, rodeos,
horseracing, fireworks, and other such events. These celebrations
include Provo's "America's Freedom Festival" which is the
largest 4th of July celebration in the United States, Pleasant Grove's
"Strawberry Days", Payson's "Onion Days", Spanish
Fork's "Fiesta Days", Orem's "Family
Summer Fest", American Fork's "Steel Days", Lehi's
"Roundup", Santaquin's "Cherry Days", and Springville's
"Art City Days."
Explore Utah's Outdoors
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