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Points of Interest
  • Any nearby canyon, especially Rock Creek Canyon, American Fork Canyon, Provo Canyon
  • Nutty Putty Caves
  • Peaks Ice Arena
  • Reed O. Smoot House, a national historic landmark
  • Utah Lake
  • Various Olympic sites

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While Provo is beautiful, nestled at the foot of the Rocky Mountains, it is by no means a big city. Provo is a college town, housing both BYU and UVSC students. It is within driving distance of Salt Lake, allowing those who are looking for a “night on the town” an outlet. Since the majority of residents are college students, traditional date activities like movies and restaurants tend to be fairly crowded on Friday and Saturday nights. A lot of the charm of Provo is found in the nearby mountains and river. In the summer, bonfires up Provo canyon are a nightly occurrence.

Provo is understandably a very conservative town. You are not likely to find political rallies or protests occurring. The closest thing to a real protest was an e-mail campaign aimed at lifting the noise ordinance that prohibited big parties and dances outside of campus functions or stake dances. An understanding of Mormon culture will ease the transition into the “bubble” of Utah County. However, the lack of city life is far overshadowed by the great outdoor activities available to students year-round. And with great student discounts and a little ingenuity, most of these activities are fairly affordable.

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Local Atmosphere at Brigham Young University

meganbennett

'12

Graphic Design

4.6
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Socially, Academically, and Recreationally Perfect

I love the atmosphere there! So many new faces, things to do all around town, and so much to learn!

Jan 25, 2012

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Local Atmosphere at Brigham Young University

jhaug

'13

Psychology

3.5
B

The Life in Provo

There are few things to do in the Provo area without spending a ton of money. That being said, the most creative students have the most fun. With the town full of poor college students, businesses do not necessarily thrive. There are plenty of outdoor things to do with multiple parks around. When there is snow on the ground, sledding is an enjoyable activity. Skiing/Snowboarding is also a great time. However, that is very expensive as well. There are not many parties around campus because the students are so focused on their academics.

Jan 25, 2012

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Local Atmosphere at Brigham Young University

annichan

'14

Actuarial Science

5.0
A+

Good Place to Study

Provo is a small town with lots of students. It is a safety place to study in university. You can go to Brigham Young University, University of Utah or University of Utah Valley.

Jan 23, 2012

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Facts

Shopping Centers
  • Provo Town Center
  • Shops at Riverwood
  • University Mall
Major Sports Teams
  • Provo Angels: minor leage baseball
  • Real Salt Lake: Soccer
  • Salt Lake Bees: minor leage baseball
  • Utah Blaze: Arena Football
  • Utah Flash: Basketball (NBA Development League)
  • Utah Grizzlies: minor league hockey
  • Utah Jazz: basketball
  • Utah Starz: WNBA basketball
City Web Sites
Distances to Nearest Major Cities Salt Lake City: UT: 56 minutes
Did You Know?

5 Fun Facts about Provo:
• Just minutes away from the Provo River are Bridal Veil Falls, Utah Lake, and Deer Creek reservoir. Waterskiing and tubing down the river are popular summer activities.
• The Ironman Triathlon was held in Provo in 2002 and 2003.
• It’s not only summer that brings great athletes. In 2002, the Salt Lake Winter Olympics had a hockey venue in Provo.
• Provo, while not as big a concert venue as Salt Lake, has some great local artists perform regularly. Also, Utah Valley State College regularly hosts concerts and shows.
• Sundance Ski Lodge, up Provo canyon, is owned by Robert Redford and is the namesake of the Sundance Film Festival.

Famous People from Provo:
Avard Fairbanks (sculptor)
The Osmond family (actors)
Virginia Sorensen (author)

Local Slang:
Sluff (“sluff” class) – Similar in meaning to ditch, cut, or skip class.
Sweet Spirit – Girl with a great personality, but not such amazing looks.
Creek (pronounced “krik”) – The meaning is the same; the pronunciation is just a little off.

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Cinemark Movies 8
2230 N. University Pkwy.
Provo
(801) 375-0127

Cinemark USA
1200 Towne Centre Blvd.
Provo
(801) 852-2872

Wynnsong 12
4925 N. Edgewood Dr.
Provo
(801) 764-0009

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