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Alternative names: Founded: 1849 (175 years ago)Population: 115.3 thous.Area: 44.17 mi²Elevation: 4567 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 40°14'32"N, 111°39'32"W
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Provo Attractions - What to See and Explore

Provo offers many attractions and places to visit. Here are the most important ones: Brigham Young University Museum of Art, LaVell Edwards Stadium, BYU Museum of Peoples and Cultures, Provo Utah Temple. Below you will find a complete list of places worth visiting.

  • brigham young university museum of art provo
    Vernacular architecture • Museum • Art museum

    Brigham Young University Museum of Art

    Nestled in the heart of Utah's scenic Wasatch Front, the Brigham Young University Museum of Art in Provo stands as a beacon of cultural enrichment and artistic excellence. This premier museum, one of the largest and best attended in the Mountain West, offers visitors...

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    Vernacular architecture • Arenas and stadiums • Football

    LaVell Edwards Stadium

    LaVell Edwards Stadium is an outdoor athletic stadium in Provo, Utah, on the campus of Brigham Young University. Primarily used for college football, it is the home field of the BYU Cougars, an independent in the Football Bowl Subdivision.

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    Museum • Specialty museum • Archaeological museum

    BYU Museum of Peoples and Cultures

    The Brigham Young University Museum of Peoples and Cultures, located in Provo, Utah, is the university's museum of archaeology and ethnology. The Museum of Peoples and Cultures has a wide variety of collections containing over a million objects.

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    Vernacular architecture • Sacred and religious sites • Temple

    Provo Utah Temple

    The Provo Utah Temple is the 17th constructed and 15th operating temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Located in the city of Provo, Utah, it was built with a modern single-spire design, similar to the original design of the Ogden Utah Temple.

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    Neighbourhood

    BYU Planetarium

    The BYU College of Physical and Mathematical Sciences was first organized in 1949 the College of Physical and Engineering Sciences. Engineering was later separated off and merged with the College of Industrial and Technical Education to form the College of Engineering and Technology.

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    Vernacular architecture • Sacred and religious sites • Architecture

    Provo City Center Temple

    The Provo City Center Temple is a temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on the same site as the former Provo Tabernacle in Provo, Utah.

  • velour live music gallery provo
    Music and shows • Nightlife • Music venue

    Velour Live Music Gallery

    Velour Live Music Gallery is a music venue, on University Avenue, in Provo, Utah. Velour is owned by Corey Fox. It acts as an all-ages music venue catering to an eclectic mix of genres. It is also a smoking and alcohol free environment.

  • byu museum of paleontology provo
    Vernacular architecture • Museum • Science museum

    BYU Museum of Paleontology

    The Brigham Young University Museum of Paleontology was started in 1976 around the collection of James A. Jensen. For many years, it was known as the BYU Earth Science Museum, and most of the collection was in storage under the LaVell Edwards Stadium.

  • rock canyon provo
    Nature • Natural attraction • Vernacular architecture

    Rock Canyon

    Rock Canyon is located in the Wasatch Mountains, in east Provo, Utah, United States. It is popular with rock climbers and hikers due to its unique and rugged geology as well as its proximity to Brigham Young University.

  • brigham young university centennial carillon tower provo
    Vernacular architecture • Tower

    Brigham Young University Centennial Carillon Tower

    The BYU Centennial Carillon is a carillon on the campus of Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah, United States.

  • brigham young university arboretum provo
    Park

    Brigham Young University Arboretum

    The Bertrand F. Harrison Arboretum, also known as the Brigham Young University Arboretum, is an arboretum located on a hill beside at 800 North Street on the campus of Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah, United States.

  • monte l bean life science museum provo
    Vernacular architecture • Museum • Science museum

    Monte L. Bean Life Science Museum

    The Monte L. Bean Life Science Museum is a natural history museum housed at Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah, United States.

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    Vernacular architecture • Church • Gothic Revival architecture

    Provo Tabernacle

    The Provo Tabernacle served as a tabernacle of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints from 1898 to 2010 in downtown Provo, Utah, United States. It is a historic icon of Provo and has been home to many religious and cultural events. All but the outer walls of the building were destroyed by fire in December 2010.

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    40°14'32"N • 111°40'1"W

    Provo Pioneer Museum & Pioneer Village

    Museum • History museum

  • harold b lee library provo
    Vernacular architecture • Art gallery • History museum

    Harold B. Lee Library

    The Harold B. Lee Library is the main academic library of Brigham Young University located in Provo, Utah. The library started as a small collection of books in the president's office in 1876 before moving in 1891. The Heber J. Grant Library building was completed in 1925, and in 1961 the library moved to the newly constructed J.

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    Vernacular architecture • Library • Neo-renaissance architecture

    Provo City Library

    The Provo City Library is a public library serving residents of Provo and Orem in the U.S. state of Utah. It occupies the building of the former Brigham Young Academy, which was built in 1892. In 1976, the building was added to the National Register of Historic Places.

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    Neighbourhood • Downtown Provo

    Downtown

    The Provo Downtown Historic District is a 25-acre historic area located in Provo, Utah, United States. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

  • brigham young university provo
    Vernacular architecture • Universities and schools

    Brigham Young University

    Brigham Young University is a private research university in Provo, Utah. It was founded in 1875 by religious leader Brigham Young, and it is sponsored by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

  • charles e loose house provo
    Interesting neighbourhood • Maeser

    Charles E. Loose House

    The Charles E. Loose House is a historic house located in Provo, Utah, United States. The house was individually nominated for listing on the National Register of Historic Places in 1982 but was not listed due to owner objection.

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Provo – popular in the area (distance from the center)

In the vicinity of Provo, it's worth seeing attractions such as: Sundance Resort (Provo Canyon), Rio Tinto Stadium (Salt Lake City), Salt Lake Temple (Salt Lake City).

  • sundance resort provo canyon11 milesN
    Winter sport, Hiking trail, Ski area

    Sundance Resort, Provo Canyon

    Nestled in the majestic Wasatch Range, Sundance Resort is a winter wonderland located in the scenic Provo Canyon, Utah. This ski resort, founded by Hollywood icon Robert Redford in 1969, offers a unique blend of natural beauty, outdoor adventure, and artistic flair.

  • rio tinto stadium salt lake city27 milesNW
    Arenas and stadiums, Sport venue, Football

    Rio Tinto Stadium, Salt Lake City

    Rio Tinto Stadium, nestled in the suburban Sandy area of Salt Lake City, Utah, stands as a modern coliseum dedicated to the thrilling spectacles of sport. Opened in October 2008, this state-of-the-art venue serves as the fortress for Real Salt Lake, the city's beloved...

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    Iconic, ornate Mormon temple

    Salt Lake Temple, Salt Lake City

    The Salt Lake Temple stands as an iconic landmark in the heart of Salt Lake City, Utah, and is one of the most recognizable symbols of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, commonly known as the Mormon Church.

  • park city mountain resort29 milesN
    Sport venue, Sport, Vernacular architecture

    Park City Mountain Resort, Park City

    Park City Mountain Resort, nestled in the heart of Park City, Utah, is a premier winter destination for skiing enthusiasts and outdoor adventurers. As one of the largest ski resorts in the United States, it offers a diverse range of slopes and trails that cater to all...

  • utah olympic park park city33 milesN
    Sports venue built for the 2002 Olympics

    Utah Olympic Park, Park City

    Nestled in the picturesque mountains of Summit County, the Utah Olympic Park is a beacon for sports enthusiasts and Olympic history buffs alike. This world-class sports venue, located just outside the charming city of Park City, United States, offers visitors a unique...

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Best Time To Visit Provo

Learn when is the best time to travel to Provo weather-wise and what to expect in each season.

Popularity among visitors

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June and July are the busiest months in this location. Slightly fewer tourists decide to visit in August.

Average temperatures in °F

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The highest air temperature is in June, July and August. While the coldest is in January, February and December.

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The lowest rainfall is recorded in June, July and August. Most of it rains in March, April, May, October and November.

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We can expect the longest days in June, while the shortest in December.

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What are the top attractions to visit in Provo?

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What is the best time to visit Provo?

June and July are the busiest months in this location. Slightly fewer tourists decide to visit in August. The highest air temperature is in June, July and August. While the coldest is in January, February and December.

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