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Things to see in Provo, Utah (United States): 21 places and when to go
Provo, Utah is a city in United States with around 357,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 21 places in and around it, mainly Nature (8), Temples (7), Mountains (4). The best known are Mount Timpanogos, Timpanogos Cave National Monument and Provo Utah Rock Canyon Temple. The best time to come is March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 14 h 51 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 09. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- United States · 40.2489, -111.6378
- Population
- About 357,000
- Places
- 21 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Nature (8) · Temples (7) · Mountains (4) · Wildlife (4) · History (3) · Museums and art (2)
- Best time
- March to October.
- Also possible
- November to February.
- Nearest airport
- LAX Los Angeles, 924 km as the crow flies
- Highest point
- Mount Timpanogos, at 3,581 m.
What to see in Provo, Utah
The places in and around Provo, Utah, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Mount TimpanogosMountain in the Wasatch Range in Utah County, Utah, United States16 km
- Timpanogos Cave National MonumentNational monument in Utah County, Utah, United States22 km
- Provo Utah Rock Canyon TempleTemple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Provo, Utah, United States1.7 km
- Brigham Young University Museum of ArtArt museum in Provo, Utah, United States892 m
- Mount Timpanogos Utah TempleTemple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in American Fork, Utah, United States20 km
- Provo City Center TempleTemple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Provo, Utah, United States2.6 km
- Timpanogos GlacierRock glacier on Mount Timpanogos in Utah County, Utah, United States16 km
- Uinta National ForestUS national forest in north-central Utah first established in 1897 as Uintah Forest Reserve, administratively combined in 2007 into the Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest24 km
- Y MountainMountain of the Wasatch Range in Provo, Utah, United States2.8 km
- Deer Creek State ParkState park in Wasatch County, Utah, United States24 km
- Kyhv PeakMountain in the Wasatch Range in Provo, Utah, United States3.1 km
- Provo PeakMountain in the Wasatch Range in Provo, Utah, United States6.9 km
- Reed O. Smoot HouseHistoric house in Utah, United States2.4 km
- Saratoga Springs Utah TempleTemple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Satatoga Springs, Utah, United States27 km
- Springville Community Presbyterian ChurchChurch building in Springville, Utah, United States9.9 km
- Springville Museum of ArtArt museum in Springville, Utah, United States10 km
- American Fork Second Ward MeetinghouseHistoric building in American Fork, Utah, United States20 km
- American Fork Third Ward MeetinghouseHistoric building in American Fork, Utah, United States21 km
- Thanksgiving PointVisitor attraction in Lehi, Utah, United States29 km
- Orson Pratt ObservatoryObservatory1.1 km
- Royden G. Derrick PlanetariumPlanetarium1.0 km
When to go to Provo, Utah
The best time to visit Provo, Utah is March to October; also possible: November to February. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible9:26
- FebPossible10:28
- MarBest time11:41
- AprBest time13:05
- MayBest time14:14
- JunBest time14:51
- JulBest time14:36
- AugBest time13:36
- SepBest time12:15
- OctBest time10:54
- NovPossible9:43
- DecPossible9:09
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 14 h 51 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 09. In July, 20 of the 21 places are at their best.
When to go to United States in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Provo, Utah
The nearest main airport is Los Angeles International Airport (LAX, Los Angeles), 924 km as the crow flies. How to get around United States (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- South Jordan11 places44 km
- Park City13 places45 km
- Salt Lake City50 places64 km
- Tooele6 places66 km
- Ogden, Utah14 places113 km
- Logan, Utah15 places166 km
And all of United States, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Provo, Utah?
The best known: Mount Timpanogos, Timpanogos Cave National Monument, Provo Utah Rock Canyon Temple, Brigham Young University Museum of Art, Mount Timpanogos Utah Temple. In all, 21 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Provo, Utah?
March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 14 h 51 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 09.
How do you get to Provo, Utah?
The nearest main airport is Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), 924 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Provo, Utah as the destination and these 21 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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