Located between Mount Timpanogos, the Wasatch Front, and Utah Lake, Provo is the county seat of Utah County and a thriving regional hub for higher education, high-tech entrepreneurship, and outdoor adventure. Home to Brigham Young University, the city blends college-town energy with rich civic traditions.

Provo’s revitalized Center Street Historic District is established for celebrated local restaurants, artisan bakeries, and independent live music venues like Velour Live Music Gallery. The city offers year-round recreation, from fishing on the blue-ribbon Provo River to hiking the historic Y Trail.

Things to Do & Outdoor Recreation

Provo Canyon, Utah Lake & Downtown Culture

Provo Canyon provides direct access to world-famous Bridal Veil Falls, a cascading 607-foot double waterfall accessible via a paved riverside trail. Hikers can ascend the steep 1.2-mile trail to the historic block ‘Y’ on Y Mountain for sweeping panoramic views of Utah Valley. In town, visit the Covey Center for the Arts, skate at the Olympic-legacy Peaks Ice Arena, or explore the historic Provo City Library at Academy Square.

Popular Neighborhoods & Districts in Provo

Explore distinctive commercial, cultural, and residential corridors across Provo.

Historic Core

Center Street Historic District

Walkable historic street lined with 19th-century Victorian brick architecture, award-winning independent restaurants, indie bookshops, and rooftop dining.

Highlights: Center Street, Local Dining, Indie Venues

Collegiate & Arts

Joaquin / BYU Campus District

Historic residential and collegiate neighborhood anchored by Brigham Young University, student life, and cultural institutions.

Highlights: BYU Campus, Museum of Art, Y Trail

Upscale Retail

The Shops at Riverwoods

Open-air European-style village featuring boutique shopping, fine dining, seasonal festivals, and immediate Provo River Parkway access.

Highlights: Riverwoods Boutiques, River Trail, Fine Dining

Lakeside Valley

Lakeview & West Provo

Expansive valley district bordered by Utah Lake State Park, offering lake recreation, marina boating, and quiet residential communities.

Highlights: Utah Lake Marina, Sunset Views, Parks

Resident Information & Civic Services

Essential utility providers, municipal public safety, and transportation resources for local residents.

Utilities

Electricity

Provo City Power

Natural Gas

Dominion Energy

Culinary Water

Provo City Public Works

Trash & Waste

Provo City Sanitation

Transportation & Transit

Provo features extensive public transit including the UTA FrontRunner commuter rail at Provo Central Station, the UVX (Utah Valley Express) Bus Rapid Transit line connecting BYU and UVU, and local UTA bus routes.

Schools & Education

Public education is provided by Provo City School District, featuring Provo High School and Timpview High School. Brigham Young University anchors higher education.

Government & Public Safety

Provo City Hall is located at 445 W Center Street. Municipal public safety is administered by the Provo Police Department and Provo Fire & Rescue.

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