Provo

Understand

The LDS (Mormon) church dominates here, and many businesses (including some gas stations) are closed on Sunday. BYU students are not required to practise the Mormon faith, but are required to abide by the Mormon code of conduct (no premarital sex, no consumption of tea, coffee, or alcohol) while enrolled at the university. On BYU campus, nearly all campus services are closed Tuesdays between 11AM and noon due to weekly campus devotionals and forums. The main area code in Provo is 801, but because the area served by 801 is also served by a second area code (385), the area code must be dialed along with the local number.

Getting there

By plane Multiple commercial airlines offer flights to 1 Provo Municipal Airport (PVU IATA). Alternatively, the most common way to get to Provo is to fly into Salt Lake City (SLC IATA), and drive or catch a shuttle from the airport. The drive follows I-15 and usually takes between 45 minutes and an hour, but can take up to an hour and a half during heavy traffic; for better traffic conditions, travelers can take I-215 through the Salt Lake Valley until it connects to I-15, then take I-15 to Provo.

By bus You can take the Utah Transit Authority (UTA) bus and light rail system from northern Utah and Salt Lake City into Provo, but scheduling is limited. In addition to that, public transportation in Provo is mostly on a 30-minute or hourly schedule, although some routes have 15-minute service, so plan your transit schedule carefully. Route 550 runs between the Salt Lake City airport parking garage and Salt Lake Central Station about every half-hour. From there, you can transfer to FrontRunner to get to Provo. Below are some options. For bus rides, always check the UTA website for detours and schedule changes. With the implementation of FrontRunner, express buses from Salt Lake City have been canceled.

Weekdays, you may take the southbound TRAX line to the Sandy City Transit Center. From here you may Transfer to the 811 Bus Route (Utah Valley Trax Connector) that will deliver you to the Lehi Intermodal Center. From there you may board the Southbound FrontRunner train to Provo. This option will take about two hours. Greyhound also stops in Provo (124 N 300 W). Provo is a stop on the routes from Salt Lake, Las Vegas, and Grand Junction.

By train

Amtrak serves Provo with the California Zephyr, which runs daily between Emeryville (in the San Francisco Bay Area) and Chicago. The train platform (PRO) is at 600 S 300 W and has no services. FrontRunner is a commuter rail service that connects Provo to major cities along the Wasatch Range, including; Orem, American For

Getting around

UTA operates a bus system throughout parts of Provo and Orem, but service in the rest of Utah County is sparse when compared to Salt Lake County. New cycling paths are being built throughout the city. Cars are the main method of transportation. Parking is generally easy to find except on the Brigham Young University campus (although permit parking generally opens up to the public in the evenings). Car rentals are available at the Salt Lake City airport and in various places in Provo. Several car rental agencies are listed here.

2 Enterprise Rent-a-Car, 485 S University Ave, ☏ +1 801 377-7100. M-F 7:30AM-6PM, Sa 9AM-noon. 3 Avis Rent-a-Car, 1200 Towne Centre Blvd (inside Sears Auto Center in the Provo Towne Centre), ☏ +1 801 494-1529. M-F 8AM-6PM, Sa 8AM-2PM, Su noon-4PM. 4 Hertz Car Rental, 101 West 100 North (Provo Marriott), ☏ +1 801 404-0931. M-F 8AM-4PM. (updated May 2023) The majority of Provo's streets follow a grid layout. The city limits between Provo and Orem are often unmarked and unclear. When following directions and finding addresses, take care that you are in the correct city. Many newer road signs indicate the city next to the street address. Also, there are two major streets named "University": University Avenue, which runs through Provo from north to south, and University Parkway (often called simply "Parkway" or the "Diagonal") which runs through both Provo and Orem.

See

1 Bridal Veil Falls (2.5 mi (4.0 km) north on Highway 89 up Provo Canyon). 607 ft (185 m) waterfall in Provo Canyon that is popular with cyclers and hikers. The waterfall is viewable from the road and a viewing station. A short bike/walking trail leads to the bottom of the falls. The middle level of the falls can be reached via a short but steep trail.

2 Brigham Young University (BYU), 1 N University Avenue (general location (from Canyon Road, turn east onto 1230 N to enter campus), ☏ +1 801-422-3257. M-F 8AM-6PM, Sa 10AM-3PM. Visit Brigham Young University campus. (Campus map) Begin at the Visitors' Desk in the Hinckley Center (North Campus Drive) for an overview and for a guided golfcart tour, if desired. Art galleries at the Museum of Art and Harris Fine Arts Center. Education in Zion exhibit at the Joseph Fielding Smith Building, and other exhibits and events at the Harold B. Lee Library. Food and venues at the Wilkinson Student Center, where the BYU Bookstore is located. Free. 3 BYU Monte L. Bean Life Science Museum, 645 E 1430 N (directly north of the Carillon Bell Tower), ☏ +1 801-422-5051. M-F 10AM-. Life science museum featuring taxodermied animals in their natural habitats. Very large collection of animals from all over the world, including unusual ones such as a liger (cross between a tiger and a lion), a giant grizzly bear, and a huge elephant named Humphrey. Public shows, which usually include live animals, offered weekdays at 7:30PM and Saturdays at 1PM and 3PM, in the atrium. Children's classes for ages 5-12 ("Saturday Safari") offered on Saturdays in the summer. Free. 4 BYU Museum of Art, North Campus Dr (from Canyon Road, turn east onto 1230 N, which turns into North Campus Drive after the intersection; the museum parking lot will be on your right across from the Carillon Bell Tower), ☏ +1 801-422-8287. M-W F 10AM-6PM, Th 10AM-9PM, Sa noon-5PM. Museum of art featuring rotating, world-class exhibits, in addition to a permanent collection. Audiogu

Do

1 America's Freedom Festival at Provo, ☏ +1 801-818-1776. Large festival held every year around the 4th of July. Features the Stadium of Fire, Grand Parade, Balloon Fest, Freedom Days (vendor stalls and carnival rides), Colonial Days, and other activities and events. BYU Arts Performances, N Campus Dr (just south of the Museum of Art, north of the Wilkinson Student Center), ☏ +1 801 422-4322. Ticket office: M-F: Sep-Apr 10AM-5PM, May-Aug 10AM-3PM; also open for one hour prior to performances. BYU hosts many plays, concerts, and other performances each year. There's something going on most nights of the week. Performances are generally held at the Harris Fine Arts Center. Check the website for scheduling and tickets. BYU Cougars (athletics), Ticket office: 500 E University Pkwy, ☏ +1 801 422-2981. Ticket office: M-F 9AM-5PM. After more than a decade as a member of the mid-major West Coast Conference and an independent (i.e., not affiliated with