I attended a "Big 12 After Dark" BYU football game against Kansas State. It was BYU's first game as…read morea member of the Big 12. And, this was my first visit to Provo, Utah and to LaVell Edwards Stadium. It was an 8:30pm kickoff and this was also a "White Out" game where every BYU fan in attendance was instructed to wear white. I had the time of my life!!! Granted, I am too old to be a student, but just being a college football fan in general, LaVell Edwards Stadium had it all. Couldn't have asked for a better experience!!! There were so many memorable moments, I'm still feeling on Cloud 9 from it all! Where to start?????? - The setting!! From the home side of the stands, you have a gorgeous mountain range view hanging in the distance. It's one of the best backdrops in college football!! Maybe THE BEST!! The scenery was stunning! But in a way, no surprise. Utah's landscape never ceases to amaze. For the 8:30pm kickofff, they allowed fans inside the stadium 2 full hours ahead of time. This gave me ample opportunities to walk around and explore. I bought my ticket on TickPick (as usual). It was $53 which I think was cheap. Both BYU and Kansas State (who has a solid football reputation) were 3 - 0 heading into this game. And for a primetime showing on ESPN, $53 was well worth the price of admission, lol. Before entering, they had the "Cougar Walk" where fans greeted the players as they entered the stadium. That was exciting. I made sure to take a photo with the Cougar Statue right outside. Btw, I parked along the side street at the BYU Botany Pond, about a one mile walk from LaVell Edwards Stadium. This way I didn't have to pay for parking. LaVell Edwards Stadium has a seating capacity of 64,000 and for this game...it was a sellout. That brings me to my next point... - Crowd energy and noise! I was mighty impressed with BYU's fans and students bringing the noise and showing their passion for the Cougars. Every third down on defense had fans standing and rooting for BYU to make a stop. I also appreciated the BYU Fight Song which was playful and all the fans knew the chant. Opening introductions were fantastic with fireworks lighting off and getting things started. And...at the end of the game when BYU won convincingly, there was a terrific 5 minute fireworks display that finished the celebrations on the perfect note. I also need to mention how when ending the 3rd quarter and entering the 4th quarter, the Cougar mascot got the stadium rocking with a pounding of the drums while fans responded and clapped along. It reminded of the "Skol Chant" at US Bank Stadium for the Minnesota Vikings. Another thing to mention was my seat...I sat in Section NN and Row 36 which was the last row of the visiting side of the stands. Yet...the views of the game from this Row 36 were awesome! I could see all the action perfectly. And just glancing around at the rest of the bowl that comprised LaVell Edwards Stadium, it appeared like wherever you sat, you were able to follow every play from any vantage point. Whoever designed this place did an outstanding job, lol! In the end, for attending a BYU football game here at LaVell Edwards Stadium, it had to be one of the most electric and exciting atmospheres I have ever been to for a sporting event. I loved every moment. And this is why I live for college football! Thank you Brigham Young University for having me.

I went to BYU as a student 9 years ago, and go back every couple of years for a football game. I…read morehave mixed feelings about LaVell Edwards Stadium: THE GOOD - In terms of the stadium backdrop, it is one of (if not the best) in college football. Absolutely stunning views of the Wasatch Mountain range on the east side of the venue. - The fan fest space outside the stadium is incredible compared to what it was a decade ago -- with BYU's policy against alcohol on campus, having food trucks and activities for fans to participate in is a great way to get involved on game day. - The in-game experience (music, fireworks, 3rd quarter break) is very engaging and fun for fans. THE BAD - While there have been several updates made to the stadium (connecting the upper concourse all the way around the stadium and adding stairwells to get up), it still feels like a very old concrete heap. There are no good uses of tech in the stadium -- no heating or misters to control temperature of walkways, no escalators to move people up and down between concourses quickly, and no TVs to give fans views of the game while they're on the concourse. - The stadium has arguably the worst foot traffic flow of any venue I've ever been to. Thousands of people stack up in the concourse waiting for bathrooms and drinking fountains, even more stack up trying to exit the portals at halftime and the conclusion of the game. It's a serious evacuation hazard, and it's brutal to get anywhere before the game, during HT, and after the game. - Parking close to the stadium is also nearly impossible unless you are a season ticket holder (designated parking lot) or get to the stadium 5 hours early. Everyone else parks in the neighborhoods to get a close spot, which makes the traffic after games painfully slow. Fun place to see a game every once in a while, but this place has some major flaws holding it back from making it what could be one of the best overall venues in sports.

Unparalleld historic nostalgia! Who at BYU hasn't run this indoor track ?Especially while taking…read morethe class : "Fitness for Life" ?

**This review is speaking for the student fitness center part of the Smith Fieldhouse only.**…read more BYU recently remodeled the student fitness center/weight room and it is amazing--today was the first day it opened. Before, I agreed with the 2-3 star ratings, but the new updates make it an easy 5-stars. Tons of new equipment from free weights to cardio machines to bumper plates for barbells to TRX training materials to kettlebells--BYU scrapped 95% of what was in the gym before and replaced it with new, better equipment. DEFINITELY worth checking out as a student.

I've been to major league ballparks and sports arenas all over the world and this is the only place…read moreI've ever been that does not allow EMPTY water bottles to be brought in. This policy is ridiculous.

In the excitement of a concert, we often forget the venue. While I have no beef with the performers…read more(The 1975, who were exceptional), I can't totally say the same about the UCCU Center. Known for many moons as the David O. McKay Events Center, there have been changes in recent years to make room the growth of Utah Valley State College to Utah Valley University. The sound was good, and the importance of good sound can't be underemphasized. And, while I'm guessing that The 1975 brought most of their own show, there is something to be said about a medium-sized college arena handling well the unadulterated wattage surge of a 1000-foot video display and multi-colored lighting brought forth by this massively huge British band. I have been on campus over the years for other events such as Wolverine basketball games and the famed Michael Moore speech in 2004. For those type of events, it works decently and as it should. However bands, unless they are performing in "The Round", will find their fans making awkward angles in their chairs. While I was standing most of the time, sitting and seeing required turning myself 90 degrees left in an unswivelable and uncomfortable circa-1980s arena chair. The parking is maybe the worst I've seen at a concert. No UVU staff managing the traffic; we spent 30 minutes trying to get out, but not moving. This element I give an "F" ... hell, I'll give it a "Z-". Utterly and completely unacceptable. If you want to play with the big boys, UVU, start acting like it. In the end, the concert was great, and I'm sure there will also be great events like this in the future.

We went to the Louis Tomlinson concert on March 1st. The line to get in was really long and it…read moremoved really slow. I didn't like how there were no assigned seats. It was really hot inside. Once we sat down we were dying of water. My sister saved our seats while I went to get water. I asked an employee where the concession stands were and they only had one that was open which was clear on the other side of the building. Once I got the concession stand the was so dang long since that was the only concession stand open. They had a few vending machines around with water bottles in them that I wanted to use because I didn't want to wait in the long concession line. All the vending machines were turned off. So I had no choice but to stand in line. I waited probably about 45 minutes to 1 hour. I missed the whole opening act. They had 1 freaking person so the register!! I could t get over it. They weren't selling any water bottles, they said they are only doing cups of water. They had bottle waters in the fridge but weren't selling any. They said people throw them up on stage which I don't get because anyone could throw a big cup of water on stage too. The big cups of water were more expensive than the bottle waters too. Of course. They were $4 for each cup of water. They didn't even out ice in the water. It was the worst. Why would t you have more than one concessions open?? Why wouldn't they have their vending machines on?? Why wouldn't you have more than 1 person doing the register?? It was the worst!!

We come here every year for the fiesta days rodeo. We usually park a block away and walk because…read morethe fairgrounds parking lot is always full and honestly a nightmare to get out of at the end of the rodeo. Concessions is fairly priced, though I'm unsure if that's the fairground or the people who organize the rodeo but either way the prices aren't super marked up and they also have food trucks. Signs are clearly marked and finding your seat is fairly easy. But I'd suggest bringing something to sit on because those bleachers are roughhhh! But all worth it because you get some pretty views of the mountains in the background

Had a great time seeing all the animals, especially the cattle show!! The LEGO exhibit was sweet!!…read moreThe FREE RODEO it was a great family night!! Food was great too!!

America First Field is notoriously home to RSL but, just as importantly, the woman's soccer team…read more(Royals) call this home as well. My friends and I had the pleasure of seeing a Royals game recently and we had the best experience from start to end. The atmosphere is unmatched. High energy and family-friendly, the Royals fan culture is super inviting. The stadium is always clean and the staff does a great job of caring for patrons.

I've been coming to America First Field (formerly Rio Tinto Stadium, affectionately known as "The…read moreRioT") for Real Salt Lake MLS games for over six years now, and it's always a fun experience. The stadium has a great soccer vibe, and the unpadded plastic seats are comfortable enough to enjoy the game for a few hours. There are plenty of snack and drink options, though be prepared for the typical stadium prices that are on the high side. If you're flexible, waiting for last-minute seats can sometimes score you a bargain, which is always nice. The stadium does have some accessibility challenges for ADA and wheelchair users. There's only one place to store mobility scooters, so if your seats are on the opposite side of the stadium, it can be quite a trek. It definitely helps to have someone with you. I had to ride and drop my mom's scooter when the two of us went to a Real Salt Lake game last summer, which was a bit cumbersome but still manageable with planning. The stadium is well laid out and there isn't a truly terribly seat in the whole venue. It's designed perfectly so it's easy in and easy out, and I have zero complaints about the game day experience over the years. The team store is terrific as well, with tons of great merchandise if you need to get outfitted as a fan. While the name is now pretty generic and boring, America First Field is a solid spot for MLS soccer. It captures that local soccer energy perfectly, and I always have a great time cheering on Real Salt Lake despite the minor accessibility hurdles and pricey concessions.

Super cool stop with a free museum that has interactive activities for the kids and kids at heart…read more There's not a ton of free activities to do but you can pay for some of the more adventurous activities. I'd say this is a good stop for the older kids not so much toddlers.

Utah Olympic Park was such a cool place to visit, even just as a spectator. It was fascinating to…read morewatch people actively skiing and slaloming right in front of you, especially knowing you're standing where parts of the 2002 Olympics actually took place. The whole area is very easy to access, which made it simple to pop in and explore without much planning. I enjoyed just standing there taking it all in and watching everyone fly down the courses like it was no big deal. It's a really enjoyable stop that makes winter sports feel exciting even if you're staying safely on the sidelines.

Went to a couple grizz games. AWESOME! the E center is a great venue. Not a bad seat in here. Even…read morenose bleed you feel like your in the action. Way better than energy solutions. Their only downfall was the line for tickets on a busy day. You could tell they weren't use to handling large crowds.