Wow. What a treasure. The Kearns Mansion is where the Governor of Utah and his family reside. It is…read morea gorgeous home built in 1902 with free tours by Preservation Utah. Decorated for Christmas made the one hour tour even more special. The tour normally includes just the main floor with the parlor, study, dining room, kitchen and pantry. But right now they are also taking guests up the grand staircase to the ballroom. The original art is fabulous. The wood work, plaster work, murals, all gorgeous. The history shared about the Kearns family and past governors was interesting. And the Christmas decorations were the icing in the cake. Take advantage of this free tour which I believe is offered in the summer and part of November and December. Park in the free lot off of H Street and they will let you enter the East gate right on the hour.

I had the absolute pleasure, privilege, and joy of watching my son get married in this beautiful…read morehistoric courthouse this past summer! It was a perfect, elegant venue and the staff involved made a typically stressful situation seamless and so easy. A courthouse has been at this location in one form or another since the first one was built in 1866, then a second larger one in 1872, leading to the most current neoclassical Greek style building you see today - built in the 1920s. It's massive and opulent - full of marble, statues, balconies, chandeliers, and art deco stained glass! It's well worth a stop if you're exploring the area - even if you aren't part of a wedding. About a month prior to this, my son and his then-fiancé decided to cancel all their original plans, do something much smaller, and they moved up the wedding date by several months - so we were all scrambling to pull this off inside of a month to say the least lol. I had to help the kiddos plan everything out last minute - which would've been chaos except I found this beautiful venue pretty easily by doing a google search of historic courthouses in the area. And it was even easier after that bc they have an online appointment booking system for marriage licenses and wedding ceremonies. In less than one week we had appointments booked and all the basic plans made! The kids were able to get the license easily and effortlessly - what a relief. The day of the ceremony we showed up and waited in line for less than 10 mins. Bc we originally were going to use their officiant, we had a scheduled appointment for their ceremony room etc. But bc my now-DIL was having her ordained uncle perform their vows, we didn't need the ceremony appointment after all and were free to perform the ceremony anywhere we wanted. We absolutely loved the interior of the main courthouse and asked if we could have it in there without an appointment etc. Since our party was pretty small (there were 14 of us), they happily gave us permission as long as we kept the noise level reasonable bc there are offices inside with employees etc. And there were no fees for holding it there so that was a nice bonus. Everyone we encountered inside the building was friendly and helpful and we had the place to ourselves the whole ceremony! It ended up being such an incredible ceremony and experience - better than we ever could've expected. The staff were also very obliging in regard to the photography - I made sure to bring my camera of course lol! Getting to photograph my son's wedding made it that much more special. It's the only time I've ever photographed humans haha!! And likely the only time I ever will lol! The grounds are beautifully manicured and make for some excellent photo ops as well - especially with all the mountains in the background. There's plenty of free parking surrounding the buildings and it's all flat and very walkable. Huge Ty to all the staff at the courthouse for helping to make our big day so special!

This is a beautiful courthouse in downtown Provo. Utah County clearly paid great attention to…read moredetail in restoring and upgrading the building. It has a historic, palatial feel as everything is glossy and new with an old-timey style. The outside of the building has a traditional neo-classical courthouse design complete with marble pillars and carved fresco at the top. The marble stairs leading up to the main entrance are also impressive and clearly made by hand. Inside, there are offices for community organizations, as well as the American Legion on the top floor and second floor, with a few courtrooms on the bottom floor. There is also a marble statue on the main floor. It appears that the courthouse also serves as a community space. We stopped by during the Freedom Festival on the 4th of July and they had an art exhibition on the main floor. Everything was super clean and it was clear that everyone respected the space. Overall this is a neat stop to make if you are in Provo on a trip or looking for a short and interesting activity. Five stars!

My heart will forever reside in Utah County…read more This is and forever will be the best place on earth. The Wasatch mountain range provides the most beautiful backdrop for your daily life that constantly changes throughout the year. In the summer it is lusciously green to gaze upon while in the winter, it is draped in a blanket or pure white snow. Within our cities, it is not uncommon to see wildlife join the local folk: pronghorn antelope in the fields of Saratoga Springs to the cougar trails of Provo canyon. The people born and raised here are kindhearted and genuinely courteous. They see the best in people, even when you move in from another state to join our Utahn ranks. The food here is undeniably one-of-a-kind. You'll find almost every culture of cuisine within its borders. Pungent Indian tandoori chicken, perfectly al dente Italian rotini, and rustic homemade Argentinian empanadas to name a few. We welcome you to stay but please don't change my beloved Ut Co.

Located along the highway, look for the blue "Scenic overlook" sign to pull into a roadway parallel…read morewith the highway, seperated by jersey barriers. This is a super quick hop out to take some photos and get back on the road. No service, just the geological formation. The cliff notes on this formation are: about 170 million years ago this area was under the sea. 2700 feet of sediment were deposited over the life of that sea and about 75 million years ago a "mountain- building episode" tilted the sea bed into a verticle position. The harder stone has withstood the wind and rain better than the softer stone around and between, creating this slide. When you think about how old this thing is, it's pretty cool.

It's a unique rock formation. I've lived around here my…read morewhole life and it's still cool to drive by and check out it.

pretty scary but honestly amazing place to take pics, it lowkey looks haunted but nothing happened…read morewhile we were there

Unfortunately you are not allowed to go inside for obvious safety concerns, but the building itself…read moreis so cool to see. Originally a paper mill owned by Deseret it had a fire in 1893 and was never fully repaired. Over the years it was partially restored as a rec center along with other things. After you snap a few photos take a drive up Big Cottonwood Canton which is nearby .

An absolutely magical step back in time. We visited the property on a Sunday and we're able to…read morecatch a one on one tour with Huber's great-granddaughter Marie Dagleish! She told us Huber family stories as she walked us through her family's house. My girls and I enjoyed our visit so much! The house has been restored and the original stove and other artifacts remain. It is truly remarkable what Marie has done with the property! I loved seeing the apple trees and hearing the stories. If you can't make it for a tour there are plenty of signs that Marie had made to tell her family's story. This is a must see when you visit Midway!

If you're in Wasatch State Park, this is a cool spot for a stroll. Parking passes required. From…read morewhat I gathered, this is the location of a German Missionary who was the first person to translate the Book of Mormon into German. In addition, him and his wife operated an orphanage in the area. Aside from the historical aspect, this place is quiet and clean, and there are bunnies that run about (great for kids). The historical buildings are well-maintained and have that rustic, historical feel. If you're interested in hiking up to this spot, there is a trail about 2 miles down where you can start (did not have time to do this trail, but seems fun).

It's not very impressive to look at so I don't recommend making a trip to see it. If you're in this…read moreplaza during the holidays there is also a large Christmas tree here.

We couldn't find it? Drove around and walked around by couldn't find it…read more The coordinates brought us to a church...

Great park with many things to do! It's better suitable for older kids since the playground is big,…read morethere's no baby swings, and the water area has big rocks to climb on, (the toddlers i nannied have fallen on these) but it's a great hidden gem! Has a trail to run around or walk your pets, stunning views of the mountains, clean bathrooms, and water play! The playground supports a tube slide and a regular slide, two regular swings, two special swings with over the top bars like the ones on roller fosters, plenty of benches and shade, and lots of trees! It's tucked behind Tuscany and The Cotton Bottom. Check this park out!

Whether you're talking about the Holliday-engraved pillar at the intersection of Holladay Boulevard…read moreand 6200 South, or the ritzy area of Holliday, Knudsen's Corner is an interesting local spot. What surprised me about the Knudsen's Corner pillar is there's no history or information about it. It's definitely prominent, the engravings are beautiful, and it's a beautiful mix of brick and granite. However, it sits alone in the center-island intersection as the heavy traffic whizzes by. Also at Knudsen's Corner is the least divey dive bar in the history of mankind, The Cotton Bottom Inn, and the upscale Italian restaurant, Tuscany. People also refer to the whole area as Knudsen Park. As far as I'm concerned, only the Avenues can compete with the mansions and near-mansions found here. Definitely a gawker's paradise. The good news for people in the area is the neighborhood is awaiting the new 8-acre, $2.7 million restoration of Knudsen Park, which hopefully will add some beauty and gravitas to the pillar...and the area.