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!

Really nice historical living museum. I enjoy history and this was an interesting experience. We…read morewent for their Fall Festival and volunteers were on hand for demonstrations and information. There was an apple cider press with samples, story telling, music making, and various other activities. It was fun to do pioneer games as they had equipment for the hoop toss, barrel ring run, stilts, etc. There are various historical buildings that were either restored, or relocated to this village. All very interesting. There are information placards, some with QR codes for more photos or videos of what is being explained. There is also a QR code for a self-guided tour. I recommend visiting here for a good dose of pioneer appreciation. (Pics are to show the real name of this place.) 5* = A top favorite. Mind-blowing good. I will definitely return and I will go out of my way to go here. Worth every dime of my money. 4* = Outstanding. Top-tier. Some elements not quite as good as it gets, but it still is worthy of my regular business. 3* = Good experience. I might do repeat business if it is convenient, the only option, the only one in its category, or on a whim, but would not be among the first thing to come to mind. Would definitely recommend you trying it to get your own take on it. 2* = Not so good. Would not recommend at all. Waste of money. 1* = How are they still in business? Stay away at all costs!

I've lived in Utah my whole life and have never been here. WHY DIDNT I COME HERE SOONER?! This is…read moreperfect for all ages! Our tour was about 1 hour long and then after the tour we got to look around ourselves. There was so much to learn about how the pioneers lived. My favorite was the black smith and candy shop.

I'm from California, but every time I visit Utah, I try to make time for the Provo City Library…read more Honestly, it's one of my favorite places in Provo. There's a quiet reverence in this place that makes it perfect for just sitting and reading--or even pretending to read while you enjoy the stillness. They've also got a little used book section where you can buy books for super cheap, which I appreciate since I can't exactly get a library card here. And their digital collection through Libby is part of the Beehive Consortium, which seems to have way more audiobook and eBook options than my own Sacramento County Library back home. Major bonus.

Last year my son and I went there to get papers notarized the lady was so polite we just walked in…read moreand the lady was so nice no appointment and it was free! We go in this year same woman this time she screams HELLO informs us that it's usually by appointment only we let her know we couldn't come back because we were moving out of state she was just sitting there eating candy! Refused to help us WOW what a difference a year makes

Fun place to get away from everything if you need some peace and quiet. It's free to the public and…read moreyou can walk in any time when it's open. Check the website for dates and times. Right now they have The Hildebrandt artwork collection on display with some incredible pieces on the Hobbit, Lond of the Rings and other fairytales. That area does not allow photography. The other areas hold UVU student artwork for you to enjoy. It's nice because they'll allow kids to sketch the artwork not in the collection piece, for school as my son needed to for a school art project.

An extension of UVU and located within the Orem mall. There are a variety of exciting exhibitions…read morethroughout the year.

The Monte L Bean Life Science Museum at BYU was such a fun and surprisingly fascinating stop. The…read moreexhibits were really well done, especially the life sized animals that make you feel like you're walking through a natural history book. Seeing a liger in person completely blew my mind since I honestly thought that was something made up for Napoleon Dynamite. The whole museum is engaging without feeling overwhelming, and the fact that it's entirely free makes it even more impressive. It's one of those places that sneaks up on you and ends up being way more interesting than you expect.

We love this place! Every time we're in Provo, we make sure to visit this free museum. The animals…read moreare presented in a way that truly showcases their majesty. The museum features several informational stations, including an upper-floor section dedicated to recycling and exhibits made from recycled materials. There's also a play area for kids on the lower level. I highly recommend this museum!

I've gotten some great studying done here and also watched many Barbie videos in between homework…read moreassignments. Productivity and joy can definitely be felt here but I can't give it 5 stars because no men have come up to and me asked me on a date while I've been in the building. That just doesn't sit well with me...what also doesn't sit well with me is 2 oatmeal creme cookies from the vending machine in a row. My own fault but also...they enabled me. Don't study on the 2nd floor unless you want everyone to stare when you walk by with your rolly backpack. I recommend the 3rd floor if you want to study but not feel self conscious about any and every noise you make. I've made so many fun memories here... more than I probably should have

Wonderful facility with a great staff and extensive collections…read more The HBLL has specialist librarians for soft and hard sciences and the humanities. Come for research help, research materials, art exhibits, lectures, quiet study, collaborative study, or whatever.

GETTING HERE: This…read moreLDS Temple is located at: 1451 S 1100 W Orem, UT 84058. TBH, I still struggle with Utah streets and maps, but the address is correct on Yelp and you should navigate directly to it without issue. It's located "between" the Interstate 15 and Geneva Road/the 114. REVIEW: This is a sacred Temple of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Sacred Temples are not just associated with this church; other faiths have these holy buildings. A LDS Temple is different than ward buildings, which are open to the public. LDS Temples are only open to the public during the Open House before it's dedicated. Please review official Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints websites for information and data. The property is breathtaking. The Temple footprint is huge; I would almost argue it's near the size of the Los Angeles LDS Temple or even Salt Lake. I don't have the accurate data, but this Temple is huge. So majestic and breathtaking. There's no denying the peace and serenity one feels when they drive on the property. When you're in Utah, definitely make it a priority to see the Orem Utah Temple in person. https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/temples/details/orem-utah-temple?lang=eng This LDS Temple was announced: October 5, 2019 and the Groundbreaking began on September 5, 2020.

Come to the open house! It's so gorgeous and it's absolutely worth it! If you need a break from the…read moreworld this is your sign to visit!