Provo at a Glance
Provo, situated roughly 50 mi (80 km) south of Salt
Lake City, is widely recognized as the home of Brigham
Young University, the largest private university in Utah.
A number of outdoor activities are popular in the area, including fly fishing
on the Provo
River and skiing at Sundance
Resort. In addition to recreation, Provo's
Museum of Art offers a collection of local, European and 19th-century American
paintings, and the city's Earth
Science Museum boasts one of the world's finest collections of Jurassic dinosaur
fossils. Another interesting historical attraction in Provo is the Museum
of Peoples and Cultures, which houses archaeological and ethnographic collections
from around the world, including Mayan pottery and ancient Mexican masks. Visitors
lucky enough to be in Provo on July 4th have the opportunity to experience one
of the biggest Independence Day celebrations in the state. Families and children
can explore Seven
Peaks, a park with a wave pool, speed slides, free fall and other entertaining
activities.
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