Provo is Utah's third largest city. Provo is surrounded by a green valley, mountains and Utah Lake. The city of Provo, as well as Provo Canyon and Provo River, is named after the French trapper, Etienne Provost, who explored this part of Utah. Mormons settled Provo in 1849. Many of the things to do in Provo include culture and the arts.

The Brigham Young University (BYU) Museum of Art is one of the most popular university art museums in North America. Brigham Young was the president of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints as well as the Utah Territory's first governor. The museum's permanent collection focuses on religious as well as American art. The BYU Museum of Art is also known for its traveling exhibits from countries such as Italy, Israel and China. BYU's art museum is open to the community and is also used for research and study by many BYU students.

The Center Street Musical Theater is run by the Provo Theater Company. It was opened in 2004 by the Grooms theater family and features a family dinner show with a live orchestra. Shows have included the Sound of Music and the Secret Garden as well as some Disney classics. The Center Street Musical Theater is also known to have theater classes, workshops and summer camps for children.

The McCurdy Historic Doll Museum in Provo includes toy soldiers and boy dolls as well as Native American dolls. Dolls modeled after women in the Bible can also be found at the McCurdy museum. The McCurdy Historic Doll Museum is in a refurbished carriage house and has more than 4,000 dolls. A collection of miniature doll furniture is also on display here.

The Provo Canyon Scenic Byway is a popular drive for taking in the scenic views around Provo. The Byway includes Bridal Veil Falls, a waterfall that attracts tourists in the summer and ice climbers in the winter. Ice climbers have been said to call the frozen falls "Stairway to Heaven." Deer Creek State Park is also within the Provo Canyon Scenic Byway and is a popular place for swimming and boating.