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What to do in Orem, Utah - inexpensive and iconic
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items Growing up in Orem Utah was a blast and here are some of my favorite places to visit when I’m home
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This is actually Provo but very close to Orem. The best sweet potato fries and fry sauce! Fry sauce is an Utah specialty and Gurus fry sauce is a unique with a bbq flavor. I also recommend the southwest burrito and cilantro lime chicken quesadilla. I...
Guru's Cafe
Super short hike - more of a walk - on a paved path. Just over a mile round trip. Once you get to the waterfall you can play on the water and hop around on rocks. Some people climb far up!
Bridal Veil Falls
This is a stunning drive that is best in early fall when the leaves start changing. This scenic drive closes down for winter so check the dates before you go. You can enter through the Provo canyon which is right of Orem 8th north. Classic Rocky Moun...
Alpine Scenic Loop In American Fork Canyon
Sundance is great for snow activities but they have a variety of activities all year. The absolute best are the restaurants at Sundance. They have a lovely brunch and great cozy dinner vibe. Such a great date. The food is a little pricey for the whol...
Sundance Resort
My favorite restaurant is Pizzeria 712 in all of Utah. Maybe it’s because I’ve been going for over 10 years but also the food is fresh and satisfying. Their mozzarella is freshly made and the crust is that nice thin oven cooked kind that I crave. The...
Pizzeria Seven Twelve
Thanksgiving point is a family favorite with locals. It’s in Lehi which is a quick 15-20 min drive from Orem. The butterfly exhibit is amazing and for little kids the dinosaur museum is perfect. The farm is also a family pleaser.
Thanksgiving Point
A lot of food on this list but Taco Amigo is iconic in Utah. With a location in Pleasant Grove and Orem they have cheeseburgers and tacos! Their French fries are a must, they give you a huge bag. A large fry is more than enough for a family or 4-6. T...
Taco Amigo
You can spend a whole day at Provo beach which is right off center street in Orem. My kids love the arcade. They have bowling, rope course and a magical carousel. It’s connected to shops and great food as well.
Provo Beach
Utah Lake is another great stop to make. If you don’t have a boat paddle boarding or kayaking is great. The water is cold but cools you off since it gets so hot in the summer. There’s also paths you can walk to look at plants and nature right along t...
Utah Lake State Park
Swig is essential when visiting Utah. You’ve probably seen it on SLOMW (secret lives of Mormon wives). I stick to the classic Diet Coke with lime but my favorite is the strawberry breeze which is a water drink with coconut crème and strawberries. My ...
Swig
This is a small theater with excellent plays for adults and children. My mom often takes my kids to the child focused plays where kids act but the mail plays are incredible. The Orem theater is smaller and there’s a larger one in Sandy which is 30 mi...
Hale Center Theater Orem
I grew up going rollerblading at Classic and still take my kids now. Kids can bring scooters or their own skates but they do have rentals. The kids love listening to music and skating in the air conditioned space.
Classic Skating & Fun Center
University Place is a massive mall with popular stores my kids approve of. Forever 21 for my teens and H&M, cotton on kids are some of our favorites. There is an arcade connected and a fantastic kids play area. Sometimes my toddlers like to go ju...
University Place
These are the shops connected to Provo Beach. The shops are so fun to browse through and the outdoor area is well kept and a joy to spend time in. These shops are especially magic at Christmas time with the perfect Santa. Happy Sumo is our go to for ...
The Shops At Riverwoods
It might seem weird to include a grocery store but walking through Harmons is such a treat. They have more than food, their gift area always has great souvenirs and they carry so many different Utah specific items and brands that are fun to look for ...
Harmons Grocery - Orem
Float the river in Provo canyon. There are several companies who provide tubes and rafts to float down the over. It’s definitely one of the most popular things to do in the summer. The water does get high and fast sometimes so check on that if you ha...
High Country Adventure
Not so family friendly, except for the cute boutique in the front but Amara is my favorite spa. It doesn’t matter what I get done there it’s always a good experience. The massages and pedicures are my top choice
Amara Day Spa Salon & Boutique