◢ LOCAL GUIDE · UTAH COUNTY
10 things to do in Utah County.
From laser tag in Pleasant Grove to hikes above Provo, here's how locals actually spend a weekend in Utah County — no chain restaurants, no tourist traps.
◢ 01
Play laser tag at Rad Tag (Pleasant Grove)
The new entertainment venue in Utah County. A 6,000 sq ft multi-level neon arena with four game modes and 30-minute sessions — three times longer than most laser tag spots. Built for adults, loved by kids.
◢ 02
Hike Mount Timpanogos (American Fork)
Utah County's signature hike. The Timpooneke trail is roughly 14 miles round trip with 4,400 ft of elevation gain — start at sunrise, bring layers, and you'll be at one of Utah's most photographed summits by mid-morning. Shorter alternative: Battle Creek Falls in Pleasant Grove.
◢ 03
Catch a BYU game in Provo
Football at LaVell Edwards Stadium in the fall, basketball at the Marriott Center in winter. Even if you're not a fan, Cougar game days fill downtown Provo with a real crowd and easy parking off University Parkway.
◢ 04
Walk the Provo River Parkway Trail
A 15-mile paved trail running from Utah Lake up to Vivian Park in Provo Canyon. Great for biking, walking the dog, or stopping at Bridal Veil Falls. Free and dog-friendly all year.
◢ 05
Eat your way down Center Street, Provo
Black Sheep Cafe for Navajo tacos, Communal for farm-to-table, Spark for steaks, and Sweet Spice Jamaican around the corner. Pair it with a show at the Covey Center for the Arts.
◢ 06
Throw a private party at a real venue
Birthdays, work parties, family reunions, and youth activities in Utah County usually default to a backyard or a pizza place. Booking a private session at Rad Tag in Pleasant Grove gets you the whole arena for up to 40 people, with optional pizza and wings on site.
◢ 07
Day trip to Sundance (Provo Canyon)
Robert Redford's mountain resort is 20 minutes up Provo Canyon. Lift-served hiking and a chairlift in summer, skiing in winter, and the Owl Bar year-round. The drive alone — up Highway 189 — is worth the trip.
◢ 08
Paddleboard at Utah Lake
Launch from Lincoln Beach or the Provo Boat Harbor. Mornings are glass-flat, afternoons get windy. Rentals available in Provo if you don't have your own board.
◢ 09
Visit the Museum of Ancient Life (Lehi)
Inside Thanksgiving Point. One of the largest dinosaur museums in the world, with 60+ mounted skeletons. Pair with the Ashton Gardens next door in spring or summer.
◢ 10
Date night in downtown Provo
Start at the Velour live music venue, grab dessert at Sub Zero or Hruska's Kolaches, and end at the Towne Cinema for an indie film. Walkable, parking is free after 6pm on weekdays.
Still need a plan? Light up the arena.
Rad Tag is open Mon–Sat in Pleasant Grove. Walk-ins welcome, reservations open 30 days out.