Orem, UT Road Trips

1 Orem Heritage Museum, 777 S State St (2nd floor of SCERA Center for the Arts), ☏ +1 801-225-2787 ext 1030. Jun-Aug: M-Sa noon-5PM. Artifacts and memorabilia from the history of Orem. Free. 2 UVU Woodbury Art Museum, 260 W 1800 S (inside the University Mall; access from the outside), ☏ +1 801-863-4200. Tu 11AM-8PM, W-Sa 11AM-5PM. UVU student and faculty art exhibits. Free. Orem Historical Sites Tour. A historical sites tour booklet can be downloaded from the Orem city website. 3 Nielsen's Grove, Sandhill Road 2000 South, ☏ +1 801-229-7099. Park always open; museum May-Sep: Tu Th 1-3PM, W 11AM-1PM, 4-6PM (or call for appointment). Park and self-guided historical museum of Danish immigrant. Free.

Provo Canyon (Go to east on 800 North and head towards Heber or head north on University Avenue). A scenic drive leads you from Provo/Orem to Heber and is especially beautiful in the autumn when the leaves turn colors. The Provo River runs parallel to the road (good for flyfishing). Stops along the way include Bridal Veil Falls, Sundance Resort, and a trail leading to Timpanogos Caves. There are plenty of great places in the canyon for hiking, camping, picnicking, biking and jogging. Timpanogos Storytelling Festival, Mt Timpanogos Park (1 mi (1.6 km) up Provo Canyon) and SCERA Shell (699 S State St), ☏ +1 801 229-7436. Hours vary. Annual event held during the late summer that features storytellers from around the nation. Tickets should be purchased in advance (online or by phone). The festival also holds a "Midwinter" conference in February. Price varies. 1 Hale Center Theater, 225 W 400 N, ☏ +1 801-226-8600. Excellent theater in the round. 2 SCERA Center for the Arts, 745 S State St, ☏ +1 801-225-2787. Stage and movie theater, as well as the home of the Orem Heritage Museum. The SCERA Shell provides an outdoor venue for many events.

1 Tucano's, 545 E University Pkwy (At Riverwoods), ☏ +1 801 224-4774. Brazilian grill. Slightly pricey but well worth it, as the food is good and the experience is fun. Waitpersons frequently stop at the table to offer a sampling of grilled meats and other foods (including grilled pineapple!). 2 Kneader's (corner of 2000 North Orem/200 South Lindon and State Street). A small bakery offering a variety of breads and desserts. Tasty sandwiches are made to order there as well.

1 Juice 'n Java, 535 North State St, ☏ +1 801-224-5094. Café serving coffee, juice & muffins. Free wifi.

1 Fairfield Inn Orem, 901 North 1200 West, ☏ +1 801 225-9009. 2 La Quinta Inn & Suites, 521 W. University Parkway, ☏ +1-801-226-0440, fax: +1-801-226-4798. Check-in: 3PM, check-out: noon. This relatively modern, pet-friendly hotel will please most fans of chain hotels, offering amenities like free wireless internet, large and clean rooms, a basic breakfast, free newspaper, exercise facilities, indoor pool, and basic cable. For the price the rooms are of a higher quality than might be expected, but light sleepers beware: soundproofing was clearly not a consideration when the hotel was built, and even moderately noisy neighbors will keep you up at night. Rooms starting around $70/night. 3 Towne Place Suites, 873 North 1200 West, ☏ +1 801 225-4477. Right off the 800 N exit from I-15, near grocery store if you want to make use of the kitchen facilities. Says it's "Blocks from UVU" but really it's more like 2.5 mi (4.0 km). Can arrange airport shuttle to SLC.

Orem is accessible by freeway. Take I-15 south from Salt Lake City and take the 800 North exit, Center Street exit, or University Parkway exit. The nearest airport is Salt Lake City International Airport. Commuter rail service FrontRunner links Orem to Ogden and Salt Lake City to the north and Provo to the south. 1 Orem Central railway station, 900 South 1350 West. (updated Aug 2020) Salt Lake Express UTA bus service is also available.

Bus service is available but access to a car is recommended.