NORTHERN UTAH
UtahValley.com; @ExploreUtahValley—Provo is located on the eastern bank of Utah Lake in the Utah Valley, a thriving collection of cities nestled among the Wasatch Mountains. From outdoor adventures to urban amenities, Utah Valley offers the right mix of attractions and experiences to successfully plan and host meetings and conferences of all types and sizes.
Utah Valley Convention Center is located in historic downtown Provo and features a scenic backdrop of the Wasatch Mountains. Built in 2012, the state-of-the-art, LEED Silver-certified facility offers 83,578 square feet of multifunctional event space, including an exhibit hall, a ballroom, and multiple meeting rooms. The venue includes a full-service kitchen and audiovisual equipment, and is located within walking distance of three hotels.
Provo Marriott Hotel & Conference Center combines ease of stay and meeting with its 329 guest rooms, 19 meeting rooms, and 28,000 total square feet of meeting space.
Sundance Mountain Resort is unlike any other venue. In addition to offering skiing, snowboarding, and mountain biking, the property offers eight meeting rooms and more than 13,667 total square feet of space. The property also includes an onsite spa, offering a variety of wellness services, including daily complimentary yoga and meditation classes. In addition, an onsite art studio offers classes in jewelry making, wheel-thrown pottery, soapmaking, journal making, watercolor, acrylic or oil painting, printmaking, drawing, and even perfume. For meeting attendees who choose to bring the whole family along, Sundance Mountain Resort’s art studio also offers kids’ classes.
Provo Airport (PVU) is Utah’s second-busiest airport, which makes getting to and from Utah Valley seamless; it offers flights from up to 17 different destinations throughout the United States, with commercial flights through Allegiant Air and Breeze Airways. Provo Airport is just 15 minutes from two major universities: Utah Valley University and Brigham Young University.
Attendees can get a taste for Provo and Utah Valley before or after meetings at more than 900 restaurants. Diners can experience authentic local cuisine at a variety of dining establishments, from upscale fine dining to vegan restaurants, sports pubs, and breweries. Communal is known by many to be Provo’s best brunch spot. Playing on its name, the eatery’s menu focuses heavily on shared plates and includes such delicious breakfast standards as pancakes and brioche French toast, to more savory dishes as well. Black Sheep is a local lunch favorite, located in downtown Provo. The farm-to-table style restaurant offers a wide variety of foods, from tacos and nachos to burgers, soups, and salads. Block Restaurant is another popular Provo eatery, known for its fine-dining atmosphere. In addition to a delectable dinner menu, Block also offers brunch and a varied wine, beer, and cocktail menu.
Meeting planners don’t have to think too far outside the box to find fun teambuilding or team-bonding opportunities. Groups can immerse themselves in the mountains with a climbing, biking, or hiking adventure in American Fork Canyon or Rock Canyon. Provo River, a Utah Blue Ribbon fishery featuring scenic mountain views, is one of Utah’s best spots for flyfishing. Groups can enjoy sailing, kayaking, paddle boarding, jet skiing, and other water sports on Utah Lake, the state’s largest freshwater lake.
