Hidden gem. This historic building now hosts a number of displays as well as an art gallery…read more Originally built as a school, it is now been preserved with the efforts of the Peteetneet preservation committee, and with the help of Payson city . The former cafeteria includes a a stage and is used for mini community events. The annual petite neat Christmas boutique, which is held the first Friday and Saturday of December invites the community to visit with Santa for free as well as purchase various goods from local vendors and enjoy entertainment from several youth performing arts groups. Beginning this year, 2022, a new O scale train display has been set up in the art gallery for the public to enjoy.

This was a spontaneous decision. We went to Payson to visit with a friend but she wasn't ready for…read moreus to come visit yet, so we had to find something to kill the time. We came across this place and decided to check it out. It was a nice experience. When we entered there were a few older woman, who seemed happy to be able to help. One of them gave us a tour and told us about certain people who were important and explained to us what we were seeing. We would had loved to get the tour on the second floor but had to leave. It was a pleasant time and loved what we learned.

I had the absolute pleasure, privilege, and joy of watching my son get married in this beautiful…read morehistoric courthouse this past summer! It was a perfect, elegant venue and the staff involved made a typically stressful situation seamless and so easy. A courthouse has been at this location in one form or another since the first one was built in 1866, then a second larger one in 1872, leading to the most current neoclassical Greek style building you see today - built in the 1920s. It's massive and opulent - full of marble, statues, balconies, chandeliers, and art deco stained glass! It's well worth a stop if you're exploring the area - even if you aren't part of a wedding. About a month prior to this, my son and his then-fiancé decided to cancel all their original plans, do something much smaller, and they moved up the wedding date by several months - so we were all scrambling to pull this off inside of a month to say the least lol. I had to help the kiddos plan everything out last minute - which would've been chaos except I found this beautiful venue pretty easily by doing a google search of historic courthouses in the area. And it was even easier after that bc they have an online appointment booking system for marriage licenses and wedding ceremonies. In less than one week we had appointments booked and all the basic plans made! The kids were able to get the license easily and effortlessly - what a relief. The day of the ceremony we showed up and waited in line for less than 10 mins. Bc we originally were going to use their officiant, we had a scheduled appointment for their ceremony room etc. But bc my now-DIL was having her ordained uncle perform their vows, we didn't need the ceremony appointment after all and were free to perform the ceremony anywhere we wanted. We absolutely loved the interior of the main courthouse and asked if we could have it in there without an appointment etc. Since our party was pretty small (there were 14 of us), they happily gave us permission as long as we kept the noise level reasonable bc there are offices inside with employees etc. And there were no fees for holding it there so that was a nice bonus. Everyone we encountered inside the building was friendly and helpful and we had the place to ourselves the whole ceremony! It ended up being such an incredible ceremony and experience - better than we ever could've expected. The staff were also very obliging in regard to the photography - I made sure to bring my camera of course lol! Getting to photograph my son's wedding made it that much more special. It's the only time I've ever photographed humans haha!! And likely the only time I ever will lol! The grounds are beautifully manicured and make for some excellent photo ops as well - especially with all the mountains in the background. There's plenty of free parking surrounding the buildings and it's all flat and very walkable. Huge Ty to all the staff at the courthouse for helping to make our big day so special!

This is a beautiful courthouse in downtown Provo. Utah County clearly paid great attention to…read moredetail in restoring and upgrading the building. It has a historic, palatial feel as everything is glossy and new with an old-timey style. The outside of the building has a traditional neo-classical courthouse design complete with marble pillars and carved fresco at the top. The marble stairs leading up to the main entrance are also impressive and clearly made by hand. Inside, there are offices for community organizations, as well as the American Legion on the top floor and second floor, with a few courtrooms on the bottom floor. There is also a marble statue on the main floor. It appears that the courthouse also serves as a community space. We stopped by during the Freedom Festival on the 4th of July and they had an art exhibition on the main floor. Everything was super clean and it was clear that everyone respected the space. Overall this is a neat stop to make if you are in Provo on a trip or looking for a short and interesting activity. Five stars!

Unfortunately you are not allowed to go inside for obvious safety concerns, but the building itself…read moreis so cool to see. Originally a paper mill owned by Deseret it had a fire in 1893 and was never fully repaired. Over the years it was partially restored as a rec center along with other things. After you snap a few photos take a drive up Big Cottonwood Canton which is nearby .

pretty scary but honestly amazing place to take pics, it lowkey looks haunted but nothing happened…read morewhile we were there

"I, ..., do hereby swear, before the Great and Living God, that during my engagement, and while I…read moream an employee of Russell, Majors, and Waddell, I will, under no circumstances, use profane language, that I will drink no intoxicating liquors, that I will not quarrel or fight with any other employee of the firm, and that in every respect I will conduct myself honestly, be faithful to my duties, and so direct all my acts as to win the confidence of my employers, so help me God." -- Oath sworn by Pony Express Riders When Abraham Lincoln was victorious on Election Night in 1860, how did the citizens of Salt Lake City hear about their new President? Well, they found out 8 days after the election through the courtesy of the Pony Express. It covered nearly 1,700 miles, the distance from St. Joseph, MO to Sacramento, CA. There were 184 stops along the way, some just to swap horses, and some offering overnight accommodations to the riders. This 1960 monument on South Main Street is a stone base with metal plaques honoring the 100th anniversary of the Pony Express. Circular plaques honor the 3 founders, a rider on a galloping horse, and a dedication that reads "This monument marks the site of the Great Salt Lake City Station of the Pony Express, St. Joseph, MO to Sacramento, CA. Inaugurated April 3, 1860.

Small and mighty is the theme for Hutchings. Small, unassuming, but it packs a punch showing…read morevarious exhibits covering all sorts of topics. Such punches include a large room full of various gems that can somewhat hold a torch to the Natural History Museum in Los Angeles, a room full of live reptiles, historical exhibits covering native Ute's, and even a small veteran's room covering some of those service folks from Utah. It's small, but it definitely packs a punch and a nice visit if you're in the area.

Great stop especially if you have the Get Out Pass. A little bit of everything Including a few live…read moreanimals. Some things are hands on. Great gift shop. Lots of parking. Friendly staff :)

I'm from California, but every time I visit Utah, I try to make time for the Provo City Library…read more Honestly, it's one of my favorite places in Provo. There's a quiet reverence in this place that makes it perfect for just sitting and reading--or even pretending to read while you enjoy the stillness. They've also got a little used book section where you can buy books for super cheap, which I appreciate since I can't exactly get a library card here. And their digital collection through Libby is part of the Beehive Consortium, which seems to have way more audiobook and eBook options than my own Sacramento County Library back home. Major bonus.

Last year my son and I went there to get papers notarized the lady was so polite we just walked in…read moreand the lady was so nice no appointment and it was free! We go in this year same woman this time she screams HELLO informs us that it's usually by appointment only we let her know we couldn't come back because we were moving out of state she was just sitting there eating candy! Refused to help us WOW what a difference a year makes

One of the best surprises in Utah. This place is beautifully curated and thoughtfully laid out,…read morewith a mix of traditional and modern pieces, plus a strong emphasis on local and regional artists. You can really feel the connection to Utah's cultural history, which makes it stand out from larger, more generic museums. The building itself is stunning--Spanish Colonial Revival architecture with peaceful courtyards and quiet corners to sit and take in the art. It's not overwhelming in size, but theres plenty to see and the rotating exhibits are always interesting and well done. Staff and volunteers are friendly, and the whole place feels very welcoming. Great spot for art lovers, families, or anyone looking for a quiet, reflective experience. They also are a perfect venue for wedding receptions. Easily worth a stop if you're anywhere near Springville or Provo. Also, back in the day when I was in the BYU Russian & German Choirs, we performed here a few times. Not sure if they still do that, but if so, you might just stumble into a surprise concert mid-gallery stroll. Nothing like quietly admiring a landscape painting while 20 students suddenly start singing in Russian or German behind you. It can be equal parts beautiful and mildly disorienting--but in a good way.

Beautiful local museum with an outdoor garden. You can take photos for free outside but indoors you…read morehave to pay for a photographer fee. Many new art gallery's each year. Cute little shop inside. What an architectural gem. Well taken care of. You can tell the city takes pride in this museum. Movies have been filmed here. It continues to be a favorite spot for many families. They have free concerts, Halloween and summer fun activities for the community. You can even rent out a space for person events. Weddings, funerals and baby showers are all held in different areas of the museum. Catering can come work with your event because of their full kitchen.

Awesome preserved space in history the original barn lots of historical features in the house also…read morehas an event center that blends right in for weddings and events. Come check it out park on the other side of the street and walk under the tunnel.

Fun place to get away from everything if you need some peace and quiet. It's free to the public and…read moreyou can walk in any time when it's open. Check the website for dates and times. Right now they have The Hildebrandt artwork collection on display with some incredible pieces on the Hobbit, Lond of the Rings and other fairytales. That area does not allow photography. The other areas hold UVU student artwork for you to enjoy. It's nice because they'll allow kids to sketch the artwork not in the collection piece, for school as my son needed to for a school art project.

An extension of UVU and located within the Orem mall. There are a variety of exciting exhibitions…read morethroughout the year.