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| Location & Geography |
- 44 miles south of Salt Lake City
- Bordered on the east by the Wasatch Mountains and on the West by the Oquirrh Mountains
- Utah Valley elevations range between 4,300 and 4,700 feet above sea level
- Mountain peaks reach up to 11,926 feet above sea level
- Utah Lake, the largest fresh water lake in the state, is located in the western part of the county
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| Population |
- Estimated at 429,711 by Mountainland Association of Government.
- Approximately 200,000 of the total population live in Provo and Orem.
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| Quality of Life |
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Utah Valley has consistently been ranked among the top 20 places to live in the United States according to the annual Money Magazine rankings, including #1 in the nation in 1991
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| Accessibility |
- Located on the I-15 north-south corridor, a short drive from Salt Lake International Airport
- Most of Utah's world-class ski resorts are within an hour's drive or less and one of the best, Sundance, is located in Utah County
- Utah Valley is the ideal hub for excursions to local canyons, as well as National Parks and National Monuments
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| Utah Liquor Laws |
Five ways to buy alchoholic beverages:
- Mixed drinks and wine are available with meals at some restaurants and hotels from noon until 1:00 a.m.
- Lounges and taverns sell beer only.
- Grocery and convenience stores sell beer except on Sundays.
- State Liquor stores sell wine and packaged liquor. Store hours vary and they are closed on Sundays and holidays.
- Non-exclusive private clubs may be joined by visitors at a
nominal fee. The visitor may then host up to five guests.
Private clubs may serve alcoholic beverages throughout the day.
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Utah Valley has four distinct seasons, each featuring lots of sunshine. Heat extremes in summer and cold extremes in winter are moderate compared to many areas of the country and humidity is normally low.
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Calendar of Events
Check out Utah Valley's Calendar of Events for
excellent entertainment options during your
visit.
> Calendar of Events
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Plan your Vacation in Utah Valley. |
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Utah Valley has several suggested itineraries
available. Like Farms, Animals, and Pioneers,
or try Hiking or a Sundance Summer Adventure. |
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