A Traveler's Guide to Provo

Provo is a city that is located in the US state of Utah. It is the third largest city in the state and is about 40 miles south of Salt Lake City. It is home to Brigham Young University, which is one of the largest religious institutions of higher learning in the entire United States. Provo was projected to have the highest population increase of any city in the US in the year 2011. It has been selected in the top ten for the categories of "Volunteerism", "Best Places to Start a Business"”, and "Best Places to Live" by Money Magazine. English is the primary spoken and written language of Provo.

Provo was originally named Fort Utah. It was settled in 1849 by several Mormon families who moved south from Salt Lake City. The city got its name from Etienne Provost, one of the earliest settlers to the area. Brigham Young University was founded in 1875 and named after Brigham Young, one of the most important figures in Mormonism. Today there are more than thirty thousand students at the university. Provo has benefited as a community from the presence of the university.

Provo has an arid climate, which means hot summers and cold winters. Summer temperatures can exceed 90 degrees Fahrenheit in July and August and winter temperatures can dip below freezing for days on end. Rainfall is scarce throughout the year, but most of the rainfall comes in the months of January through March.

Provo is home to several festivals and events throughout the year. The America's Freedom Festival at Provo is a very popular Independence Day celebration which has attracted thousands of people, as well as popular celebrities to the campus of Brigham Young University, where the festival is held. The Festival Latinoamericano is held each Labor Day and is an event that celebrates the Latin American community in Provo and their contributions to the community. The event features performances, music, and cultural food.

Provo Municipal Airport services the Provo area, but Salt Lake City International Airport is within driving distance and offers many more options for domestic and international travel.

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