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5 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Provo, Utah

Updated May 28, 2025

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Provo, Utah

Castle Amphitheater

This large, castle-like structure is hidden amid the mountains on the grounds of the Utah State Hospital.

Provo, Utah

Provo Tunnels

These 100-year-old tunnels in downtown Provo house artists, restaurants, and a few surprises.

Local knitting enthusiasts gathering in Heindsleman’s.

Provo, Utah

Heindselman's Knit and Gift

Pay a visit to America's oldest yarn shop.

Provo, Utah

The Tiny Gallery

A fully functional, commercial, miniature art gallery.

Provo, Utah

Satan's Land

In the heart of Brigham Young's promised land sits a festering plot of industrial ruin that has been claimed by society's outcasts.

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A panel depicting the formation of the universe, the constellation Orion and Copernicus’ solar system model showing the sun as the center of the universe.

Orem, Utah

Roots of Knowledge Stained Glass

An absolutely beautiful 200-foot stained glass installation traces the evolution of knowledge.

4 miles from Provo

Festival of Colors at the Krishna Temple in Utah, 2014.

Spanish Fork, Utah

Sri Sri Radha Krishna Temple

Despite sitting firmly in the global cradle of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, this Hare Krishna temple is host to one of the largest color festivals outside India.

11 miles from Provo

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The Atlas Obscura Guide To Provo

5 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Provo, Utah

Updated May 28, 2025

Unusual Attractions in Provo

Provo, Utah

Castle Amphitheater

Provo, Utah

Provo Tunnels

Provo, Utah

Heindselman's Knit and Gift

Provo, Utah

The Tiny Gallery

Provo, Utah

Satan's Land

Orem, Utah

Roots of Knowledge Stained Glass

Spanish Fork, Utah

Sri Sri Radha Krishna Temple

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