Guidebook for Orem and Surrounding area
Grocery
OPEN 24 HOURS- RIGHT ACROSS THE STREET. One of my favorite grocery stores and its within walking distance. Heads up, they do not take credit card. (Cash, check, and debit accepted). Check out the bulk section in the back!
This place has great prices and lots of options. I generally buy almost everything here- winco brand cheese, milk, harpers homemade wheat bread, snacks and sweets (great price on off brand!), cereal, canned goods, etc. You can order products on their website but they don't have a weekly ad.
62 locals recommend
WinCo Foods
895 N 980 WOPEN 24 HOURS- RIGHT ACROSS THE STREET. One of my favorite grocery stores and its within walking distance. Heads up, they do not take credit card. (Cash, check, and debit accepted). Check out the bulk section in the back!
This place has great prices and lots of options. I generally buy almost everything here- winco brand cheese, milk, harpers homemade wheat bread, snacks and sweets (great price on off brand!), cereal, canned goods, etc. You can order products on their website but they don't have a weekly ad.
This is Kroger on the east coast (Vons in California). They have Boars Head meats and cheeses in the deli section and a good quality selection of fruits and vegetables (organic too).
They have a nice fancy cheese section near the deli. They have an ad (you can find on smiths app or on store website) and can have good deals from that. I like to get toiletries here when they go on sale.
59 locals recommend
Smith's Food and Drug
350 N Freedom BlvdThis is Kroger on the east coast (Vons in California). They have Boars Head meats and cheeses in the deli section and a good quality selection of fruits and vegetables (organic too).
They have a nice fancy cheese section near the deli. They have an ad (you can find on smiths app or on store website) and can have good deals from that. I like to get toiletries here when they go on sale.
Harmons Grocery - Orem
870 E 800 NSimilar to Harris Teeter on the East coast.
Macey's
760 E Main StParks & Lakes
Great for kids. Fun playground with ziplines and unique swings and and a splash pad in the summer.
11 locals recommend
Vineyard Grove Park
350 N 100 EGreat for kids. Fun playground with ziplines and unique swings and and a splash pad in the summer.
Great in the summer for kids when the splash pad is open (Free). Splash pad has a waterfall and a stream running through it. Has a small playground as well. 5 mins away
6 locals recommend
Palisade Park
1313 E 800 NGreat in the summer for kids when the splash pad is open (Free). Splash pad has a waterfall and a stream running through it. Has a small playground as well. 5 mins away
A small splash pad and a fun place for climbers. Also has 6 pickleball courts, tennis courts, and a 6 goal basketball court. Has baseball fields and open fields on the other side of the parking lot. What I love about this park is it is easy to see your kids wherever you are in the park. Also has 3 large covered picnic areas by the playground.
Harvey Park
4301 Harvey BlvdA small splash pad and a fun place for climbers. Also has 6 pickleball courts, tennis courts, and a 6 goal basketball court. Has baseball fields and open fields on the other side of the parking lot. What I love about this park is it is easy to see your kids wherever you are in the park. Also has 3 large covered picnic areas by the playground.
Orem Community Park
581 165 SGreat park that has a wheelchair accessible swing!
We like to hike Escalante cross and then cool off at this 5 acre reservoir after. It has a soft sandy beach (great for the littles) and the water is pretty chilly. There is concrete on all other sides that gets slippery in the water so be careful! Best part are the 3 floating trees that mosey about the lake. Swim out to them and play king of the hill with your friends! Heads up this spot can get busy and parking can be limited so get there early (and bring shade- there isn't any!)
6 locals recommend
Spanish Oaks Reservoir
2931 Spanish Oaks DrWe like to hike Escalante cross and then cool off at this 5 acre reservoir after. It has a soft sandy beach (great for the littles) and the water is pretty chilly. There is concrete on all other sides that gets slippery in the water so be careful! Best part are the 3 floating trees that mosey about the lake. Swim out to them and play king of the hill with your friends! Heads up this spot can get busy and parking can be limited so get there early (and bring shade- there isn't any!)
Beautiful reservoir up American Fork Canyon. Bring/rent floats or boats (off site)- the water is cold! Must walk down hill or a floating dock to get to reservoir.
37 locals recommend
Tibble Fork
North American Fork Canyon RoadBeautiful reservoir up American Fork Canyon. Bring/rent floats or boats (off site)- the water is cold! Must walk down hill or a floating dock to get to reservoir.
Activities (within 15 mins)
Ultimate bar/restaurant with a target-based golf driving range. Tons of fun! No golfing experience necessary.
85 locals recommend
Topgolf
920 Jordan River BlvdUltimate bar/restaurant with a target-based golf driving range. Tons of fun! No golfing experience necessary.
A brand new concept for a theme park- an experience fantasy theme park where you interact with characters, complete quests, and explore the town. A never been done before, completely unique experience. Currently has 3 seasons (Lore- Halloween time, Aurora- Chrismas time, and Pyrra- summertime). Check out their website www.evermore.com for more info!
25 locals recommend
Evermore Park
382 S Evermore LnA brand new concept for a theme park- an experience fantasy theme park where you interact with characters, complete quests, and explore the town. A never been done before, completely unique experience. Currently has 3 seasons (Lore- Halloween time, Aurora- Chrismas time, and Pyrra- summertime). Check out their website www.evermore.com for more info!
Megaplex Theatres at Geneva
600 N Mill RdA great movie theater right down the road!
Best place to enjoy fall festivities for families. Activities for all ages (Corn maze, haunted houses, huge slides, hayrides, corn pit, pig races, fair food, etc. etc) Open end of September until a few days into November at Thanksgiving point.
8 locals recommend
Cornbelly's Corn Maze & Pumpkin Fest
3003 N Thanksgiving WayBest place to enjoy fall festivities for families. Activities for all ages (Corn maze, haunted houses, huge slides, hayrides, corn pit, pig races, fair food, etc. etc) Open end of September until a few days into November at Thanksgiving point.
A family fun place with a ropes course, a flow rider (surfing), laser tag, croquet, arcade, and bowling.
37 locals recommend
Provo Beach
4801 N University AveA family fun place with a ropes course, a flow rider (surfing), laser tag, croquet, arcade, and bowling.
Indoor and outdoor (in summer) pool and waterpark. Indoor has lazy river, hot tub, pool with basketball hoops, rock climbing wall over water, rock jump, small kid wading area and playground, and 2 waterslides (call to see if open). Cost $5 for adults, $4 for kids 3-17 and $4 for seniors.
34 locals recommend
Provo Recreation Center
320 500 NIndoor and outdoor (in summer) pool and waterpark. Indoor has lazy river, hot tub, pool with basketball hoops, rock climbing wall over water, rock jump, small kid wading area and playground, and 2 waterslides (call to see if open). Cost $5 for adults, $4 for kids 3-17 and $4 for seniors.
Monte L. Bean Life Science Museum
645 East Phillips LaneA fun free animal museum near BYU.
Activities (Further away)
Ice Castles
2002 Olympic DriveGorgeous ice castles you can tour in the winter.
A popular spot to explore the states pioneer settlers and the LDS religion (Mormon). Take an elevator ride to the top of the Joseph Smith History Building to see some spectacular views and possibly enjoy some delicious food at one of the restaurants up there. Enjoy the flowers and history throughout Temple Square and the gardens and fountains on top of the Conference Center.
84 locals recommend
Temple Square North Visitors' Center
50 W North TempleA popular spot to explore the states pioneer settlers and the LDS religion (Mormon). Take an elevator ride to the top of the Joseph Smith History Building to see some spectacular views and possibly enjoy some delicious food at one of the restaurants up there. Enjoy the flowers and history throughout Temple Square and the gardens and fountains on top of the Conference Center.
Hogle Zoo
2600 Sunnyside Avenue SouthYou can ride the Heber Creeper a short distance. If you look up the website they have different themed nights like the chocolate train or easter bunny train. Fun for kids or a date.
81 locals recommend
Heber Valley Historic Railroad
450 S 6th WYou can ride the Heber Creeper a short distance. If you look up the website they have different themed nights like the chocolate train or easter bunny train. Fun for kids or a date.
a nice soak in a hot spring. can be pricey- check groupon for it!
125 locals recommend
Homestead Crater
a nice soak in a hot spring. can be pricey- check groupon for it!
FanX® Salt Lake Comic Convention™
100 S W TempleHappens once a year. 10 and under free.
Desert Star Playhouse
4861 S State StDinner and a theater parody. A fun place to visit. Ages 5+
Loveland Living Planet Aquarium
12033 Lone Peak ParkwayBrand new fun and fully fenced splash pad and park! Several acres and only one entrance/exit. Free!
Adventure Heights All-Abilities Park
1321 E Canyon RdBrand new fun and fully fenced splash pad and park! Several acres and only one entrance/exit. Free!
Shopping
The Shops at Riverwoods
4801 N University AveA fun collection of shops, restaurants, and activities.
Outlets at Traverse Mountain
3700 Cabela's BlvdDisney Store
575 E University PkwyRestaurant favorites
A Utah original Brazilian buffet that features mouth-watering meats and the famous grilled pineapple delivered to the table in rounds. Also, a full salad bar with tons of sides and the delicious Brazilian cheese bread. Try a Brazilian lemonade (passion fruit) and switch up the flavors on the refill. Open lunch and dinner. A must try!
32 locals recommend
Tucanos Brazilian Grill
545 E University PkwyA Utah original Brazilian buffet that features mouth-watering meats and the famous grilled pineapple delivered to the table in rounds. Also, a full salad bar with tons of sides and the delicious Brazilian cheese bread. Try a Brazilian lemonade (passion fruit) and switch up the flavors on the refill. Open lunch and dinner. A must try!
A fun buffet style tepanyaki restaurant (yakiniku) that allows you to cook your own meats at the table. $25 per adult.
Umami Japanese Barbeque
568 N Mill RdA fun buffet style tepanyaki restaurant (yakiniku) that allows you to cook your own meats at the table. $25 per adult.
Milagros
970 W 800 NMexican restaurant right across the street! Check out the google reviews.
Asian Star
7588 Union Park AveDelicious Asian cuisine.
Happy Sumo
4801 N University AveGood sushi!
A local restaurant specializing in breakfast foods. Great reviews!
12 locals recommend
TRUreligion Pancake & Steakhouse
360 S State StA local restaurant specializing in breakfast foods. Great reviews!
Bombay House
463 N University AveGreat reviews!
Sicilia Mia
4536 Highland DrTry their Carbonara!
Best dessert shops!
Brooker’s Founding Flavors Ice Cream
568 N Mill RdDelicious ice cream flavors and lots of toppings mixed in!
A local favorite, although one that I have yet to visit.
15 locals recommend
THE CHOCOLATE a dessert cafe
212 State StA local favorite, although one that I have yet to visit.
French pastries! One of my favorite places. Pastries run ~$3-5 each. The Mille Feuille is my absolute fav. They serve sandwiches and soups too.
105 locals recommend
Gourmandise The Bakery
250 S 300 EFrench pastries! One of my favorite places. Pastries run ~$3-5 each. The Mille Feuille is my absolute fav. They serve sandwiches and soups too.
Ice cream shop with some fun flavors. The salted caramel is my favorite- it is saltier than you think but oh so divine.
23 locals recommend
Rockwell Ice Cream
43 N University AveIce cream shop with some fun flavors. The salted caramel is my favorite- it is saltier than you think but oh so divine.