Raphael's Guidebook
Entertainment ($-$$$)
Fat Cats is such a fun place for adults and kids, with brand new, super comfortable theaters, a large bowling alley, and a huge selection of arcade games. The grill is great too.
18 locals recommend
FatCats Saratoga Springs
212 W Pioneer CrossingFat Cats is such a fun place for adults and kids, with brand new, super comfortable theaters, a large bowling alley, and a huge selection of arcade games. The grill is great too.
Provo beach resort is a little pricey, but has everything from a flowrider (indoor surfing), laser tag, obstacle courses, arcades, bowling, and more.
37 locals recommend
Provo Beach
4801 N University AveProvo beach resort is a little pricey, but has everything from a flowrider (indoor surfing), laser tag, obstacle courses, arcades, bowling, and more.
Thanksgiving point is always fun to visit. Kids absolutely love the dinosaur exhibits.
221 locals recommend
Thanksgiving Point
3003 N Thanksgiving WayThanksgiving point is always fun to visit. Kids absolutely love the dinosaur exhibits.
TalonsCove Golf Club
2220 S TalonsCove DrOnly 3 minutes away!
Our family loves this aquarium, such a fun place! The penguin exhibit is always a hit.
264 locals recommend
Loveland Living Planet Aquarium
12033 Lone Peak PkwyOur family loves this aquarium, such a fun place! The penguin exhibit is always a hit.
Great place to swim, work out, play basketball, racquetball, and more!
10 locals recommend
Lehi Legacy Center
123 N Center StGreat place to swim, work out, play basketball, racquetball, and more!
Great for adults and kids! Upstairs features kids routes, and they switch up adult routes downstairs every few weeks. This is hands down the best indoor bouldering in the valley.
9 locals recommend
Momentum Indoor Climbing Lehi
401 S 850 EGreat for adults and kids! Upstairs features kids routes, and they switch up adult routes downstairs every few weeks. This is hands down the best indoor bouldering in the valley.
Sightseeing
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is constructing a temple near our home. This is one of the largest temples the church has constructed and is truly impressive to see up close.
Sartoga Springs Utah Temple
987 Ensign DriveThe Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is constructing a temple near our home. This is one of the largest temples the church has constructed and is truly impressive to see up close.
This scenic drive from American Fork canyon looping down through Sundance into Provo Canyon has absolutely breathtaking views. It’s typically closed late November through March, so just google before you go to make sure the access road is open.
30 locals recommend
Alpine Loop Scenic Byway
Alpine Loop Scenic BywayThis scenic drive from American Fork canyon looping down through Sundance into Provo Canyon has absolutely breathtaking views. It’s typically closed late November through March, so just google before you go to make sure the access road is open.
Entertainment (free)
These natural hot springs are our city’s namesake. We love going here. Great way to get out and enjoy nature any time of year. They don’t get quite as hot as a hot tub, but it’s still really nice in the winter.
12 locals recommend
Saratoga Hot Springs
6800 N Saratoga RdThese natural hot springs are our city’s namesake. We love going here. Great way to get out and enjoy nature any time of year. They don’t get quite as hot as a hot tub, but it’s still really nice in the winter.
This is by far the biggest and best park around. It’s definitely worth the 15 minute drive.
6 locals recommend
Cory Wride Memorial Park
5806 Pony Express PkwyThis is by far the biggest and best park around. It’s definitely worth the 15 minute drive.
Great restaurants 🤤
This is our favorite place for pad Thai hands down, but it is a bit of a drive. We recommend going here for lunch and then stopping by the absolutely massive and amazing Cory Wride Memorial park close by (see the free entertainment section). It’s one of the biggest and most comprehensive parks in Utah, such a great place for kids. So much fun!
SOMTUM: Thai & Lao Food
1388 Eagle Mountain BoulevardThis is our favorite place for pad Thai hands down, but it is a bit of a drive. We recommend going here for lunch and then stopping by the absolutely massive and amazing Cory Wride Memorial park close by (see the free entertainment section). It’s one of the biggest and most comprehensive parks in Utah, such a great place for kids. So much fun!
East Moon Sushi & Grill
90 E Main StOur favorite curry dishes 🤤 are served here.
As close to authentic Japanese food as you’ll find in Utah valley. Their sushi 🍣 is fantastic too!
Tapa Sushi Japanese Cuisine
As close to authentic Japanese food as you’ll find in Utah valley. Their sushi 🍣 is fantastic too!
A little different than what we’ve come to expect from Indian food taste-wise, but their bowls are delicious.
Cafe Namasthe
1438 East Main StreetA little different than what we’ve come to expect from Indian food taste-wise, but their bowls are delicious.
Everything here is delicious and auténtico 👌 we love their salsas and the carne asada is delicious 😋 the tacos are next level! Only 7 minutes away from the house.
El Mexiquense Grill, Saratoga Springs
262 Crossroads BoulevardEverything here is delicious and auténtico 👌 we love their salsas and the carne asada is delicious 😋 the tacos are next level! Only 7 minutes away from the house.
Think classic Hawaiian grill flavors. The owners are from Hawaii. Such a friendly place and super chill environment. Their burgers are HUGE and so juicy and delicious. The açaí bowls are incredible too. Can’t go wrong with 7 brothers, this would be our go-to burger place even if it weren’t only 5 minutes away.
30 locals recommend
Seven Brothers Burgers
731 N Redwood RdThink classic Hawaiian grill flavors. The owners are from Hawaii. Such a friendly place and super chill environment. Their burgers are HUGE and so juicy and delicious. The açaí bowls are incredible too. Can’t go wrong with 7 brothers, this would be our go-to burger place even if it weren’t only 5 minutes away.
The best short hikes 🏃🏔
This is hands down one of our favorite places to go on walks. There’s a great path that goes along the lake in both directions, and going out on the jetty gives way to some of the most stunning views of Utah valley. Best walk times are during sunrises and sunsets.
Saratoga Springs Marina
1566 Harbor Park WayThis is hands down one of our favorite places to go on walks. There’s a great path that goes along the lake in both directions, and going out on the jetty gives way to some of the most stunning views of Utah valley. Best walk times are during sunrises and sunsets.
Bridal Veil Falls
Donut Falls Trailhead
The Grotto Falls Trailhead
14926 Nebo Loop RdThe best long hikes 🧗♂️🏔🌲
4.5 stars on google, 5 miles round trip, don’t forget your swimsuit, a change of clothes, and extra socks! The springs get hotter the higher up you go. Where the pots are tends to be about hot tub temperature. The stream can be uncomfortably hot higher up.
11 locals recommend
Fifth Water Hot Springs Trail Start
Diamond Fork Road4.5 stars on google, 5 miles round trip, don’t forget your swimsuit, a change of clothes, and extra socks! The springs get hotter the higher up you go. Where the pots are tends to be about hot tub temperature. The stream can be uncomfortably hot higher up.
Bloods Lake Trailhead
Guardsman Pass Road