Orem

By car

Orem is accessible by freeway. Take I-15 south from Salt Lake City and take the 800 North exit, Center Street exit, or University Parkway exit.

By plane

The nearest airport is in Salt Lake City.

By train

FrontRunner, 900 South 1350 West. Commuter rail service linking Orem to Ogden and Salt Lake City to the north and Provo to the south.

By bus

UTA bus service is also available.

Bus service is available but access to a car is recommended.

• Orem Heritage Museum

  phone: +1 801-225-2787 ext 1030
  address: 745 S State St
  Artifacts and memorabilia from the history of Orem.

• UVU Woodbury Art Museum

  phone: +1 801-863-4200
  address: 575 E University Parkway #250
  UVU student and faculty art exhibits.

• Orem Historical Sites TourA historical sites tour booklet can be downloaded from the Orem city website.

• Nielsen's Grove

  phone: +1 801-229-7099
  address: Sandhill Road 2000 South
  Park and self-guided historical museum of Danish immigrant.

• Provo CanyonA scenic drive leads you from Provo/Orem to Heber and is especially beautiful in the autumn when the leaves turn colors. The Provo River runs parallel to the road (good for flyfishing). Stops along the way include Bridal Veil Falls, Sundance Resort, and a trail leading to Timpanogos Caves. There are plenty of great places in the canyon for hiking, camping, picnicking, biking and jogging.

• Timpanogos Storytelling Festival

  phone: +1 801 229-7436
  address: Mt Timpanogos Park (1 mile up Provo Canyon) and SCERA Shell (699 S State St)
  Annual event held during the late summer that features storytellers from around the nation. Tickets should be purchased in advance (online or by phone). The festival also holds a "Midwinter" conference in February.

• Hale Center Theater

  phone: +1 801-226-8600
  address: 225 W 400 N
  Excellent theater in the round.

• SCERA Center for the Arts

  phone: +1 801-225-2787
  address: 745 S State St
  Stage and movie theater, as well as the home of the Orem Heritage Museum. The SCERA Shell provides an outdoor venue for many events.

• University Place Mall

  phone: +1 801-224-0694
  address: University Parkway
  This mall includes a large number stores including Deseret Book, Mr. Mac, Eddie Bauer's, Macy's, and See's Chocolates. There is also an art gallery (UVU Woodbury Gallery), a theater (Hale Center), and a branch of the Orem Library.

• Orem Parkway

  address: University Parkway
  This shopping center includes an LDS Distribution Center, Deseret Books, Emergency Essentials, KneeShorts, Shepherd's Cake and Candy Supply, and so on.

• Pebbles in My Pocket

  address: State Street
  Scrapbook supply.

• Goodwood BarbequeOffers a variety of slow-cooked, barbequed entrees.

• Tucano's

  address: Center Street
  Brazilian grill. Slightly pricey but well worth it, as the food is good and the experience is fun. Waitpersons frequently stop at the table to offer a sampling of grilled meats and other foods (including grilled pineapple!).

• Kneader'sA small bakery offering a variety of breads and desserts. Tasty sandwiches are made to order there as well.

• Chef's Table

  address: State Street
  Best fine dining in Utah County, according to the Daily Herald.

• Coney's Frozen Custard

  phone: +1 801-371-0500
  address: 242 E University Parkway
  Hotdogs and frozen custard. Chocolate, vanilla, and custard flavor of the day (check the website to see what is when). Cyclones, shakes, sundaes, and loads of toppings.

• Juice 'n Java

  phone: +1 801-224-5094
  address: 535 North State St
  Café serving coffee, juice & muffins. Free wifi.

Orem is home to Utah Valley University (formerly Utah Valley State College) . In addition, a number of Orem's residents attend Brigham Young University in neighboring Provo.

• Fairfield Inn Orem

  phone: +1 801 431-0405
  address: 427 West University Parkway

• La Quinta Inn & Suites

  phone: +1-801-226-0440
  address: 521 W. University Parkway
  This relatively modern, pet-friendly hotel will please most fans of chain hotels, offering amenities like free wireless internet, large and clean rooms, a basic breakfast, free newspaper, exercise facilities, indoor pool, and basic cable. For the price the rooms are of a higher quality than might be expected, but light sleepers beware: soundproofing was clearly not a consideration when the hotel was built, and even moderately noisy neighbors will keep you up at night.

• Towne Place Suites

  phone: +1 801 225-4477
  address: 873 North 1200 West
  Right off the 800 N exit from I-15, near grocery store if you want to make use of the kitchen facilities. Says it's "Blocks from UVU" but really it's more like 2.5 miles. Can arrange airport shuttle to SLC.

• Provo - Orem's neighbor to the west and south and home to Brigham Young University.
• Salt Lake City - Located approximately 45 minutes to the north of Orem, Utah's state capital includes such destinations as Temple Square and the This Is The Place Monument.
• Timpanogos Cave National Monument - Located along Highway 92 in American Fork Canyon, this national monument offers a strenuous but scenic hike to an impressive cave featuring myriad formations. Entrance to the cave is possible only on a ranger-led walk, with two options available: an off-trail spelunking tour and an on-trail tour through the cave's most scenic rooms.