The best of Utah Valley.

Utah Valley runs on baked goods, from century-old donut counters in Provo to tiny sourdough microbakeries in Spanish Fork. Here are the local spots worth driving across Utah County for, loosely ranked from the can't-miss classics to the worthy detours.

Utah Valley is loaded with great rides, from smooth paved paths along the river to dirt singletrack up in the foothills. Here are the best bike trails in Utah County, loosely ranked by how much locals love them.

Utah Valley does breakfast right, whether you want a puffy Dutch baby pancake, fry bread under your eggs, or a slow farm table brunch. Here are the spots locals actually line up for, from Provo to American Fork.

Utah Valley has quietly grown a real coffee scene, from downtown Provo roasters to family cafes on Main Street up in the north county. Here are the spots locals actually go to when they want to work, meet a friend, or just sit and sip.

Utah Valley packs a lot into a short drive: a canyon waterfall, a candlelit dinner under lemon trees, and a wave pool you can surf in January. These are the date night spots locals in Provo, Orem, and Lehi actually go back to.

Utah Valley runs on dessert, and the sweet spots stretch from downtown Provo up to Lehi and out to Vineyard. Here are the ice cream, cookie, and treat shops locals in Utah County keep going back to.

Dirty soda is basically a Utah Valley food group, and we have more good shops per block than almost anywhere. Here are the spots locals actually go for the best dirty soda from Provo and Orem up to Lehi and down to Spanish Fork.

When the leaves turn gold across Utah Valley, the whole place feels like one big fall festival. These are the best Utah County spots to chase foliage, wander a corn maze, and load up on pumpkins close to home.

Utah Valley has some of the easiest, prettiest fishing in the state, from blue-ribbon trout rivers to little neighborhood ponds the kids can walk to. Here are 10 real spots across Utah County worth packing a rod for, loosely ranked by how much locals love them.

Utah Valley is packed with trails, from a five-minute waterfall stroll to a lung-burning summit. Here are the best hikes near Provo across Utah County, loosely ranked and sorted so you can pick the right one for your group.

When the weather turns cold or wet in Utah Valley, you still need somewhere to burn off kid energy. These are the indoor spots across Utah County that families come back to again and again, loosely ranked from the all-day favorites on down.

Utah Valley is packed with great parks, and the hard part is picking one. These are the spots families around Utah County actually load the kids up for, from giant all-abilities playgrounds and splash pads to fishing ponds and shady picnic tables.

Utah Valley has way more good pizza than people give it credit for. From old-school Provo joints to wood-fired ovens in Orem and Detroit-style squares up in Lehi, here are the places locals actually keep going back to.

Utah Valley sits right at the foot of the Wasatch Mountains, so a great scenic drive is never more than a few minutes away. These are the local favorites near Provo, from the famous Alpine Loop to quieter canyons most visitors never find.

When the Utah Valley summer heat hits, a splash pad is the easiest way to wear the kids out and cool everyone down. Here are the best splash pads in Utah County, most of them free, spread from Lehi and Vineyard down to Spanish Fork.

When it warms up, the whole of Utah Valley turns into a playground from Provo Canyon to Utah Lake. Here are the summer things to do that Utah County locals actually love, from floating the Provo River to a slow walk through the gardens.

Utah Valley has quietly turned into a real sushi town, with great spots tucked all over Provo, Orem, and up into the north county. Here are the places locals actually go back to.

Utah Valley has a quietly great taco scene, from trompo-roasted al pastor to cheesy quesabirria you dip in consomé. Here are the spots locals in Provo, Orem, and the rest of Utah County keep going back to.

Utah Valley has more easy-to-reach waterfalls than almost anywhere in the state, from a roadside giant in Provo Canyon to quiet creek hikes near Pleasant Grove, Alpine, and Spanish Fork. Here are the spots Utah County locals actually send friends to once the snow melts.

When the snow falls in Utah Valley, you do not have to drive far for a great day out. These are the winter spots locals in Utah County keep going back to, from ski runs up Provo Canyon to free sledding hills, a frozen waterfall, and millions of holiday lights.

You do not need a full wallet to have a great day in Utah Valley. Here are the best free spots from Provo to Lehi, where the waterfalls, museums, trails, and art all cost nothing.

Utah Valley has way more going on than the big-name spots everyone posts about. These are the places locals from Provo to Spanish Fork actually love, the ones we kind of want to keep to ourselves.

Utah Valley does not have a soaking spot on every corner, but a few good ones sit close, and a handful more are worth the longer drive. Here are the real hot springs near Provo and the rest of Utah County, from the canyon hike everyone knows to the warm dome where you can scuba dive in winter.

Utah Valley is loaded with great Mexican food, from late-night taco counters in Provo to family kitchens in Orem that have cooked the same recipes for forty years. These are the Utah County spots locals send you to, ranked loosely from must-try to worth-the-drive.

If you live in Utah Valley, you already know the kids get bored fast and the weather flips on a dime. These are the spots locals actually take their families, from Lehi down to Provo, for rainy days, sunny days, and everything between.