Cheap and free dates in Provo
Every Provo spot marked free or $ on the map, including ice cream at the BYU Creamery, a walk down Center Street, and Canyon Glen Park.
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- Big Springs HollowSouth Fork Provo Canyon · Trail · FreeSteep South Fork hike from Big Springs Park. Fall color above Provo Canyon.
- BYU Creamery on NinthBYU · Sweet · $The ice cream line. Walk Ninth after.
- Canyon Glen ParkProvo Canyon · Outdoor · FreePicnic lawn in the canyon, river next to it.
- Center Street Provo strollCenter Street · Stroll · FreeThe walk between the library and University Ave. Dinner after.
- Cubby'sBYU · Eat · $Sandwiches and a sports-bar patio on Cougar Blvd. After the game.
- Guru's CafeCenter Street · Eat · $Vegetarian on Center since the nineties. Lunch after the library.
- Heart & Seoul KaraokeCenter Street · Activity · $Private karaoke rooms across from the Provo City Center Temple.
- Hruska's KolachesDowntown · Sweet · $Kolaches on Center until they sell out. Morning date, go early.
- J-DawgsJoaquin · Eat · $The hot dog. Fry sauce. A BYU night that isn't a reservation.
- Java JunkieDowntown · Drink · $Center Street coffee. No-frills, student hours, sit down.
- Kyhv Peak OverlookProvo Canyon · Outdoor · FreeDrive-up Provo Canyon sunset overlook - blanket + valley lights, no hike required.
- Nico's PizzaBYU · Eat · $BYU slice shop on Cougar Blvd. The pie students argue about.
- Peace on Earth CoffeeDowntown · Drink · $Calm coffee, local art, open Sunday. The quiet table.
- Pioneer Park (Provo)Downtown Provo · Outdoor · FreeThe downtown lawn. Farmers market when it's in season.
- Provo Canyon / Bridal Veil FallsProvo Canyon · View · FreeRoadside waterfall. Popular, still good.
- Provo City Center Temple groundsCenter Street · Stroll · FreeThe old tabernacle, rebuilt. Evening lights on Center Street.
- Provo City Library at Academy SquareCenter Street · Culture · FreeThe castle on Center. Stairs, stacks, a date that isn't dinner.
- Provo farmers market (seasonal)Downtown Provo · Activity · $Saturday downtown. Produce, then Center Street.
- Provo River Parkway (University Ave)North Provo · Stroll · FreePaved river path. Bike or walk; the water does the talking.
- Provo Temple groundsProvo bench · Stroll · FreeThe white temple on the bench. Grounds and the view, not a tour.
- Rock Canyon TrailheadProvo bench · Trail · FreeThe canyon behind BYU. Park at the mouth lot.
- Rockwell Ice CreamCenter Street · Sweet · $Scoops on Center. The after-dinner move.
- Rugged GroundsJoaquin · Drink · $Rustic coffee bar on 200 North. Couches, laptops, a real cup.
- Sensuous SandwichDowntown · Eat · $Center Street sandwiches since forever. Cheap, fast, very Provo.
- Sick Yeh800 North · Eat · $Rotating Asian lunch on 800 North. It started as a pop-up and now has a counter.
- Slate Canyon TrailheadSouth Provo bench · Trail · FreeQuieter than Rock Canyon. Same foothill light.
- The Shops at RiverwoodsRiverwoods · Stroll · FreeNorth Provo walk with lights and a patio. Pair with dinner next door.
- Utah Lake State ParkUtah Lake · Outdoor · $The lake west of Provo. Sunset, marina, a walk that isn't a canyon.
- Waffle LoveState Street · Sweet · $Liège waffles on State Street. Dessert that photographs.
- Y Mountain TrailheadProvo bench · Trail · FreeThe Y. Switchbacks, then the whole valley.