Did you know that when we started our website 7 Years ago it was named Utah Valley Family Adventures? That’s right! We focused on finding the fun family adventures in Utah Valley. As our family grew, we started exploring more of Utah, and changed our name, but we still call Utah Valley home. We love all the amazing things there are to see and do with our family right near our town. And Spring Break in Utah County can be a lot of fun!
So, when you decide to stay close to home for Spring Break, take a look at Utah County for some great adventures. We have teamed up with Visit Utah Valley to put a few of our favorites into one amazing list. Here are our tips for exploring Utah Valley with your family.
Take a Hike
April is the perfect time to start hiking with your family. The weather is warming up, but it’s still cool enough to enjoy the outdoors. We love spring hiking! Here are the best easy family hikes in Utah Valley. You can find more hikes in Utah under the Hikes tab at the top of our page.
Play at the Park
Utah Valley has so many awesome parks. You could visit a new park every day during Spring Break, and still miss some great parks. We have divided our parks into two sections. Here are a few of our favorites with the best playgrounds. You can also check out our Best Parks in Utah County post.
- Neptune Park (Saratoga Springs)
- Wines Park (Lehi)
- Discovery Park (Pleasant Grove)
- All Together Playground (Orem)
- North Park (Spanish Fork)
- Adventure Heights All Abilities Park (Spanish Fork)
- Cory Wride Memorial Park (Eagle Mountain)
- Harvey Park (Cedar Hills)
Enjoy a Picnic
Utah Valley has some beautiful places to take your family on a picnic. Some are local parks, some are next to little ponds, but all of them guarantee a great time eating and enjoying time together as a family.
- Highland Glen Park (Highland)
- Nielsen’s Grove Park (Orem)
- Bicentennial Park (Provo)
- Red Ledges Picnic Area (Spanish Fork)
- Salem Pond (Salem)
Spend a day at BYU
BYU has so many great spots for an adventure, and they are almost all FREE!!!! We love this beautiful campus and what is has to offer. After visiting a few museums, you can eat at the Creamery on 9th for lunch, and get delicious ice cream!
- Bean Museum
- BYU Museum of Paleontology
- Botany Pond
- BYU Museum of People and Cultures
- Museum of Art at BYU
- BYU Planetarium (evening adventure)
Drive through Provo Canyon
Provo Canyon is a beautiful drive, and a great spot to see wildlife. We have seen deer, elk, and moose there. We love to drive up the canyon, stop and hike to Bridal Veil Falls, turn at Vivian Park, and then drive South Fork road to the end and head home. It’s worth the time.
Go Swimming
April is a little cold for outdoor swimming in Utah, but you can visit an indoor pool. Our boys think it is so fun to go swimming when it’s not summer.
Explore Thanksgiving Point
Thanksgiving Point is truly a gem that we have here in Utah Valley. With 4 different venues, it has a lot to offer for families. It can be pricey to visit all of the museums, but they do offer an Explorer Pass that lets you visit all of their spots in one day for $38/adult and $29/ages 3-12 (prices in 2023).
- Farm Country (It’s Baby Animal season during spring break)
- Ashton Gardens (The Tulip Festival opens April 8)
- Museum of Natural Curiosity
- Museum of Ancient Life
- Butterfly Biosphere (the newest addition)
- Holdman Studios (a free adventure on Thanksgiving Point’s campus)
Burn Some Energy
Sometimes we need to let those kids burn some energy. The places listed here are spots where kids can be super active inside, and parents can rest a little while the kids play (even though we try to encourage moms and dads to play with their kids when they can).
- Kangaroo Zoo
- Get Air Hang Time
- Airborne Lindon
- Clas Ropes (Zipline and Ropes Course)
Learn Local History
There are some great spots to learn the local history of Utah and Utah County. If there’s a rainy day, or if you need a little calmer adventure, check out these local museums.
- Camp Floyd State Park
- Provo DUP
- Lehi Hutchings Museum
- Lehi Family Search Center (learn about your own family history)
Enjoy a Unique Experience
Here are a few unique spots in Utah County that we recommend to everyone for family fun.
- Roots of Knowledge: beautiful stained glass display at UVU.
- Just Add Chocolate: make your own chocolates.
- Christa McCauliffe Space Center: Watch a show in the planetarium or complete a space mission as a family.
Have a wonderful Spring Break in Utah County! We also have a huge list of ideas for Spring Break fun in Salt Lake County.
