Notre Dame fans traveling to Utah Valley for the October 17 road game against BYU have several local activities to consider beyond the stadium, according to a report published October 14. The Irish Tribune suggests exploring Provo and Orem to build a full weekend around the football matchup.
Outdoor activities include hiking the Y Mountain Trail, a 1.1-mile trail each way that involves a 1,000-foot vertical incline. Visitors can also view Bridal Veil Falls, a 607-foot-tall double-cataract waterfall in Provo Canyon. Utah County is currently conducting a multi-year, roughly $7 million reconstruction around the falls, with Phase 2 affecting access around the base.
For indoor entertainment, Dreamwalk Park is a 50,000-square-foot immersive art venue located inside the University Place mall in Orem. The facility features sci-fi and fantasy environments and opened in late 2024 after approximately three years of work. In downtown Provo, visitors can visit Thrifthood, a vintage shop, or eat at establishments like Guru's Cafe, Black Sheep Cafe, or The Kolache Place.
The BYU campus offers several landmarks including the Brigham Young statue, the Bell Tower, and LaVell Edwards Stadium. BYU also offers purchasable game-day experiences, such as pregame field access and the Cougar Walk, which require a game ticket.
The Provo Farmers Market is scheduled to run at Pioneer Park from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. through the end of October.
