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Thanksgiving Point

Thanksgiving Point

As a non-profit organization, Thanksgiving Point is dedicated to providing guests a one-of-a-kind, hands-on opportunity for discovery and an entertaining, educational experience in a variety of arts and sciences. This family oriented destination offers a variety of things to do and see including a world class golf course and dinosaur museum.

Location

3003 North Thanksgiving Point Way
Lehi, UT 84043
801-768-2300

Description

Thanksgiving Point has cultivated beautiful outdoor spaces, fascinating exhibits, and impressive recreational facilities. Enjoy scenic gardens, educational classes, movie theaters, and quality restaurants.

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Outlets at Traverse Mountain

Outlets at Traverse Mountain

Outlets at Travers Mountain is a beautiful outdoor shopping destination in the north end of the valley. Visitors can expect to find great bargains while visiting major brand outlets. Check out their website for a directory and current promotions.

Location

3700 North Cabelas Blvd.

Lehi, Utah 84043

(801) 901-1200

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Golf Things to Do

The Ranches Golf Course

The Ranches Golf Course

Noted architect Steve McFarland, of the Ron Garl Design Group designed the course.

Location

4128 East Clubhouse Lane
Eagle Mountain, UT 84005
801-789-8100
Yardage: 7050
Rating: 73.3
Slope: 126

Description

This golf course was created as a challenging 7,085 yard course from the back tees with multiple tee boxes for players of all skill levels. Featuring a western theme, the course covers 220 acres in a true links-style. 150 bunkers, native grasses and mountings think you are in Scotland or Ireland 4 different sets of tees.

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Talonscove at Saratoga Springs

Talonscove at Saratoga Springs

TalonsCove Golf Club is a par 72 links style course. The golf course is over 7,000 yards long and covers 160 acres. The course features 62 sand bunkers, undulating fairways, and a dual green that ties the 9th and 18th holes together. Situated on the northwest side of Utah Lake, it offers great views of Mount Timpanogos and the Utah Lake. It is the site of the 2005 & 2006 Utah Open.

Location

2220 South TalconsCove Drive
Saratoga Springs, UT 84045
801-407-3030
Yardage: 7096
Rating: 72.5
Slope: 127

Description

The course was designed by Gene Bates who designed the course in the Scottish Tradition.

TalonsCove accommodates groups of any size by providing more than 7,000 feet of landscaped outdoor function area for weddings. Simply move a few yards from this spectacular outdoor setting to the banquet area for dining and dancing. TalonsCove’s banquet facility combines charm and elegance and will impress your guests. Our 4,000 square feet of indoor banquet area will easily accommodate up to 200 seated guests. The high ceilings and spacious size mean that you can decorate to your heart’s content. The room has a sound system with 18 speakers and other AV options are also available.

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Golf Things to Do

Spanish Oaks Golf Course

Spanish Oaks Golf Course

Spanish Oaks is an 18-hole, par 72 championship golf course with driving range, putting green, practice bunker, full service pro shop, snack bar, and reception hall. This course is a Mountain/Traditional style with Pencross Greens, Bent Trees, Bent Rough, and Bent Fairways. It is located at the mouth of Spanish Fork Canyon on U.S. Highway 6. The facility consists of a full service pro shop and snack bar to facilitate your golfing and eating needs. The layout of the golf course was designed by two-time U.S. Open and Masters Champion Billy Casper. The golf course and driving range were both voted the 2nd best overall places to play and practice by Utah Valley residents in 2009.

Location

2300 Power House Road, Spanish Fork, UT 84660
801-798-9816
Yardage: 6358
Rating: 69.5
Slope: 127

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Golf Course at Thanksgiving Point

Golf Course at Thanksgiving Point

Noted architect Steve McFarland, of the Ron Garl Design Group designed the course.

Location

3300 West Clubhouse Drive, Lehi, UT 84043
801-768-7401
Yardage: 7716
Rating: 76.2
Slope: 140

Description

A championship caliber course, the Golf Club at Thanksgiving Point is 7,714 yards long and covers more than 200 acres, making it the largest golf club in the state. Ranked in the top ten new courses in the country by Golf Digest in 1997, recently named the number one public golf club in Utah by Golf Digest and one of fifteen “hidden gems” in the country by Links Magazine. This Johnny Miller Signature Golf Club cradles the most spectacular gardens in Utah, and creatively uses the natural mountain desert landscape to enhance the overall golf experience.

It’s difficult to be modest when describing the Golf Club at Thanksgiving Point. Already this young course has received numerous awards and accolades from the golf industry. For four years, golfers from all over the world have gathered at the most talked-about course in Utah.

The course is home to the annual Sorensen’s Champions Challenge and considered a Johnny Miller Signature Golf Club. The club house is a beautiful 22,000 sq. foot building with a spectacular 18-hole layout with 10,000 trees and 55 acres of sand.

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Golf Things to Do

Gladstan Golf Course

Gladstan Golf Course

Gladstan Golf Course is considered one of Utah’s best off-the-beaten-path golf courses. It is an 18-hole Championship Golf Course, 6981 yards and Par 72. It is located in the foothills of Payson, Utah and Features two distinctly different nines. One nine has the feel of a links golf course while the other is a quite mountainous course. Natural oak brush and pine trees are prevalent on this course adding variety to the landscape. Gladstan also has a great food service operation serving golfers and banquet room guests.

Location

1 Gladstan Drive, Payson, UT 84651
801-465-2549
Yardage: 6981
Rating: 72.7
Slope: 131

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Golf Things to Do

Fox Hollow Golf Club

Fox Hollow Golf Club

Fox Hollow Golf Club is one of the most challenging courses in Utah, but is mostly flat and easy to walk. Fox Hollow is an 18-hole championship golf course located in American Fork, Utah. Fox Hollow Golf Club is an old style golf course, with water on 5 holes. Premium is placed on the tee shot on most holes, with length and accuracy both required to score well. Many mature trees and strategically placed bunkers make each hole both challenging and fun to play. Take in the scenery with the beautiful views of the Wasatch Mountains. Par 72, 7,077 total yards,73 rating with 128 slope.

Location

1400 North 200 East, American Fork, UT 84003
801-756-3594
Yardage: 6810
Rating: 73.3
Slope: 128

Description

In the spring Fox Hollow will add a Black Tee making the total yardage 7189. The designer of the course is Joe Williams. The course also has lighted driving range, putting green, chipping area, practice bunker, pro-shop, snack bar and a beverage/snack cart.

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Valley

Valley

The course, designed by William H. Neff Sr., opened in May of 1968. The Valley course features 3,185 yards of golf from the longest tees for a par of 35 and the Mountain Course features 2,870 yards of golf from the longest tees for a par of 36.

Location

1313 East 800 North, Orem, UT 84097
801-225-6677
Yardage: 6055
Rating: 65.9
Slope: 116

Description

There are three putting courses with a total of 54 holes. Two are the traditional style mini golf courses and the third is a natural turf. The natural grass putting course is a full, 18-hole championship course and is the largest in the state of Utah. The two traditional style mini golf courses are “The Falls” – 18 holes with waterfalls, streams, and fountains and “The Arches” – 18 holes of rock formations with canyon arches and water hazards.

There is also a driving range, short game practice area, full-line pro-shop, chip and putt practice area, rentals, deli snack bar, and private or group instruction and rates at the Cascade Golf Center.

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Mount Timpanogos Cave National Monument

Mount Timpanogos Cave National Monument

Explore the haunting beauty of three natural limestone caverns connected by man-made tunnels. This National Monument is located on the Alpine Scenic Loop in American Fork Canyon. The cave system is well known for its colorful formations, unique helictites, fault-controlled passages, alpine surroundings, and rich history.

Location

HWY 92 (American Fork Canyon), American Fork, UT 84003
801-756-5238
Accessibility: Can be accessed only by a 1.5-mile hike with a fairly steep grade (trail increases in elevation over 1,000 feet).
Driving time: from downtown Provo approximately 45 minutes

Description

The 1-1/2 mile-long paved trail (1,160 feet elevation gain) to the cave is also a popular attraction. The trail provides spectacular views of the geology and beautiful scenery of the American Fork Canyon.

The man-made Timpanogos Cave system joins three natural caves that contain at least 42 types of cave formations-an unusually large variety. The uniquely colored cave features include unusual combinations of delicate helictites and anthodites in quantities not found in other caves worldwide.

The cave is open from mid-May to mid-October (Tours will be available only on the weekends of Oct. 3-4, 10-11 and 17-18, then the Cave will closed for the 2009 season), weather permitting. A fee to American Fork Canyon is required for use of Forest Service facilities.