The Timpanogos tribe occupied the area that is now present-day Provo. The area also served as a traditional meeting place for the Ute and Shoshone tribes. The first European to visit the area was Silvestre Velez de Escalante, a Spanish Franciscan missionary explorer in 1776. In 1847, Mormon pioneers arrived in the Salt Lake Valley and settled in the area north of Timpanogos Mountain. The native tribes were friendly to them for a few years, but relations between the settlers and the native tribes deteriorated because of land and livestock disputes. The disputes led to the Provo War and Walker War as the Mormon pioneers tried to push out the native tribes. The area was first named Timpanogos, but the name was later changed to Fort Utah by the Mormon pioneers. In 1850, Fort Utah was renamed Provo after Etienne Provost, a French-Canadian trapper who settled in the area in 1825. More members of the Latter-Day Saints Church arrived in the area, and Provo grew to become a city. The first railroad reached Provo in 1872, the same year that Provo Woolen Mills was opened. Members of the Latter-Day Saints Church contributed to the success of Provo by setting up farms and industrial centers.

Owning a house in Provo lets you explore and experience the city's beauty. The city has numerous tourist attractions you can visit, such as the Provo Canyon. At the Provo Canyon, you can see the Bridal Veil Falls, a natural waterfall. You can also find a trail and park in Provo Canyon where you can hike, exercise, picnic, and camp, among other outdoor activities. If you want to learn the history of Provo, you can attend the Historic Provo Building Walking Tour, where you visit more than 20 pioneer buildings in the city.

You will love living in Provo because of its numerous outdoor activity opportunities if you are an outdoor enthusiast. You can go zip lining on different routes throughout the Wasatch Mountains. While ziplining at Wasatch Mountains, you will get a beautiful view of the Provo River below. You can take your children to have some fun with water at the Splash Summit Waterpark. If you are into hiking, you can go to the Provo River Parkway Trail, one of the most sought-after trails in the state of Utah. You can go fishing and catch some fish for dinner at Utah State Lake Park.

You can buy some fresh produce for your kitchen at the Provo farmers market held from June to October. The farmers from Utah and other business people will showcase their products that you can buy. Many eateries and restaurants in the city serve different local and international cuisine. You will find diverse restaurants in the city because some members of the Latter-Day Saints Church usually go on missions around the world and bring back recipes from different communities in the world.