Flight
Salt Lake City International (SLC) is the main airport for the area, with the most flights and airline options. It's about 35 to 45 minutes (driving) from American Fork.
Flight
Provo Airport (PVU) is a smaller and very convenient airport located only 15 to 20 minutes away, though with more limited flight availability.
Train
Budget-Friendly Transit Option! Utah’s UTA Frontrunner train offers an efficient, comfortable, and affordable way to travel along the Wasatch Front. Guests flying into SLC can easily connect to the line. For schedules and details, please visit the official UTA website. You can also contact us directly with any questions!
Travel Note
SALT LAKE CITY: Perfect if you enjoy city life. Salt Lake offers great restaurants, shopping, museums, nightlife, and walkable neighborhoods. A popular tourist attraction is Temple Square and City Creek Mall. For more nature access in this area, Cottonwood Canyon (Big & Little) is also very popular. ___________________________________________ UTAH VALLEY: (Lehi, Pleasant Grove, Vineyard, Provo) Ideal for guests who want quick access to nature. American Fork Canyon and Provo Canyon are close by and filled with summer activities like hiking, scenic overlooks, ski lift rides, rock climbing, mountain biking and water sports on nearby reservoirs. ___________________________________________ And if you would like personal recommendations, feel free to reach out to us directly. We would love to share our favorite activities, scenic spots, and local tips. We are so eager for you to see just how beautiful Utah is.
Travel Note
If you plan to get outside, BYU Outdoors Unlimited is a fantastic resource for affordable gear rentals. They offer everything from paddleboards and kayaks to camping gear, bikes, and climbing equipment, making it easy (and budget-friendly) for guests to try something new without needing to bring their own equipment.
Travel Note
Utah is home to some of the most stunning parks in the country. If you are turning this into a longer vacation, you might enjoy visiting: • Zion National Park • Bryce Canyon National Park • Arches National Park • Canyonlands National Park • Capitol Reef National Park • Dead Horse Point State Park • Goblin Valley State Park • Bonneville Salt Flats ___________________________________________ AMERICAN FORK CANYON (LOCAL): • Alpine Loop (scenic, paved, mountain drive with multiple spot to pull over and explore) • Tibble Fork Reservoir (swimming, kayaking, paddle boarding, fishing, etc.) • Timpanogos Caves ($12 guided tour) ___________________________________________ PROVO CANYON (LOCAL): • Provo Canyon Parks (fire pits, grills, trails, playgrounds) • Bridal Veil Falls (easy walk to a waterfall) • Provo River (tubing, kayaking, fishing, etc) • Sundance Ski Resort (hiking, chair lifts, scenic views) • Stewart Falls (moderate waterfall hike) • Deer Creek Reservoir (boating, water sports, etc)