Utah County

Orem, Utah is located in Utah County, approximately 35 minutes south of Salt Lake City, host to the 2002 Winter Olympics. Both Utah County and Salt Lake City are home of many historic and cultural sites, as well as some great outdoor recreation. When you attend the TTIX conference be sure to stay another day or two and take in some of the area attractions.

Utah County Attractions

• UtahValley.org – a visitor’s local event web site.
• Utah.com – the state’s official guide to Utah County.
• Sundance Village
• Timpanogos Cave
• UVSC Woodbury Art Gallery

• BYU Museum of Art
• Utah Athletic Foundation – Events and recreation throughout the year.
• Thanksgiving Point – Golf, gardens, farm country, village, museum, and more!
• North American Museum of Ancient Life

Salt Lake City Attractions

• Utah Symphony
• Utah Museum of Fine Art
• Utah Museum of Natural History
• Historic Temple Square – Salt Lake is home of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, which owns and maintains many historic sites and buildings throughout the city.
• 2002 Winter Olympics Sites

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