Visiting Central Utah

Utah, the Beehive State is is buzzing with summer activity. Central Utah, from the Orem Provo area in the North of the region, to Capital Reef Park and Moab in the Southern reaches, residents and visitors pick fantastic outdoor adventures and world-class events for summer fun. Traversed by I-70 heading west and I-15 going south, travelers can also pick scenic routes like highway 89 or state road 24 for a more leisurely pace. Summer brings popular town events like Green River's Melon Days, Apple Days in Torrey, or Beaver's Butch Cassidy Festival. Load up the family and enjoy your favorite event in the heart of Utah this summer.

Provo hosts America's Freedom Festival on the 4th of July. The 2010 highlight will be Saturday night's Stadium of Fire spectacular at BYU's Lavell Edwards Stadium. Carrie Underwood will headline the show also featuring local performers including the second generation Osmonds, the 5 Browns and Eric Dodge.

The weekend events also include the Grand Parade, Freedom Run, Balloon Fest and Freedom Days festival. The fourth of July is busy in Provo with lots to do and see. Best Western has three hotels in and around Provo that make ideal accommodations for a long weekend getaway. The Best Western Timpanogos Inn in Lehi, the Best Western Mountain View Inn in Springville and the Best Western CottonTree Inn are convenient and affordable for visitors. Enjoy America's Freedom Festival and rest and relax nearby with quality Best Western lodging.

The Women's Red Rock Music Festival is an amazing music festival set among equally amazing scenery. August 6th and 7th Torrey hosts the 4th annual event. The 2010 featured artist is Corday and the Classic Rock Cougars. Rapidly rising in popularity, the all female performers draw increasingly large crowds to the magnificent Capital Reef area. The Best Western Capitol Reef Resort is conveniently located just off highway 12 in Torrey for ideal festival accommodations. The Best Western is also pet-friendly so bring the family dog along.

For a quality good old fashioned county fair, the Sevier County Fair in Richfield is a good bet. The 2010 fair is August 9th through the 14th and the theme is - We've Got a Good Thing Growing! Visitors book your room at the Best Western Richfield Inn, enjoy the fair and some of the local outdoor adventures. Headliners for the fair concerts include the VooDoo Orchestra, Eric Dodge and magician Al Lampkin. Browse exhibits of the areas best livestock, agriculture and homemaking along with all the action of a great fair. Kids will love the midway and carnival rides, the demolition derby is always a favorite or just relax and enjoy an evening concert.