Experience · Provo

BYU Paleo & Park Family Afternoon

Start your family adventure at the BYU Museum of Paleontology, where kids (and adults!) can marvel at impressive dinosaur fossils. Afterward, grab a casual and tasty lunch at Backdoor BRGR, known for its fun burger options. Wrap up the afternoon with some outdoor fun at Pioneer Park, letting the kids burn off energy on the playground.

A 4-hour Provo afternoon plan for solo — BYU Museum of Paleontology, Backdoor BRGR, Pioneer Park.

Duration
4 hrs
Cost
$30–$70
Stops
3 stops
Area
Downtown + 1 more
Walking
Moderate walking · Total 1.9-mile driving route
Best time
12:00 – 5:00 PM
Ideal for
Solo · Families · Kids
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BYU Paleo & Park Family Afternoon

The plan

The plan

  1. 1BYU Museum of Paleontology(1 hr 30 min)→
  2. 2Backdoor BRGR(1 hr)→
  3. 3Pioneer Park(1 hr)

Why this plan works

The 3 stops cover about 1.9 miles total, which keeps you in one pocket of Provo instead of crossing town between them. BYU Museum of Paleontology is the main event and takes the biggest block of time; the other stops are built around it. It finishes at Pioneer Park — a short, low-effort stop you can skip if you're ready to call it. Best suited to solo, families, and families with kids who want a planned Provo outing without improvising between stops.

The story

Overview

Start your family adventure at the BYU Museum of Paleontology, where kids (and adults!) can marvel at impressive dinosaur fossils. Afterward, grab a casual and tasty lunch at Backdoor BRGR, known for its fun burger options. Wrap up the afternoon with some outdoor fun at Pioneer Park, letting the kids burn off energy on the playground.

The itinerary

3 stops, one great day

  1. BYU Museum of Paleontology1
    1h 30m
    BYU Museum of Paleontology

    Arts & Culture

    Museum with rock & dinosaur fossils on display, plus programs on prehistoric animal & plant life.

    What to do — Spend time discovering the various fossil displays, learning about prehistoric animal and plant life.

    1.3 mi · 6 min drive

    Then Drive a short distance from BYU campus to Downtown Provo for lunch.

  2. Backdoor BRGR2
    1 hr
    Backdoor BRGR

    Food & Drink · Downtown

    What to do — Enjoy a casual and satisfying lunch with delicious burgers and sides, perfect for hungry adventurers.

    0.6 mi · 12 min walk or 4 min drive

    Then Walk a few blocks southwest to Pioneer Park.

  3. Pioneer Park3
    Optional 1 hr
    Pioneer Park

    Outdoors · Franklin

    Community park offers an interactive water feature, a fenced playground area & walking paths.

    What to do — Let the kids enjoy the interactive water feature and playground, and take a stroll on the walking paths.

The route

On the map

Open route in Google Maps

Common questions

Planning this outing

Is this a good Provo itinerary for solo?
Yes. It's built for solo, families, and families with kids and runs about 4 hrs across 3 stops, starting at BYU Museum of Paleontology.
How long does this outing take?
Plan on 4 hrs door to door, including time between stops.
How much does this Provo itinerary cost?
Roughly $30–$70 per person, before parking and tips. Free and low-cost stops are marked on each card.
Is this itinerary walkable?
Not entirely. The stops cover about 1.9 miles, so you'll drive or rideshare between at least one pair.
Do I need reservations?
No. Every stop on this plan takes walk-ins, though weekends move faster if you arrive early.

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