{"id":2488,"date":"2014-09-25T09:01:28","date_gmt":"2014-09-25T15:01:28","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/devrahblog41\/?p=2488"},"modified":"2024-01-04T14:25:11","modified_gmt":"2024-01-04T21:25:11","slug":"best-places-to-live-american-fork-utah","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.richmondamerican.com\/blog\/best-places-to-live-american-fork-utah\/","title":{"rendered":"Best Places to Live: American Fork, Utah"},"content":{"rendered":"

Located just 15 miles northwest of Provo and 30 miles south of Salt Lake City, American Fork seamlessly blends small-town charm with big-city amenities. The steadily growing city, which is primarily situated east of I-15, was named one of the Top 100 places to live in the U.S. by Money Magazine<\/em>. And we wholeheartedly agree. Read on to learn why A.F. (that’s what the locals call it!) is the newest addition to our Best Places to Live Series<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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SHOPPING, DINING & COMMERCE
\n<\/strong>American Fork, which took its name from the American Fork River, is home to many restaurants and shops, including The Meadows and Alpine Valley Center, and two state-of\u2013the-art business and technology parks can be found just minutes from downtown’s historic Main Street.<\/p>\n

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
\n<\/strong>Utah’s 15th largest city is no slouch in the culture department either. The American Fork Arts Council presents numerous programs every year, and the American Fork Symphony<\/a> has a large and loyal following. Residents can also take in a performance by the Utah Regional Ballet<\/a> or visit the Museum of Art<\/a> at nearby Brigham Young University.<\/p>\n

RECREATION
\n<\/strong>Whether you’re teeing off at the popular Fox Hollow<\/a> golf course, cheering on your kiddo’s rec league soccer team or hiking, biking or picnicking<\/a> at one of 27 parks, there is no shortage of things to do in American Fork. Some other popular area attractions include:<\/p>\n