ST. GEORGE - Utah's Dixie
Known as "Utah's Dixie" for its year-round temperate climate, the area is home to ten golf courses,
the Virgin River walkway and an outlet mall. Zion National Park is just 45-minutes away.
Zion National Park - Utah's oldest national park, designated in 1919, Zion's soaring towers and monoliths offer quiet grandeur.
Open every day. Visitors Center open every day except Thanksgiving Day, December 25, and January 1.
Address: Springdale, UT 84767
Phone: (435) 772-3256
Snow Canyon State Park - Red Navajo sandstone layered with black lava rock makes Snow Canyon a double treat.
Open daily.
Address: PO Box 140, Santa Clara, UT 84765
Phone: (435) 628-2255
Broadway In The Desert - Tuacahn Amphitheater & Performing Arts School - Tuacahn, meaning "Canyon of the Gods," is the home of a complete educational and performing arts complex. Thrill to productions staged at the base of a 1,500 foot red rock cliff.
Address: PO Box 1996, St. George, UT 84771
Phone: (800) 746-9882
Year-Round Championship Golf - St. George is home to 10 golf courses promising to challenge any golfer.
Phone: (435) 634-5747 for rates and information.
Nationally Acclaimed Spa Resorts - The Red Mountain Spa and Green Valley Spa, both near St. George, are nationally recognized spa resorts.
St. George Dinosaur Discovery Site at Johnson Farm - Walk through a ‘snapshot’ of a lake ecosystem from Early Jurassic time and observe fish, plants, and animal traces made by invertebrates and vertebrates.
Address: 2180 E. Riverside Drive
Phone: 435-574-DINO (3466)
Hours: 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Monday through Saturday
WEATHER INFORMATION
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Sep |
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| High/Low |
54/25 |
60/31 |
66/36 |
74/45 |
85/54 |
95/63 |
102/71 |
99/69 |
92/62 |
80/51 |
65/31 |
55/27 |
CITIES WITH ACCOMMODATIONS
St. George, UT - Destination City - 46 properties
Hurricane, UT - 13 miles from St. George - 8 properties
Springdale, UT - 34 miles from St. George - 25 properties
RESTAURANT SUGGESTIONS UNIQUE TO THE AREA
St. George Blue Bunny Ice Cream Parlor - The St. George Blue Bunny Ice Cream Parlor is an extraordinary ice cream encounter. Located in St. George, Utah’s historic downtown district, the spacious parlor features a fun-filled atmosphere with towering ice cream cone sculptures, a unique interactive light attraction, gift shop and more. The parlor seats up to 188 guests and includes a private party area for special events, group tours and business meetings.
Ice cream enthusiasts can choose from a full menu of ice cream treats from cones and sundaes to Blue Bunny exclusive indulgences such as the six-scoop Grand Canyon Sundae. While the ice cream creations are a delight on their own the Blue Bunny Parlor cast entertains guests with lively performances and engaging personalities.
Address: Located at Main and Tabernacle
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ours of operation: Mon. through Thurs. 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Fri. and Sat. 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. and Sun. Noon to 10 p.m.
Phone:
(435) 674-9393.
*Claim Jumper Steak House - Cowboy atmosphere with great steaks & seafood - the menu is on a bottle - in St. George.
Open daily.
Phone: (435) 674-7800
*Fairway Grill - Exceptional meals from scratch; don't miss the scones and desserts - in St. George.
Open daily.
Phone: (435) 656-4448
Bear Paw Coffee Company - Home of the Original Belgian Waffle; full Italian espresso bar - in St. George.
Open daily.
Phone: (435) 634-0126
*Scaldoni's Grill - People's Choice award winner featuring steaks, pasta, veal, seafood - in St. George.
Open daily.
Phone: (435) 674-1300
*Larsen's Frostop - True carhop service Martha Stewart Living Magazine listed this restaurant as one of the best palaces to eat while travelling.
Open daily.
Phone: (435-673-2216
*Painted Pony Santa Fe Grill and Saloon - upscale dining with Santa Fe flair. Specialties include Painted Pony Indian Bread and Santa Fe cakes - in St. George.
Open daily.
Phone: (435) 634-1700
Major national restaurant and fast food chains available throughout the area.
*Can accommodate coach tours.
ROUTING TO ADJACENT DESTINATIONS
Drive times adjusted for local speed limits - See routing map below
Destination - Zion National Park - Springdale - From St. George, proceed north on I-15 to state Route 9. Continue east on state Route 9 through Hurricane, Utah to Springdale, Utah and Zion National Park. Distance: 42 miles - 45 minute drive time.
Destination - Cedar City: From St. George, proceed north on I-15 to Cedar City, Utah. Distance: 53 miles - 45 minute drive time.
All information subject to change without notice. 4/2001
