Things to Do
About the Area
Outdoor Adventures
Your headquarters for hiking, mountain biking, four wheeling, boating, golfing, and skiing. Enjoy this area that is rich in arts, theater, galleries, historical sites, and museums. Our location is a hub for day trips to six National Parks and many National Monuments! Zion National Park, Bryce National Park, Cedar Breaks National Monument, Grand Staircase National Monument, North Rim of The Grand Canyon, Great Basin National Park, Dixie National Forest, Utah State Parks (Snow Canyon, Sand Hollow, Quail Creek, Rec Cliffs Recreation Area), the Gap Petroglyphs and Dinosaur Tracks, Kolob Reservoir, Utah Shakespeare Festival, Tuacahn Center for the Arts, St. George Iron Man, St. George Marathon, St. George Arts Festival, numerous world-class golf courses, and Brian Head Ski and Summer Resort.
Zion National Park
54 Minute Drive
Follow the paths where ancient native people and pioneers walked. Gaze up at massive sandstone cliffs of cream, pink, and red that soar into a brilliant blue sky. Experience wilderness in a narrow slot canyon. Zion’s unique array of plants and animals will enchant you as you absorb the rich history of the past and enjoy the excitement of present day adventures.
Kolob Canyons
6 Minute Drive
Here in the northwest corner of the park, narrow parallel box canyons are cut into the western edge of the Colorado Plateau, forming majestic peaks and 2,000 foot cliff walls. Whether you come to view the panoramic landscape from our scenic drive, hike into one of our majestic canyons, or begin a multi-day adventure into the Zion Wilderness, Kolob Canyons has something special for everyone to experience.
Sand Hollow State Park
45 Minute Drive
With its warm, blue waters and red sandstone landscape, one of Utah’s newer state parks is also one of its most popular. Boat, fish, and dive at Sand Hollow Reservoir, explore and ride the dunes of Sand Mountain on an off-highway vehicle, then RV or tent camp in a campground or the beach.
Bryce Canyon
1 Hour 45 Minute Drive
Hoodoos (irregular columns of rock) exist on every continent, but here is the largest concentration found anywhere on Earth. Situated along a high plateau at the top of the Grand Staircase, the park’s high elevations include numerous life communities, fantastic dark skies, and geological wonders that defy description.
Cedar Breaks
48 Minute Drive
Crowning the grand staircase, Cedar Breaks sits at over 10,000 feet and looks down into a half-mile deep geologic amphitheater. Come wander among timeless bristlecone pines, stand in lush meadows of wildflower, ponder crystal-clear night skies and experience the richness of our subalpine forest.
Grand Canyon
2 Hour 50 Minute Drive – North Rim
Located in Arizona, Grand Canyon National Park encompasses 277 miles (446 km) of the Colorado River and adjacent uplands. The park is home to much of the immense Grand Canyon; a mile (1.6 km) deep, and up to 18 miles (29 km) wide. Layered bands of colorful rock reveal millions of years of geologic history. Grand Canyon is unmatched in the incomparable vistas it offers visitors from the rim.
Lake Powell
2 Hours 38 Minutes Drive
Lake Powell is located in northern Arizona and stretches up into southern Utah. It’s part of the Colorado River in Glen Canyon National Recreation Area. With nearly 2,000 miles of shoreline, endless sunshine, warm water, perfect weather, and some of the most spectacular scenery in the west, Lake Powell is the ultimate playground.
Snow Canyon
42 Minute Drive
Explore the trails and dunes of beautiful Snow Canyon on foot, bike, and horseback. Camp in the peaceful campground surrounded by ancient lava flows and red Navajo sandstone. Discover the secrets of the desert landscape through seasonal nature programs.
Utah Shakespeare Festival
20 Minute Drive
The Utah Shakespeare Festival is a destination theatre that presents life-affirming classical and contemporary plays and musicals, in rotating repertory, and interactive experiences. All of our work is intended to entertain, educate, and enrich regional and national audiences.
Tuacahn Theater
45 Minute Drive
Tuacahn edifies and inspires the human spirit through professional world class family entertainment and an unparalleled artistic and academic experience that matches the majesty of our canyon. The amphitheatre provides outstanding performances of the arts with local, regional, and experienced professoinal artists. If you’re visiting, make sure you catch a show!
Explore the trails and dunes of beautiful Snow Canyon on foot, bike, and horseback. Camp in the peaceful campground surrounded by ancient lava flows and red Navajo sandstone. Discover the secrets of the desert landscape through seasonal nature programs.
Ironman – St George
40 Minute Drive
Every year, athletes from all over the world come to St George to compete in this gruelling event. The course consists of a 2.4 mile swim, a 112 mile bike ride and a 26.2 mile run – all to be completed within 17 hours.
Whether you’re cheering on the competitors or taking on the challenge yourself, the Ironman World Championship is an event not to be missed. So what are you waiting for?
