Julie’s guidebook
Sightseeing
I'm sure this is why you're here!! It is only 41 miles from our place to Zion's main entrance and just 1 mile from our place to Zion's western entrance at Kolob Canyon.
You need a ticket for the shuttle to enter Zion at the main entrance. Reserve at the link below. You DO NOT need a ticket to enter at Kolob Canyon, however there is a fee.
https://www.nps.gov/zion/index.htm
Hikes:
I love the Angel's Landing hike. It is strenuous and a bit scary towards the end. If you are afraid of heights don't go on the part with a narrow path and drop off/cables. There is risk with this hike at this point. It is amazing if you go to the very end.
Definitely hike the "narrows". It is BEAUTIFUL, breathtaking and amazing!!. Wear water shoes and plan on getting wet to at least your waist maybe higher depending on the time of year. Check weather conditions before hiking as flash flooding can occur.
Great website for hikes:
https://www.earthtrekkers.com/10-best-zion-hikes/
Use this website to check current conditions (weather, trails that are closed, permits, etc).
https://www.nps.gov/zion/planyourvisit/conditions.htm
Make sure to bring lots of water, snacks and your camera/phone. Pictures are a MUST!!
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Zion
I'm sure this is why you're here!! It is only 41 miles from our place to Zion's main entrance and just 1 mile from our place to Zion's western entrance at Kolob Canyon.
You need a ticket for the shuttle to enter Zion at the main entrance. Reserve at the link below. You DO NOT need a ticket to enter at Kolob Canyon, however there is a fee.
https://www.nps.gov/zion/index.htm
Hikes:
I love the Angel's Landing hike. It is strenuous and a bit scary towards the end. If you are afraid of heights don't go on the part with a narrow path and drop off/cables. There is risk with this hike at this point. It is amazing if you go to the very end.
Definitely hike the "narrows". It is BEAUTIFUL, breathtaking and amazing!!. Wear water shoes and plan on getting wet to at least your waist maybe higher depending on the time of year. Check weather conditions before hiking as flash flooding can occur.
Great website for hikes:
https://www.earthtrekkers.com/10-best-zion-hikes/
Use this website to check current conditions (weather, trails that are closed, permits, etc).
https://www.nps.gov/zion/planyourvisit/conditions.htm
Make sure to bring lots of water, snacks and your camera/phone. Pictures are a MUST!!
Just 1 mile from our place, this is the western entrance to Zion National Park. Visit the website for more information.
https://www.nps.gov/zion/planyourvisit/kolob-canyons.htm
Lots of great hikes in the area. One of the easiest and best is Taylor Creek. See website for more.
Also, enjoy a sunset by driving up the canyon around 6 pm (no need to pay park fee at this time) and drive to the top and enjoy the view.
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Zion-Nationalpark
Just 1 mile from our place, this is the western entrance to Zion National Park. Visit the website for more information.
https://www.nps.gov/zion/planyourvisit/kolob-canyons.htm
Lots of great hikes in the area. One of the easiest and best is Taylor Creek. See website for more.
Also, enjoy a sunset by driving up the canyon around 6 pm (no need to pay park fee at this time) and drive to the top and enjoy the view.
https://www.nps.gov/cebr/index.htm
Visitor services open May 28th
42 miles from here. Perfect stop on your way to Bryce Canyon which is 110 miles from here.
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Cedar Breaks National Monument
4730 UT-148https://www.nps.gov/cebr/index.htm
Visitor services open May 28th
42 miles from here. Perfect stop on your way to Bryce Canyon which is 110 miles from here.
Bryce Canyon is a must see while in this area. Check out this website to see what you can do, what is open, traffic, etc: https://www.nps.gov/brca/index.htm
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Bryce-Canyon-Nationalpark
Bryce Canyon is a must see while in this area. Check out this website to see what you can do, what is open, traffic, etc: https://www.nps.gov/brca/index.htm
Dixie National Forest is definitely one of the most beautiful places in the United States. It has varying degrees of elevation and rock formations. Deep forests and stunning openings with great views. Highly recommend.
Best trails: https://www.alltrails.com/parks/us/utah/dixie-national-forest
Dixie National Forest
Dixie National Forest is definitely one of the most beautiful places in the United States. It has varying degrees of elevation and rock formations. Deep forests and stunning openings with great views. Highly recommend.
Best trails: https://www.alltrails.com/parks/us/utah/dixie-national-forest
Short, easy hike from trailhead to waterfall.
Cascade Falls is a waterfall in Dixie National Forest. Water drains through sinkholes in the east end of the lake and flows through underground lava tubes before reappearing as Cascade Falls.
To reach the Cascade Falls trailhead from Cedar City (I-15 exits 57, 59 and 62), drive east on Utah State Route 14 for 25.3 miles, turn right onto Navajo Lake Road (Forest Road 053), then immediately turn left onto a dirt road (Forest Road 054) and follow signs to the trailhead.
Alternatively, turn right from SR-14 at Duck Creek Visitor Center to another dirt road while again following signs to Cascade Falls. Provided that the access roads to the trailhead are passable, it is a short and easy 0.6-mile hike to a viewing platform at the end of the trail from where to view the waterfall as water flows out from an opening in the rock wall.
The amount of water flowing over Cascade Falls depends on the amount of snow accumulated in winter.
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Cascade Falls Trail
Short, easy hike from trailhead to waterfall.
Cascade Falls is a waterfall in Dixie National Forest. Water drains through sinkholes in the east end of the lake and flows through underground lava tubes before reappearing as Cascade Falls.
To reach the Cascade Falls trailhead from Cedar City (I-15 exits 57, 59 and 62), drive east on Utah State Route 14 for 25.3 miles, turn right onto Navajo Lake Road (Forest Road 053), then immediately turn left onto a dirt road (Forest Road 054) and follow signs to the trailhead.
Alternatively, turn right from SR-14 at Duck Creek Visitor Center to another dirt road while again following signs to Cascade Falls. Provided that the access roads to the trailhead are passable, it is a short and easy 0.6-mile hike to a viewing platform at the end of the trail from where to view the waterfall as water flows out from an opening in the rock wall.
The amount of water flowing over Cascade Falls depends on the amount of snow accumulated in winter.
A beautiful site on the hill.
It is nice to visit the temple grounds and enjoy the flowers and the view from the Temple grounds.
Tourists are not allowed inside the Temple, but you can view the architecture and grounds.
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Cedar City Utah Temple
280 S Cove DrA beautiful site on the hill.
It is nice to visit the temple grounds and enjoy the flowers and the view from the Temple grounds.
Tourists are not allowed inside the Temple, but you can view the architecture and grounds.
Local ski area. Fun in summer too. Hiking and biking trails along with ATV rentals. Super fun and close (53 miles from us).
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Brian Head
Local ski area. Fun in summer too. Hiking and biking trails along with ATV rentals. Super fun and close (53 miles from us).
There are several things to do here: atv rentals, ice caves, lookouts, Navajo lake (fishing), Mammoth Cave, and lots of little ponds and lakes.
Here are the 10 best things to do in or Near Duck Creek:
https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attractions-g56966-Activities-Duck_Creek_Village_Utah.html
53 miles from our place.
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Duck Creek Village
There are several things to do here: atv rentals, ice caves, lookouts, Navajo lake (fishing), Mammoth Cave, and lots of little ponds and lakes.
Here are the 10 best things to do in or Near Duck Creek:
https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attractions-g56966-Activities-Duck_Creek_Village_Utah.html
53 miles from our place.
Fishing, boating, swimming, kayak/paddle board, bike around the lake (12 miles total I think)
Cascade Falls is nearby. It is a short 1 mile hike.
Mammoth Caves are closely (lava tubes) and fun to explore.
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Navajo Lake
Fishing, boating, swimming, kayak/paddle board, bike around the lake (12 miles total I think)
Cascade Falls is nearby. It is a short 1 mile hike.
Mammoth Caves are closely (lava tubes) and fun to explore.
💕If you like to ATV this is a GREAT way to see Bryce Canyon💕
Bryce Wildlife Outfitters offers the only unguided tours in the Bryce Canyon National Park area!
2 and 4 hour tours with friends and family is the best way to experience the stunning views and wildlife of the Paunsaugunt Plateau Trail System.
Make your reservations early cause they get busy!!
Bryce Wildlife Outfitters ATV Rentals
1945 UT-12💕If you like to ATV this is a GREAT way to see Bryce Canyon💕
Bryce Wildlife Outfitters offers the only unguided tours in the Bryce Canyon National Park area!
2 and 4 hour tours with friends and family is the best way to experience the stunning views and wildlife of the Paunsaugunt Plateau Trail System.
Make your reservations early cause they get busy!!
family activities
St. George - This is a super fun park for kids of all ages. It is free to enter. The train costs around $1 per person. Super fun park for people with all abilities and you can spend hours there. Kids love it.
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Thunder Junction All Abilities Park
1851 S Dixie DrSt. George - This is a super fun park for kids of all ages. It is free to enter. The train costs around $1 per person. Super fun park for people with all abilities and you can spend hours there. Kids love it.
Cedar City - Fun, family indoor/outdoor water and rec center. Take a day to relax and enjoy time with your kids. They will love it. Fee to enter.
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Cedar City Aquatic Center
2090 W Royal Hunte DrCedar City - Fun, family indoor/outdoor water and rec center. Take a day to relax and enjoy time with your kids. They will love it. Fee to enter.
St George - Another fun indoor/outdoor rec center. lots of activities and sports for the family to participate in. Fee to enter.
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Washington City Community Center
350 Community Center DriveSt George - Another fun indoor/outdoor rec center. lots of activities and sports for the family to participate in. Fee to enter.
A great outdoor theater that hosts concerts and musicals.
2021 concerts: Martina McBride, Kristin Chenowith, Kansas, Journey, Gentri and others.
Musicals include: School of Rock, Beauty and the Beast, The Count of Monte Cristo, and Annie.
Check the website for tickets and shows:
https://www.tuacahn.org
It is a fun family activity.
48 miles from our place.
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Tuacahn Center für die Künste
1100 Tuacahn DrA great outdoor theater that hosts concerts and musicals.
2021 concerts: Martina McBride, Kristin Chenowith, Kansas, Journey, Gentri and others.
Musicals include: School of Rock, Beauty and the Beast, The Count of Monte Cristo, and Annie.
Check the website for tickets and shows:
https://www.tuacahn.org
It is a fun family activity.
48 miles from our place.
Food scene
This is an OK Mexican restaurant in Cedar City. Usually long waits on weekends and when there are events in town.
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Brody's Mexican Restaurant
1166 S Sage DrThis is an OK Mexican restaurant in Cedar City. Usually long waits on weekends and when there are events in town.
This is a nice little Thai restaurant with pretty good Thai food in Cedar City.
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Sweet Basil Thai Cuisine
1322 S Providence Center DrThis is a nice little Thai restaurant with pretty good Thai food in Cedar City.
This is a great diner!! Big servings and homemade. Definitely a local favorite.
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All American Diner
501 S Main StThis is a great diner!! Big servings and homemade. Definitely a local favorite.
Super great tasting pizzas. Very thin crust so be prepared. It is not thick crust. Very tasty and very busy. Can call in order or sit down to eat.
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Centro Woodfired Pizzeria
50 W Center StSuper great tasting pizzas. Very thin crust so be prepared. It is not thick crust. Very tasty and very busy. Can call in order or sit down to eat.
We love this place!!! Everything we have ordered here has been fantastic. They serve breakfast, lunch and dinner.
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Pastry Pub, Inc.
86 W Center StWe love this place!!! Everything we have ordered here has been fantastic. They serve breakfast, lunch and dinner.
If you like a great pizza crust - this is the place!!! Great pizzas.
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The Pizza Cart
1190 Sage DrIf you like a great pizza crust - this is the place!!! Great pizzas.
Lots of people like this place (haven't been here yet). Good American food, steak, seafood
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Milt's Stage Stop
3560 UT-14Lots of people like this place (haven't been here yet). Good American food, steak, seafood
St. George - If you like Japanese food this is the place to go.
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Sakura Japanese Steakhouse
81 N 1100 ESt. George - If you like Japanese food this is the place to go.
St. George - Ahhhhh, we LOVE this place. Cheese fondues, chocolate fondues and hot rocks to cook your meats on. So good and fun. Definitely need a reservation.
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Anasazi Steakhouse & Gallery
1234 W Sunset BlvdSt. George - Ahhhhh, we LOVE this place. Cheese fondues, chocolate fondues and hot rocks to cook your meats on. So good and fun. Definitely need a reservation.
St. George - This is one of our favorite Mexican places. It's sort of a hole in the wall and not at all fancy, but they have GREAT Mexican food that is not pricey.
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El Coyote Charro
969 N 3050 ESt. George - This is one of our favorite Mexican places. It's sort of a hole in the wall and not at all fancy, but they have GREAT Mexican food that is not pricey.
The Crepe Station
520 West Telegraph StreetSt. George - If you want something fun for dessert go to the Crepe Station.
Hawaiian Poke Bowl
175 W 900 SSt. George - If you love poke, you will love this place!!
St. George - the best Indian cuisine around. If you like or love Indian food, don't miss this place.
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Red Fort Cuisine Of India
148 S 1470 ESt. George - the best Indian cuisine around. If you like or love Indian food, don't miss this place.
St. George - If you want savory crepes, this is the place to go. So many tasty fillings and choices.
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Tiffany Falls
St. George - If you want savory crepes, this is the place to go. So many tasty fillings and choices.
One of the best Thai food places around. It's a bit pricey but good.
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Benja Thai & Sushi
2 W St George BlvdOne of the best Thai food places around. It's a bit pricey but good.
Our family's favorite dessert spot!! Frozen custard is smooth and so delicious. You will stop here every time you drive through St. George - you do not want to miss this
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Nielsen's Frozen Custard
445 E St George BlvdOur family's favorite dessert spot!! Frozen custard is smooth and so delicious. You will stop here every time you drive through St. George - you do not want to miss this
Close to Zion - After a day of hiking in Zion, this is a great place to relax and get some pretty delicious food.
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Oscar's Cafe
948 Zion Park BlvdClose to Zion - After a day of hiking in Zion, this is a great place to relax and get some pretty delicious food.
On your way to/from Zion - Oh, this place is the BEST!!! Great views, great coffee, great food. So many options available. You do not want to miss it.
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River Rock Roasting Company
394 S State StOn your way to/from Zion - Oh, this place is the BEST!!! Great views, great coffee, great food. So many options available. You do not want to miss it.
Tipps für Reisende
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Red Acre Family Farm
A local biodynamic farm. They have chickens, goats, llamas for the kids to feed. Organic food/veggies available in the Farm Stand.
Last Saturday of the month (May-October) Breakfast on the Farm 8:30-11 am. Enjoy the farm, hear the roosters crow, play with baby goats, feed the animals, and eat a real farm breakfast-flapjacks, thick French toast, farm hash, eggs, bacon and sausage. Organic milk, chocolate milk and Cedar Mountain Coffee.
Burgers, Bikes and Bands - June 12, July 17, Aug 14, Sep 11, 5:30-8 pm Live band and fabulous burgers.
Bräuche und Kultur
St. George Downtown Farmers Market
2 West St. George Blvd.
St. George, UT
9 am - 12 pm every Saturday
A fun place to get fresh produce and food for your trip.
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Utah Shakespeare Festival
June 21-Oct 9, 2021 Get your tickets early at https://www.bard.org
If you have never been, it is so FUN!! Even if you aren't familiar with Shakespeare. Definitely an experience you won't forget.
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Grocery Stores in Cedar City
The closest grocery stores are in Cedar City (which is about 25 miles from our place). Pick up groceries here or in St. George - depending on which direction you are coming from.
Lin's Market - Main St.
Smith's food and drug - Main St.
Walmart supercenter - Providence Center Dr.
Natural Grocers (sort of like Trader Joe's) - Main St.
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Grocery Stores in St. George
Pick up groceries either in St. George or Cedar City depending on the direction you are traveling. We just have a little gas station/mini mart 2 miles from our exit. So not much is available near us.
Costco
Walmart
Harmon's Grocery
Smith's Food and Drug
Albertson's
Natural Grocers
Lin's Market