St. George and Zion National Park are destinations where a multiple-night-stay is essential. In fact, there's enough to see and do in St. George and Zion National Park to fill an entire vacation. The communities of St. George Utah, Hurricane Utah and Springdale Utah are beautifully situated near Zion National Park and the region's many other national parks, monuments and scenic treasures.
Plan on staying many days in our hospitable accommodations, dining at our excellent and diverse restaurants, shopping at an exciting variety of stores, and visiting some of the most incredible scenic wonders on the planet. The St. George Utah area landscape folds out like an open book, revealing a geologic history that stretches back millions of years and exposes the most striking scenery found anywhere. This is a region of contrasts, from the Mojave Desert at 2,000 feet above sea level to the 10,000-foot Alpine wilderness on the ridges of Pine Valley Mountain. The crown jewel of it all is Zion National Park. Add to that the golf courses, tennis courts, state parks, ghost towns, canyons, coves, cactus gardens, streams, pioneer buildings, mountain biking, horseback riding, road cycling, hiking, photo opportunities, and you will realize that Saint George and Zion National Park are places where you're going to want to stay awhile.
Local Area
St. George and Zion National Park are destinations where a multiple-night-stay is essential. In fact, there's enough to see and do in St. George and Zion National Park to fill an entire vacation. The communities of St. George Utah, Hurricane Utah and Springdale Utah are beautifully situated near Zion National Park and the region's many other national parks, monuments and scenic treasures.
Plan on staying many days in our hospitable accommodations, dining at our excellent and diverse restaurants, shopping at an exciting variety of stores, and visiting some of the most incredible scenic wonders on the planet. The St. George Utah area landscape folds out like an open book, revealing a geologic history that stretches back millions of years and exposes the most striking scenery found anywhere. This is a region of contrasts, from the Mojave Desert at 2,000 feet above sea level to the 10,000-foot Alpine wilderness on the ridges of Pine Valley Mountain. The crown jewel of it all is Zion National Park. Add to that the golf courses, tennis courts, state parks, ghost towns, canyons, coves, cactus gardens, streams, pioneer buildings, mountain biking, horseback riding, road cycling, hiking, photo opportunities, and you will realize that Saint George and Zion National Park are places where you're going to want to stay awhile.
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Activities
Visitors come to the St. George and Zion National Park area each year partially for the scenic beauty, and for the large number of enjoyable activities. A list of activities is found below with links to additional information about companies that provide these activities.
Avid golfers enjoy playing on the twelve St. George golf courses year round as the weather is mild during the winter. Others come here to hike in beautiful Zion National Park, Snow Canyon State Park, and in many other recreational areas. Beyond golfing and hiking, people also enjoy biking, camping, horseback riding, hunting, fishing, boating, and many other activities in and near St. George and Zion National Park.
Besides a myriad of recreational activities in Zion and throughout the area, visitors also enjoy the many cultural events. For instance, both Tuacahn and the St. George Musical Theater bring Broadway style productions to the desert, and other venues like the Bumbleberry Inn, and OC Tanner Amphitheater also provide a wide range of entertainment for children, families, and adults. The Fiesta Fun Center in St. George offers many fun activities like miniature golf, bumper cars, and arcade games. For a different type of activity, the Tonaquint Nature Center offers weekly lectures for families about area wildlife. Also on this scientific theme, families will enjoy visiting the St. George Dinosaur Discovery Site at Johnson Farm where many dinosaur remains are located ? including fossilized tracks. Many of these venues and events have garnered praise from the national media.
St. George and its vicinity also have many services that cater to discerning tastes and demands. For instance, restaurants like the Painted Pony and Scaldoni's offer fine dining, many companies have outlets here making this a heaven for bargain hunters, and numerous spa resorts and day spas pamper their visitors daily. The St. George and Zion National Park area rejuvenates people through recreation, culture, dining, spa services, and shopping. Come visit and find out how great this place is!
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Recreation
Southwestern Utah is a recreational haven with a landscape well suited for many activities like ATV riding, hiking, biking, horseback riding, river running, and camping. There are many companies in the St. George area that cater to visitors who come here to do these recreational activities. For instance, there are many open areas that are great for riding ATV's. This activity is great for all activities since it has a quick learning curve in which someone can hop onto an ATV for the first time and comfortably operate it within a few minutes. Families can choose many activity options when they use them since they can ride in dune areas for fun or go on a guided tour on ATV's. The later option should be a particularly attractive option for families since they can cover a lot of ground at their own pace while avoiding tired feet.
Another fun way for families to see the area is river running on the Virgin River. The river flows through the entire area from Zion National Park into the Virgin River Gorge along the Interstate 15 corridor in Arizona. More adventurous families will enjoy the opportunity to confront class 2, 3, and 4 rapids in the spring as snow in the mountains is melting. Other families will enjoy the chance to simply float or tube down calmer stretches of the river. Whatever mode of travel families choose, they will enjoy the stunning scenery of this beautiful desert landscape.
Families will also enjoy camping since there are hot summers and mild winters here. There is a full range of camping options from using tents to RV's. Campsites are strewn throughout the St. George area near national and state parks, reservoirs, and recreation areas, and they vary in the type of amenities that they offer.
Golf
The golf courses in the St. George area are known for their challenging designs, their well maintained fairways and greens, and their spectacular scenic features. If you are looking to purchase a St. George Utah golf package that includes lodging and scheduled tee-times, then we suggest you click here! In relationship to its population, the St. George area offers more golf courses than any other place in the Sunbelt. This is a year-round golf community with twelve great courses within a 15-minute drive from each other. In fact, several of the top rated courses in Utah are found here.
With blue skies and very little wind, winter daytime temperatures are generally in the 55-to-65 degree range making for ideal conditions for a round of 18 or more. Many local hotels offer golf packages in which they can confirm your tee times - weeks and even several months in advance. Because golf rates are subject to change, it is best to call and verify current golf prices.
