Guidebook for Southern Utah area
Food scene
This is a great little restaurant/coffee shop. They have a lovely back patio that overlooks the Virgin River Canyon. You need to visit at least once!
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River Rock Roasting Company
394 S State StThis is a great little restaurant/coffee shop. They have a lovely back patio that overlooks the Virgin River Canyon. You need to visit at least once!
They are wildly into the West! Enter through swinging saloon doors, to lots of wood, and antlers, and memories of yesteryear.
The food is good, and they now serve breakfast, as well as lunch and dinner.
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Stage Coach Grille
99 N State StThey are wildly into the West! Enter through swinging saloon doors, to lots of wood, and antlers, and memories of yesteryear.
The food is good, and they now serve breakfast, as well as lunch and dinner.
Lovely local restaurant. Great service and great food. This is one of our personal favorites! They have a patio for outside dining. Breakfast on the patio on a summer's morning is a wonderful way to start your day!
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Main Street Café
138 Main StLovely local restaurant. Great service and great food. This is one of our personal favorites! They have a patio for outside dining. Breakfast on the patio on a summer's morning is a wonderful way to start your day!
If you want to grab a pastry or a bagel, here's where you want to go! They also sell bread, and provide bread for many of the local restaurants in the area.
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Muddy Bees Bakery
525 W State StIf you want to grab a pastry or a bagel, here's where you want to go! They also sell bread, and provide bread for many of the local restaurants in the area.
Sometime, chips and salsa is really what you need! Stop in here for some great Mexican food, along with the chips and salsa!
Mazatlan
Sometime, chips and salsa is really what you need! Stop in here for some great Mexican food, along with the chips and salsa!
Costa Vida
845 State StDrop in here if you want a fast, fun meal.
Another one of our faves. Good Mexican food, from enchiladas to burritos, tacos to tamales. And, of course, chips and salsa!
They have recently added empanadas to their menu. Give them a try.
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Lupitas Mexican Food
460 State StAnother one of our faves. Good Mexican food, from enchiladas to burritos, tacos to tamales. And, of course, chips and salsa!
They have recently added empanadas to their menu. Give them a try.
Sightseeing
Here are some fun places to visit while in the area.
Although this isn't a National Park, I'm not sure why it isn't. Truly a beautiful area. Some great hikes, and if you are into rock climbing, there are great climbs here, as well. This is our daughter's favorite place to climb.
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Parque Estatal Snow Canyon
1002 Snow Canyon DrAlthough this isn't a National Park, I'm not sure why it isn't. Truly a beautiful area. Some great hikes, and if you are into rock climbing, there are great climbs here, as well. This is our daughter's favorite place to climb.
Take a nice little side trip to the ghost town of Grafton. You’ll gain an appreciation for some of the hardships people faced as the settled this area.
It is also where the bicycle scene in “Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid” was filmed.
You can go in and explore most of the buildings.
FYI: the road in is a dirt road. Be cautious on rainy days or you could get stuck.
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Grafton
Take a nice little side trip to the ghost town of Grafton. You’ll gain an appreciation for some of the hardships people faced as the settled this area.
It is also where the bicycle scene in “Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid” was filmed.
You can go in and explore most of the buildings.
FYI: the road in is a dirt road. Be cautious on rainy days or you could get stuck.
Get ready for some fun! Beautiful small lake for boating, jet skiing, and swimming.
And premier off-roading adventures for ATVs.
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Parque Estatal de Sand Hollow
3351 Sand Hollow RdGet ready for some fun! Beautiful small lake for boating, jet skiing, and swimming.
And premier off-roading adventures for ATVs.
This little jewel is the perfect place for paddleboarding and kayaking. You can easily rent a kayak or SUP (stand up paddleboard) right on the beach. The water is beautiful and this place is usually not crowded. The scenery is fantastic.
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Parque Estatal Quail Creek
472 5300 WestThis little jewel is the perfect place for paddleboarding and kayaking. You can easily rent a kayak or SUP (stand up paddleboard) right on the beach. The water is beautiful and this place is usually not crowded. The scenery is fantastic.
Parque Nacional Bryce Canyon
Southern Utah was a popular stomping ground for many dinosaurs and you’ll see some of their footprints at this museum.
It’s a must-see for all you Dino-phyles.
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St. George Dinosaur Discovery Site at Johnson Farm
2180 E Riverside DrSouthern Utah was a popular stomping ground for many dinosaurs and you’ll see some of their footprints at this museum.
It’s a must-see for all you Dino-phyles.
This is a lovely arboretum, and it's free! It showcases water-efficient landscapes, endangered species, and prehistoric tracks, all in one central location.
It's located in St George and is about 30 minutes away. A visit here is a nice, relaxing morning or afternoon activity.
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Jardín del Desierto de Red Hills
375 Red Hills PkwyThis is a lovely arboretum, and it's free! It showcases water-efficient landscapes, endangered species, and prehistoric tracks, all in one central location.
It's located in St George and is about 30 minutes away. A visit here is a nice, relaxing morning or afternoon activity.
Take a trip back in time! Learn about Brigham Young as well as the history of the settlement of St George.
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Brigham Young Winter Home
67 W 200 NTake a trip back in time! Learn about Brigham Young as well as the history of the settlement of St George.
Great park! Although it is an amazing playground for children with different abilities, it's a really fun park for everyone! There's a little train you can ride, with a small tunnel and various "dinosaurs" to spot along the way. And lots of fun equipment from swings and slides to treehouses and a splash pad. Our grandchildren love going here!
It’s free and open every day! (Although the train doesn't operate on Sundays, just FYI.) The park is located inside of Tonaquint Park at 1851 S Dixie Dr. in St George.
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Parque Thunder Junction para todas las habilidades
1851 S Dixie DrGreat park! Although it is an amazing playground for children with different abilities, it's a really fun park for everyone! There's a little train you can ride, with a small tunnel and various "dinosaurs" to spot along the way. And lots of fun equipment from swings and slides to treehouses and a splash pad. Our grandchildren love going here!
It’s free and open every day! (Although the train doesn't operate on Sundays, just FYI.) The park is located inside of Tonaquint Park at 1851 S Dixie Dr. in St George.
Hiking
If you love to hike, you’ve come to the right spot!
This park is just outside of downtown St George. There are numerous hiking trails, and a few slot canyons. There are also some pavilions where you can barbecue or picnic.
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Parque Pioneer
375 Red Hills PkwyThis park is just outside of downtown St George. There are numerous hiking trails, and a few slot canyons. There are also some pavilions where you can barbecue or picnic.
Actually, you can take a truck, ATV, or jeep to check out these falls. (The road is rough, so don’t go in your BMW 😁).
It’s a great place for the family. And once you get there, jump in and swim and play awhile!
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Toquerville Falls
Actually, you can take a truck, ATV, or jeep to check out these falls. (The road is rough, so don’t go in your BMW 😁).
It’s a great place for the family. And once you get there, jump in and swim and play awhile!
This is a moderately difficult hike, but not long (less than 2miles), so most children 5 yr old and older would be able to manage it. Located outside of Leeds, in the Red Cliffs Desert Reserve, there is beautiful scenery and the unique Babylon Arch!
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Babylon Arch Trailhead
This is a moderately difficult hike, but not long (less than 2miles), so most children 5 yr old and older would be able to manage it. Located outside of Leeds, in the Red Cliffs Desert Reserve, there is beautiful scenery and the unique Babylon Arch!
Located in LaVerkin, this trail has two entrances, including one that’s just one street over from the house! It’s convenient, good for families, has some spooky old mining buildings and a rope swing next to the river. Be sure to check it out!
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Confluence Park
Located in LaVerkin, this trail has two entrances, including one that’s just one street over from the house! It’s convenient, good for families, has some spooky old mining buildings and a rope swing next to the river. Be sure to check it out!
Rainy days
Some ideas of what to do when the skies aren’t blue!
Just a few miles down the road in Hurricane, you’ll find this cozy little movie theater. It’s an option for a rainy day (or when you just want to sit quietly in a dark, air conditioned room and still be entertained 😁)
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Coral Cliffs Cinema 8
835 W State StJust a few miles down the road in Hurricane, you’ll find this cozy little movie theater. It’s an option for a rainy day (or when you just want to sit quietly in a dark, air conditioned room and still be entertained 😁)
Bowling, laser tag, and arcade all inside. Miniature golf, bumper boats, go-carts, and batting cages also available.
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Fiesta Fun Family Fun Center
171 E 1160 SBowling, laser tag, and arcade all inside. Miniature golf, bumper boats, go-carts, and batting cages also available.
Learn about the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Volunteers are available to give you a guided tour or you can wander around at your own pace. The St George Temple is one of the oldest buildings in Utah.
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Templo de San Jorge Utah
250 E 400 SLearn about the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Volunteers are available to give you a guided tour or you can wander around at your own pace. The St George Temple is one of the oldest buildings in Utah.
Jacob Hamblin was a real friend to the indigenous tribes that lived here in southern Utah. As you tour his home, you’ll learn about his contributions and what life was like in the 1860s.
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Jacob Hamlin Home
3325 Hamblin DrJacob Hamblin was a real friend to the indigenous tribes that lived here in southern Utah. As you tour his home, you’ll learn about his contributions and what life was like in the 1860s.
Medical/Emergency
Hope you don't need this info, but just in case...
1380 E Medical Center Drive, St. George, Utah 84790
Tel:435-251-1000
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St. George Regional Hospital River Road
1380 E Medical Center DrHope you don't need this info, but just in case...
1380 E Medical Center Drive, St. George, Utah 84790
Tel:435-251-1000
Hurricane Valley Clinic
75 N 2260 WUrgent care clinic
75 N 2260 W Hurricane, Utah 84737
Tel: 435-635-6550