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Zion & St. George

Things to see in Zion & St. George

19 sights, museums, parks and places worth the stop.

Sandstone canyon along the Canyon Overlook Trail

Springdale · Geological Formations

Canyon Overlook Trail

The Canyon Overlook Trail on Zion's east side offers a manageable introduction to the region’s dramatic geology. Startin...
The image shows a paved road with a distinct reddish-brown surface winding through a landscape of steep, red rock cliffs and green vegetation, with a red car visible in the distance.

Cedar City · Geological Formations

Kolob Canyons

Kolob Canyons, located in the northern section of Zion National Park, offers a serene and less crowded alternative to th...
The Tuacahn sign beneath red cliffs

St. George · Cultural & Artistic Experiences

Tuacahn Center for the Arts

The Tuacahn Center for the Arts, located in Ivins just outside St. George, Utah, offers a unique cultural experience set...
Zion Canyon from above

Springdale · Geological Formations

Zion National Park

Zion National Park, located in southwestern Utah near the town of Springdale, offers a dramatic landscape defined by the...
A high-angle view of a deep, amphitheater-style canyon with steep, multi-colored rock walls (red, white, and tan) and sparse vegetation, including a prominent hoodoo in the center, with a patch of snow visible in the lower center.

Cedar City · Natural Wonders & Parks

Cedar Breaks National Monument

Perched high on the Markagunt Plateau, Cedar Breaks National Monument offers a striking geological amphitheater located...
Red and white sandstone of Snow Canyon

St. George · Natural Wonders & Parks

Snow Canyon State Park

Snow Canyon State Park, located just west of St. George, offers a striking landscape where the Mojave Desert, Great Basi...
A low-angle view of a steep, reddish-orange sandstone cliff face with sparse vegetation, set against a clear blue sky.

Springdale · Natural Wonders & Parks

Angels Landing

Angels Landing stands as one of Zion National Park’s most iconic and challenging destinations, offering hikers a breatht...
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Cedar City · Cultural Centers

Utah Shakespeare Festival

The Utah Shakespeare Festival, located in Cedar City, offers a vibrant cultural experience centered around high-quality...
A landscape photograph showing a large, stratified sandstone cliff face (likely the Navajo Sandstone) with a shadow cast across its face, above a foreground of bare, wintry trees and a dry wash.

Springdale · Natural Wonders & Parks

Emerald Pools Trail

The Emerald Pools Trail offers a serene escape into the rugged landscape of Zion National Park. Located directly across...
The image shows the exterior of a modern building with a large glass facade and a flat roof, featuring a prominent sign that reads "St. George Dinosaur Discovery Site" along with a graphic of a dinosaur skeleton.

St. George · Dinosaurs & Fossils

St. George Dinosaur Discovery Site at Johnson Farm

The St. George Dinosaur Discovery Site at Johnson Farm offers a unique window into the prehistoric past, located in St....
A paved road passing through a narrow, steep-walled rock canyon (the gap) with a person in a red jacket walking on the left shoulder and a white regulatory sign on the right.

Cedar City · Geological Formations

Parowan Gap Petroglyphs

Located about 20 miles northwest of Cedar City, near the town of Parowan, the Parowan Gap Petroglyphs offer a striking e...
A landscape photograph showing a grassy, rolling hillside with a prominent rocky outcrop or small peak in the center, a line of dead standing trees to the right, and a paved road running horizontally across the foreground.

Cedar City · Camping Sites

Brian Head Resort

Brian Head Resort, located in the Dixie National Forest, offers a distinct alpine experience northeast of Cedar City, Ut...