St. George, Utah Attractions and Things To Do

Shakespearean Festival Zion National Park Canyon National Park St. George Marathon Hollow State Park Grand Canyon

Experience a wealth of fun, family-friendly things to do in close proximity of the La Quinta Inn & Suites St. George. Tourist attractions include the Utah Shakespearean Festival, Snow Canyon State Park and St. George Dinosaur Discovery Site at Johnson Farm. Below we’ve compiled a list that will give you a little background on what you can expect to find in our unique neighborhood.
 

Utah Shakespearean Festival. Every year, the Utah Shakespearean Festival in Cedar City presents nine plays during the summer (June-August) and fall (September-October). The festival is a 45-minute drive from St. George. The 2008 season features The Two Gentlemen of Verona, Othello, The Taming of the Shrew and several non-Shakespeare plays, including Fiddler on the Roof and The School for Wives. For more information, visit www.bard.org/  

Snow Canyon State Park. Scenic Snow Canyon State Park is ideal for hiking, biking and camping. Located about a dozen miles northwest of St. George, the park also features a 35-unit campground, electric hookups and a covered pavilion that’s perfect for groups to enjoy a picnic. For more information, visit www.utah.com/stateparks/snow_canyon.htm  

St. George Dinosaur Discovery Site at Johnson Farm. Travel way back in time at the St. George Dinosaur Discovery Site at Johnson Farm. Discover well-preserved dinosaur tracks, rare dinosaur remains, fossil fish and many more fascinating pre-historic objects-all located along an Early Jurassic lake. For more information, visit www.sgcity.org/dinotrax/indexmain.php    [Top]

Zion National Park. Experience some of the most awe-inspiring canyon country at Zion National Park, which is located in Southwestern Utah about 42 miles from St. George. Explore a wide range of natural spectacles-from dramatic rock towers to deep sandstone canyons. For more information, visit www.nps.gov/zion/

St. George Musical Theater. For more than 20 years, St. George Musical Theater has been bringing great stage shows to life. The Fantasticks and High School Musical are among the productions for the 2008 season, which are being presented at Dixie State College in St. George. Soon, however, construction will begin on a brand new space. For more information, visit www.sgmt.org/

Huntsman World Senior Games. Since 1987, the Huntsman World Senior Games have brought together men and women aged 50 and older for an international senior sports competition. Held October 6-18, 2008, the games feature such events as basketball, lawn bowling, tennis, softball, square dancing and the triathlon. For more information, visit www.hwsg.com/index.html    [Top]

Bryce Canyon National Park. Ancient trees, amazing rocks and breathtaking views are the hallmark of Bryce Canyon National Park. Discover great camping and hiking along with Bryce Amphitheatre, which is considered to be one of nature’s most incredible creations. For more information, visit www.nps.gov/brca/  

Sand Hollow Aquatic Center. Family fun is number one at Sand Hollow Aquatic Center. Enjoy a small competition and diving pool plus a large leisure pool, which features interactive children's toys, a water walk and slippery slides. For more information, visit http://sgcity.org/recreation/swimming/sgshac.php  

Tuacahn Amphitheatre and Center for the Arts. Enjoy spectacular live performances under the stars at Tuacahn Amphitheatre and Center for the Arts. Stage shows for 2008 include The Sound of Music and Big River while concerts will feature Sheena Easton and Kenny Loggins. For more information, visit www.tuacahn.org  [Top]

St. George Marathon. The St. George Marathon has been designated as one of the four marathons in the world to build a vacation around by Runner’s World and it takes place October 4, 2008. The race starts off in the picturesque Pine Valley Mountains and drops down nearly 2600 feet through scenic southwest Utah to wondrous Worthern Park. For more information, visit >www.stgeorgemarathon.com

Daughters of the Utah Pioneers. Early Mormon settlers were the first permanent residents in the St. George area during modern times. They arrived in what is now known as "Utah's Dixie" in 1857 to establish communities devoted to producing cotton. To celebrate this heritage the Daughters of Utah Pioneers have established a museum to house artifacts from these settlers who tamed the desert in Southwestern Utah. The museum is located downtown St. George only a short drive from the La Quinta Inn & Suites.

Silver Reef Gallery and Museum. The Silver Reef Museum features artifacts of the Reef - the only place in the world where silver has been discovered in sandstone outcrops. Silver Reef is one of the most popular ghost towns in the area. The camp produced $9 million in silver from 1877 to 1903 and had a booming economy in the 1870s. This unique town had homes, churches, a variety of specialty shops, a brothel, and even a Chinatown. The museum is just a 12-15 minute drive from the La Quinta Inn & Suites in St. George.  [Top]

Sand Hollow State Park. Sand Hollow State Park Sand Mountain, located between St. George and Hurricane, has long been a popular playground for people with dune buggies, dirt bikes and 4-wheelers. Now, the sparkling water of a new reservoir laps at its base, and modern campgrounds and picnic areas have been developed adjacent to the beaches. With its warm, blue waters and red sandstone landscape, Sand Hollow has become one of Utah's most popular parks. Boat and fish on Sand Hollow Reservoir, explore and ride the dunes of Sand Mountain on an off-highway vehicle, then RV or tent camp in the new campground. The reservoir offers good populations of bass and bluegill. http://stateparks.utah.gov/parks/sand-hollow/

St. George Skate Park. St. George Skate Park is a 15,000 sq. ft. concrete skating park located in J.C. Snow Park. There are both street skating elements and bowls. Bowls range in depth from four feet to seven feet. The park was designed for skaters of all abilities. Skateboards, scooters, and in-line skates can use the park. Bikes are currently allowed in the skate park on a trial basis during scheduled hours. No motorized use is allowed. http://www.sgcity.org/parks/sportsfacilities/sk8george/

Quail Creek State Park. Only a short 10 minute drive from La Quinta Inn & Suites, Quail Creek State Park provides excellent year-round camping, picnicking, boating, and trout and bass fishing in sunny southwest Utah. The park is three miles east of the Interstate 15 Hurricane exit on State Route 9. Facilities include 23 campsites, most of which will accomodate 2 small tents or 1 large, modern rest rooms, fish cleaning station and two covered group-use pavilions. http://www.stateparks.utah.gov/parks/quail-creek/ [Top]

North Rim - Grand Canyon. The less traveled part of the Grand Canyon, the North Rim has some of the Grand Canyon’s most spectacular views and it’s a day-trip from the La Quinta Inn & Suites in St. George. The three developed viewpoints on the North Rim offer a sense of looking across the expanse of the canyon, rather than into its depths. Point Imperial and Cape Royal are reached via a winding scenic drive. Point Imperial, the highest point on the North Rim at 8,803 feet, overlooks the Painted Desert and the eastern end of Grand Canyon. Here the canyon transforms as the narrow walls of Marble Canyon, visible only as a winding gash, open dramatically to become “grand.” Layers of red and black Precambrian rocks, not visible at Bright Angel Point, add contrast and color. Cape Royal provides a panorama up, down, and across the canyon. With seemingly unlimited vistas to the east and west, it is popular for both sunrise and sunset. The sweeping turn of the Colorado River at Unkar Delta is framed through the natural arch of Angels Window. Look for the Desert View Watchtower across the canyon on the South Rim. http://www.nps.gov/grca/planyourvisit/directions_n_rim.htm  

Pipe Spring National Monument. Another easy day trip from the La Quinta Inn & Suites is Pipe Spring National Monument. The Pipe Spring is a water source in the desert that has been used by humans for thousands of years, and the site of an historic cattle ranch established in 1870. Several stone buildings from the pioneer era remain, including a fortified ranch house called Winsor Castle. A new cultural museum displays Native American and pioneer exhibits. An orchard, garden, farm animals, ponds, Kaibab Paiute Indian camp and 1/2 mile trail are also on the site. http://pipespring.areaparks.com/index.html  [Top]