Areas & Neighborhoods in St. George
Downtown
As you walk around downtown, there are frequent reminders that this city was founded by prominent members of the LDS Church. Visits to the St. George Tabernacle and the Brigham Young Winter Home bring this pioneering history to life. If you're wandering around at night, you can't miss the pride of the city, the immense and well-lit St. George Temple.
North of the City
Utah's national parks dot the southern end of the state, leaving the area north of St. George less trampled. The Red Cliffs National Conservation Area is at the northeastern corner of the Mojave Desert and features 130 miles (210 km) of trails for you to explore.
Zion National Park
Don't forget about the crown jewel of the national park system, Zion National Park, which is just 40 scenic miles (64 km) away. Adventurous hikers can head to Angels Landing to take in bird’s-eye views of the lush Virgin River Valley as it winds through the vermillion and chocolate-colored cliffs of Zion Canyon. The Riverside Walk is paved and relatively level, which makes it perfect for small children and those who use wheelchairs.
What to See in St. George
If you want to see all of St. George in a single place, venture up to Dixie Sugarloaf. This rock formation sits prominently above the city and gives you a chance to catch an incredible sunset as the lights of the St. George Temple give the city a heavenly glow. If you are looking for a youthful vibe, head over to Dixie State College. You may even find out why so many places in the city bear the name Dixie, despite the city's distance from the South and lack of participation in the Civil War.
Sightseeing in St. George
Kids and adults alike can thoroughly enjoy plenty of family-friendly things to do in St. George. The Thunder Junction All Abilities Park is a unique play space offering sensory-rich experiences that are sure to delight children of all abilities. At the St. George Children's Museum, the kids can join a pit crew, milk a mechanical cow, and practice their firefighting skills. And no matter your age, the St. George Dinosaur Discovery Site at Johnson Farm gives you a chance to see fossils and imagine the massive creatures that roamed through this once verdant and watery land.
If you get thirsty for a cocktail, there is no place like The One & Only. With a name that harkens back to when this hotspot was the only place in St. George to get a cold one, the pub is a great place to mingle with locals. St. George is an excellent vacation destination in itself, but it also works as a relaxing stopping point on a longer Southwest vacation.
