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Cedar City & Brian Head

581 N Main St · Cedar City, UT

Why you should go…

The Cedar City-Brian Head Tourism Bureau markets Cedar City, Parowan, and Brian Head as a southern Utah base for exploring Utah's Mighty Five national parks and Cedar Breaks National Monument. The bureau runs a visitor center in Cedar City with maps, brochures, and staff to help plan lodging and activities. Brian Head is a nearby mountain community known for skiing and outdoor recreation.

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  • #hiking
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  • #skiing
  • #mountains

Good to know

General sightseeing guidance

Habits that pay off across this whole category, not rules for this one venue. Always check the official site for the specifics.

  • The forecast is part of the ticket

    Haze, low cloud, and rain flatten a view. Clear-day visits are worth rearranging your plans for.

  • Golden hour sells out first

    Sunset slots at observation decks and cruises are the first to go, so book those further ahead.

  • Dress a layer warmer

    It is always breezier up high and out on the water than it feels at street level.

  • Timed entry is common

    Plenty of landmarks release tickets in windows rather than at the door, so check before you walk over.

What's around here?

The closest stops to Cedar City & Brian Head, ordered by straight-line distance.

  • Tours
    Outdoor Adventure

    Southwest Adventure Tours

    $50+

    Guided small-group day and multi-day tours to Utah's national parks, departing from Salt Lake City and other Southwest cities.

    0.7 mi awaySwitch it up: Tours

  • Museums
    History Buff

    Silver Reef Museum

    Under $25

    A small history museum in a preserved 1870s silver mining ghost town, with walking trails through original buildings.

    34 mi awaySwitch it up: Museums

  • Tours
    Outdoor Adventure

    Utah Adventure Center

    $50+

    Guided via ferrata climbs and a waterfall zipline near Zion National Park, with gear and guides included.

    35 mi awaySwitch it up: Tours

  • Tours
    Outdoor Adventure

    Red Rock Shuttle

    $25–$50

    A shuttle, taxi, and tour service connecting St. George, Zion National Park, and Bryce Canyon since 1998.

    35 mi awaySwitch it up: Tours

  • Tours
    Outdoor Adventure

    Zion Jeep Tours

    $50+

    Guided jeep tours through Zion National Park's backcountry, Kolob Terrace, and Smith Mesa.

    35 mi awaySwitch it up: Tours

  • Sport & Outdoor
    Outdoor Adventure

    Greater Zion E-Bikes

    $50+

    E-bike rentals and guided tours based in Springdale for exploring Zion National Park and the Greater Zion area.

    35 mi awaySwitch it up: Sport & Outdoor