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Things to do in Greater Zion

Red rock towns at the gateway to Zion

  • Museums
  • Theatre & Events
  • Sport & Outdoor
  • Tours
  • Nearest airport: SGU, about 17 miles

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Three to see first in Greater Zion

Sightseeing
Outdoor Adventure

Cedar City & Brian Head

Free

Southern Utah gateway near Cedar Breaks National Monument, Utah's Mighty Five national parks, and the Brian Head ski resort.

Cedar City, UT

Stay
Iconic

Best Western Plus Ruby's Inn

$50+

Historic hotel one mile from Bryce Canyon National Park with lodging, a Western dinner barn, and tour bookings.

Bryce Canyon City, UT

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.

Leeds, UT

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Museums
History Buff

Washington County Museums

Under $25

A guide to the museums of Washington County, Utah, from St. George art and dinosaur museums to pioneer museums in Santa Clara, Hurricane and Silver Reef.

Theatre & Events
Iconic

Tuacahn Center for the Arts

$50+

Outdoor amphitheater and arts campus staging Broadway-style musicals against 1,500-foot red rock cliffs in southern Utah.

Sport & Outdoor
Outdoor Adventure

Greater Zion

Free

Washington County's tourism office promoting Zion National Park, St. George and the red-rock trails of southern Utah.

Tours
Local Gem

Arts to Zion Art and Studio Tour

Under $25

Self-guided tour of artist studios, galleries and museums across Southern Utah's red-rock landscape.

Sightseeing
Outdoor Adventure

Cedar City & Brian Head

Free

Southern Utah gateway near Cedar Breaks National Monument, Utah's Mighty Five national parks, and the Brian Head ski resort.

Tours
Outdoor Adventure

Utah Adventure Center

$50+

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

Stay
Iconic

Best Western Plus Ruby's Inn

$50+

Historic hotel one mile from Bryce Canyon National Park with lodging, a Western dinner barn, and tour bookings.

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.

Tours
Outdoor Adventure

Red Rock Humvee Tours

$50+

Guided Humvee off-road tours through red rock canyons and dunes near Zion and St. George, Utah.

Tours
Outdoor Adventure

Ascent Air Charter

$50+

Hurricane, Utah air charter offering scenic flights over Zion, Bryce Canyon, Lake Powell and other Southern Utah landmarks.

Museums
History Buff

McQuarrie Memorial Museum

Free

Free pioneer history museum in St. George with artifacts and photos of Washington County's early settlers.

Sport & Outdoor
Outdoor Adventure

Dig Paddlesports

$25–$50

Kayak, paddleboard and SUP rental and guided-tour outfitter serving Quail Creek State Park near St. George.

Museums
Family Favorite

Donkey History Museum

Free

A free museum near St. George telling the history of donkeys and mules in America through themed galleries.

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.

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.

Tours
Outdoor Adventure

Red Rock SxS Tours

$50+

Guided side-by-side UTV tours across canyons, dunes, and overlooks near Hurricane and St. George, Utah.

Sport & Outdoor
Outdoor Adventure

Sand Hollow Rentals

$50+

Boat, UTV, and water toy rentals plus guided OHV tours based at Sand Hollow State Park near Hurricane, Utah.

Sport & Outdoor
Outdoor Adventure

SoTah Adventures

$50+

Electric dirt bike rentals and guided tours through southern Utah's red rock terrain near St. George.

Tours
Outdoor Adventure

Southern Utah Adventure Center

$50+

Guided jeep, UTV, and off-road tours plus vehicle and watercraft rentals near Zion National Park and St. George.

Tours
Outdoor Adventure

UTV Adventure Tours

$50+

Guided and self-drive UTV off-road tours through Sand Mountain and Sand Hollow near St. George, Utah.

Tours
Outdoor Adventure

Zion Jeep Tours

$50+

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

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.

Sport & Outdoor
Outdoor Adventure

Zion Canyon Hot Springs

$25–$50

A geothermal hot springs resort near Zion National Park with dozens of soaking pools, cold plunges and a freshwater pool.

Tours
Outdoor Adventure

ATV Offroad Adventures

$50+

Guided ATV and UTV tours through red rock canyons and sand dunes near Zion National Park in southern Utah.

Museums
History Buff

St. George Dinosaur Discovery Site at Johnson Farm

Under $25

Walk among thousands of 200 million year old dinosaur footprints preserved at their original discovery site.

Attractions
Family Favorite

Fiesta Fun Center

Under $25

A 40,000-square-foot family entertainment center in St. George with bowling, laser tag, mini golf, go-karts and an arcade.

Eat & Drink
Local Gem

Zion Vineyards

Under $25

The first vineyard in Greater Zion, offering wine tastings of ten estate-grown varietals near St. George, Utah.

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About

About Greater Zion

Greater Zion covers Washington County in southwestern Utah, including St. George, Hurricane, Springdale, Ivins, Washington, and Leeds near the entrance to Zion National Park. The cluster also extends to Cedar City and Brian Head to the north and to Mesquite, Nevada, to the southwest. Advertiser venues include off-road tour operators such as Zion Jeep Tours and Red Rock Humvee Tours, e-bike and shuttle services based in Springdale, and the Tuacahn Center for the Arts in Ivins.

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