EXPLORE
Surrounded by red sandstone, St. George is a scenic spot in Utah’s Dixie, popular with snowbirds because of its warm climate and golf courses. But St. George and its surrounding communities also attract people, group travelers among them, in other seasons, all year long.
Visit Red Cliffs Desert Reserve and National Conservation Area, a sprawling landscape with protected species such as the desert tortoise, inspiring red-rock scenery, and multiple ecosystems. Enjoy the colorful cliffs of Yant Flat near St. George, unique because of the arid landscape and distant views of Zion National Park. The St. George Dinosaur Discovery Site at Johnson Farm is a fun place where group members can learn about the area’s prehistoric days and the giants who once roamed these lands.
GET ARTSY
The Tuacahn Center for the Arts is an outdoor amphitheater that hosts Broadway musicals amidst the area’s red rock surroundings. The Kayenta Art Village, popular among locals and visitors alike, hosts festivals and has galleries, studios, places to eat, and even an arboretum. Fine art paintings and sculptures can be found at the Juniper Sky Art Gallery, and landscape art at the Mystic Canyon Light Gallery, both must-stops for the art lovers in your group. Visit Zia Pottery Studio for ceramic art and MakeSpace for classes and workshops.
LET’S EAT
Your group won’t go hungry in St. George. Visit Painted Pony Restaurant to try mouthwatering delicacies such as Duck Panzanella and Prosciutto Wrapped Chicken. There’s also Wood Ash Rye, a group-friendly, five-star establishment in historic downtown, open for those who like to dine in style for breakfast, brunch, appetizers, and dinner. Meanwhile, Xetava Gardens Cafe, located in Kayenta Art Village just outside of St. George, offers patio seating, giving guests more of that Southern Utah view.
LEARN MORE
Greater Zion Convention & Tourism Office
greaterzion.com
Main Image: Pioneer Park, St. George; Credit: Greater Zion Convention & Tourism Office
