St. George: A Massive Outdoor Playground for the Adventurous
The county seat of Washington County, St. George, Utah sits on the southwestern region of the state's Arizona border. The city is adjacent to the Pine Valley Mountains and is characterized by hills, mesas, waterways and desert habitat reserves. The nearest airports are Cedar City Regional (CDC) up north 63 miles away, Kanab Airport (KNB) to the east 80 miles away, and St. George Regional Airport (SGU) 9 miles south.
Best Time to Visit
St. George, Utah offers ideal weather for travel between late March and early June and again in mid September to early November. Tourism is at its peak between April to June, but cheap hotels and flights are most likely in December. The Easter Car Show and annual Cotton Days Festival happens in April, while the Washington County Fair happens in August. The Dixie Lions Roundup Rodeo happens in September and the St. George Marathon occurs in October.
What to Do & Area Attractions
Visit St. George, Utah to experience the Snow Canyon State Park, which offers trails and dunes that travelers can explore on foot, bike, or horseback. The Rosenbruch Wildlife Museum offers wildlife taxidermy and family-friendly sights, while the 4.5-acre Vernon Worthen Park offers areas for picnics, play, sports, and family barbecues. Check into the 4-star Sand Hollow Resort, an all-suite golf resort 1 mile away from Sandy Hollow State Park. It offers upscale suites, a pool, hot tub and 3 golf courses. The 4-star Red Mountain Resort offers sophisticated suites and horse riding, kayaking and rock climbing activities. Alternative hotels located a short walk fro downtown include the Best Western Coral Hills and The Inn at St. George.