Location: Kanab
Top Things to do in Kanab
Top Restaurants in Kanab
What to do and see in Kanab, Utah (UT): The Best Free Things to do
Kanab (/kəˈnæb/ kə-NAB) is a city in and the county seat of Kane County, Utah, United States. It is located on Kanab Creek just north of the Arizona state line. This area was first settled in 1864 and the town was founded in 1870 when ten Mormon families moved into the area. The population was 4,312 at the 2010 census.
Restaurants in Kanab
1. Best Friends Animal Sanctuary
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1,463 reviews
Best Friends Animal Society is the only national animal welfare organization focused exclusively on ending the killing of dogs and cats in America's shelters. An authority and leader in the no-kill movement, Best Friends runs the nation's largest no-kill sanctuary for companion animals, as well as lifesaving programs in partnership with rescue groups and shelters across the country. Since its founding in 1984, Best Friends has helped reduce the number of animals killed in shelters nationwide from 17 million per year to about 4 million. That means there are still over 9,000 dogs and cats killed in shelters each day. And we will not be done until that number is zero. Best Friends has the knowledge, technical expertise and on-the-ground network to end the killing and Save Them All(R).
Reviewed By SDubs24 - Boulder, United States
This was our second visit to the sanctuary. We've done the grand sanctuary tour and the Dog Town tour - both were really great (and free!) On the grand sanctuary tour we visited with a bunch of cats and met a very sweet old dog in the senior area. They do amazing work here and the land is absolutely stunning. They have dogs, cats, birds, horses, wild animals, you name it! It's worth an hour or two of your time, and if you're able, you should definitely donate to this fabulous organization. They truly care about animals and are doing great work nationwide. I'd recommend booking your tour online in advance, they fill up fast.
2. Yellow Rock Trail
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5.0 based on 11 reviews
Reviewed By jennilaz - San Diego, United States
Finding the correct path after leaving the wash, can be an issue. After 1/4 mile, just hug the right hand side white cliff walls and you will see a cairn marking the spot. Make a right and hike up the very steep section. After that, it is reasonably easy following the trail. Yellow Rock is a sight to behold. Make you way on it and play to your hearts content.
3. Willow Canyon Outdoor
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5.0 based on 10 reviews
Reviewed By SARAP6131 - Coalinga, United States
Coffee is delicious!! While there, check out all the have to offer. Clothing, hiking gear, gift items and snacks. This is such a little gem! Definitely check it out!
4. Raven's Heart Gallery
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5.0 based on 31 reviews
Raven's Heart Gallery represents established and emerging artists from the region and beyond. We show "art with heart, expressing kindness and compassion for all life". Raven's Heart Gallery is owned by Photographer Gary Kalpakoff and Artist Cyrus Mejia (co-founder of Best Friends Animal Society).
Reviewed By SamS967 - Long Beach, United States
This beautiful art gallery is in the center of town and co-owned by one of the founders of Best Friends Animal Sanctuary. The photography collection is excellent as are all the art by local artists. We did end up buying an expensive painting.
5. Squaw Trail
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5.0 based on 32 reviews
Reviewed By Hil311 - Winter Springs, United States
After doing the national parks I wanted to stay around Kenab and get away from the crowds Looked up local trails and decided to this one. I would call it slightly moderate. What an enjoyable trail. My husband and I were the only people on it! Beautiful scenery of the town and when you make it to the top you great views which you can see for miles. There are parts where you are walking on a ledge, so it's not a great idea for children
6. Kanab Heritage House Museum
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5.0 based on 113 reviews
The Kanab Heritage House Museum, also called the Jewel of Kanab, preserves and brings to life the rich customs and traditions of southern Utah. Built in1894, the Heritage House is a Victorian era home constructed In the Queen Anne style. Upon its completion, original owner Henry Bowman proclaimed he had built the “first modern home in Kane County”. The Kanab Heritage House Museum is a timeless work of art that now showcases the rich history of Kanab and its people. The museum interior is complete with many period and original furnishings. Tours last approximately 30-45 minutes and will immerse you in the cultural history and heritage of Southern Utah. Please check our website for current hours and closings.
Reviewed By Californiastaner - San Miguel, United States
Made the reservation online and it worked perfectly. You can use your phone to scan barcodes for exterior and interior rooms (the upstairs is closed). They are clearly being careful due to COVID-19, which we appreciated. The volunteer who let us in was friendly, engaging and knowledgeable. It is such an interesting bit of history with photos and period furnishings. Highly recommended!
7. Paria River Canyon
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4.5 based on 108 reviews
The Paria River has cut deep into the soft sandstone, hundreds of feet deep, and the walls of the canyon are striated in bands of pink and red and ocher and copper and gold, smoothed by water into intricate rippled patterns and glazed by the sun.
Reviewed By JamesArseneau - Belfast, United States
We drove to the location of where the movie set once was. The colors of hills as we descended on the road were awesome. Worth the time and effort. The ground has a interesting hard surface but spongy feel.
8. Old Paria
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4.5 based on 104 reviews
Reviewed By Lisamb1 - Saint Paul, United States
I followed another reviewers directions and found this easily. Road was dirt/gravel, but easy to drive, just slow and bumpy. About a 20-30 min detour off the highway from Page to Kanab. Follow directions to old Paria site. I think it might be better in the afternoon to see the really colorful mountainside
9. Cottonwood Canyon Road
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4.5 based on 121 reviews
Reviewed By LindsayB68 - Minneapolis, United States
A highlight! First off, I'm SO glad I knew what I was getting myself into before driving this road! Had I just taken this long dirt road without knowing it'd be a dirt road for this long, I would have probably turned around and played it safe on the main road instead. With that said, I'd do it again in a heartbeat! If you have a tank full of gas and water, then head on out. Well, first stop in at the Bureau of Land Management and ask about road conditions. We called the number on the door at the Cannonville BLM office and spoke to an extremely nice gentleman. He asked about our cars (two families driving) and gave us confidence to go ahead on the road. It had rained the day prior, but he was sure the road would be dry by the time we got out there. If coming from the north, be mindful that there are several times where the road has an off-shoot and it is NOT clearly marked as to which road is the main road. Each time it happened I went with what I thought was the main road and I was right every time. Trust yourself! It. Was. Beautiful. And so fun!! Two families: Car 1: couple with pre-schooler and infant, high clearance vehicle, all terrain tires, front wheel drive Car 2: couple with one toddler, mid clearance all wheel drive, all season tires, used to driving in snow Neither of the cars had any trouble whatsoever. In fact we saw a Nissan Sentra coming from the opposite direction. DO stop at Grosvenor Arch, and then take Arches National Park off of your list because it's just as good (I'm only half kidding). DO stop at Cottonwood Narrows (the trail is clearly marked). We wandered around the narrows with all 3 kids and 4 adults for about a half hour. Without kids on our backs we probably would have stayed longer. We had just come from Zion where we couldn't do any of the Narrows due to bacteria in the water, so this was a real treat for us. After spending a day at Zion, and a day at Bryce, Cottonwood Canyon Road and its' offerings was the highlight of our time in Utah!
10. Nautilus Rock
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 10 reviews
Reviewed By BobEllis001 - Nashville, United States
The hike down the wash to this landform is definitely worth the time and effort! Unfortunately, vandals have broken off the "lip" of the form, but it is still very impressive.
