Location: Kanab
Top Things to do in Kanab
Top Restaurants in Kanab
What to do and see in Kanab, Utah (UT): The Best 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. Buckskin Gulch
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 146 reviews
Gorgeous canyon whose stone walls shimmer with hundreds of different shades of pink and red: a truly aesthetic experience.
Reviewed By thelightexplorer - Los Angeles, United States
I did Buckskin Gulch on Jan 10, 2021. I started the hike a little after sunrise and did around 10 miles round trip. They currently have a nice ladder to continue on the trail once you enter the Wire Pass slot canyon. I encountered no water puddles at all - it was completely dry. It was around 20F when I started the hike and I just had a sweater and a light down jacket, which was sufficient (in fact I had to take my jacket off after a while, as I started to feel a little hot). The winter light reflecting off the canyon walls was just gorgeous - and to top it all, I was alone on the hike for the first two hours (until I headed back to the parking lot, when I saw a few folks heading in). Absolutely stunning hike!
2. 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.
3. South Coyote Buttes
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5.0 based on 256 reviews
Reviewed By olgasX5785ZL
If you are up to remote, difficult to reach and unique places, then South Coyote Buttes are the must. It was unforgettable experience. Breathtaking views. We have not met even a single person other than our group during all our visit there... I highly recommend to invest in tour guide for two reasons: 1. The guide would definitely show you much more than you can find on your own; 2. The part of the road to reach both trailheads (especially Cottonwood cove) requires special vehicle and driving experience. Shon (Dreamland safari tours) was not only knowledgeable about the geology, history and nature of the place but also was a full of funny stories. I enjoyed every minute of this 9 hour tour.
4. 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!
5. 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.
6. 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
7. Wire Pass Trail (Buckskin Gulch Access)
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 274 reviews
Reviewed By AllisonCW - Murfreesboro, United States
Wire Pass Trailhead and Buckskin Gulch Trailhead in Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument in Utah us about a 1 hour drive from Page, AZ At first, this is an easy 1.7 mile walk to see a very cool slot canyon and other beautiful rock formations and petroglyphs. You can turn around and go back at that point. However, if you want to explore further, you either have to navigate through an 8 foot drop (good luck!) or go back and find your way up and around the other side of the canyon. That’s what we did and I will tell you it was a little bit treacherous for an out of shape 57-year-old woman who has lousy balance and footing. I found myself sitting on my butt scooting down some smooth rocks feeling like I was going to fall... I am embarrassed to say I actually cried both coming and going in that one tough to navigate area, but got through it with some help from kind strangers. Once you find your way to the other side of that initial slot canyon, the walk is very pleasant and you will continue through a beautiful slot canyon...when it opens up, you will see some petroglyphs on the right. Then you come to a point where you have to go right or left…we went left and walked into Buckskin Gulch (more narrow shaded canyons which was easy enough, except the sandy floor is a loose, which make it a little more difficult to walk). We saw a rattlesnake and ignored him or her. All in all, it was a good workout and worthwhile particularly with the recent closing of the famous Antelope Canyon in Navajo Nation closed to the public due to Covid.
8. 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!
9. Kanab Visitor Center
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4.5 based on 136 reviews
Reviewed By P7508WLdonnac
Thank you to Lupie and Tom working at the Visitor Center. They are both so knowledgeable, great at suggestions/options and provide current weather and road conditions to trailheads. We picked up individual trail maps - beautifully illustrated with clear detailed directions - all free BUT our donation was very appreciated. Cannot compliment the Visitor Center and it's staff enough. A must stop for all Kanab visitors.
10. Coral Pink Sand Dunes State Park
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4.0 based on 1,122 reviews
Encompassing 3,730 acres at an elevation of 6,000 feet, this state park is the site of a stunning, coral-colored dune field that is surrounded by red sandstone cliffs and juniper forests.
Reviewed By lonnierocks - Anchorage, United States
if you want to feel like you’ve left this world and been teleported to another this is the perfect place! It is breathtakingly beautiful and something everyone should experience. I highly recommend leaving the viewing platform, and actually immersing yourself in the dunes. It does not have the same impact if you simply stand there looking out… Take your shoes off if you’re brave like me, and really experience it. I loved being there. Make sure you take more water than you think you need if you go walking around… I was extraordinarily hot by the time I got back to my car. Can’t wait to go again this fall. ❤️????????????
