Location: St. George
Top Things to do in St. George
What to do and see in St. George, Utah (UT): The Best Hidden Gems Things to do
St. George is central to some of the most dramatic natural beauty in the American West, from the Mojave Desert to Zion National Park and the Pine Valley Mountains. While its summers are hot, St. George's mild and largely snow-free winters make it popular with golfers, hikers and bikers. In fact, Brigham Young wintered here – his home in town is open to the public.
Restaurants in St. George
1. Superior Threads
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5.0 based on 12 reviews
We provide happiness in the form of the highest quality sewing, quilting, embroidery, and upholstery threads. Top sewists and quilters throughout the world share our passion for using the best products by stitching with our threads every day. As a strong believer in sewing education, we freely give away our knowledge through our website, phone calls, and in-person visits. We are the only thread company that guarantees every spool of thread it sells.
2. Red Hills Desert Garden
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5.0 based on 364 reviews
Reviewed By forrestkass - Littleton, United States
You have to stop if you are in the area. A meandering path next to a man-made stream highlights the diversity of plant life for the area. Beautifully kept, clean, and all the plants are tagged!
3. Kayenta
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4.5 based on 297 reviews
The Kayenta Community, in southern Utah's red rock country, is a tranquil enclave surrounded by protected lands.A 2,000 acre master planned community of fine homes, custom building sites and community amenities, is located 7 miles west of St. George, Utah. Kayenta is a unique departure from the norm, focused on moderate land use, moderate-sustainable growth, and an appreciation for our magnificent natural setting. Nearby, residents find adventure in the southwest's abundance of places to explore. Zion National Park, Snow Canyon and Bryce Canyon National Park are within view. While just beyond the horizon, adventure seekers will discover places like the Grand Canyon, Lake Powell and Las Vegas.
Reviewed By wanderingparrotheads - Kalispell, United States
We biked to Kayenta Art Village from IBB Cyclery where we rented bikes and had an awesome family ride up to the village where we ate at Xetava Gardens Cafe (Yum!). A beautiful, scenic ride back to the bike shop concluded a fabulous family outing.
4. Jacob Hamlin Home
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4.5 based on 164 reviews
Reviewed By riccie2014
After moseying through a pretty strred street we sprted out unto the open where the Hamblin house sat.Back off the road, adjacent to a row of pioneer homes and buildings on was the old road. Very interesting..worth the sweet drive out of St.George!
5. Mountain Meadow Massacre Memorial
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4.5 based on 143 reviews
Reviewed By Ldean3954 - Arizona, United States
I had heard some of the history of this tragic incident, but being here made it seem so much more real. From the overlook, you could imagine the terror felt by those under attack. It was easy to imagine the sounds of gunshots and screams and the treachery of the militia who lured the travelers into surrender, then murdered them. We visited on a chilly day and had all four sites to ourselves.
6. Bloomington Petroglyph Park
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4.5 based on 63 reviews
Reviewed By JoyE496 - Largo, United States
I read that this was in a residential area. It is NOT. While in the distance you can see some houses on your right driving in. I say this because this is a treasure to see. It was the first time we had seen Petroglyphs in the USA. These pictures seemed to be older than the ones I saw in Chile. To get to the pictures you drive over a road that requires a four wheel drive. Then you walk over paths that would be difficult to navigate with a walker, wheel chair or even a cane. Children will love it! Lots of room to run and not to many "do not" signs. I wish it were more protected. I could imagine it being destroyed by vandalism. It is a self walking tour. Really a fun trip.
7. St. George Dinosaur Discovery Site at Johnson Farm
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4.0 based on 449 reviews
As of May 15, 2020, the museum is open from 10am-5pm Thursday-Monday and closed Tuesday and Wednesday. We have new COVID-19 procedures such as 10am-12pm being reserved for high-risk individuals and their group. Please wear masks and social distance with our one-way directional signs through the exhibits. We have hand-sanitizing stations and are limiting the number of people in certain areas. Visit https://utahdinosaurs.com/visit-the-museum/ to learn more. The St. George Dinosaur Discovery Site at Johnson Farm preserves thousands of dinosaur tracks right at the site of discovery. Walkthrough a snapshot of an Early Jurassic lake ecosystem and meet the dinosaurs and other animals that left their tracks here. See the world's largest collection of dinosaur swim tracks, and a rare track made by a crouching meat-eating dinosaur, including hand impressions! Enjoy our special exhibit room and our Dino Park.
Reviewed By USA808
My 5 year old daughter is a dinosaur lover, so we stopped in at this small museum while passing through St. George. The admission was affordable ($8 adults, $4 for kids 4+), and we were fascinated by the fact that their fossil displays were actually collected on site. How cool to walk where the dinos did and to learn more about the rich archaeological history of Utah! Be sure to watch the short educational video before beginning. We especially loved the section of the museum that preserves fossils as they were found — with the museum basically built on and around those recent discoveries (randomly found while a doctor was doing some construction on his property). There’s an outdoor play area with a sand pit for digging that my younger kids also loved, though it was so hot that it was hard to spend too much time out there. We finished the museum in about an hour, but are so glad we made the stop. My daughter even used her allowance to buy a stuffed animal dinosaur on the way out. She had a blast and this museum really helped deepen her appreciation for dinosaurs. This place isn’t the best for kids needing lots of hands-on stimulation (unless they primarily play outside), but it IS great for anyone interested in learning and exploring.
