Want to take your kids to a park they’ll never forget? Hidden Valley Park is the place! This is the coolest kids park in St. George by far. It was opened a few years back in the nice Ivory Homes Development in Bloomington Hills. Children love this play area. The park is very nicely made with soft rubber instead of hard cement under the playground – yes, your kids...
St. George Utah Information Located in Southwestern Utah County: Washington Population: 75,561 (2012) County Population: 138,115 (2010) Elevation: 2,860 Feet Nickname: Utah’s Dixie Settled: 1861 by Brigham Young Named after George A. Smith (apostle of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. St. George is strategically located 5 miles from Snow Canyon State Park, 40 minutes to Zion National Park, and 3 hours from the Grand Canyon (north face). ...
Shopping while on vacation? Huh? Are you kidding me? That’s what some of the men in your group will say. But the women know better. They know shopping can be a fun and relaxing event during your vacation. In fact, Southwest airlines even promotes “shopping vacations” to different cities in the U.S. St. George isn’t on Southwest’s destination list, but who knows, maybe it will be one day. So where...
It’s about that time of year. You’ve recovered from this years reunion with the family and you’re ready to start planning where to go next year. What a daunting task! You want to go somewhere where the kids can be happy and play and the adults can relax and catch up, but you want it to be affordable. You need it to be affordable. I know, I read your mind...
If you are visiting Southern Utah from out of state, you are likely on your way to or from Zions, Arches National Park, Lake Powell, Snow Canyon, or the Grand Canyon. Chances are you’ve been impressed with the scenery on well-traveled I-15 or I-89. But, I’m going to share a little secret that even a lot of St. George locals don’t know about: Scenic Utah Highway 12. I don’t even...
Wow! This restaurant should be the #1 rated restaurant in St. George Utah if you count tradition. Not to discount Cafe Rio, but Pizza Factory has been a family tradition for over 20 years for families visiting the Southern Utah area. Yes, there are other Pizza Factory restaurants, but the original on St. George Boulevard is always the best. The original owner is still seen in the restaurant hauling in...
Ranked by St. George Vacation Rentals’ Guests as #1 in the top 10 Best Casual Restaurants in St. George Utah and I’d have to agree. Cafe Rio was started right here in Saint George and has since expanded and opened over a hundred restaurants in eleven different states! Cafe Rio is famous for its sweet pork and huge salads, but offers lots of different options, including vegetarian and gluten free....
October St. George, Utah Weather and Temperature Information During the month of October, the last month of the year without rain, you will be able to enjoy the weather and do fun activities that you won’t be able to do once the rain downpour starts (what little rain occurs in the desert). Take advantage of this opportunity and go to various tourist destinations and activity areas to do all of...
Brigham Young, he’s the guy BYU is named after, right? Yes. He also led the Mormon church for a long, long time. During the three decades Brigham Young led The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, he directed the establishment of more than 300 communities throughout the American West. “Brother Brigham” sent the first settlers to St. George, Utah “Utah’s Dixie” or “Zion” in 1861. During his annual visits...
Fiesta Fun, “Where the fun never sets” If you’ve ever said “there is nothing to do in St. George” well then… you are wrong. Oh, and, you should be more adventurous and get out more! But when you’re ready to venture out, start by heading over to Fiesta Fun! It is seriously fun for kids and adults alike. Fiesta Fun is the #1 spot for birthday parties in St. George...
