activity guide
Shopping
RED CLIFFS MALL redcliffsmall.com
Distance from hotel: 13 min
THE SHOPPES AT ZION theshoppesatzion.com
Distance from hotel: 14 min
RED ROCKS COMMON
pacificcastle.com/properties/current/red-rockcommons/
Distance from hotel: 14 min
ANCESTOR SQUARE
Ancestor Square is part of St George's historic downtown. After shopping, take a walk around and see the sights.
Distance from hotel: 11 min
SHOPPES AT GREEN GATE VILLAGE greengateretail.com
Distance from hotel: 11 min
SUNSET PLAZA
Distance from hotel: 8 min
National Parks
ZION NATIONAL PARK nps.gov/zion • (435) 772-3256
World-famous for its towering sandstone cliffs, emerald Narrows, and scenic drives—ideal for hiking, canyoneering, and breathtaking photo ops.
Distance from hotel: 40 min
BRYCE CANYON NATIONAL PARK nps.gov/brca/index.htm • (435) 834-5322
Situated along a high plateau at the top of the Grand Staircase, the park's high elevations include numerous life communities, fantastic dark skies, and geological wonders that defy description.
Distance from hotel: 2 hours
SNOW CANYON STATE PARK stateparks.utah.gov/parks/snow-canyon/ (435) 628-2255
A local gem featuring lava flows, red Navajo sandstone, and lava tube caves—great for hiking, rock scrambling, biking, and horseback riding.
Distance from hotel: 4 min
RED CLIFFS NATIONAL CONSERVATION CENTER blm.gov/programs/national-conservation-lands/utah/ red-cliffs-nca (435) 688-3200
Divided into upland & lowland sections, this protected area is famous for its red-rock cliffs.
Distance from hotel: 14 min
National Parks
SAND HOLLOW STATE PARK
stateparks.utah.gov/parks/sand-hollow/ (435) 680-0715
With its warm, blue waters and red sandstone landscape, one of Utah’s newer state parks is also one of its most popular.
Distance from hotel: 36 min
PIONEER PARK
sgcityutah.gov/business_detail_T18_R64.php (435) 627-4530
With its warm, blue waters and red sandstone landscape, one of Utah’s newer state parks is also one of its most popular.
Distance from hotel: 13 min
CORAL PINK SAND DUNES STATE PARK
stateparks.utah.gov/parks/coral-pink/ (435) 648-2800
The park features uniquely pink-hued sand dunes located beside red sandstone cliffs.
Distance from hotel: 1 hour, 30 min
QUAIL CREEK NATIONAL PARK
stateparks.utah.gov/parks/quail-creek/ 435-879-2378
Boasting some of the warmest waters in the state and a mild winter climate, Quail Creek lures boaters and anglers year-round. Camp. Hike. Explore.
Distance from hotel: 27 min
National Parks
VALLEY OF FIRE NATIONAL PARK
parks.nv.gov/parks/valley-of-fire 702-397-2088
Located in the Mojave Desert, Valley of Fire State Park is home to 46,000 acres of red Aztec sandstone, formed by shifting sand dunes The stunning landscape glows red for miles into the horizon and is particularly beautiful at sunset.
Distance from hotel: 1 h 30 min
Nature & Hikes
LITTLE BLACK MOUNTAIN PETROGLYPHS
blm.gov/visit/little-black-mountain-petroglyph-site (435) 688-3200
Features an easy hike around sandstone boulders covered in ancient petroglyphs.
Distance from hotel: 38 min
DIAMOND CINDER CONE HIKE (SNOW CANYON
STATE PARK)
stateparks.utah.gov/wp-content/uploads/ sites/13/2024/12/cinder-cone.pdf
Short volcanic cinder-cone loop offering volcanic geology insights and sweeping views.
Hiking Time: 2 hours (Difficult)
Distance from hotel: 15 min
PETROGLYPH SLOT CANYON (GILA TRAIL) mcdowellsonoran.org/lost-dog
A hidden slot canyon near Snow Canyon with ancient wall carvings; rugged and less-crowded. The petroglyphs are about 4 miles into the trail
Hiking Time: 2-3 hours round trip
Distance from hotel: 12 min
KOLOB CANYONS (ZION NP ENTRANCE)
nps.gov/zion/planyourvisit/kolob-canyons.htm
A quieter, less-visited arm of Zion with a scenic 5-mile drive and short hikes. It's known for its towering sandstone cliffs, narrow canyons, and scenic viewpoints, offering a quieter experience than the main canyon
Distance from hotel: 42 min
Nature & Hikes
IVINS PETROGLYPHS / ANASAZI VALLEY TRAIL
There is a great flavor of Anasazi culture as you wind up the path that leads to some old Anasazi Farmstead foundation remains, and some incredibly well preserved petroglyphs.
Hiking Time: 1-2 hours (Easy)
Distance from hotel: 10 min
TUACAHN AMPHITHEATRE & CANYON
tuacahn.org (435) 652-3300
The breathtaking outdoor Amphitheatre is surrounded by 1,500-foot red rock cliffs in the mouth of Padre Canyon and is a great quiet walking path during the day.
Distance from hotel: 6 min
RED HILLS DESERT GARDEN
redhillsdesertgarden.com (435) 673-3617
Utah’s first desert conservation garden with 5,000+ water-smart plants, prehistoric fossil replicas, and a stream with native fish.
Distance from hotel: 10 min
BROOK'S NATURE PARK
sgcityutah.gov/business_detail_T18_R42.php
Located at the top of Main Street, Brooks Nature Park with its serene Cox Pond is a 2.75 acre neighborhood park whose architecture and focal point are provided by nature.
Distance from hotel: 10 min
Nature & Hikes
SCOUT CAVE
redcliffsdesertreserve.com/scout-cave
The Scout Cave trail is very popular with local hikers and committed bikers. The trail is of moderate to strenuous difficulty due to the steep, rocky sections.
Distance from hotel: 3 min
ST GEORGE NARROWS (PIONEER PARK)
hikestgeorge.com/hiking-trails/narrows-pioneer-park/
The narrows in St George is a very short hike, that offers great access to red rock areas to play on.
Hiking Length: 100 metres round trip (Easy)
Distance from hotel: 12 min
MOE'S VALLEY BOULDERING
mountainproject.com/area/106028834/moes-valley
World-class sandstone bouldering for all types - from easy to advanced. Great option for climbers and adventurous families. Be sure to rent equipment from a local outfitter before you go.
Distance from hotel: 18 min
Golf Courses
BLACK DESERT GOLF COURSE
blackdesertresort.com/golf (435) 222-7830
Get ready to elevate your golfing game with Black Desert Resort – a one-of-a-kind PGA destination known for its unparalleled beauty, challenging courses, and unforgettable memories.
Distance from hotel: Located on Grounds
SANDY HOLLOW GOLF COURSE
sandhollowresort.com/golf/ (435) 656-4653
Immerse yourself in award-winning golf at Sand Hollow Resort, where breathtaking scenery meets unparalleled challenge.
Distance from hotel: 35 min
COPPER ROCK GOLF COURSE
copperrock.com/course-tour (435) 215-4845
Nestled in the Hurricane Valley, acres of desert used for farming generations ago have been transformed into a new resort community featuring 18 holes of championship golf.
Distance from hotel: 39 min
Vineyards & Wineries
ZION VINEYARDS
zionvines.com (435) 216-1340
Located near the entrance to Zion National Park in Leeds, Zion Vineyards winery is among the most elite wineries in the area.
Distance from hotel: 27 min
WATER CANYON WINERY
watercanyonwinery.com (435) 229-4747
Nestled in beautiful southern Utah, Water Canyon Winery specializes in natural wine production.
Distance from hotel: 1 hour
Museums
WESTERN SKY AVIATION WARBIRD MUSEUM westernskywarbirds.org (435) 669-0655
Aviation enthusiasts can explore restored WWII aircraft, including a C-54 Skymaster. The museum is located at the St George Regional Aiirport.
Distance from hotel: 29 min
ST GEORGE CHILDREN'S MUSEUM sgchildrensmuseum.org 435-986-4000
Come explore the 10,000 sq ft interactive museum with your children. With themed exhibits suchs as farm, music, art, and science, it's perfect for imaginative play and exploration .
Distance from hotel: 12 min
SILVER REEF MUSEUM silverreef.org (435) 879-2254
A Wild West Ghost Town located in a stunning geological setting. It's a small museum that offers walking tours of the ghost town.
Distance from hotel: 31 min
GRAFTON GHOST TOWN graftonheritage.org (435) 619-2144
Set in the midst of world-famous Zion National Park, the remains of the once-bustling Grafton now stand as a ghost town.
Distance from hotel: 1 hour
Museums
KAYENTA ART VILLAGE kayentaartvillage.com
Kayenta Art Village is surrounded by the red rocks of Ivins, Utah, and is the home to art and photography galleries, art and pottery studios, and is a lively creative hub great for walking around.
Distance from hotel: 9 min
PIONEER CORNER MUSEUM
cityofhurricane.com/245/Hurricane-Pioneer-Museum 435-635-7153
The Hurricane Pioneer Museum is a small museum full of history of and details of the life of the pioneers who built the town. There is a park and a splash pad outside of the museum.
Distance from hotel: 35 min
Kid-Friendly Activities
THUNDER JUNCTION ALL ABILITIES PARK
sgcityutah.gov/business_detail_T18_R97.php (435) 627-4575
The Thunder Junction All Abilities park features a dinosaur theme that includes complete wheelchair-accessible playground equipment, a climbing wall, a volcano, a splash pad, and a “roaring” C.P. Huntington 1/4-scale train on a 2,700-foot track.
Distance from hotel: 15 min
TOWN SQUARE PARK
sgcityutah.gov/business_detail_T18_R464.php
The park features several dramatic water features; a splash pad fountain with jets that spray high into the air, a lazy river to cool your feet, and a splashing waterfall.
Distance from hotel: 12 min
FOSSIL FALLS PARK
sgcityutah.gov/business_detail_T18_R512.php
Fossil Falls Park has the largest concrete slide in the western United States, as well as 8 fossils on site leftover from the Johnson Farm Site.
Distance from hotel: 18 min
KID FRIENDLY HIKES AT SNOW CANYON
stateparks.utah.gov/parks/snow-canyon/ (435) 628-2255
Sand Dunes Trail: Easy, fun sand area for kids to play, short out-andback.
Hidden Pinyon Trail: A gentle loop under a mile with scenic red rock views
Distance from hotel: 4 min
Adventures & Activities
ZION GURU
zionguru.com (435) 632-0432
Slot canyon canyoneering, guided Narrows hikes, e-bike scenic tours, yoga hikes, rappelling, photography tours.
Distance from hotel: 1 hour
ADVENTURE PLUS adventure.plus (435) 674-0082
Canyoneering courses and guided courses in St. George, as well as gear rentals.
Distance from hotel: 9 min
SOUTHERN UTAH ADVENTURE CENTER southernutahadventurecenter (435) 635-0907
UTV/jeep/dirt bikes rentals, guided off-road tours to Sand Hollow, Warner Valley, Toquerville Falls.
ALL WAYS ADVENTURE allwaysadventure.com (435) 899-9745
Private canyoneering, rappelling, off-roading (UTVs, jeeps), hiking, rock-climbing for all ages.
Distance from hotel: 1 hour 45 min
RED DESERT ADVENTURE reddesertadventure.com (435) 668-2888
Slot canyoneering, rock climbing, slot safari, and family trips available.
Distance from hotel: 1 hour 45 min
Guided Adventures
ROCK ODYSSEYS
rockodysseys.rocks (435) 767-7147
They offer canyoneering, rock climbing, off road, and combination tours.
Distance from hotel: 1 hour
PARAGON ADVENTURES
paragonadventure.com (435) 673-1709
Zip lining, canyoneering, rock climbing & rappelling, mountain biking, and caving adventures
Distance from hotel: 9 min
ZION ADVENTURES
zionadventures.com (435) 772-1001
Guided Narrows hikes, Angels Landing, via ferrata, mountain biking, canyoneering, technical courses, and gear rental.
Distance from hotel: 1 hour
ATV ADVENTURES
atvadventures.com (888) 656-2887
ATV, UTV, and Sand Dunes tours are available.
Distance from hotel: 26 min
Horseback Riding
CANYON TRAIL RIDES
canyonrides.com (435) 679-8665
The only horseback riding in the national parks. Choose between the Grand Canyon, Bryce Canyon, or Zion Canyon.
GREATER ZION HORSE RIDES greaterzionhorserides.com (435) 773-7630
Book a guided trail ride and ride among the beautiful red rocks in the Cottonwood Canyon Wilderness.
Distance from hotel: 35 min
ZION TRAIL RIDES
ziontrailrides.com (435) 635-1552
Learn how to ride a horse before taking a tour of one of the many trails that surround the Zion area.
Distance from hotel: 46 min
Water Activities
SAND HOLLOW RENTALS
sandhollowrentals.com 435-383-1200
Rent a boat (Sea Doos, Pontoons, and Ski Boats) or have fun on a wakeboard, kayak, SUP, canoe, or trampoline
Distance from hotel: 36 min
MAD MOOSE RENTALS
madmooserentals.com (435) 220-5332
Take a boat out with an attached wakeboard, tube, or surfboard, or rent a jet ski. Slighots are also available to rent.
Distance from hotel: 33 min
BASH POWERSPORTS
bashpowersports.com (435) 635-0907
Rent a boat, jet ski, paddleboard, or a kayak and take it for a ride out in the water.
Distance from hotel: 30 min
ZION TUBING tubingzion.com 435-272-8229
Come enjoy the scenic waters of the Virgin River just outside of Zion National Park to cool off and chill after a long hike!
Distance from hotel: 46 min
BIG ROCK ADVENTURES
bigrockadventure.com (435) 326-2019
From whitewater rafting on the Sevier River to zipline-tours at the Big Rock Candy Mountain, Big Rock Adventure creates the ultimate outdoor experience.
Distance from hotel: 2 hours 15 min
Indoor Activities
LAZER MANIA FAMILY FUN CENTER laser-mania.com/homepage-sg/ (435) 656-5832
Laser Mania is the perfect place to take your family and friends for a great time. You’ll have a blast enjoying Laser Tag, Blacklight Mini Golf, Virtual Reality, the 4D Movie Ride, Bumper Cars, Retrocade, and the large arcade. It’s all-out fun around here!
Distance from hotel: 11 min
GEORGE ESCAPE ROOMS stgeorgeescaperooms.com
An immersive and interactive game in which a team of players uses critical thinking to discover clues and solve puzzles in order to accomplish a task.
Distance from hotel: 11 min
FUN CENTER
Enjoy a fun filled day with bowling, arcade, laser tag, VR games, gokarts all in one place!
Distance from hotel: 15 min
GRIP NINJA GYM thegripninja.com/welcome-to-the-grip-ninja/ 435-218-7304
Enjoy a day at the Ninja Fitness Gym & Racing Facility. Here at The Grip, there are offered classes, open gym, parties, competitions and more. Come and test your strenghth out with one of the Grips top coaches
Distance from hotel: 24 min
Indoor Activities
HOUSE OF JUMP (TRAMPOLINE PARK) houseofjump.com (435) 319-8000
Come join us for fun entertainment for the whole family! House of Jump offers many attractions, including 70 high flying trampolines, 1 full-size Dodgeball court, 1 full-size basketball court, Dunk Lanes, two 16ft. tall themed climbing walls, interactive trampoline games, and now video games!
Distance from hotel: 10 min
TUACAHN AMPHITHEATRE tuacahn.org (435) 652-3300
Tuacahn Center for the Arts brings Broadway in the Canyon to life in Southern Utah! This non-profit arts organization features the finest actors, in some of Broadway’s greatest musicals.
Distance from hotel: 6 min
Cities
GRAND CANYON thecanyon.com
Are you ready for one of the most breathtaking experiences of your life? Grand Canyon National Park is truly a treasure unlike anything else on Earth. There are three main rims of the Grand Canyon you can visit - South, West, and North Rims. The North and South Rims of Grand Canyon are in the official National Park rims, which is most easily accessed through Arizona and Utah.
Distance from hotel: 2 h 30 min
LAS VEGAS visitlasvegas.com
Experience the electric energy of Las Vegas, where world-class entertainment, dazzling nightlife, luxury shopping, and iconic attractions await. Whether you're exploring the Strip, catching a jaw-dropping show, or venturing into the nearby desert for outdoor adventure, there's something for everyone in the city that never sleeps.
Distance from hotel: 1 hour 50 min
CITIES: Grand Canyon
GRAND CANYON MULE RIDES canyonrides.com/grand-canyon-mule-ride/
Everyone needs to experience the Grand Canyon through the ears of a sure footed mule. From the North Rim of the Grand Canyon we offer a one hour and a couple three hour trips.
GRAND CANYON HELICPOTER TOURS
papillon.com
Truly a ‘once-in-a-lifetime’ experience, this helicopter flight will take you over the deepest and widest part of the Canyon, following the mighty Colorado River from South Rim to the North rim. You will witness views of the Canyon you will never see from the ground.
UTV TOUR
kanabtourcompany.com/atv-tours/north-rim-atv-experience/
North Rim of the Grand Canyon – it’s wilder, bigger and crowd-free! Elevate your day with heart-pounding UTV trails, forest hideaways and epic views.
GRAND CANYON NORTH RIM SCENIC DRIVE grandcanyon.com/planning/north-rim-planning/ things-to-do-north-rim/
he remote quiet beauty of the North Rim can be appreciated on the Scenic drive. Along the route, there are pull-outs and viewpoints to see Point Imperial and Cape Royal. The drive usually takes a half a day if you enjoy short walks and photo opportunities.
CITIES: Las Vegas
SKYDIVE LAS VEGAS skydivelasvegas.com 702.759.3483
At Skydive Las Vegas, you'll free fall at 120 to 140 MPH and in addition, enjoy incredible views of Hoover Dam, Lake Mead, the Colorado River, the Valley of Fire, Red Rock Canyon and Mt. Charleston.
Distance from hotel: 2 h 15 min
SPRINGS PRESERVE springspreserve.org
702-822-7700
Springs Preserve, the birthplace of fabulous Las Vegas. The 180 acre cultural and historic attraction sits on the site of those former springs, offering state-of-the-art exhibits, galleries, hiking trails, live animal shows and botanical gardens that teach visitors about the city’s rich heritage, while also getting them to think about its future.
Distance from hotel: 1 hour 55 min
SUNBUGGY LAS VEGAS
https://www.sunbuggy.com/lasvegas (702) 644-2855
SunBuggy is an off road adventure tour company. The fleet has the widest selection of ATVs, Polaris RZRs, 3/4 Scale Desert Racers, and of course Dune Buggies that seat 1, 2, 4, or even 6 people.
Distance from hotel: 1 hour 40 min
HOOVER DAM
usbr.gov/lc/hooverdam/
Explore the rich history of this magnificent monument to American determination. Hoover Dam staff guide you through the many facets of this national Historic Side and Civil Engineering Wonder of the Modern World.
Distance from hotel: 2 h 25 min
