AreaOverview
15 Must-Do Adventures in Kanab
3. Hiking in Cottonwood Canyon: The Cottonwood Wash Narrows
4. Hiking Paria Canyon: Miles of Twists and Turns
5. Best Friends Animal Sanctuary: A Place to Fuel
15 Must-Do Adventures in Kanab
6. Kick Your Shoes Off at Coral Pink Sand Dunes
7. Hit the Water at Lake Powell
8. Dive Back in History at Moqui Cave
9. Hike Wire Pass to Take a Peek at Buckskin Gulch
10. Check Out Glen Canyon Dam Visitor’s Center
15 Must-Do Adventures in Kanab
Let Bryce Canyon National Park Blow
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13. Take a Hike in Zion National Park 14. Kodachrome Basin State Park
Hiking the Elusive Wave
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Kanab, often referred to as “Little Hollywood” due to its rich history in film-making, serves as the commercial center of a vast farming, ranching, and recreational community. As the county seat of Kane County, this charming city of 4,300 residents sits at the heart of the southwest’s national parks, offering thrilling vacation opportunities throughout the year.
Strategically located 7 miles north of the Arizona border on U.S. Alternate 89, Kanab is centrally situated between several major cities, including Las Vegas, NV, Phoenix, AZ, Albuquerque, NM, Denver, CO, and Salt Lake City, UT.
In addition to its strategic location, Kanab boasts close proximity to a myriad of natural attractions. Within a 30-minute drive, you can find yourself exploring the breathtaking Zion National Park or the Coral Pink Sand dunes. An hour’s journey will lead you to the stunning Lake Powell, and with just an additional half an hour, you can reach the picturesque Kanarraville Falls, Bryce Canyon, and the North Rim of the Grand Canyon.
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Moreover, Kanab is just a few hours away from major metropolitan areas.
We see this as being the focal point for many of the major cities of the west coast.
Investing in Kanab means investing in a city that combines the charm of a small town with the conveniences and opportunities of its strategic location. Join us as we continue to grow and thrive.
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MarketOverview
11% Appreciation Year Over Year
Between 2019 - 2023 Kane County has seen an average of 11% Year-Over-Year increase in home values.
– This data is sourced from the Kane County MLS.
Ranked destination
– This ranking was as of September 2021, sourced from travel.Utah.gov.
663,000 Unrealized Room Nights
In 2022, Kanab saw a staggering 663,000 unrealized room nights. This was travelers who decided not to stay either because the rooms weren’t available or they would prefer to drive another hour and a half down the road to get accomodations that met their standards.
– This information is provided by the Greater Zion Visitor Center Kanab stands second in the highest Average Daily Rate (ADR) within the State of Utah and ranks third for the highest Revenue Per Available Room (RevPAR).
MarketOverview
Over 12 million park visitors
In 2023, visitation to Utah's 46 state parks reached a little over 12 million people for the first time on record. It's a 21% increase from the previous year's visitation total and a 4% increase from the previous record of 11.6 million set in 2021.
– This data is sourced from the Utah Division of State Parks visitation data.
5.2 Million Visits to Lake Powell
The reservoir and its surrounding park boundary saw a whopping 5.2 million recreation visits in 2023.
– According to Glen Canyon NRA recreation visits by year provided by National Park Service Visitor Use Statistics
23.5% increase
In 2021, non-resident travelers significantly contributed to our visitor volume. The visitor volume experienced an increase of over 2 million, which is a 23.5% increase compared to the numbers in 2020.
– This information is pulled from the 2021 Utah Visitor Profile & Insights Report provided by the Utah Office of Tourism.
