St. George Utah, one of the more rapidly growing cities in Washington County is becoming one of the premiere travel destinations in the west. Some of the many reasons people travel to St. George include scenic attractions such as; Zion National Park, Snow Canyon State Park, Gunlock and Quail Lake State Parks, Sand Hollow Reservoir and Pine Valley Mountain. The diversity of terrain in Saint George is spectacular with its red rock cliffs to its valleys, streams and the Santa Clara and Virgin Rivers feeding into the Virgin River Gorge.
Located in the southwest corner of Utah, St. George sports an elevation of 2,860 feet above sea level. The seasons are very kind to St. George with an average annual temperature of approximately 61° and average annual rainfall of 8.3 inches. St. George is known as a winter haven with its mild winters and hot summers making it a place where "Snowbirds" like to visit to get away from the harsh winters that other parts of the country endure. With over 10 local golf courses St. George, Utah is widely known for its excellent outdoor activities almost all year round like, tennis facilities, outdoor adventure activities, excellent dining, great entertainment and friendly people.
In the St. George, Utah area you'll find a myriad of things to do such as:
The Arts:
St. George has truly become a center for entertainment. The Tuacahn Center for the Arts near Snow Canyon State Park is a 25 million dollar facility and home to famous outdoor musical dramas and concerts. The St. George Musical Theater offers year round theatrical productions and is popular with out of town visitors. The Zion Canyon Cinemax Theater (IMAX Film) near Zion National Park offers two films; one film highlights the story of Zion National Park and surrounding region. A very substantial schedule of concerts, plays, art-shows and more are offered through the city, Dixie College and private groups. The St. George City Art Museum stages exhibits year-round featuring fine regional artists as well as traveling exhibits of national and international merit. Several excellent art shows are held at different venues during the year. Click Here to view our Tuacahn Packages.
Golf:
The St. George area offers a plethora of golfing experiences from city courses to privately owned championship golf courses. Golf is great in St. George year-round. Click Here to view our Golf Packages.
Dixie College:
The cultural heart of St. George is Dixie College. This comprehensive community college has more than 7,000 students. The college is the catalyst for many of the great events and activities visitors enjoy, including the Southwest Symphony, the Celebrity Concert Series, and other sports events, festivals, concerts, and tours.
