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One of the Most Beautiful and Friendly Places You've Ever Visited!
St. George is located within the northern end of the Mojave Desert at 2,860 feet above sea level and has an average annual temperature of approximately 61°F. St. George's climate is an attraction in its own right. It has become a green oasis in the desert, and the combination of the warm, dry winter climate and natural beauty of the setting draws both new residents and tourists to the area. With hot summers and mild winters, St. George is also known as a winter haven for what the 50,000 locals like to call "Snow Birds" (tourists who come to St. George to warm up away from the snow). St. George is also home to the four year Dixie State College. St. George offers excellent shopping, dining, entertainment and other activities. Click here for Scenic Segway tours of Downtown St. George.
The Mormon pioneers were sent here in 1861 to grow cotton. It is named after George A. Smith, early pioneer leader.
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Elevation: 2,800 |
Population: 48,000 |
| • Brigham Young Home |
• Mormon Temple Visitor Center |
| • Dixie National Forest |
• Snow Canyon State Park |
| • Golf Course (Best in Utah) |
• Zion Factory Outlet Stores |
| • Jacob Hamblin Home |
• Zion National Park |
Over the past 30 years St. George (Utah's Palm Springs) has become a year-round playground and getaway. Golf, tennis, mountain biking, hiking, and a myriad of other activities such as visiting the Rosenbruch Wildlife Museum are wonderful options. There also are many family activity centers available such as: Fiesta Family Fun Center, skate park and Laser Mania.
After an exhausting day, you can go to places such as the St. George Day Spa for a rejuvenating massage or facial. Guided tours are available for St. George and the surrounding area, which has also become a shopping mecca with factory stores, malls, antique shops, gift shops, and even large superstores. Be sure to visit the St. George Musical Theatre while you are in town or catch outdoor musical entertainment at the Tuacahn Center for the Performing Arts.
St. George has some of the finest golf courses in the state of Utah, including several championship courses. Call for details on tee times and golf packages
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Snow Canyon State Park is a must see and just minutes from town. Zion National Park, one of America's crown jewel parks, is 45 minutes from St. George. Ghost towns, historic sites, and even dinosaur tracks are found throughout the area. Click here for Scenic Segway tours of Snow Canyon.
The St. George aquatic center is one of the finest in America, while the new Canyons softball complex is also one of the best in the Western United States. Recently, St. George has spent 30+ million dollars on walking and biking paths which follow scenic courses along the Virgin River, through communities and along roadways toward Snow Canyon State Park.
Mesquite Nevada is just 35 minutes away through the scenic Virgin River Gorge and Las Vegas Nevada is just 1 hour and 45 minutes away on Interstate 15. Salt Lake City, Utah is 4 hours to the North on I-15. Places like Brian Head Ski and Summer Resort, Bryce Canyon National Park, Grand Canyon National Park and Lake Powell are within a 1-3 hour drive. Whatever your purpose for visiting St. George, Utah, you'll find it to be one of the most beautiful and friendly places you've ever experienced.
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