St. George

United_States

St. George Utah LDS (Mormon) Temple

St. George is a city in southwestern Utah, on the Utah-Arizona border, known regionally as Utah's Dixie (a nickname given to the area for its warm southern Utah climate which was used to grow cotton by early settlers). The city is nestled in a scenic valley of desert vistas in the northeastern Mojave Desert, adjacent to the majestic Pine Valley Mountains.

St. George has seen unprecedented growth and has become well-known for its spectacular scenery, proximity to Zion National Park, Bryce Canyon National Park and Grand Canyon National Park; a growing arts and cultural scene; year-round golf, big-city fine dining and shopping variety; recreation, mild climate of over 300 sunny days a year, internationally known events and a major southwestern retirement destination. In the 1990s, the city was dubbed Utah's Palm Springs as retirees were flocking here. Today, however, St. George is growing into a diverse city of all walks of life, with a population of over 80,000 and metropolitan area of over 160,000 (2016). For locals and visitors, from the avid outdoor enthusiast to the more cosmopolitan type, the area offers everything from 'A to Zion'.

  • St. George Tourism Office and Visitor Center, 20 N Main St., Suite 105, +1 435 634-5747. M-F 9AM-5PM.

St. George Tourism Office and Visitor Center, 20 N Main St., Suite 105, +1 435 634-5747. M-F 9AM-5PM.

Brigham Young Winter Home

  • St. George Utah Temple, 490 South 300 East, +1 435 673-5181. Daily 9AM-9PM. This beautiful, white temple is the oldest continually-used temple of the LDS Church, and it is a dominating landmark of the town. You can't enter the temple (unless you're a "worthy" Mormon) but you can enter the visitors' center and tour the grounds. Free.
  • Downtown Historic District. Centered around the intersection of St. George Boulevard and Main Street. Most of the town's preserved historic structures are here, as well as some shops and inns. Notable landmarks include the Old Pioneer Courthouse, Opera House, the Old Dixie Academy, and a number of historic homes and storefronts.
    • Brigham Young Winter Home, 67 West 200 North, +1 435 673-2517. Daily 9AM-6PM (closes at 5PM in winter). Brigham Young, the Mormon leader who was instrumental in the settling of Utah, spent many of his winters here. Free.
    • St. George Tabernacle, 18 South Main St (corner of Main and Tabernacle. Daily 9AM-6PM (closes at 5PM in winter). The Tabernacle was once considered the center of town, and was often used as a meeting hall. The pointed clock tower makes this building a landmark in the district. Free.
    • McQuarrie Memorial Pioneer Museum, 145 North 100 East, +1 435 682-7274. M-Sa 10AM-5PM. Operated by the Daughters of Utah Pioneers society, this museum has a lot of items from the pioneer era. Free.
  • St. George Art Museum, 47 East 200 North, +1 435 627-4525. M-Sa 10AM-5PM. Permanent exhibits with artworks from Utah artists and changing exhibits. $3 adults, $1 children, children under age 3 free.
  • St. George Dinosaur Discovery Site, 2180 East Riverside, +1 435 574-3466. M-Sa 10AM-6PM. In 2000, some of the best-preserved dinosaur tracks in the world were found on a farm here, and since then a museum has been built around it where you can observe the dino tracks and fossil replicas. $3 adults, $2 children, children under 4 free.
  • Rosenbruch Wildlife Museum, 1835 Convention Center Dr, +1 435 656-0033. M noon-9PM, Tu-Sa 10AM-6PM. A massive museum full of realistic replicas of wild animals in their "natural" habitat. $8 adults, $6 seniors, $4 children, children under 2 free.
  • Tuacahn Amphitheater, 1100 Tuacahn Dr, Ivins. Beautiful setting in a with red rock canyon walls surrounding. In the summer you can see wonderful musicals.

St. George Utah Temple, 490 South 300 East, +1 435 673-5181. Daily 9AM-9PM. This beautiful, white temple is the oldest continually-used temple of the LDS Church, and it is a dominating landmark of the town. You can't enter the temple (unless you're a "worthy" Mormon) but you can enter the visitors' center and tour the grounds. Free.

Downtown Historic District. Centered around the intersection of St. George Boulevard and Main Street. Most of the town's preserved historic structures are here, as well as some shops and inns. Notable landmarks include the Old Pioneer Courthouse, Opera House, the Old Dixie Academy, and a number of historic homes and storefronts.

  • Brigham Young Winter Home, 67 West 200 North, +1 435 673-2517. Daily 9AM-6PM (closes at 5PM in winter). Brigham Young, the Mormon leader who was instrumental in the settling of Utah, spent many of his winters here. Free.
  • St. George Tabernacle, 18 South Main St (corner of Main and Tabernacle. Daily 9AM-6PM (closes at 5PM in winter). The Tabernacle was once considered the center of town, and was often used as a meeting hall. The pointed clock tower makes this building a landmark in the district. Free.
  • McQuarrie Memorial Pioneer Museum, 145 North 100 East, +1 435 682-7274. M-Sa 10AM-5PM. Operated by the Daughters of Utah Pioneers society, this museum has a lot of items from the pioneer era. Free.

Downtown Historic District. Centered around the intersection of St. George Boulevard and Main Street. Most of the town's preserved historic structures are here, as well as some shops and inns. Notable landmarks include the Old Pioneer Courthouse, Opera House, the Old Dixie Academy, and a number of historic homes and storefronts.

  • Brigham Young Winter Home, 67 West 200 North, +1 435 673-2517. Daily 9AM-6PM (closes at 5PM in winter). Brigham Young, the Mormon leader who was instrumental in the settling of Utah, spent many of his winters here. Free.
  • St. George Tabernacle, 18 South Main St (corner of Main and Tabernacle. Daily 9AM-6PM (closes at 5PM in winter). The Tabernacle was once considered the center of town, and was often used as a meeting hall. The pointed clock tower makes this building a landmark in the district. Free.
  • McQuarrie Memorial Pioneer Museum, 145 North 100 East, +1 435 682-7274. M-Sa 10AM-5PM. Operated by the Daughters of Utah Pioneers society, this museum has a lot of items from the pioneer era. Free.

Downtown Historic District. Centered around the intersection of St. George Boulevard and Main Street. Most of the town's preserved historic structures are here, as well as some shops and inns. Notable landmarks include the Old Pioneer Courthouse, Opera House, the Old Dixie Academy, and a number of historic homes and storefronts.

  • Brigham Young Winter Home, 67 West 200 North, +1 435 673-2517. Daily 9AM-6PM (closes at 5PM in winter). Brigham Young, the Mormon leader who was instrumental in the settling of Utah, spent many of his winters here. Free.
  • St. George Tabernacle, 18 South Main St (corner of Main and Tabernacle. Daily 9AM-6PM (closes at 5PM in winter). The Tabernacle was once considered the center of town, and was often used as a meeting hall. The pointed clock tower makes this building a landmark in the district. Free.
  • McQuarrie Memorial Pioneer Museum, 145 North 100 East, +1 435 682-7274. M-Sa 10AM-5PM. Operated by the Daughters of Utah Pioneers society, this museum has a lot of items from the pioneer era. Free.

Downtown Historic District. Centered around the intersection of St. George Boulevard and Main Street. Most of the town's preserved historic structures are here, as well as some shops and inns. Notable landmarks include the Old Pioneer Courthouse, Opera House, the Old Dixie Academy, and a number of historic homes and storefronts.

  • Brigham Young Winter Home, 67 West 200 North, +1 435 673-2517. Daily 9AM-6PM (closes at 5PM in winter). Brigham Young, the Mormon leader who was instrumental in the settling of Utah, spent many of his winters here. Free.
  • St. George Tabernacle, 18 South Main St (corner of Main and Tabernacle. Daily 9AM-6PM (closes at 5PM in winter). The Tabernacle was once considered the center of town, and was often used as a meeting hall. The pointed clock tower makes this building a landmark in the district. Free.
  • McQuarrie Memorial Pioneer Museum, 145 North 100 East, +1 435 682-7274. M-Sa 10AM-5PM. Operated by the Daughters of Utah Pioneers society, this museum has a lot of items from the pioneer era. Free.

St. George Art Museum, 47 East 200 North, +1 435 627-4525. M-Sa 10AM-5PM. Permanent exhibits with artworks from Utah artists and changing exhibits. $3 adults, $1 children, children under age 3 free.

St. George Dinosaur Discovery Site, 2180 East Riverside, +1 435 574-3466. M-Sa 10AM-6PM. In 2000, some of the best-preserved dinosaur tracks in the world were found on a farm here, and since then a museum has been built around it where you can observe the dino tracks and fossil replicas. $3 adults, $2 children, children under 4 free.

Rosenbruch Wildlife Museum, 1835 Convention Center Dr, +1 435 656-0033. M noon-9PM, Tu-Sa 10AM-6PM. A massive museum full of realistic replicas of wild animals in their "natural" habitat. $8 adults, $6 seniors, $4 children, children under 2 free.

Tuacahn Amphitheater, 1100 Tuacahn Dr, Ivins. Beautiful setting in a with red rock canyon walls surrounding. In the summer you can see wonderful musicals.

  • Red Cliffs Desert Reserve. The 62,000-acre Red Cliffs Desert Reserve lies immediately North of Saint George. Popular for hiking and mountain biking. The 3-mile (round trip) Owen's Loop Trail begins 5 blocks north of the old downtown and features a stunning ridge trail with great views. Free.

Red Cliffs Desert Reserve. The 62,000-acre Red Cliffs Desert Reserve lies immediately North of Saint George. Popular for hiking and mountain biking. The 3-mile (round trip) Owen's Loop Trail begins 5 blocks north of the old downtown and features a stunning ridge trail with great views. Free.

St. George is notable for its abundant golf opportunities, owing to the city's year-round warm climate. There are a number of golf courses to choose from:

  • Dixie Red Hills Golf Course, 1250 North 645 West, +1 435 627-4444.
  • Entrada at Snow Canyon Country Club, 2537 W. Entrada Trail, +1 435 986-2200.
  • Southgate Golf Club, 1975 Tonaquint Dr, +1 435 627-4440.
  • St. George Golf Club, 2190 S. 1400 E, +1 435 627-4404.
  • Sunbrook Golf Club, 2366 W. Sunbrook Dr, +1 435 627-4400.
  • Sun River Golf Club, 4210 South Bluegrass Way, +1 435 986-0001.
  • Ledges Golf Club, 1585 W. Ledges Parkway, +1 435 652-8100.

Dixie Red Hills Golf Course, 1250 North 645 West, +1 435 627-4444.

Entrada at Snow Canyon Country Club, 2537 W. Entrada Trail, +1 435 986-2200.

Southgate Golf Club, 1975 Tonaquint Dr, +1 435 627-4440.

St. George Golf Club, 2190 S. 1400 E, +1 435 627-4404.

Sunbrook Golf Club, 2366 W. Sunbrook Dr, +1 435 627-4400.

Sun River Golf Club, 4210 South Bluegrass Way, +1 435 986-0001.

Ledges Golf Club, 1585 W. Ledges Parkway, +1 435 652-8100.

  • Red Rock Bicycle, +1 435-674-3185. Provides trail information and organizes group rides.
    *Bear Claw Poppy, Easy, short ride.
    *Green Valley Raceway, Home to many local races.
    *Gooseberry Mesa North and South Rim, A must-do! Slickrock coupled with singletrack.
    *Paradise Canyon Loop, A quick fun ride.
    *Hurricane Cliffs Trail System, Excellent singletrack.
    *Stucki Springs Trail, Fun trail close to town.
    *Broken Mesa Rim Trail, Technical trail in the desert reserve.
    *Church Rocks Loop with Prospector, A popular trail, especially in the winter.

Red Rock Bicycle, +1 435-674-3185. Provides trail information and organizes group rides.

*Bear Claw Poppy, Easy, short ride.
*Green Valley Raceway, Home to many local races.
*Gooseberry Mesa North and South Rim, A must-do! Slickrock coupled with singletrack.
*Paradise Canyon Loop, A quick fun ride.
*Hurricane Cliffs Trail System, Excellent singletrack.
*Stucki Springs Trail, Fun trail close to town.
*Broken Mesa Rim Trail, Technical trail in the desert reserve.
*Church Rocks Loop with Prospector, A popular trail, especially in the winter.

Last weekend of January: St. George Winter Bird Festival.

Late-March: St. George Arts Festival

First weekend of May: St. George Ironman 70.3.

First week of August: Washington County Fair.

First Friday of each month: George Streetfest, a downtown street festival featuring arts, culture, live music, food, beer/jazz garden.

First Saturday in October: St. George Marathon.

Mid-October: Huntsman World Senior Games.

Third Saturday in October: Tour de St. George, a 100-mile (160-km) bike ride.

  • Red Cliffs Mall. is the only indoor shopping mall between Las Vegas and the Wasatch Front, it's anchored by Sears, JCPenney, Dillards and Barnes and Noble as well as over 65 retailers located on Red Cliffs Drive at the underpass between I-15 exits 8 and 10.
  • The Outlets at Zion / Promenade at Red Cliffs. offers a variety of local and national retailers and restaurants. Both shopping centers are on Red Cliffs Drive across the street from each other, just north of the St. George Boulevard exit.
  • Red Rock Commons / Rimrock Center.'s major stores include Dick's Sporting Goods, Ulta, Old Navy, Gap, TJ Maxx, Target, Ross and Lowe's. Both shopping centers located on River Road about two blocks apart, just south of the St. George Boulevard exit.
  • Cottonmill I & II.'s major stores include Kohl's, Best Buy, Bed Bath and Beyond, Walmart Supercenter and Home Depot. It's on Telegraph Street at Green Springs Drive, just south of the Green Springs exit.

Red Cliffs Mall. is the only indoor shopping mall between Las Vegas and the Wasatch Front, it's anchored by Sears, JCPenney, Dillards and Barnes and Noble as well as over 65 retailers located on Red Cliffs Drive at the underpass between I-15 exits 8 and 10.

The Outlets at Zion / Promenade at Red Cliffs. offers a variety of local and national retailers and restaurants. Both shopping centers are on Red Cliffs Drive across the street from each other, just north of the St. George Boulevard exit.

Red Rock Commons / Rimrock Center.'s major stores include Dick's Sporting Goods, Ulta, Old Navy, Gap, TJ Maxx, Target, Ross and Lowe's. Both shopping centers located on River Road about two blocks apart, just south of the St. George Boulevard exit.

Cottonmill I & II.'s major stores include Kohl's, Best Buy, Bed Bath and Beyond, Walmart Supercenter and Home Depot. It's on Telegraph Street at Green Springs Drive, just south of the Green Springs exit.

  • Bear Paw Coffee Co, 75 N Main St, +1 435 634-0126. Place serves excellent fresh breakfast dishes all day.
  • Brick Oven Pizza, 1410 E St George Blvd, +1 435 628-5800. Great pizza, bread sticks, etc.
  • Cafe Rio Mexican Grill, 15 S River Rd, +1 435 656-0200.
  • Nielsen Frozen Custard, 445 E St George Blvd, +1 435-628-5579. Great ice cream-like frozen custard.
  • Painted Pony, 2 W Saint George Blvd, +1 435 634-1700. M-Sa 11:30AM-10PM, Su 4PM-9PM. Fine dining restaurant serving lunch and dinner. Steak and seafood are the specialties, and there is a good wine list. $8-10 lunch, $18-30 dinner.
  • Pancho & Lefty's, 1050 S Bluff St, +1 435 628-4772. Great Mexican food and an overall good clean place to eat.
  • Peppers Cantina, 144 West Brigham Rd, +1 435 628-4660. Great Mexican food with wonderful flavor.
  • Pizza Factory, 2 W St. George Blvd, +1 435 628-1234. Pizza restaurant. Downstairs is a sister restaurant, the Pasta Factory, which has a patio dining area. The food is very good and reasonably priced.
  • TwentyFive Main, 25 North Main Street, +1 435 628-7110. M-Th 8AM-9PM; F Sa 8AM-10PM. Gourmet café & cupcake parlor also serving breakfast, lunch, dinner and coffee. Free Wi-Fi. $.
  • Bishop's, a local ma and pop American food restaurant/cafe, has two locations: 929 N 3050 East Ste B6. and at Sunset Plaza. on the corner of Sunset and Dixie Drive.

Bear Paw Coffee Co, 75 N Main St, +1 435 634-0126. Place serves excellent fresh breakfast dishes all day.

Brick Oven Pizza, 1410 E St George Blvd, +1 435 628-5800. Great pizza, bread sticks, etc.

Cafe Rio Mexican Grill, 15 S River Rd, +1 435 656-0200.

Nielsen Frozen Custard, 445 E St George Blvd, +1 435-628-5579. Great ice cream-like frozen custard.

Painted Pony, 2 W Saint George Blvd, +1 435 634-1700. M-Sa 11:30AM-10PM, Su 4PM-9PM. Fine dining restaurant serving lunch and dinner. Steak and seafood are the specialties, and there is a good wine list. $8-10 lunch, $18-30 dinner.

Pancho & Lefty's, 1050 S Bluff St, +1 435 628-4772. Great Mexican food and an overall good clean place to eat.

Peppers Cantina, 144 West Brigham Rd, +1 435 628-4660. Great Mexican food with wonderful flavor.

Pizza Factory, 2 W St. George Blvd, +1 435 628-1234. Pizza restaurant. Downstairs is a sister restaurant, the Pasta Factory, which has a patio dining area. The food is very good and reasonably priced.

TwentyFive Main, 25 North Main Street, +1 435 628-7110. M-Th 8AM-9PM; F Sa 8AM-10PM. Gourmet café & cupcake parlor also serving breakfast, lunch, dinner and coffee. Free Wi-Fi. $.

Bishop's, a local ma and pop American food restaurant/cafe, has two locations: 929 N 3050 East Ste B6. and at Sunset Plaza. on the corner of Sunset and Dixie Drive.

Bishop's, a local ma and pop American food restaurant/cafe, has two locations: 929 N 3050 East Ste B6. and at Sunset Plaza. on the corner of Sunset and Dixie Drive.

  • The Office, 1731 S Convention Center (Hilton Hotel), +1 435 634-4100. Bar in the Hilton Garden Inn. Utah no longer has the private club law.
  • The One and Only, 800 E St George Blvd, +1 435 673-9191. Hometown beer bar.
  • Poncho and Lefty's, 1050 S Bluff, +1 435 628-4772. Mexican food and cozy little bar.
  • George's Corner, 2 W St George Blvd (corner of Main & SG Blvd) Ancestor Square, +1 435 216-7311. Full bar, live music, billiards and delicious food
  • St. Helens Restaurant and Sports Bar, 395 East Telegraph in Washington, just east of St George, +1 435 652-8487. One of the few original spots in town with mouth-watering, old-fashioned cafe-style food, bar and live music.

The Office, 1731 S Convention Center (Hilton Hotel), +1 435 634-4100. Bar in the Hilton Garden Inn. Utah no longer has the private club law.

The One and Only, 800 E St George Blvd, +1 435 673-9191. Hometown beer bar.

Poncho and Lefty's, 1050 S Bluff, +1 435 628-4772. Mexican food and cozy little bar.

George's Corner, 2 W St George Blvd (corner of Main & SG Blvd) Ancestor Square, +1 435 216-7311. Full bar, live music, billiards and delicious food

St. Helens Restaurant and Sports Bar, 395 East Telegraph in Washington, just east of St George, +1 435 652-8487. One of the few original spots in town with mouth-watering, old-fashioned cafe-style food, bar and live music.

  • Zion National Park, the most popular National Park in Utah.
  • Snow Canyon State Park, a must-visit gem right in St. George's backyard.
  • Hurricane, small town with hot springs sometimes open to the public, near Silver Reef ghost town
  • Colorado City unique polygamist community on Utah-Arizona border
  • Mesquite Golf, gamble, get away in St. George's favorite place to let loose

[[Zion National Park]], the most popular National Park in Utah.

[[Snow Canyon State Park]], a must-visit gem right in St. George's backyard.

[[Hurricane (Utah)|Hurricane]], small town with hot springs sometimes open to the public, near Silver Reef ghost town

[[Colorado City]] unique polygamist community on Utah-Arizona border

[[Mesquite (Nevada)|Mesquite]] Golf, gamble, get away in St. George's favorite place to let loose