St. George, Utah

Welcome to St. George, Utah

Photo: Zion National Park, courtesy National Park Service.
Zion National Park is less than an hour from St. George, Utah.

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Town/City Overview

St. George is southern Utah’s largest city. It sits at an elevation of 2860 feet above sea level, and has a rapidly growing population of over 50,000 people. Residents and visitors alike, enjoy an average rainfall of only about 8 inches a year, giving the city plenty of days of sunshine to take advantage of all there is to offer. The summer temperatures average between 80 to 100 degrees, and the moderate winters along with the pristine golf courses, first class medical facilities, well respected colleges, modern airport and many lodging choices have combined to make St. George one of the most popular retirement resort communities in the United States, along with being the fastest growing city in Utah. There are plenty of activities to enjoy including visiting Zion National Park, which is just 43 miles northeast of St. George.

Attractions & Activities
St. George Art Museum & Store: Features traveling exhibits and the works of local and regional artists. 47 East 200 North, St. George. Tel: (435) 634-5942
Daughters of the Utah Pioneers: Features a fine collection of artifacts belonging to settlers who came to the southwest desert of Utah. 145 North 100 East, St. George, UT. Tel: (435) 628-7274
St. George Dinosaur Discovery Site at Johnson Farm: World-class dinosaur site discovered in February 2000 just a mile from downtown St. George. 2180 East Riverside Drive, St. George, UT. Tel: (435) 574-DINO
Rosenbruch Wildlife Museum: Features over 300 species in their natural habitat, in more than a quarter mile indoor mountain. 1835 Convention Center Drive Suite B, St. George, UT. Tel: (435) 656-0033
Robert N. and Peggy Sears Art Gallery-Museum at DSC's Eccles Fine Arts Center: Features six exhibits each year, offering a variety of art styles from traditional to contemporary. Dixie State College Campus, 155 South 700 East, St. George, UT. Tel: (435) 652-7905
Snow Canyon State Park: Features in the park include; sand dunes, lava caves and arches. (435) 628-2255.
Zion National Park: Tel: (435) 772-3256, www.nps.gov/zion/

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Visitor Information/Articles

St. George Area Chamber of Commerce: 97 E St George Blvd., St. George, UT, 84770.Tel: (435) 628-1658, www.stgeorgechamber.com
St. George Area Convention & Visitors Bureau: (435) 634-5747 or (800) 869-6635, www.utahsdixie.com
Zion National Park: Tel: (800) 869-6635, (435) 772-3256, www.nps.gov/zion

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