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St. George is a city of about 100,000 people in the far southwest corner of Utah, surrounded by red sandstone cliffs and black volcanic ridges. Mormon pioneers sent by Brigham Young founded it in 1861 to grow cotton, earning the region the nickname Utah's Dixie. The gleaming white St. George Temple, completed in 1877, was the first Latter-day Saint temple finished in the West.
Today St. George is one of the fastest-growing cities in the country, popular with retirees and outdoor lovers for its warm, sunny climate. Its historic downtown keeps pioneer buildings, Brigham Young's winter home and the Tabernacle, as well as the St. George Dinosaur Discovery Site, where thousands of fossilized dinosaur tracks were uncovered in 2000.
The landscapes are spectacular. Snow Canyon State Park, just north of town, has red and white sandstone, lava tubes and trails, and Red Cliffs National Conservation Area protects desert tortoises and slot canyons. Zion National Park is less than an hour away, and the Tuacahn Amphitheatre stages outdoor musicals against the cliffs.
White Latter-day Saint temple completed in 1877, the first finished in Utah and the oldest still in use, rededicated in 2023 after a major renovation. Only members may enter the temple, but anyone can visit the grounds and the visitors' center. It is lit beautifully at night.
Red sandstone meeting house built by pioneers between 1863 and 1876, with fine woodwork, a tall clock tower and a historic organ. Free tours by volunteers explain how it was built. It also hosts concerts; check the schedule and allow about 30 minutes.
Adobe and brick house where church leader Brigham Young spent his winters in the 1870s, restored with period furniture, an office and gardens. Free guided tours run daily by volunteers. It is a short walk from the Tabernacle and makes a good stop on a downtown history walk.
Museum built over a large track site found in 2000 at Johnson Farm, where thousands of Early Jurassic dinosaur footprints are preserved in the rock floor. Exhibits explain who made them. Allow about an hour and a half; it is a great stop for kids interested in dinosaurs.
Hands-on children's museum downtown with themed rooms on science, art, building and pretend play, in a historic building. It is best for younger kids and a good indoor option on hot afternoons. Allow one to two hours; admission is modest and family passes are available.
State park just north of St. George with red and white Navajo sandstone cliffs, petrified dunes, lava flows and lava tubes you can explore. Trails range from short walks to longer hikes. An entrance fee applies; go early in summer, as temperatures rise fast.
Free city park on red sandstone bluffs above downtown with slickrock to scramble on, small caves, a slot-like crack and Dixie Rock, also called Sugarloaf, painted with the word Dixie. It has great sunset views over the city. Wear grippy shoes and bring water.
Free desert garden with thousands of drought-tolerant plants, a stream showing native fish of the Virgin River and real dinosaur tracks set in the paths. It sits below the red cliffs north of downtown. It is a pleasant, easy walk; go in the morning to avoid heat.
Large protected area of red sandstone, desert canyons and lava ridges surrounding St. George, created to protect the desert tortoise. It has many hiking, biking and horse trails, plus a desert reserve. Carry plenty of water and avoid midday hikes in summer.
Downtown park beside the library and historic buildings, with a popular splash pad and stream-like water features, a carousel, shade trees and lawns. It hosts the farmers market and many events. Bring a change of clothes for kids; the splash area runs in warm months.
Large themed playground designed so children of all abilities can play together, with dinosaur and railroad features, a small train, a splash pad and climbing areas set against red rock hills. It is free. Come early or late on hot days; shade is limited at midday.
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